The Timmins and North Bay and District Chambers of Commerce are proud to host the Trade Accelerator Program (TAP), facilitated by the Toronto Region Board of Trade and the World Trade Centre Toronto.
TAP is an award-winning program designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises gain knowledge and the necessary network of contacts to unleash their export potential. Through a series of in-depth workshop sessions with leading trade and industry experts, SME owners and executives learn to overcome export barriers and reach new markets faster.
This dynamic, hands-on workshop is geared to provide companies with access to Canada’s top exporting advisors, resources and contacts, giving them the training and support they need to become successful international traders in their specific business sector. TAP graduates report an average growth of 42% in export sales one year after participation, and more than 85% of participants have entered new markets since completing the course. Since its launch in October 2015, TAP has expanded to more than 30 cities across Canada.
The Timmins and North Bay and District Chambers, with support from the Northern Ontario Exports Program, is proud to host the Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) for the first time in February 2021. The Winter 2021 cohort of the program in Timmins and North Bay will begin on February 23, 2021.
PHASE 1: February 23-24, 2021
DISCOVER
The program begins with an intensive two-day workshop that familiarizes participants with the available exporting resources, introduces high-level experts in key functions of international trade, stimulates peer-to-peer exchange of ideas and experiences, and provides guidance in recognizing and handling business challenges.
PHASE 2: March 3, 2021
DEVELOP
Approximately one week later, participants return for the Export Plan Day where they will receive hands-on support from leading Canadian export advisors. Participants will initiate the key sections of their export plan, detailing strategic objectives, market entry methods, international marketing plan, as well as supply chain and operational resources.
PHASE 3: Throughout March 2021
BUILD
Over the following three weeks, participants will develop their trade plan. They will have the full support of export advisors to guide and assist them in developing an export plan that is realistic, high quality, and fully integrated with their overall business strategy. All export plans receive a written assessment from our expert team.
PHASE 4: March 25, 2021
ACCELERATE
The final day of the program is focused on mentoring, constructive feedback, solutions, and reinforcing business relationships. After reviewing the export plan, participants will receive individual mentoring sessions from our expert partners where potential solutions and ways forward are explored.
HOW TO APPLY
Companies can participate in TAP via partner nomination or direct application. All applications are reviewed by the TAP team to ensure the program is a good fit and to allow participants to maximize its benefits. All applications will be considered based on program criteria and assessed on their merits.
The program fee is $5,000 per company; however, generous support from our partners will allow us to reduce this fee to $495 + HST.
ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES
The companies being sought for TAP - Timmins and North Bay should be based in Ontario and meet the following guidelines:
TAP is an award-winning program designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises gain knowledge and the necessary network of contacts to unleash their export potential. Through a series of in-depth workshop sessions with leading trade and industry experts, SME owners and executives learn to overcome export barriers and reach new markets faster.
This dynamic, hands-on workshop is geared to provide companies with access to Canada’s top exporting advisors, resources and contacts, giving them the training and support they need to become successful international traders in their specific business sector. TAP graduates report an average growth of 42% in export sales one year after participation, and more than 85% of participants have entered new markets since completing the course. Since its launch in October 2015, TAP has expanded to more than 30 cities across Canada.
The Timmins and North Bay and District Chambers, with support from the Northern Ontario Exports Program, is proud to host the Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) for the first time in February 2021. The Winter 2021 cohort of the program in Timmins and North Bay will begin on February 23, 2021.
PHASE 1: February 23-24, 2021
DISCOVER
The program begins with an intensive two-day workshop that familiarizes participants with the available exporting resources, introduces high-level experts in key functions of international trade, stimulates peer-to-peer exchange of ideas and experiences, and provides guidance in recognizing and handling business challenges.
PHASE 2: March 3, 2021
DEVELOP
Approximately one week later, participants return for the Export Plan Day where they will receive hands-on support from leading Canadian export advisors. Participants will initiate the key sections of their export plan, detailing strategic objectives, market entry methods, international marketing plan, as well as supply chain and operational resources.
PHASE 3: Throughout March 2021
BUILD
Over the following three weeks, participants will develop their trade plan. They will have the full support of export advisors to guide and assist them in developing an export plan that is realistic, high quality, and fully integrated with their overall business strategy. All export plans receive a written assessment from our expert team.
PHASE 4: March 25, 2021
ACCELERATE
The final day of the program is focused on mentoring, constructive feedback, solutions, and reinforcing business relationships. After reviewing the export plan, participants will receive individual mentoring sessions from our expert partners where potential solutions and ways forward are explored.
HOW TO APPLY
Companies can participate in TAP via partner nomination or direct application. All applications are reviewed by the TAP team to ensure the program is a good fit and to allow participants to maximize its benefits. All applications will be considered based on program criteria and assessed on their merits.
The program fee is $5,000 per company; however, generous support from our partners will allow us to reduce this fee to $495 + HST.
ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES
The companies being sought for TAP - Timmins and North Bay should be based in Ontario and meet the following guidelines:
- Generates approximately $500,000 or more in annual revenue
- Has been operating for at least 2 years and receiving revenue for its product, service or technology
- Is already exporting a product, service or technology, but wishes to diversify its export markets or has taken exploratory steps to expand into new markets
- Has a product, service or technology with a strong competitive advantage as a result of quality or patent protection
- Is located anywhere in Ontario (not limited to the Timmins area)
- Is willing to dedicate up to two representatives to participate in the program and apply its resources
