EDC Supports New Trade Award for Chinese Canadians

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November 10, 2004 OTTAWA -- Export Development Canada is partnering with the Association of Chinese Canadian Entrepreneurs in Ontario to sponsor a new award for Best International Business. EDC will present this award at the Chinese Canadian Entrepreneur Awards 2005 to be held in the Toronto area next spring. "Chinese Canadian entrepreneurs are often trend-setters in exporting and investing in China, a market that is experiencing explosive economic growth and international trade. EDC is proud to encourage these businesses and believes that they can serve as a role model for other Canadian enterprises," says EDC Acting President Gilles Ross. "We are very pleased to have EDC join our 9th annual award program as a new sponsor and look forward to working with EDC to develop the trade potential of our members and extend the reach of our program," says Fred Lai, ACCE president. EDC encourages nominations for the Best International Business Award, whose criteria include the company's level and growth rate of exports or direct investment abroad and their impact on company performance. Nominees must have a business registered and operating in Ontario, be of Chinese origin and play a major role in managing the business. Deadline for nominations is December 6, 2004. For full details, visit www.acce.ca . The ACCE, based in Ontario, is a non-profit organization that seeks to encourage entrepreneurship and strengthen competitiveness of Chinese Canadian business in the global market. EDC provides trade finance and risk management services to Canadian exporters and investors in up to 200 markets. Founded in 1944, EDC is a Crown corporation that operates on commercial principles. - 30 - Media Contact: Glen Nichols Public Affairs Tel.: (613) 598-2876 E-mail: glnichols@edc.ca

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