For over 97 years, World Trade Week has been committed to educating the public about the vital role and benefits of global trade in the local, state, and national economy.
Los Angeles-area movie goers will have a special opportunity to enjoy a theatrical retrospective featuring two films directed by the award-winning Canadian filmmaker Patricia Rozema. This retrospective begins with screenings of When Night is Falling on May 7 and May 8, followed by screenings of Mouthpiece on May 13 and May 14 – all at select Laemmle Theaters locations in Los Angeles.
World Trade Week NYC is an active network of more than 70 organizations in the New York metro region working together to underscore the importance of international trade, logistics and port operations to the region’s economy and to use their collective expertise to help the region’s businesses grow through international trade. World Trade Week NYC is hosted by the New York District Export Council.
Small business stakeholders are invited to participate in the 3rd USMCA-CUSMA-TMEC SME Dialogue in Montréal on May 16, 2024, hosted by Global Affairs Canada and Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service. This event provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and stakeholders from Canada, the United States and Mexico, including those owned and led by traditionally underrepresented groups, to engage in productive discussions regarding regional trade and investment under the United States-Canada-Mexico Agreement (USMCA).
The First Look SoCal Innovation Showcase is an annual celebration of the best early-stage teams commercializing deep tech and life science breakthroughs from the top research institutions in Southern California. This is the premiere gathering that celebrates research-based spinouts and connects them with top-tier investors and successful serial entrepreneurs with expertise to help them leap from the lab to market.
Join us for an evening filled with world-class keynote speakers, engaging panel discussions, and unparalleled business-to-business networking opportunities at 10th Annual World Trade Week Forum Event. This is your chance to connect with key trade organizations, international business groups, and extensive global resources available in Southern California.
World Trade Day is a dynamic annual event dedicated to celebrating and promoting international trade and its myriad benefits.
This event brings together a diverse mix of professionals, industry leaders, and government representatives to explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in global commerce.World Trade Day is not just an event; it’s a platform where ideas are exchanged, networks are expanded, and participants gain invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of international trade.
Join us on June 20th in the City of Long Beach for our upcoming Select LA Investment Summit. Select LA is Southern California’s premier international trade event that brings together global investors with business and government leaders. Recognized as an official spin-off event of the US Department of Commerce Select USA Summit, Select LA is an essential platform for international business operators seeking practical intelligence to explore, start, or expand a business in Los Angeles.
The SelectUSA Investment Summit is the highest profile event in the United States to facilitate business investment by connecting thousands of investors, companies, economic development organizations (EDOs), and industry experts to make deals happen.
The Coachella Valley Business Conference & Economic Forecast, presented by the Riverside County Office of Economic Development, and hosted by the Cabazon Band of Cahuilla Indians, will focus on small business trends and small business resources available locally.
Irvine Tech Week, an exciting week-long event series that showcases the thriving ecosystem of Irvine. Presented by VCs, accelerators, startups, and the City of Irvine, this celebration is not to be missed. Join us for an unforgettable experience!
Join the U.S. Commercial Service and UPS on April 2nd, at 1:00 pm Eastern Time, to learn about CARM and the upcoming roll out of the second phase. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is preparing to roll out the second phase of its CARM (CBSA Assessment & Revenue Management) Client Portal (CCP). This CARM Release 2 will add new functionality to the CCP for customers managing customs transactions for shipments into and out of Canada.
Trowbridge and Stubbs Alderton present a global mobility tax and legal event aimed to provide attendees with valuable insights into cross-border mobility. The event features expert speakers covering various topics related to the tax implications and legal challenges surrounding international relocation for businesses.
Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey into the heart of conquering the U.S. market! Join Communitech Outposts to unlock the secrets of success to global expansion.
Immerse yourself in a dynamic environment alongside fellow sales leaders. Exchange ideas, connect with industry experts and gain actionable tactics that can immediately impact your bottom line.
Leila Josefowicz’s passionate advocacy of contemporary music for the violin is reflected in her diverse programmes and enthusiasm for performing new works. A favourite of living composers, Josefowicz has premiered many concertos, including those by Colin Matthews, Luca Francesconi, John Adams and Esa-Pekka Salonen, all written specially for her.
