MONTREAL, March 20, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ – “A stronger industrial fabric in
the United States also means new business prospects for our exporting
companies, with our geographic proximity: our SMEs need to seize
opportunities associated with reindustrialization and adapt to the
diversification of the American market,” said Françoise Bertrand,
president and CEO of the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec
(FCCQ) speaking during the Réindustrialisation et exportations aux États-Unis conference today. This event, of vital interest to exporting firms, was
presented by the FCCQ as part of its activities associated with the
Trade Corridors and welcomed the Reshoring Initiative’s founder, Harry Moser, to Quebec for the first time.
Speaking before more than 200 people on Wednesday, March 19, at
HEC Montréal, and Thursday, March 20, at the Centre communautaire et
culturel Thérèse de Blainville, Mr. Moser presented the growing
phenomenon of reshoring, the repatriation of manufacturing to the
United States. This trend, which is making a significant contribution
to the reindustrialization and economic recovery in the US, also
represents strong investment potential for our exporting SMEs, due to
our geographic proximity.
Presented in collaboration with Laurentides International and Deloitte,
today’s event brought together business people who listened as several
high-profile speakers shared their vision and expertise, including
Andrew C. Parker, Consul general of the United States in Montreal.
“The export sector is especially sensitive to the international economic
climate and has yet to pick up following the last recession. Its
recovery also depends on the ability of our SMEs to meet the needs of
large companies south of the border,” added Ms. Bertrand.
At both events, Louis Duhamel, strategic advisor at Deloitte, presented
the findings of a study commissioned by the FCCQ on the phenomenon of
reindustrialization and shed light on the opportunities available to
Quebec companies and the associated threats. As well, Yan Cimon,
associate professor with the department of management at Université
Laval, gave an overview of economic trends in the United States in
2014.
“The Quebec economy is open to the world, and that’s why it is crucial
for Quebec companies to be informed of opportunities in the US export
sector. The overall aim of the Trade Corridors is to create stronger,
more dynamic and more prosperous business communities,” concluded Ms.
Bertrand.
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 Quebec. 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
For further information:
Camilla Sironi
Communications advisor
FCCQ
514-844-9571 ext. 3227
Cell: 514-647-4745
camilla.sironi@fccq.ca
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