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The Silk Road. The words alone conjure up images of vast expanses of burning and arid land, mountain passes buried under eternal snows and intrepid voyagers somewhere between China and Italy, drawn by the lures of trade in silk and other precious commodities. But in addition to its use as a trade route, this network of roads covering Eurasia helped to spread ideas, values, cultures and knowledge. The resulting enrichment and technological progress contributed signifi-cantly to the flourishing and development of civilizations.

According to legend, the production of silk began accidentally. The story states that in the 27th century B.C. a Chinese empress dropped a silk cocoon into her cup of tea. As she retrieved the cocoon from the cup, it unfolded into a shimmering thread. The empress, enchanted by the raw beauty of the thread, had a loom created so that the silk could be woven into a fabric.

No one will ever know if this story is truth or myth, but we do know that around that time the Chinese began cul-tivating silk worms and producing silk as a fabric. Initially, silk was a luxury. Only the Emperor and his court were allowed to wear silk clothing. Before long, though,

La via della Seta. La parola da sola suggerisce immagini di vaste distese aride e bruciate, montagne che giacciono sotto eterne coltri di neve e viaggiatori intrepidi tra la Cina e l'Italia attirati dal richiamo del commercio della seta e di altre merci di lusso.

Ma accanto alla funzione di rotta commerciale, questa rete di strade che si irradiava per tutta l'Eurasia aiutò anche

a diffondere idee, valori, culture e conoscenza. L'arricchimento che ne risultò e il progresso

tecnologico contribuirono significativamente al fiorire e allo svilupparsi delle civiltà.

Secondo la leggenda, la produzione della seta iniziò in modo del tutto casuale. La storia narra che nel 27esimo secolo A.C. un'imperatrice

cinese fece cadere un bozzolo di seta nella sua tazza del thè. Non appena recuperò il bozzolo

dalla tazza, esso si schiuse diventando un filo luccicante. L'imperatrice, incantata dalla bellezza naturale di questo filo, fece realizzare un telaio

affinchè il filo di seta potesse diventare un tessuto. Nessuno sa davvero se questa storia sia realtà o mito,

ma ciò che di vero c'è è che in quell'epoca i cinesi iniziarono ad occuparsi della produzione della seta coltivando i bachi.

Inizialmente la seta era un bene di lusso. Solo all' Imperatore e alla sua corte era permesso vestire abiti di seta sebbene la sericoltura (la coltivazione del baco da seta e la produzione della

Silk became a precious commodity, highly sought after from a very early time.

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fibra) fosse diffusa in tutto l'Impero. La seta fu usata per gli abiti, per le lenze da pesca, per le corde degli archi e per gli strumenti musicali. La seta divenne moneta di scambio. I contadini pagavano le tasse usando la seta e i servi venivano pagati in seta.

La seta divenne un bene di lusso, e in breve altamente richiesto dagli altri paesi. Per questo si pensa che in realtà il commercio della seta fosse iniziato prima dell' apertura ufficiale della Via della Seta nel secondo secolo A.C. La mummia di una donna egiziana che

sericulture (the cultivation of silk worms and the production of silk fibre) spread throughout the entire empire. Silk was woven for clothes, fishing lines, bowstrings, rag paper and musi-cal instruments. Silk soon became a form of currency. Farmers paid taxes in silk. Servants were paid in silk.

Silk became a precious commodity highly sought by other countries from a very early time, and it is believed that the silk trade was actually started before the Silk Road was officially opened in the second century B.C. An Egyptian female mummy with silk was discovered in the village of Deir el Medina near Thebes and the Valley of the Kings, dated 1070 B.C., which is probably the earliest evidence of the silk trade. During the second century B.C., the Chinese emperor Han Wu Di’s ambassadors traveled as far west as Persia and Mesopotamia bearing gifts including silks. A Han embassy reached Baghdad in A.D. 97 and important finds of Han silks have been made along the Silk Road.