Josefowicz was born in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. When she was a young child her family moved to Los Angeles, California.
The United States Consulate in Calgary invites qualified startups to attend a virtual pitch competition. Registration for Canadian companies is free of charge and includes:
Expert advice and feedback from subject matter specialists in areas such venture capital and international trade;
Information on programs and funding for international companies.
Networking connections
Winner receives a complimentary registration to the SelectUSA Investment Summit, May 1-4, in Washington DC (Value: 1,700 CAD)
Our friends and partners at Latincouver are hosting a very special Brazilian Carnaval for families on Saturday, February 17 followed by a Brazilian Carnaval Night Party at Performance Works on Granville Island in Vancouver.
Begin your 2024 with a comprehensive look at technology integration/digital transformation for accelerating scale leaps and top/bottom line growth in 2024 and beyond. This summit is relevant for small to large scale enterprise leaders, business owners and key stakeholders. Special discount for our MAPLE community!
Join the Canadian Expats and the LA Kings to celebrate a Canadian Celebration at Crypto.com Arena! This special offer includes a discounted ticket to LA Kings vs. Toronto Maple Leaf’s game.
When you purchase your tickets, you'll receive your very own referral link to share with your friends and family. Everyone who buys from your link will automatically be seated with you.
All fans will receive their tickets via AXS 24 hours before the event.
Ticket Sales End Saturday, December 30th @ 9:00 AM PST
A unique opportunity has come our way for our members and their families to be part of the preparations for the upcoming Rose Bowl Parade. Coding for Veterans, a Canadian organization that provides online cybersecurity and software development training to Canada's veterans, active duty military and their families, will have a float in the 2024 parade on New Year's Day. The organization is launching their educational program in the U.S. in collaboration with USC Marshall School of Business Executive Education.The organization's founder, Jeff Musson, is seeking volunteers to help decorate their float with flowers at the float assembly location in Irwindale between December 26 and December 31st.
Canadian Heritage Night hosted by Canadian Expats is coming up with our local Anaheim Ducks taking on the Montreal Canadiens at the Honda Center! The game is on Wednesday, November 22 with a pre-game gathering in the Honda Center at the Brewery X Biergarden Patio! We need your participation to make this night even more special! Tickets are on sale now.
Canada’s proximity to the US and overall eagerness to do business with America make it ideal for market entry, and you can start online today!
But careful – this does not mean that you should treat Canada as an extension of your US marketing efforts. You need dedicated resources to ensure you will be found and understood by customers across the northern border. A localized website is a perfect way to start, and it will make it easier for your target market to do business with you and buy your products.
Expoplaza Latina event will be held on November 15-16 at the Morris J. Work Centre for Dialogue in Vancouver. This year’s theme is “Digital Adoption Connector 2023 Canada - USA - Latam”. DAC is a platform that will bring together leaders in fields related to digital transformation, e-commerce and innovation strategies to help in the growth and expansion of SMEs in the three regions.
DAC 2023 will also present the block “The Women to Know in the Americas” that aims to Educate, Empower, and Inspire more businesswomen to access new tools to keep growing and creating an impact.
Join RSM Canada on October 18, starting at 11 a.m. ET for a multisession forum that takes a deeper look at the many complexities of navigating Canadian and global tax landscapes. These three 1-hour sessions will give you the skills to navigate any challenges on your journey to success.
Canadian Thanksgiving is back this year, and being celebrated in a new location for our group. We’ve followed Executive Chef Lewis Butler to The Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach. Canadian Thanksgiving traditionally brings Canadians together to celebrate a bountiful harvest and other blessings of the past year. That, and being held in October, sets this tradition apart from the US celebration. However, similar to the US tradition, this is a family celebration, so bring your whole family to celebrate with us together again this year!
From our friends at partner organization - Communitech Outposts.
The upcoming event series, specifically tailored to support business leaders, will provide valuable insights into regional practices that will enable you to unlock new opportunities and drive exponential growth. Discover the secrets of thriving in foreign markets as we delve deeper into hiring and expanding your sales force internationally.
