Welcome

CONNECT USA/Canada Economic summit will build upon and leverage trade, business and research connections in Manitoba, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota. The summit will capture the benefits of the existing and new bi-national relationships emerging in the region.

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At the Summit

Participate in an environment that stimulates new and existing business, trade, and research networks.

Encourage and support collaborative research initiatives among stakeholders.

Better define the region and its asset and opportunity base to promote the story and more robust opportunities.

Heighten awareness and potential to build stronger and deeper North/South regional linkages

Identify and consolidate regional concerns and challenges to realize new solutions.

CONNECT USA/Canada is supported by:

Title Sponsor:

Gold Sponsors

Other Sponsors

Supported by:

Business Council of Manitoba | Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters | Center for Innovation
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade | Economic Development Administration
Fargo Moorhead Chamber of Commerce | Manitoba Chamber of Commerce
Northwest Minnesota Foundation | Red River College | University of Manitoba
University of North Dakota | University of Winnipeg | US Consulate
Western Economic Diversification | Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce

Inaugural 2008 Summit

In October, 2008 the first CONNECT Summit in Grand Forks, ND brought together over 200 participants and presenters to focus on three areas of bi-national collaboration: Business and industry linkages, university-based research, and technology transfer and commercialization.

Breakout sessions focused on industry sectors – life sciences, aerospace, and regional branding – to identify future action steps.