At first, trade was held only with neighbouring countries, but as time went on, more regions gained access to silk, until it spread all the way

the second century B.C. An Egyptian female mummy with silk was discovered in the village of Deir el Medina near Thebes and the Valley of the Kings, dated 1070 B.C., which is probably the earliest evidence of the silk trade. During the second century B.C., the Chinese emperor Han Wu Di’s ambassadors traveled as far west as Persia and Mesopotamia bearing gifts including silks. A Han embassy reached Baghdad in A.D. 97 and important finds of Han silks have been

At first, trade was held only with neighbouring countries, but as time went on, more regions gained access to silk, until it spread all the way

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to Northern Africa and Western Europe, creating the Silk Road. This 6400 kilometre route identified as the Silk Road is actually a web of caravan tracks connecting Chang’an, China (now the present day city of Xi’an) in the East and Rome, Italy in the West beginning in the Han Dynasty in the 2nd century B.C. up through the 15th century A.D.

The Silk Road contained three major routes leading westward from Chang’an, with per-haps hundreds of smaller ways and by-ways. The northern route ran westward from China to the Black Sea; the central to Persia and the Mediterranean Sea; and the southern to the regions which now include Afghanistan, Iran and India. Its legendary travelers included Marco Polo, Genghis Khan and Kublai Khan. The Great Wall was built (in part) to protect the route from bandits.

Until A.D.550 all silk woven in Europe was derived from Asiatic sources. About that time, however, the Roman Emperor Justinian sent two monks to China, where, at the risk of their lives, they stole mulberry seeds and silkworm eggs, hid them in their walking canes and brought them to the ancient Greek city of Byzantium. Under their supervision the eggs hatched into worms, and the worms spun cocoons. Byzantium was in the silk business at last. The Byzantine church and state created silk production centres and kept the secret to themselves. This allowed a silk industry to be established in the Middle East, undercutting the market for ordinary-grade Chinese silk. Thus, the Chinese silk monopoly ended. In

the 7th century, the Arabs conquered the Persians, and with them, the magnificent Persian silks. The Arabs then spread silk throughout Africa, Spain and Sicily as they expanded their empire. Marco Polo’s journeys to China, the Crusaders, and

the formation of the Mongol Empire led to even more development of the silk trade between East and West. By the 10th Century, Spain was Europe’s main silk-producing centre.

During the 12th century Italy became the silk capital of the western world and developed great silk-weaving centres; Lucca, Florence and Venice

in the 13th and 14th century. These silk production centres also became the focal point of silk dye technology.

As the industry became more developed in Italy, the issue of how much silk was used, whether it was first, second or third grade silk or blended silks, varied greatly from century to century and place to place. Even more importantly, it depended not only on the intended customer and their use for the fabric, but on the strength of the local weaving guilds in that time and place and their ability to protect their rights through enforced legislation. The luxury fabric trade that brought wealth and fame to Venice and other Italian regions was heavily regulated to ensure quality control and perfection in the high-end silk cloths. After 1450, innumerable laws were passed prohibiting the use of second-grade and waste silks in the weaving of drappi da parangon, or cloths for comparison, that included the most luxurious satins, velvets and brocades. These fabrics were extremely expensive,

THE GREAT WALL: The Han Dynasty Silk Road began at the magnificent capital of Chang’an (Xi’an) - Sera Metropolis. The route took traders westwards into Gansu Province and along the Hexi Corridor to the giant barrier of the Great Wall.

The history of silk is

shrouded in mystery.

portava con se della seta è stata scoperta nel villaggio di Deir el Medina, vicino Tebe e la Valle dei Re. La mummia risalente al 1070 A.C. è probabilmente la più antica testimonianza che abbiamo del commercio della seta. Durante il secondo secolo A.C. un ambasciatore di Han Wu Di, imperatore cinese, viaggiò fino in Persia e in Mesopotamia portando con se doni tra i quali la seta. Egli raggiunse Baghdad nel 97 e furono tante le sue scoperte lungo la Via della Seta.

