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PRESENTATION CONCERNING INVEST BARRIE - INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Stephanie Schlichter, Director of Economic and Creative Economy, and Nora Gavarre, Business Development Officer provided a presentation concerning Invest Barrie and International Economic Development.
Ms. Schlichter discussed slides concerning the following topics:
• The mandate of the International Relations Committee and goal of Invest Barrie;
• The International Investments such as the following:
o Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) - Inbound (Investment Attraction; and
o Canadian Direct Investment Abroad (CDIA) Outbound (Business Retention and Expansion).
• The Foreign Trade Agreements such as the following:
o The Canada-Unite States- Mexico Agreement (CUSMA); and
o Canadian-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA.).
• Invest Barrie will pursue in 2024, FDI opportunities in the United States and Germany, specifically the cities of Saginaw and Chicago;
• A chart illustrating Invest Barrie’s 2023 trade show and mission activities;
• A chart illustrating Invest Barrie’s 2024 proposed trade show and mission activities;
• Invest Barrie Familiarization Tours (FAM) of the City for delegations; and
• Canadian Direct Investment Abroad (CDIA) and the role of Invest Barrie.
Members of Committee asked a number of questions to Ms. Schlichter and Ms. Gavarre and received responses.
The Committee discussed existing and potential connection opportunities with other cities, and key areas to focus on including healthcare, education, and automotive business.