"Exporting Opportunities In Alberta, Canada", 4/2, Missoula, Montana

March 27, 2008

Canada is Montana’s Number 1 trading partner and Edmonton is the international gateway to the Oil & Gas Regions of Alberta. The incredible growth in the Oil Sands is having major impacts on all sectors of the economy, which means they need YOUR products and services to keep pace with the growth!

THE MONTANA WORLD TRADE CENTER http://www.mwtc.org WELCOMES THE EDMONTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE FOLLOWING INFORMATIVE LUNCHEON SEMINAR:

“OPPORTUNITIES IN ALBERTA: WE NEED YOUR BUSINESS!”

EXPORTING OR READY TO EXPORT?

LOOK NORTH FIRST!

Canada is Montana’s Number 1 trading partner and Edmonton is the international gateway to the Oil & Gas Regions of Alberta. The incredible growth in the Oil Sands is having major impacts on all sectors of the economy, which means they need YOUR products and services to keep pace with the growth!

EVENT DETAILS

WHO: Edmonton Economic Development Corporation

Amanda Babichuk, Investment Attraction Manager, US Markets

Susan Pekonen, Manager, Industry and Cluster Development for Architecture, Engineering and Construction

WHEN: April 2, 2008

11:00am – 12:30pm

1:00-3:30pm: One-On-One Meetings Available (limited schedule, so please confirm ASAP)

WHERE: MonTech Building Conference Room

1121 East Broadway, Missoula, MT

COST: $10 for MWTC/MEEC Members

$20 for Non-Members

*Lunch included

RSVP: Please contact Megan Harrington (megan@mwtc.org, 406.243.5850) by Monday, March 31, 2008, to reserve your spot!

*No-Shows will be billed for missed reservations.

Cancellations required by April 1, 2008

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Amanda Babichuk, Marketing Manager for the USA, will address:

The economic outlook for Alberta, focusing on Edmonton and the oil sands region. She will speak to the development of the oil sands and the growth impact on other industry in Alberta, focusing on the outpaced demand.

Sue Pekonen, Manager, Industry and Cluster Development for Architecture, Engineering and Construction:

Sue will be speaking about Environmental Engineering opportunities that are created not only with the oil sands, but by other industries such as Agri-foods and Forestry. Sue was also speak about the LEED and the green building projects and opportunities in Edmonton.

SPACE IS LIMITED AND ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!