The New Exporters to Border States (NEBS) program is a practical, hands-on introduction to the basics of exporting to the United States. Designed for Ontario small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), NEBS is ideal for anyone working in marketing, sales, management, or business development.
"NEBS is an excellent start to making informed decisions - some of the small rules make a big difference in terms of tax issues." -- Timothy England, EMF Containers
Two-day Program
The two-day program gives you a solid understanding of the fundamentals of exporting to the United States. It includes expert briefings and site visits to the U.S. border entry point at Buffalo, New York and a warehouse facility.
The wide-ranging program also offers the opportunity for a one-on-one meeting with a trade commissioner at the Canadian Consulate in Buffalo and covers these important topics:
- U.S. business travel and immigration requirements
- Currency exchange and corporate business planning options
- Taxation and legal considerations
- U.S. customs clearance procedures
- Marketing and pricing considerations
- Export financing and insurance options
- Agent and distributor identification
The NEBS two-day program is offered four times a year. For the dates of upcoming NEBS programs, consult our Calendar of Trade Events.
Half-day Seminar
The NEBS program is also offered across Ontario four times a year as a half-day seminar. The seminar includes key components of the two-day NEBS program such as U.S. immigration requirements, banking and currency exchange options, legal and taxation considerations, U.S. customs documentation requirements as well as information on provincial and federal trade programs and services.
For the dates of upcoming NEBS seminars, consult our Calendar of Trade Events.
"For anyone even remotely thinking of exporting, NEBS will make you aware of issues and how to tackle them." -- Alison Prentice, Creo Mundi
Eligibility and Costs
To participate in NEBS, your company must be export-ready, in business for at least one year, and have a manufacturing or service base in Ontario.
There is a registration fee for each individual participating in the two-day NEBS program. Return transportation from the departure point and some meals are provided.
Participants are responsible for the cost of accommodation and any incidental expenses. To find out more about NEBS, contact:
Elaine Marks
Email: elaine.marks@ontario.ca
Tel: +1-416-325-6665
Fax: +1-416-325-6509
