The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today welcomed delegates of the 2023 Southeastern United States-Canadian Provinces (SEUS-CP) conference to the province, which is hosting for the first time since 2009.
The 2023 SEUS-CP conference runs from July 23 to 25, 2023. The theme for this year’s conference is “The Edge of Opportunity,” and focuses on the green and blue economies, which support the sustainable and efficient use of land and ocean resources for low carbon economic growth, improved livelihoods and increased jobs while preserving environmental health and the ocean ecosystem. Key topics for this year’s conference include clean energy adoption, sustainable transportation, port modernization and asset monitoring and observation.
The 30 participating companies and organizations from Newfoundland and Labrador exemplify how innovation, investment and collaboration can drive expansion into international markets, strengthen the local economy and attract global companies to this province.
Conference delegates will participate in a wide range of activities, including networking events, a business-to-business matchmaking program, panel sessions, keynotes within identified sectors, and site visits/tours. This conference demonstrates the Provincial Government’s commitment to supporting trade and investment opportunities for Newfoundland and Labrador companies, as well as our long standing economic ties with neighbouring Canadian provinces and the southeastern United States.
The SEUS-CP Alliance was established in 2007 to enhance trade and investment, promote business partnerships, and encourage technological and scientific exchanges between member provinces and states. The conference brings together top government officials including governors and premiers, business leaders from companies of all sizes in a variety of sectors, as well as trade, investment and economic development stakeholders. Opportunities to forge connections, grow partnerships, as well as share views and ideas on ways to expand commerce between members of the alliance are a few of the many benefits expected during this three-day event.
Joining Newfoundland and Labrador in the alliance is New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Quebec; as well as Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. The combined GDP of the six states is $2.7 trillion USD.
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“Our government is focused on creating the conditions needed to advance innovation and sustainability, regional economic development, business growth and investment throughout the province. When we come together, we give ourselves the possibility to foster relationships to create opportunities that will be beneficial for years to come. We look forward to collaborating with all members of the alliance in the coming days to learn and connect in ways that can help us make advances in these areas.”
Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
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