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Leading up to the Mission, delegates will undergo eight hours of specialized pre-mission training focused on Chinese business culture, e-commerce platforms, digital marketing for the Chinese consumer market, IP and trademark protection, funding business expansion, and perfecting your business pitch for China market-entry. Subsequent to the Mission, all delegates will be granted a minimum of two B2B introductions to help further their China-facing business plans.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This Mission is designed to serve women-led businesses with consumer goods products for export.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>*Inclusive of those who self-identify as women.<\/em><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_5,3_5,1_5&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px|&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;header &#8211; Who should apply&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; text_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#34536e&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2%||2%|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]WHO SHOULD APPLY<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text &#8211; who should apply&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">This Mission is designed to serve the interests of Canadian women business leaders and\/or representatives of women-led companies with a product to sell to the China market. To qualify, delegate companies should have a minimum of one year of operational experience and demonstrate active exporting to at least one market beyond Canada.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Delegates and companies with no prior China market experience are welcome to apply.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">This Mission is open to CCBC members and non-members.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For the purposes of this program, a woman-led business is considered to be:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2022 A company whose founder or president\/CEO is a woman (regardless of the gender of the actual delegate); or<br \/>\u2022 A company that has a male in the above positions but has a woman responsible for China market development who would participate in the Mission.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">This program is inclusive of those who self-identify as women.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_5,3_5,1_5&#8243; 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_builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Personalized support and guidance from CCBC, similar to a year of membership benefits compressed into two months. Includes access to CCBC\u2019s AGM &amp; Business Forum, and opportunities to tap into CCBC\u2019s network of 300+ member companies engaged in Canada-China business. Monetary value close to $2,000.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Up-front training, interaction with Indigenous business leaders from across Canada, better understanding of the China market and business opportunities, and building of China business networks. An understanding of the Trade Commissioner Service network in China and Trade Commissioners related to your sector as well as a deeper understanding of the support services available to develop and grow your business with China.<\/li>\n<li>Targeted meetings (2 per delegate, 30-60 min each) arranged by CCBC to help delegates achieve their goals.<\/li>\n<li>A China market pitch video with Chinese subtitles, to present their organization and\/or investment opportunities. 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border-collapse: collapse; border-style: inset;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-style: inset;\">\n<td style=\"width: 21.1172%; border-style: inset;\">12:00 pm &#8211; 2:00 pm ET<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 78.8828%; border-style: inset;\"><strong><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/strong><strong style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">Workshop 2:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chinese E-Commerce Platform<br \/><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Digital Marketing for the Chinese Consumer Market<br \/><\/strong><\/strong><em>Speaker: <a href=\"#monica-chang\">Monica Chang, <\/a><\/em><a href=\"#monica-chang\"><em>Director of Customer Success, WPIC Marketing + Technologies<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>March 8, 2023<\/strong><\/h5>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border-style: inset;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-style: inset;\">\n<td style=\"width: 21.1172%; border-style: inset;\">12:00 pm &#8211; 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She holds an MBA from the Thunderbird School of Management, and has over 16 years of experience in international marketing and go-to-market strategy. 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Sarah has re-centered the Council\u2019s activities around providing business services, catalyzing business growth and activity, and advocating for stronger Sino-Canadian bilateral trade and investment. This has resulted in extensive public outreach activities, internal infrastructure improvements, the launch of new programs such as the Business Incubation Centre, and thriving member relations.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Prior to joining CCBC, Sarah worked for 11 years in marketing, product development, and management with a major multinational corporation, where she had multiple assignments involving China. Sarah managed worldwide product businesses that marketed to China and used China-based sources of supply. She was also involved in several projects requiring cooperation with the Chinese government. Sarah has led both established and start-up businesses within the context of a global corporation and has broad emerging market business experience, and has been involved in the Greater China region since the late 1980\u2019s when she lived and worked in Taiwan. There, she was the first non-Chinese employee of a local high-tech start-up firm, where she gained a deep understanding of Chinese business practices.