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18 2020 Business Development & Communications plan Sector activities » Continued involvement with Canadian Agri-Marketing Association (CAMA), and taking part in their events to broaden knowledge on agriculture trends. » Prepare a list of ag-related organizations and key contacts » Travel to conferences/meetings where C-suite decision makers are in attendance. Identified conferences are related to subsectors of focus. » Engage with investment officers/trade offices and consulates to determine what activities may be relevant in their jurisdiction that align with subsectors. » Work with existing food processing companies, the City of Winnipeg, and the Province of Manitoba to identify creative solutions to address water and waste issues. » Build materials that highlight the region's key advantages in research and development for agrifood companies. Sales initiatives AGRI Tech Venture Forum ................................................. Apr. 2020 Food and Beverage Manitoba Industry Excellence Awards ............................................................ May 2020 Bridge2Food Plant Protein Ingredients Summit North America ..................................................... May 2020 15th International Conference on Precision Agriculture and Mission .................................................... Jun. 2020 Bridge2Food Plant Protein Ingredients Summit Europe ....................................................................Oct. 2020 Food and Beverage Manitoba Industry Excellence Day ....................................................................Oct. 2020 CAMA Awards .................................................................... Nov. 2020 Supporting subscriptions/memberships CAMA-MB, Food and Beverage Manitoba, Protein Highway, Protein Industries Canada Agribusiness-focused marketing activities In addition to the overall marketing activities, a comprehensive research and development inventory will be created for the agrifood market. The top R&D companies will be featured in a marketing collateral piece, while key stories and activities will be highlighted through EDW's blog and social channels. Photo courtesy Tyler Walsh PRIMARY SECTORS 18 2020 Business Development & Communications plan