On Thursday, we celebrated the exceptional alumni of our Trade Accelerator Program at the Leaders in Export Excellence event. We were delighted to recognize Sasha Boersma and Ted Brunt from Sticky Brain Studios, our Export Plan of the Year winner, and 7D Kinematic Metrology, our Exporter of the Year. A big shoutout to all our nominees: Dianne Finnigan from The Dirty Seahorse Workwear, Kapil K. from naturemary, Nila Cook from Neo Naturelle and Jennie Christensen from TrichAnalytics Inc. The event featured exhibitors showcasing their innovative offerings: Salveo Development Canada for sustainable international growth, Elemental Notes for natural remedies, Helius Originals for sustainable cocktails, D’hilla Beauty for science-backed beauty, BinClaw for raccoon-proof devices, Tradebots Inc. for AI-driven trading systems, Monfriese Rumcakes for gourmet bakery, Nytia Health for AI-optimized health data, Honam Naturals ™️ for natural skincare, and our community partner Communitech for scaling startups internationally. Attendees networked, celebrated achievements, and explored new opportunities for collaboration. Congratulations to all our alumni for their dedication to driving international growth and excelling in global trade. We can't wait to see you at our next event! 🚨 Read our recap here: https://lnkd.in/dnDMvj9i
About us
The World Trade Centre Toronto (WTC-T) is the trade services and scale-up arm of Toronto Region Board of Trade (TRBOT). The Board is one of the largest and most influential business chambers in North America and is a catalyst for the region’s economic agenda. As an award-winning member of the World Trade Centers Association, WTC-T creates unparalleled global access for the Toronto region’s business community with its connection to 326 branded properties and trade services associations in 92 countries and 321 cities. Through comprehensive research, trade education, strategy development workshops, trade missions and valuable connections to experts and business networks, WTC-T provides targeted international trade advisory services and expertise. It is driving growth and competitiveness of Canadian businesses while fostering international trade. WTC-T offers curated expertise, time-relevant & action-oriented programs and trade missions to help Canadian businesses accelerate their growth and trade while building capacity, experience and partnerships.
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- International Trade and Development
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- Toronto, ON
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- International Trade, Exporting, Workshops, Events, and Trade Missions
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Manager, Trade & Growth Programs - World Trade Centre Toronto | International Trade | Business Development | Strategy | Partnerships
Last Thursday, we hosted an insightful Executive Certificate session on Capital Funding, Grants & International Taxation Strategies. 💰 A big thank you to our amazing participants: Aneela Zaib; Anferny Chen; Azar Azad; @Sassan Mohammade; Brent N. Hughes, MBA; @Darryl Roggeveen; Devisha Binns; Gurmeet Mangat; Julian Baricuatro; Marguerite Fleming; R. Michael Pickering CBIP; Pamela Shainhouse (She/Her/Hers); Rumaisa Nawar.; Shahram Montazeri; Shazia Justin; Zack H. Abdi; @Adil Cybnsol; EHAB ELSAQQA; Catherine Li; Mila Nabor-Cuachon We are also grateful to our speakers and panelists who generously shared their knowledge and expertise throughout the program: Sanjay Dhawan; Paul Nagpal (The CFO Centre Canada); Peter Berridge; Nazar Bylen; Adrian Skowron CITP,FIBP, CCS; Shilpi Kumari; David Tabatchnick; Nirajit Ajai C R; Moien Giashi, PhD; Brandon Vucen; Darace Rose Special thanks to our facilitator Dave Archer Missed the program? Check out our upcoming programs: bot.com/tap World Trade Centre Toronto; Toronto Region Board of Trade; Jon Joel; Mary-Anne Laguna Meerasabeer; @Darshini; Hamza Abid; Natalia Jankowski; Carissa Consoli; Cecilia Turnbull #ExecutiveCertificates #CapitalFunding #InternationalTaxation #Grants #Networking
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Getting ready to honor our best exporters! The excitement is palpable! At World Trade Centre Toronto and Toronto Region Board of Trade #TheQuay #bestpatio #export
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We are excited to announce our final Best Export Plan Award nominee: Dianne Finnigan, CEO of The Dirty Seahorse Workwear! Founded in 2019, Dianne’s Toronto-based company revolutionizes women’s workwear, creating innovative, well-fitting gear for skilled tradeswomen. Dianne’s approach ensures products meet real needs and enhance safety, while supporting women transitioning into trades through mentorship and partnerships. The Dirty Seahorse has successfully expanded into North American markets, overcoming sourcing challenges with help from the Trade Commissioner and TAP program. Join us this Thursday, July 18, 2024, to celebrate Dianne along with our other nominees, at our Leaders in Export Excellence event. https://lnkd.in/gCxxTier
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🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 I am thrilled to share that I have successfully completed the Trade Accelerator Program offered by the World Trade Centre. Today, I proudly hold my certificate of achievement, marking a significant milestone in my journey towards mastering international trade strategies. This program has been an invaluable experience, equipping me with essential skills and insights into global markets and export planning. I am deeply grateful to all the mentors and advisors who dedicated their time and expertise to guide me through this intensive process. Your support has been instrumental in shaping my understanding and refining my export strategies. To my fellow classmates it was a pleasure to meet you and I wish you continued success and hopefully collaborations in the future I look forward to applying everything I've learned to propel my business forward in the global arena. Here's to new opportunities and continued growth! 🌍✨ #TradeAcceleratorProgram #ExportPlanning #GlobalBusiness #CertificateOfAchievement Darace Rose Darshini Raghuram Dave Archer Jon Joel Laura Dierker Scott Snowden Nazar Bylen Jennifer He María Uxía Parga Rodríguez Alyssa Milot World Trade Centre Toronto