Al principio, solo i paesi tra loro confinanti intrattenevano rapporti commerciali, ma con il tempo altri paesi ottennero l'accesso alla seta fino a che questa non si diffuse dal Nordafrica fino all'Europa occidentale, creando la Via della Seta. I 6400 km di strade mostrano quanto questa rotta commerciale fosse all'epoca una grande rete di carovane che mettevano in contatto Chang'an (l'attuale città di Xi'an) in Cina con Roma in Italia. Il traffico iniziò durante la dinastia Han nel secondo secolo A.C.fino al 15 secolo D.C. La Via della Seta si divideva in tre rotte maggiori che collegavano la zona occidentale a Chang'an, con forse centinaia di strade più piccole. La rotta settentrionale correva dalla Cina al Mar Nero; quella cent-rale dalla Persia al Mar Mediterraneo e quella meridionale fino alle regioni che adesso includono Afghanistan, Iran ed India. Tra i viaggiatori che si spinsero per queste rotte troviamo Marco Polo, Genghis Khan e Kublai Khan. La Grande Muraglia fu costruita in parte anche per difendere le rotte dagli assalti dei banditi.

Fino all'anno 550 tutti i manufatti di seta europei prov-enivano dall'Asia. Durante quel periodo l'imperatore romano Giustiniano mandò due monaci in Cina, dove essi mettendo a rischio le proprie vite, rubarono semi della pianta di gelso e uova di baco da seta, li misero al sicuro nei loro bastoni per camminare e li portarono fino all'antica città greca di Bisanzio. Sotto la loro supervisione le uova si schiusero lasciando uscire i bachi e questi ultimi filarono i bozzoli. Alla fine anche Bisanzio entrò nel commercio della seta. La Chiesa e lo Stato bizantino crearono delle produzioni imperiali e mantennero il segreto. Questo permise alle fabbriche di seta di stabilirsi nel Medio Oriente spezzando il monopolio del mercato cinese della seta. Così il monopolio cinese della seta ebbe fine. Nel settimo secolo, gli Arabi conquistarono i Persiani e con loro, anche le magnifiche sete. Gli Arabi allora diffusero la seta mediante le loro conquiste, in tutta l'Africa, la Spagna e la Sicilia. I viaggi di Marco Polo in Cina, le Crociate e la formazione dell'impero mongolo aiutarono ancor di più lo sviluppo del commercio della seta tra l'Est e l'Ovest. Durante il decimo secolo la Spagna fu la maggiore produttrice di seta.

Durante il dodicesimo secolo l'Italia divenne la capitale della seta del mondo occidentale e svilppò importanti centri di produzione: Lucca, Firenze e Venezia nel tredicesimo e quat-tordicesimo secolo. Questi centri di produzione divennero anche i punti nevralgici della tecnologia della tintura della seta.

Con lo svilupparsi dell'industria in Italia, il problema di quanta seta si usasse, non importa se fosse di prima, di bassa o di qual-ità mista, variò sensibilmente lungo i secoli e da posto a posto. Ancora di più esso dipese dall'influenza e dalla potenza delle corporazioni e dalla loro abilità a proteggere i propri diritti attraverso le legislazioni.

m2600 - 2300 B.C.

Half a silkworm cocoon

unearthed in 1927 from the

soil astride the Yellow River

in Shanxi Province, in north-

ern China, has been dated

between 2600 and 2300 B.C.

m200 B.C.

The Silk Road was officially

opened in the second cen-

tury BC. An Egyptian female

mummy with silk has been

discovered in the village of

Deir el Medina near Thebes

and the Valley of the Kings,

dated 1070 BC, which is

probably the earliest evi-

dence of the silk trade.

m550 A.D.

Then around AD 550, two

Nestorian monks appeared

at the Byzantine Emperor

Justinian's court with silk-

worm eggs hidden in their

hollow bamboo staves.

Under their supervision the

eggs hatched into worms,

and the worms spun

cocoons. Byzantium was in

the silk business at last. The

Byzantine church and state

created imperial workshops,

monopolizing production

and keeping the secret to

themselves.

m1254-1324 A.D.

