/R E P E A T -- Media advisory: The Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec welcomes Harry Moser, founder of the "Reshoring Initiative"/ Français
MONTREAL, March 13, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ - The Fédération des Chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ) invites journalists to a conference entitled Réindustrialisation et exportations aux États-Unis: une nouvelle perspective et des opportunités pour les PME québécoises. Presented as part of the FCCQ's Trade Corridors series, the event will welcome Harry Moser, founder of the "Reshoring Initiative," to Quebec for the first time.
The conference will be presented twice: on Wednesday, March 19, at 5 p.m. at HEC Montréal, and Thursday, March 20, at 8 a.m. at the Centre communautaire et culturel Thérèse de Blainville.
CONFERENCE 1
Wednesday, March 19, 5 to 7 p.m. HEC Montréal, Côte-Sainte-Catherine building
3000 Côte-Sainte-Catherine, Montreal
On the program:
- Harry Moser, one of the masterminds behind "Reshoring," a major initiative that has influenced many large American companies to relocate their manufacturing operations to North America, will discuss the benefits of this new phenomenon (in English).
- Louis Duhamel, strategic advisor at Deloitte, will give a brief overview of the findings of a study on the phenomenon of reindustrialization and shed light on opportunities for Quebec companies.
The presentations will be followed by a reception attended by Andrew C. Parker, US Consul General in Montreal.
CONFERENCE 2
Thursday, March 20, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Centre communautaire et culturel Thérèse de Blainville
120 boulevard du Séminaire, Sainte-Thérèse
On the program
- Harry Moser, one of the masterminds behind "Reshoring," a major initiative that has influenced many large American companies to repatriate their manufacturing operations to North America, will discuss the benefits of this new phenomenon (in English).
- Louis Duhamel, strategic advisor at Deloitte, will give a brief overview of the findings of a study on the phenomenon of reindustrialization and shed light on opportunities for Quebec companies.
- Yan Cimon, associate professor with the management department at Université Laval, will speak about economic trends and outlooks in the US in 2014.
Luncheon presentation: Andrew C. Parker, US Consul General in Montreal (presentation will be in English).
A media table will be available at both events. Please confirm if you plan to attend.
About the Trade Corridors
The Trade Corridors arose out of a desire to develop trade relations between Quebec and the northeastern United States. The FCCQ, in collaboration with the Quebec government, established this initiative with the aim of supporting Quebec exporters and encouraging fluid transborder trade.
About the FCCQ
With its broad network of more than 150 chambers of commerce and 1,200 Quebec companies, the FCCQ represents more than 60,000 businesses and 150,000 business people involved in all sectors of the economy throughout Québec.
As the largest network of business people and businesses in Quebec, the FCCQ strongly supports its members' interests in matters of public policy, thus promoting an innovative and competitive business environment.
SOURCE: Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec
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Information and interview requests:
Camilla Sironi
Communications advisor
Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec
514-844-9571 ext. 3227
Cell: 514-647-4745
[email protected]
Anik Le Marquand
514-843-2342
Cell: 514-502-0578
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