South Carolina welcomes national, international trade partners this weekend
May 16, 2012
Southeastern U.S. Canadian Provinces (SEUS-CP) conference to kick-off on Sunday
COLUMBIA, SC – May 16, 2012 – South Carolina will open the 5th Annual Southeastern U.S. Canadian Provinces (SEUS-CP) trade conference on Sunday in Myrtle Beach. Sen. Lindsey Graham will address conference attendees during the Sunday dinner.
More than 300 Canadian and U.S. business and government leaders will connect at the Marriott Resort at Grand Dunes to promote trade and investment opportunities during the three-day conference. The conference highlights promising areas for collaboration, encourages two-way trade, promotes technical partners and includes a B2B matchmaking program.
A number of other speakers and panelists will address the conference, including: Gary Doer, ambassador for Canada to the United States; Marco Cavazzoni, vice president and General Manager Final Assembly and Delivery of Boeing South Carolina; Geoffrey S. Aucoin, general manager of Michelin North America Inc.; Derek Burleton, vice president and deputy chief economist of TD Bank Financial Group; Mark Vitner, managing director and senior economist at Wells Fargo Securities; Inta Zvagulis, president of BuildIT Software & Solutions; John Costanzo, president of Purolator International; Mike Fisher, general manager of Consolidated Cargo Carriers; and Dr. Robert Perkins, vice president of Brokerage Strategy for Livingston International Inc.
SEUS-CP is a formal, strategic partnership between states in the southeastern United States and member provinces from Canada. Delegations convene annually for a business-to-business conference.
SEUS-CP member U.S. states include Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Member Canadian provinces include Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Quebec.
For more information or to register visit www.seuscp.com.
About S.C. Department of Commerce
As South Carolina’s leading economic development agency, the Department of Commerce works to recruit new businesses and help existing businesses grow. Commerce received the Silver Award from Business Facilities magazine, placing second in the 2011 Economic Development Deal of the Year competition. Commerce has been part of recruiting world-class companies to South Carolina such as Boeing, Bridgestone, Continental, Monster.com, Heinz, ZF Group, BMW and Google Inc. Commerce also supports small and existing business, rural development initiatives and offers grants for community development. For more information, visit www.SCcommerce.com.
