Doing Business in Alberta: What You Need to Know to Expand and Find New Customers
Virtual Event
Non-Members: Free
Online Program: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
A link will be sent to registered participants prior to the event.
If you have any issues please contact events@boardoftrade.com
As trade tensions and tariffs continue to disrupt access to the U.S. market, many B.C. businesses are looking closer to home for new growth opportunities. Alberta's strong economy, growing population, and business-friendly environment make it one of the most attractive markets for companies looking to diversify, expand, and build resilience.
Join the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade and World Trade Centre Vancouver for a practical discussion on doing business in Alberta. Hear directly from economic development leaders, government representatives, and businesses with firsthand experience expanding into the province.
Attendees will gain insights into market opportunities, customer acquisition, government procurement, available business support, and steps needed to successfully enter and grow in Alberta.
Topics to be Covered
- Identifying customers, partners, and opportunities in Alberta
- Understanding Alberta's business and economic landscape
- Accessing support programs and market-entry resources
- How to do business with the Government of Alberta
Who Should Attend?
- Businesses looking to expand beyond B.C.
- Companies seeking alternatives to U.S. market growth
- Business development and sales professionals
- Exporters and manufacturers
- Supply chain and procurement professionals
Speakers:
Samantha Hay
Specialist, Trade, Trade & Investor Experience, Calgary Economic Development
Megan Henwood
Investment Attraction Advisor, Vancouver, Invest Alberta Corporation
Additional speakers to be announced.
Canada Connects, an initiative delivered by World Trade Centre Vancouver, helps B.C. small and medium-sized enterprises expand across Canada through expert training, market intelligence, and ecosystem mapping. Participants gain practical insights, connect with buyers, distributors, procurement channels, and industry stakeholders, and access targeted B2B matchmaking and trade missions to accelerate market entry, build partnerships, and turn domestic trade opportunities into measurable growth.
In partnership with:
Global Partners:
World Trade Centre Vancouver is part of the World Trade Centers Association, a not-for-profit, non-partisan association dedicated to the establishment and effective operation of World Trade Centers as instruments for trade expansion. The World Trade Centers Association is an international ecosystem of global connections and integrated trade services made up of over 324 World Trade Center locations in 89 countries, representing over 750,000 businesses globally.