We are delighted to support the launch of Alex Tapscott's new book Web3: Charting the Internet's Next Economic and Cultural Frontier (Harper Collins), which had its North American release on September 19th. This terrific new book will help change the conversation about Web3 just like Tapscott's last book Blockchain Revolution (written with Don Tapscott) changed the discussion from Bitcoin to blockchain for enterprise leaders. Join fellow MAPLE members as guests of Alex in Los Angeles on October 3rd for the LA stop on his North American book tour. The events will feature a speech by Alex as well as an expert C-suite panel session delving into the fascinating topics covered in the book, followed by cocktails. At the Los Angeles event, Consul General Zaib Shaikh of the Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles, will be the opening speaker.
Our friends at PNC Bank will be hosting an event entitled “Success in Canada” on September 27.
The program will provide an economic and M&A update, Canadian dollar exchange rate outlook, perspectives on tax strategies for Canada, updates on important regulatory changes as well as upcoming enhancements to payment rules and technology.
Join the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration for a trade mission focused on North America (Canada and Mexico). This mission will include the Business Opportunities in the Americas Conference in Washington, DC on September 17-19, 2023.
Our friends at the Canada Colorado Association in Denver led by CCA Chairman and MAPLE Colorado Executive Director Rob Mancey will be hosting a 5km Colorado Terry Fox Walk/Run/Roll. If you are in Denver or have plans to be there on Sept 17 be sure to check out this opportunity to celebrate Terry’s legacy and help support cancer research. 100% of the funds raised are pledged to support University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Cancer Research.
Scale strategies for efficiency, growth and profits. How to make the critical platform scale leaps from $10m-25m-50m-100m and up. Led by CEOs who have successfully scaled & grown public/private enterprises and non-profit organizations
The automotive and transportation sectors are among the top export sectors and the most integrated sectors in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada trade relationship. They offer a large variety of opportunities for U.S. exporters.Learn about the top business opportunities for U.S. exporters in the automotive and transportation sectors in Canada and Mexico.
Commercial Service Specialists from Canada and Mexico will highlight cleantech market opportunities and the Export Import Bank (EXIM) will highlight opportunities and related financing options available to fund alternative energy strategies. To inform U.S. companies about cleantech opportunities and finance programs available in Canada and Mexico, support the UN Climate energy transition goals and upcoming CS programs such as the Sept 2023 Trade Mission to both countries and the Green Expo.
As members of the world’s largest free-trade zone, the U.S., Canada, and Mexico have deeply integrated supply chains that can help U.S. companies improve their ability to adjust to client requests and become more competitive. Learn how to integrate into the industrial supply chain across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Come out for the World Lacrosse Championships Opening Ceremony's with Team USA taking on Team Canada!! Don't miss out as the best of the best in the World will be competing head to head right here in San Diego to kick off a great tournament!!
Our friends at the Colorado Business Roundtable, in partnership with the Consulate General of Canada in Denver, Invest Vancouver, and Trade and Invest British Columbia, are organizing a delegation of 12 business leaders to Vancouver. The purpose of this initiative is to foster economic relations and build connections between Colorado and BC industries.
Cheer on the Toronto Blue Jays when they visit Citi Field to take on the New York Mets. The Consulate General of Canada in New York is hosting a pre-Canada Day, “Canada Day” at the ballpark with special discounted tickets available. No proof of citizenship or Guess Who lyrics quiz necessary!
We are excited to share that Vancouver-based Ballet BC will be coming to Orange County on June 3 to perform for the first time at Segerstrom Center for the Arts.
Founded in 1986, Ballet BC is an internationally acclaimed contemporary ballet company that is a leader and resource in the creation, production and education of contemporary dance. Bold and innovative, their distinctive style and collaborative approach have made the company a hotbed for the creation and performance of new works with over 42 premieres since 2009 alone.
World Trade Day is an international trade and investment conference with over 700 participants from across the Rocky Mountain Region and around the globe. Learn from local and global experts, connect with peers based on topics of interest and your specific industry, set up B2B meetings, and re-connect with your “old friends” and meet new friends. This conference is known to provide insights and key takeaways into different areas of global business, to inspire and to connect.
