Abbotsford Delegation I want to here. Beijing 2008 November 5, 2008

BC Canada Pavilion Objectives Advancing British Columbia’s global identity as Canada’s Pacific Gateway; Continuing to build a world-class infrastructure and supply chain; Strengthening and maximizing BC’s trade and investment relationships with Asia; Becoming the Asia Pacific education, tourism and cultural destination of choice; and Ensuring the labour force is equipped with the skills to thrive in the Pacific Century economy.

BC Sector Delegations Education Research and Innovation Medical Devices Forest Products Agriculture / Food Products Film ICT New Media Clean Energy Environment Pacific Gateway / Transport Mining Services Music

LINX BC combines the strength of the province’s most proactive communities and the BC government to seek out and assist businesses with their expansion and re- location investments in the province. BC is a leading gateway for the largest and fastest growing markets in Asia Pacific regions and North America.

Linx BC Delegation Abbotsford Kelowna North Peace Nanaimo Osoyoos Cowichan Economic Development Association of BC

Abbotsford Delegation Patricia Ross –Deputy Mayor of Abbotsford Jay Teichroeb –Economic Development Manager, City of Abbotsford Dan Stefanson –Executive Director, Tourism Abbotsford/Tradex Alvin Epp –President, Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce David D. Hull –Executive Director, Chamber of Commerce Wolfgang Lehmann –Shefield Group of Companies

Abbotsford Delegation Positioning of Abbotsford “City in the Country” “Green” focus to delegation Abbotsford Objectives: –Joint venture investment opportunities –Manufacturing and Building Products –Air Cargo and Airport Authority Officials –Environmental Initiatives and Best Practices –Beijing BMX Officials Broader opportunities: –Canadian Embassy “In Market” Trade Representatives –Immigration Consultants –Investor Groups –Federal and Provincial 2010 officials

Positioning of the Abbotsford Mission Focus on the hidden presence we already have “Listen First” –“what do the Chinese want or need” Present a clear message of where Abbotsford is going Build relationships with Federal and Provincial Officials

Beijing Communications Daily Web Blog –Blog linked to under “Invest” for Council, Media and Public to view Post trip briefing to Council September Public Information Meeting for business community

Far exceeded expectations China and the Asia Pacific is the high growth area of the 21 st century Raw capitalism Ignore at your own peril General Impressions

Investment in = return out General Impressions

Building product manufacturers Canadian urban design Green construction practices Retail/commercial trade Agricultural products Aerospace and aviation Education Global supply chain Identified Opportunities

MOU with Tsinghou University Relationships established with Chief BC Trade Representative Beijing Investment Promotion Bureau Embassy Trade Commissioner for Agriculture Identified Opportunities JULY 4, 2008 Tsinghua University and Linx BC sign an MOU

Advance existing relationships with Chinese businesses already in Abbotsford Promote the City –Air China Magazine –China Urban Development Magazine Investment Attraction

June 16 – China wishes to build its image and practices for sustainable and eco friendly development UN Summit on Urban Design

Make a commitment to pursue this market Public Information Meeting for businesses in September Work with the Consulate Canada Asia Business Network Invite Chinese contacts to Abbotsford Maintain existing relationships Evaluate business case for a follow up visit Tank Man Video The Future