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A fluent Mandarin speaker, Sarah\u2019s interest in China began at the University of Wisconsin, where she studied Chinese, marketing, and international business. She holds an MBA in finance and operations from the Simon School of Business at the University of Rochester. 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After her studies in finance and accounting, and several years auditing SMEs, she decided to take the plunge. With the awakening of the Chinese market for imported goods and her love of food, she co-founded Arctica Food Group Canada in 2012. The group\u2019s mission has always been to offer natural, healthy and delicious food, with a certain cachet, in which west meets east. Arctica Food became the pioneer and leading brand in Canadian wild sea cucumbers and established Quebec\u2019s sea cucumber industry. Since the Chinese middle class clientele is open-minded but exposed to too many options, Arctica Food focuses on food education to build product recognition and brand loyalty. With her team, Lory continues to develop new food products that are nutritious and customized to the eating behaviours of the Chinese consumer, such as honey, soybeans, cooking oil, health supplements, etc. As a board member of Groupe Export Agroalimentaire, she wants to promote Quebec\u2019s high-quality food products, sometimes even unknown locally, and encourage more people to export overseas and to build international relationships. Food brings us closer; let&#8217;s share it together!<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Row &#8211; speakers bio and heads&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Allen Yang headshot&#8221; module_id=&#8221;allen-yang&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-66326 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Allen-Yang-Scotiabank-e1678312016741-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Allen Yang name&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Allen Yang<\/strong><em><br \/>Associate Director<br \/>Commercial Trade Finance Global Business Payments<br \/>Scotiabank<\/em><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Biography&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Bio&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<p>Graduated from Wuhan University, China and MBA from Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto with over 22 years of Trade Finance banking experience in both China and Canada.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Candice Yin headshot&#8221; module_id=&#8221;candice-yin&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60722 aligncenter size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Podcast-image-Viva-Naturals-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Candice Yin name&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Candice Yin<\/strong><br \/><em>Business Development Manager (China)<br \/>Viva Naturals<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Biography&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Bio&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<p>Candice Yin is the Business Development Manager (China) at Viva Naturals, a top provider of premium-quality vitamins, supplements, and wellness products on Amazon Canada and the US with many products ranking as #1 Bestsellers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Candice spearheaded Viva Naturals&#8217; expansion into the Chinese market in April 2017, in past few years having achieved steady sales growth and established a strong presence on major e-commerce platforms such as Tmall, JD, and Douyin. The company achieved remarkable sales figures during 2022 Double 11 with sales doubling their performance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Currently, Candice and her team continue to expand their market presence in China and also actively explore adjacent Asian markets, to unlock new growth opportunities and ensure Viva Naturals remains at the forefront of the wellness products industry.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Jeff Zhang headshot&#8221; module_id=&#8221;jeff-zhang&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-42458 aligncenter size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Jeff-Zhang-photo--150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Jeff-Zhang-photo--150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Jeff-Zhang-photo--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Jeff-Zhang-photo-.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Jeff Z name&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Jeff Zhang<\/strong><br \/><em>Regional Director, Central Canada<br \/>Canada China Business Council<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Biography&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Bio&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<p>Jeff has over 20 years of international experience in private, public and non-profit organizations in a variety of sectors including E-commerce, oil and gas, retail, commercial real estate, education and financial services. 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Lotta has over 10 years of marketing experience in the technology, marketing research, communications and art sectors. Prior to joining the CCBC, she was Marketing Manager at the China-Britain Business Council based in the UK, promoting trade and business with China and organizing high-calibre events involving the Chinese Premier and the Prime Minister of Great Britain.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Lotta spent several years living in China, where she studied and worked for a local company that developed products for the Chinese market. Lotta studied Mandarin at the University of Nanjing and Nanjing Normal University. 