Marco Polo is probably the

most famous Westerner who

travelled on the Silk Road.

m1600s A.D.

The discovery of a sea route

from Europe to Asia in the

late 15th century dealt a

damaging blow to the Silk

Road. With less cost, harass-

ment and danger, most goods

and materials were conveyed

through the sea route.

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and they had to pass guild inspections and contain specific coloured thread markers to signify that they were made from the finest silk threads, dyes and weaving techniques.

At about this time France took the lead in the silk industry from Italy, and in turn, Italy began to set the tone in fashion. Many French Protestants were textile weavers and they fled France establishing silk mills in Great Britain, Germany and Switzerland. The silkworm, however, did not flourish in these cool climates.

After World War II, lower trade barriers drove a continent-wide economic boom. Italian clothiers traveled to Paris, the capital of fashion, to learn the latest weaves and styles. Italy’s own growing wealth fuelled the rise of Milan, Rome and Florence as fashion hubs. Even as some high-wage European countries began scaling back their textile industries in the 1960s and 1970s, Italy’s was flourishing. In Biella, more than a thousand textile companies helped to make the region one of the richest industrial districts in Italy. Europe felt the rumblings from China in the late 1980s, when it ramped up production of silks, the traditional Chinese product. The resulting surplus drove many European firms out of business, but buyers then rejected the Chinese silks for their lesser quality. Still, the competitive threat of its factories continues to bear down on the small towns that for more than a century helped power the Italian economy. These trades built on craftsmanship and prestige had dismissed the threat from low-wage countries for years. But they are suf-fering today as China steadily narrows the quality gap. In 2005 China exported $20 billion in textile products, a 53% increase from three years earlier, making it the world’s second-largest textile exporter behind the European Union.

Although today China is the largest textiles producer in the world, in many sectors of the market Italy’s position remains solid. Today Italy produces 91% of all the silk produced in Europe. Presently most Italian silk is made in Northern Italy near the city of Como, where the white mulberry trees are planted for the silk worms. The city of Como covers 78% of this amount all by itself. Its annual production totals 3,200 tons of silk broken down into material for clothing, upholstery, decorator fabrics, scarves, ties and shawls.

Il commercio del tessuto di lusso che portò benessere e fama a Venezia e ad altre regioni italiane fu fortemente regolato per assicurare un controllo sulla qualità dei vestiti di seta. Dopo il 1450 furono approvate tantissime leggi che proibivano l'uso di seta di bassa qualità e lo spreco di seta nella tessitura dei drappi de parangon, o abiti da sera che venivano cuciti con gli ancora più lussuosi satin, velluti e broccati. Questi tessuti erano estremamente costosi, e dovevano passare le ispezioni delle corporazioni e contenere specifici contrassegni colorati che specificassero che erano stati prodotti applicando i più innova-tivi metodi di colorazione di tessuti.

All'incirca nello stesso periodo la Francia sorpassò l'Italia nella supremazia dell'industria della seta ed in cambio l'Italia iniziò a dettare legge nel campo della moda. Molti Protestanti francesi erano tessitori e abbandonarono la Francia stabilendo le proprie produzioni di seta in Gran Bretagna, Germania e Svizzera. Il baco da seta, comunque, non potè sopravvivere con questi climi freddi.

Dopo la seconda guerra mondiale, grazie a barriere economiche meno forti ci fu un boom economico su tutto il continente. I sarti italiani viaggiavano a Parigi, la capitale della moda, per imparare tutto sui nuovi stili e tessuti. La crescita del benessere in Italia alimentò la nascita di Milano, Roma e Firenze come centri nevralgici della moda. A Biella, più di un migliaio di fab-briche aiutarono a rendere la regione una dei più ricchi distretti industriali in Italia.

