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New Exporters to Border States (NEBS)

Learn How to Export to the United States

A Comprehensive Two-Day Program

The New Exporters to Border States (NEBS) program is a practical, hands-on introduction to the basics of exporting to the United States.

NEBS is run by the International Trade Branch of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade in co-operation with the Canadian Consulates in Buffalo and Detroit.

For over 25 years, the NEBS program has addressed the needs of small and medium-sized Ontario manufacturers and service firms, whether new to exporting, seeking to expand their sales to the United States or interested in updating their knowledge of U.S. cross-border regulatory issues.

This cost-effective program is ideally suited for anyone involved in export development to the U.S., whether working in a management, inside or outside sales, marketing or business development capacity.

The two-day NEBS will provide you with a solid understanding of the fundamentals of exporting to the United States by combining expert briefings with site visits to a U.S. border entry point and warehousing facility. The wide-ranging program covers many export-related topics, including:

Identifying new market opportunities
Pricing
Selecting agents and distributors
Banking and legal considerations
Warehousing and distribution
Export financing and insurance
Customs clearance procedures
Immigration issues
Provincial and federal government support

At the outset of the program, there is a briefing session outlining Ontario's trade programs and services. The mission then departs by chartered bus for the U.S. border. In Buffalo or Detroit, you will also have the opportunity for one-on-one meetings with the trade commissioners at the Canadian Consulate.

Another option for new exporters is the intensive half-day seminar on export fundamentals known as the "Reverse NEBS". Held in locations throughout Ontario, the "Reverse NEBS" seminar features expert speakers on customs clearance, U.S. banking and other topics of interest to Ontario companies exporting to the U.S.

Here's what you need to participate

Your company must have been in business for at least a year and have a manufacturing or service base in Ontario.

A registration fee per participant is required. We will provide return transportation from the departure point and some meals during the working sessions.

You are responsible for the cost of accommodation and any incidental expenses.

For more information about NEBS, contact us today at:
Tel: 416-325-6665
Fax: 416-325-6509

"NEBS' biggest help was to make dealing outside Canada less intimidating."

Derek Johnston
Johnston Research

"The NEBS mission...was the best business session I have ever attended."

George Andronek
Dr. Wrexlin Products

What People Are Saying

"A first-class workshop with informative, knowledgeable speakers, lot's of literature, and contact names and numbers for future reference."

Mary Lynn Bankes
Ron Bankes Marine Services

"The NEBS program was very helpful to us. This is a very important first step for anyone considering exporting to the U.S."

Brij Kapur
Ecorite Distributors

"A super program, which really helped us to understand the behind-the-scenes exporting process."

R. Schmind
ThinkNet Inc.

For more information on how we can help you to export, please contact:

International Trade Branch
Ministry of Economic Development and Trade
900 Bay Street, 6th floor, Hearst Block
Toronto, Ontario M7A 2E1

Telephone: 416-314-8200
Toll Free: 1-877-468-7233 (Ontario only)
Fax: 416-325-2766

www.ontarioexports.com
email: trade.officer@edt.gov.on.ca

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