Press Release
United States Consulate General in Vancouver • 1075 West Pender St. • Vancouver
March 24, 2023
For Immediate Release
U.S. Consulate General Vancouver and MAPLE® Business Council will co-host a SelectUSA conference March 28 at 1:00 p.m. at Microsoft Headquarters in downtown Vancouver. This free event will inform small and medium-sized Canadian businesses, entrepreneurs and other individuals looking to expand a business or invest in the United States. Speakers include representatives from the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Department of State and representatives from Washington and Montana.
A networking reception will follow the informational event. Registration is mandatory and space is limited. Registration and event link: https://selectusabc.itamatch.com/
Creating and expanding cross-border trade and investment opportunities is central to both the U.S. and Canadian governments. Together our two countries have committed to “Building Back Better” by creating opportunities to expand inclusive economic growth.
Interviews and Images available upon request.
Media Contact: Helena McShane, Tel 604 442 4637
About SelectUSA
SelectUSA is a U.S. Department of Commerce program focused on facilitating job-creating business investments in the United States and raising awareness of the critical role that economic development plays in the U.S. economy. SelectUSA hosts the annual SelectUSA Investment Summit for investors – including established multinationals, small or medium-sized enterprises, and high-growth start-ups – to find practical tools, information and connections needed to move investments in the United States forward. This year’s event will take place May 1-4, 2023 in Washington D.C. More information: https://www.trade.gov/selectusa-home
About MAPLE® Business Council
MAPLE Business Council is a cross-sector non-profit membership-based organization connecting business leaders and economic development stakeholders to pursue growth opportunities through trade, investment and innovation collaborations between Canada and the United States and within the markets represented in our community. MAPLE operates Chapters in British Columbia, Ontario, New York, Colorado and Southern California. MAPLE is proud to partner with the U.S. Commercial Service and the U.S. Consulate General in Vancouver. More information is available at www.maplecouncil.org.