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WHSDC, PHILA, RALDM, ATNTA, MIAMI

WHSDC, PHILA, RALDM, ATNTA, MIAMI. WHSDC, PHILA, RALDM, ATNTA, MIAMI. Overview of region. WSHDC: Eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia Sectors: ICT, focusing on wireless/telecom and cyber/cloud security;

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WHSDC, PHILA, RALDM, ATNTA, MIAMI

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  1. WHSDC, PHILA, RALDM, ATNTA, MIAMI

  2. WHSDC, PHILA, RALDM, ATNTA, MIAMI

  3. Overview of region • WSHDC: Eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia • Sectors: ICT, focusing on wireless/telecom and cyber/cloud security; • Life Sciences, focusing on clinical research, consulting, and other services • Issues for consideration: sensitivities vis-a-vis investing in Canada for US companies that are involved in contracting with government agencies (ITAR, dual use technology, etc.) • PHILA: Eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Camden County, New Jersey • Sectors: ICT, Life Sciences, Health IT, Agri-Food

  4. Overview of region • ATNTA/RALDM: Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, Carolinas • Sectors: ICT (data centers, software development), life sciences, cleantech • Issues to consider: Global Fortune 500 companies headquartered in region, scattered across sectors: eg UPS, CNN, Coca-Cola, Home Depot, Banks, Auto… • MIAMI: Florida, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands • Sectors: ICT (software, Health IT, digital media, simulation); Life Sciences, Financial Services • Issues for consideration: Gateway to Latin America (and ROW), Orlando

  5. Strategy Focus on retention/after care/expansion in coordination with domestic network Triangulation with other Posts Emphasis on knowledge industries with high levels of R&D and skilled involved with manufacturing and services. Integrative approach, i.e. alignment of trade and innovation with two-way investment promotion efforts: e.g. Canadian Technology Leader dinners, Road Shows Branding and Relationship Building, leveraging cultural, sporting and media events.

  6. Upcoming Events • ICT: Gartner Symposium, IITSEC; CTIA Wireless, Orlando • Life Sciences: Mid-Atlantic Bio, BioFlorida’s Annual Conference; Georgia Life Science Summit; SEMDA Annual Conference; AdvaMed, Southeast Bio • FT Global Investment Series: Focus on Canada • MIAMI – Feb 22, 2012 • WSHDC – March 7, 2012

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