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Visibility is key YES! Winnipeg's Foreign Direct Investment team is working with Global Affairs Canada and Invest in Canada, both of which are giving our country visibility and marketing us to businesses around the world. However, we need key connections with boots on the ground in target markets to spread the word about Winnipeg. We've held webinars with Canadian government investment officers stationed in the United States and Europe, which, combined with businesses and sector organizations in those countries, form a crucial network for us. Recently in Berlin, we connected with the Canadian embassy's investment officer, the German Aerospace Industries Association and German Trade & Invest to plant the seed about what Winnipeg has to offer, what makes us a leader in the aerospace industry, and why we're a good fit for German businesses who want to expand to North America. Our goal is to generate more leads in sectors such as creative industries, aerospace and information and communication technologies, in order to branch out beyond the agricultural and manufacturing sectors for which the city is already well known. Taking a team approach Winnipeg is part of the Consider Canada City Alliance, a group of cities collectively working to increase attraction of foreign direct investment. Economic Development Winnipeg is working with partners like the Manitoba Government, CentrePort and World Trade Centre to take a Team Manitoba approach. We are working together to provide a unified voice for our province and pull the right resources at the right time. We want the world to know Winnipeg offers a rich quality of life, strong community ties, good jobs and economic opportunities within in-demand industries. By working together to gain a deeper understanding of our competitive advantages, we can better promote them. Site selectors and investors interested in learning more about Winnipeg can contact: Alberto Velasco-Acosta Director of Foreign Direct Investment P 204.954.1972 alberto@yeswinnipeg.com Gabriela Perez Business Development Coordinator P 204.954.0996 gabriela@yeswinnipeg.com Cory Aronec 20 TH E WINNIPEG INVE STOR