Savannah to Host US and Canada Trade, Investment Conference
ATLANTA — May 16, 2022 — The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that the State of Georgia will host the 2022 Southeast U.S.-Canadian Provinces (SEUS-CP) Alliance Conference in Savannah from June 19-21, 2022. This will mark the second time Georgia hosts the event, after founding and hosting the inaugural conference in 2008. SEUS-CP reinforces the importance of the long-standing U.S.-Canadian relationship, and expands commercial opportunities in underdeveloped sectors and markets through new partnerships. Registration is open through June 3, 2022.
“Investing in strong relationships creates opportunities that span multiple generations and is critically important to the economic well-being of not just Georgia, but the entire Southeast,” said GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson. “Georgia was a founding member of SEUS-CP, and Governor Sonny Perdue hosted the inaugural conference in Savannah in 2008. We have come full circle, and countless companies in the Southeast and Canada have benefitted from relationships created through this organization. We are honored to welcome our partners from across the Alliance, and we look forward to the new opportunities SEUS-CP will create for businesses and communities.”
Established in 2007, the SEUS-CP Alliance enhances trade and investment, promotes business partnerships, and encourages technological exchanges between the member states and Canadian provinces. Member states from the Southeast include Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Canadian members include New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec.
Providing strategic procurement and partnership opportunities for small businesses is a hallmark of the SEUS-CP Alliance. The 2022 conference will feature a dedicated B2B program, facilitated by Market Access International. Attendees can use this opportunity to meet directly with chief procurement officials from globally recognized companies seeking new suppliers, and connect with potential partners from across the Alliance. This year’s event will feature two key industry sectors: Transportation and Logistics, and Food and Beverage.
“Canada is the largest export market for Georgia and an important trading partner for the entire Southeast region. Even greater trade is possible when business leaders are able to connect one-on-one to explore new commercial opportunities,” said GDEcD Deputy Commissioner for International Trade Mary Waters. “This conference reinforces our reciprocal trade relationship, and we are delighted to host business leaders again in Savannah. We appreciate the incredible support our Georgia business community, Alliance partners, and our sponsors have provided to make SEUS-CP a dynamic business event.”
The states and provinces within the SEUS-CP Alliance offer growing trade and investment opportunities for companies in both countries. Goods and services trade among Alliance members continues to thrive, with total trade exceeding USD $40.6 billion in 2021.
Registration is open to Georgia businesses of all sizes through June 3, 2022. Visit www.georgia.org/seus-cp-2022 to learn more and to register.
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