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This includes all Mission activities, as well as complimentary participation in CCBC\u2019s full member programming for the duration of the program. Delegates may wish to pay for professional videotaping of their pitch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_5,3_5,1_5&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px|&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Testimonials header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; text_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#34536e&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2%||2%|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<p>FROM OUR PAST MISSION DELEGATES<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_5,3_5,1_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_slider arrows_custom_color=&#8221;#141011&#8243; dot_nav_custom_color=&#8221;#141011&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Testimonials slider&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#141011&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#EBEBEB&#8221; auto=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_slide admin_title=&#8221;Allison&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#EBEBEB&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">\u201cMy biggest takeaway was the connections that are leading me to my next best steps. Small businesses\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">have to enter China in a very different way than larger companies. I am confident I have now found the best way to try that makes sense for my business in its current stage. I have successfully filed IP protection, know my next steps, and have so many new resources \u2013 especially the Trade Commissioners. I never knew this department existed and they have been a wonderful resource for me.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Alison Brett, CEO and Founder, Clasp Magic Inc.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide admin_title=&#8221;Ryan&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; body_quote_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#EBEBEB&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]\n<p><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">\u201cWas a really good experience and would encourage others to join.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Ryan Knight, CEO, Detailing Knights Canada Inc.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide admin_title=&#8221;Lory&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#EBEBEB&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]\n<p><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">\u201c<\/span><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">My biggest takeaway: So many people with inspirational stories,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">[I got a] better understanding of what Trade Commissioners can do.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Lory Wang, CEO and Founder, Arctica Food Group Canada Inc.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide admin_title=&#8221;Daniel&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#EBEBEB&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">\u201cBiggest takeaway: Learning all the small details and nuances in dealing with China but also networking was invaluable. 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For the purposes of this program, a woman-led business is considered to be:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A company whose founder or president\/CEO is a woman (regardless of the gender of the actual delegate); or<\/li>\n<li>A company who has a male in the above positions but has a woman responsible for China market development who would participate in the mission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This program is inclusive of those who self-identify as women.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Delegates with no China experience are welcome, as are those who have worked with China but desire more training.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the criteria for being accepted as a delegate?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class='et-learn-more clearfix'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class='heading-more'>Answer<span class='et_learnmore_arrow'><span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='learn-more-content'>This program is suitable for delegates who have had a business in operation of one year or more with existing online sales in Canada and one international market.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Applications will be evaluated based on:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Inclusivity: Priority will be given to delegates who self-identify as women. Any senior representative of a women-led business is welcome to apply.<\/li>\n<li>Business focus: This program is designed to serve companies with consumer products to sell to the China market.<\/li>\n<li>Online sales focus and\/or experience: Delegates and their organizations should have an interest in selling their product to Chinese consumers via e-commerce and digital platforms.<\/li>\n<li>Geographic diversity: We aim for a delegation that represents geographic diversity from across Canada.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No China market experience is necessary to be accepted to this program.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What if I have to miss a session?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class='et-learn-more clearfix'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class='heading-more'>Answer<span class='et_learnmore_arrow'><span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='learn-more-content'>While we expect delegates to attend all Workshop Sessions, it is an absolute must to be present (online) for the March 6 Mission Onboarding Session as well as the March 28-29 Mission dates. The CCBC team and specially invited expert speakers will be available to interact with the delegates during the sessions, and may have limited availability outside of scheduled session times. All workshops will be recorded, and the recordings will be distributed to delegates via email for those who weren\u2019t able to attend or would like to review what was covered.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What should I expect to achieve in terms of Mission results?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class='et-learn-more clearfix'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class='heading-more'>Answer<span class='et_learnmore_arrow'><span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='learn-more-content'><ul>\n<li>Up-front training to build capacity for doing business with China and assess partnerships with Chinese investors, valuable relationship building with Canada-China business professionals, better understanding of the China market and business and investment opportunities, building of networks with Chinese entities and investors.