highlights 2014 - québec international
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Québec International appeared for an eighth consecutive year on Site Selection Magazine’s list of TOP CANADIAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GROUP in 2014
o Provides assistance during the investment project planning phase
o Provides specialized support for international entrepreneurs
o Identifies applicable funding sources and tax programs
o Introduces investors to key partners and business professionals
o Locates, evaluates, and visits the best sites
o Provides support for the consolidation and expansion of business activities
o Export assistance and personalized consulting services
o Trade missions in target markets throughout the world
o In-coming buyers mission and business networking activities
o Distribute information on business opportunities
o Disseminate strategic information about international markets
o Professional training related to international trade
o Coaching, business mentoring and assistance to technological companies
o Contact with networks of national and international investors
o Professional development programs and business competitions
o Support in the creation of industrial innovation consortiums
o Initiatives to support industrial R&D and technology transfer
o International partnerships and the development of large-scale projects
to stimulate the entrepreneurial ecosystem
o Access to experts in immigration and international labour mobility
o Management assistance for hiring foreign workers
o Advertising platform for employment opportunities
o Recruitment missions in international regions with a high potential
o Partnership with public employment services and head hunters
o Professional training activities and programs
o Support for the creation of industrial innovation consortiums
o Activities and events meeting specific industry needs
o Trade missions and business development activities
o Capacity-building projects for developing clusters of excellence
o Contacts with research centres involved with innovation strategies
o Establishment of partnerships with international clusters of excellence
o Promotion of industrial success stories and expertise from the region
o Provides statistics on major economic indicators
o Provides access to up-to-date information on local investment conditions
o Conducts quality regional economic studies and analyses
o Ensures regional participation in national and international rankings
o Produces promotional material showcasing the region and its industries
o Develops and deploys marketing and media strategies