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We are delighted to introduce Kapil K., President & Co-Founder of naturemary, as our latest nominee for Best Export Plan Award at our upcoming Leaders in Export Excellence. Based in Calgary, Naturemary, founded in 2019, specializes in pioneering natural solutions for body care and pain relief with their innovative Bioterpene™ Technology. Naturemary has exported to five countries and aims to expand further by 2025, with a goal to strategically grow new markets, capitalizing on their products' strong appeal. Join us in celebrating Naturemary's journey and stay tuned for more updates! Thanks to our friends at Calgary Economic Development for this nomination. Learn more about Leaders in Export Excellence here: https://lnkd.in/gCxxTier
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We’re excited to announce that Sasha Boersma and Ted Brunt, Co-Founders of Sticky Brain Studios, have been nominated for the Best Export Plan Award at our upcoming Leaders in Export Excellence event. 🎮 Since 2013, Toronto-based Sticky Brain Studios has crafted smart, engaging games and apps, delivering over 70 projects for clients like Canadian broadcasters and not-for-profits. Their commitment to compelling stories and diverse voices is remarkable. As signatories of the Canadian government’s 50-30 Challenge, they champion diversity and inclusion, proving everyone deserves a seat at the table. Join us on July 18 as we celebrate their achievements and dedication to captivating players worldwide. Learn more about Leaders in Export Excellence here: https://lnkd.in/gCxxTier
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👩🔬 💥 Thank you to World Trade Centre Vancouver and World Trade Centre Toronto for nominating TrichAnalytics Inc. for the Best Export Plan award! Our plan is to develop our brand and to scale our nutritional services, Theío Vitality Hair Mineral Analysis, in the international market! Our team has come such a long way from our humble Vancouver Island beginnings, as we are now servicing healthcare professionals, trichologists, wellness centers, and high-end hair salons in Canada, Europe, and Asia, who are looking for innovative nutritional monitoring for their patients. Thanks to such a great team Julie Christensen, Alexandra ANSEUR, Geriene LaBine, Alex Wade, Aymeric Loyer As well as to all the amazing support we have had to get here with this export plan Mark Grambart, Michael Schindele, Cael Husband, Fatima Rashid, Trade Acceleration Program (TAP) #HairAnalysis #Metals #Health #Nutrition #Hair
We're excited to announce Jennie Christensen, CEO and Founder of TrichAnalytics Inc., as a nominee for the Best Export Plan Award at our upcoming Leaders in Export Excellence event! Founded in 2016, TrichAnalytics is a pioneering lab service with global ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for laser-based analysis on tiny tissues. Under Jennie's leadership, this woman-owned bootstrapped company has grown into a $1.5-million venture, unlocking secrets of nutritional health and toxic metal exposure. Join us on July 18 as we celebrate TrichAnalytics' achievements and Jennie's dedication to innovation, quality and environmental health. Thanks to our friends at the World Trade Centre Vancouver for the nomination. Stay tuned for more nominee updates! Learn more about Leaders in Export Excellence here: https://lnkd.in/gCxxTier #AwardNominee #TAPSpotlight #ExportExcellence #AnalyticalServices #WomenInBusiness #EnvironmentalHealth
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Co-Founder & CEO at FanSaves | 40 Under 40 (x 2)| Sponsorship & Marketing Professional | Keynote Speaker | TV & Podcast Host | YLAI Fellow 2021
This was an incredible program and were so proud that FanSaves was selected to participate as we gear up to scale our company on a global level. Thank you to everyone at the World Trade Centre Toronto and TAP Ottawa for helping us on our journey!
Celebrating Success: wrapping up our TAP Ottawa cohort journey in partnership with RBCx and the Ottawa Board of Trade! Over the past weeks, we've embarked on a transformative journey of growth, learning, and collaboration. From dynamic workshops to thought-provoking discussions, each session has been a stepping stone towards achieving our collective goals in international trade. A heartfelt thank you to our esteemed speakers: Derek Kuhn, Laura Dierker, Andrew Penny, Wouter Danckaert, Darryl Duncan, Aly Khalaf and Natalie Giroux. Your invaluable support and collaboration have been instrumental in making this program a resounding success. Shoutout to all the participants: Izza Masud (Aina Software Inc), Kathryn MacDonald (CANImmunize), Shannon Ferguson and Kris McCarthy, (FanSaves), George Kongalath (Ideabytes Inc), Stripe Studios Inc., @NancyLiu (ThreeDify-GeoMine ), Sergey Poltev (CapitalTek), Fenqiang Zhuang (FeyaSoft), Andrew Dos-Santos (Fenix Alma Solutions Inc.) and Brian K Joe (Apption Software) for your active engagement and enthusiasm. Your commitment to global growth and expansion is truly commendable. Lastly, a huge thank you to our partners for their support in making TAP a reality: RBC, Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada, and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada
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We're excited to share that Nila Cook, Founder and Formulator of Neo Naturelle, is a nominee for the Best Export Plan Award at our upcoming Leaders in Export Excellence event! Founded in 2019 in Vancouver, Neo Naturelle is a multi-award-winning pro-aging skincare brand. Under Nila's leadership, this mother-daughter team has expanded to the US, driving a 30% revenue increase with their clean, hormone-friendly beauty products. Join us on July 18 as we celebrate Neo Naturelle's achievements and Nila's dedication to quality, innovation, and sustainability. Thanks to our friends at the World Trade Centre Vancouver for the nomination. Stay tuned for more nominee updates! Learn more about Leaders in Export Excellence here: https://lnkd.in/gCxxTier