<\/li>\n<li>An understanding of Chinese business culture and the Chinese market, familiarity with Chinese e-commerce platforms and digital marketing for the Chinese consumer market, and an understanding of funding and services available to advance your China-facing business and sales.<\/li>\n<li>Access to personalized support and guidance from CCBC, and the opportunity to tap into CCBC\u2019s network of 300+ member companies engaged in Canada-China business.<\/li>\n<li>A better understanding of and connection with the Trade Commissioner Service network in China and Trade Commissioners related to your sector.<\/li>\n<li>Targeted meetings (2 per delegate) arranged by CCBC to help delegates achieve their China market goals.<\/li>\n<li>As a part of the Mission program, delegates will create a China market introduction video with Chinese subtitles that can be used for introductions to potential Chinese business contacts.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why should I register for this Mission?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class='et-learn-more clearfix'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class='heading-more'>Answer<span class='et_learnmore_arrow'><span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='learn-more-content'>China is the world\u2019s second largest economy, the world\u2019s largest exporting nation, and is Canada\u2019s second largest trading partner. It has a large, growing middle class with an increasing demand for high quality and innovative consumer products.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>E-commerce and digital platforms offer Canadian companies with direct and convenient access to the Chinese consumer market with minimal investment in expanding their business to China. Especially as COVID has slowed international business development, the virtual Mission format helps delegates acquire China market intelligence and exposure, and build relationships at a time when travel between Canada and China is not happening as frequently.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This Mission is designed to introduce Canadian businesses to the process, opportunities, and risks to manage when it comes to selling your product to the China market via e-commerce and digital channels. Our program offers one-of-a-kind hands-on China-ready training and dedicated support to build business connections and assess the viability of the China market for your products.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do I need to be a CCBC member?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class='et-learn-more clearfix'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class='heading-more'>Answer<span class='et_learnmore_arrow'><span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='learn-more-content'>The Mission is open to members and non-members. We recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/membership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">membership<\/a> to ensure post-Mission progress on your China strategy. Please contact your regional Chapter Director with any questions you may have.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the time commitment?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class='et-learn-more clearfix'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class='heading-more'>Answer<span class='et_learnmore_arrow'><span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='learn-more-content'>This virtual Mission\u2019s time commitment is far smaller than for a physical mission. Your time will be required in two\/two-and-a-half-hour increments, at fixed times, between March 6 and 29, 2023. You will also need to make time to create your pitch and pitch video, and to attend personalized online meetings that CCBC arranges for you.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do I need to have any China experience?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class='et-learn-more clearfix'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class='heading-more'>Answer<span class='et_learnmore_arrow'><span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='learn-more-content'>No you do not. We welcome applicants who have an interest in selling their products or services to the China market. Preference will be given to businesses that are already actively involved in exporting. The mission will provide support focused support to delegates interested in marketing and selling their products and services via e-commerce channels.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>You say I need a video \u2013 what are you looking for?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class='et-learn-more clearfix'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class='heading-more'>Answer<span class='et_learnmore_arrow'><span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='learn-more-content'>Each delegate will be charged with recording a short video to capture the essence of who they are and what they are looking for from the mission (3 minutes max). We will work with you on how to ensure the video is aligned with your goals, and we will provide support to add Chinese subtitles. Videos will be used in an online pitch presentation to introduce the delegates to China business contacts, consular staff, trade commissioners, and the greater China business community. Pitch videos will also be available for participants who visit your virtual booth on the mission platform, along will additional information about your products and services and how to contact you. We advise you plan to be active on the event platform for up to one month following the Mission Launch.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the participation fee?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class='et-learn-more clearfix'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class='heading-more'>Answer<span class='et_learnmore_arrow'><span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='learn-more-content'>Mission fee is $500 + tax, and is payable after acceptance to the delegation. This includes all Mission activities, as well as complimentary participation in CCBC\u2019s full member programming for the duration of the program. 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