Gli europei sentirono il trambusto proveniente dalla Cina negli ultimi anni ottanta, quando essa scalò la produzione di sete, prodotto tradizionale cinese. Il surplus produttivo che ne derivò portò fuori dal commercio molte fabbriche europee. Ma gli acquirenti allora iniziarono a non volere le sete cinesi a causa della loro bassa qualità. La minaccia della competizione trascinò in basso le piccole città che per più di un secolo furono il motore dell'economia italiana. Il commercio basato sull'abilità artigiana e sul prestigio, per anni allontanò il pericolo dei paesi meno avanzati. Ma adesso i paesi più moderni stanno soffrendo l'accorciarsi del gap qualitativo della Cina. Nel 2005 la Cina ha esportato 20 miliardi di dollari in prodotti tessili, con il 53% di incremento nei precedenti tre anni, rendendolo il secondo più

Spinning silk from the cocoons of the silkworm.

The northern Italian city of Como, site of high quality silk manufacturing.

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In economic terms, Italy exports US$1.1 billion worth of silk each year and is the undisputed leader of fine silks of superior quality in the market. Even so, about 70% of world silk produc-tion is from China and another 12% is from India. Italy, Japan, Russia, Vietnam and Brazil account for the balances. Late last year the European Union and China clinched a deal limiting the rise in Chinese exports of textiles and clothing to the EU until the end of 2008 in the hopes of averting the imposition of quotas that may have otherwise soured ties.

At present, Italian silk manufacturers have options: Chinese garment makers are actively cooperating with their Italian counterparts to enlarge trade volume and improve their designs, techniques and capital capability. In addition, several Italian garment makers are willing to work together with their Chinese counterparts to expand the trade of clothing and industrial machinery and to set up distribution channels in China.

As another alternative, high-end Italian exporters, mainly fam-ily-owned companies, are coming together, organizing them-selves more efficiently, innovating and responding more quickly to changes in consumer tastes. Top quality textile makers in the city of Como, for instance, have banded together to create a new brand called Seri. Co, used to guarantee quality standards for silk that finds its way into haute couture lines and other apparel.

The new and proposed partnerships are part of both countries’ efforts to promote barrier-free working relationships between China and Europe, with the hope to rekindle the spirit of the ancient Silk Road.

grande esportatore tessile al mondo dopo l'Unione Europea. La Cina importa inoltre tessuti seppur in più limitate quantità.

Sebbene oggigiorno la Cina sia il produttore tessile più grande nel mondo, in molti settori del mercato la posizione italiana rimane solida. L'Italia attualmente produce il 91% della seta europea. La maggior parte della seta è prodotta nel nord Italia vicino la città di Como, dove i bianchi alberi di gelso vengono piantati per i bachi da seta. La città di Como copre da sola il 78% della produzione. La sua produzione attuale è di 3.200 tonnellate di seta (suddiviso in materiale per abiti, tappez-zeria, industrie di decorazione, sciarpe, cravatte e scialli). In termini economici, Como esporta per il valore di all'incirca

1000 milioni di Euro ogni anno, rendendolo il secondo al mondo in ter-mini di volume totale di esportazioni ed il leader indiscusso nel mercato. Riguardo allo specifico delle industrie della seta, l'Italia è al terzo posto con il 18% dopo l'India e la Cina, che fatturano rispettivamente il 30% e il 27% del mercato inter-nazionale. Negli ultimi anni l'Unione Europea e la Cina hanno stretto un accordo che limita la crescita dell'esportazione cinese di tessuti e di abbigliamento nella UE

fino alla fine del 2008, sviando l'imposizione di quote che avrebbero potuto inasprire il commercio delle cravatte.

Nel presente, il destino dei manufatti di seta italiani hanno due possibilità:i disegnatori di abiti cinesi stanno attivamente cooperando con le loro controparti italiane per aumentare il loro volume d'affari e per migliorare il loro design, la tecnica e le capacità. In aggiunta, molti stilisti italiani vogliono lavorare con le loro controparti cinesi per espandere il commercio dell'abbigliamento e dei macchinari professionali e per organ-izzare i canali distributivi in Cina.

Un'altra alternativa: gli esportatori di prodotti di alta qualità, per la maggior parte con industrie a conduzione familiare, si stanno unendo, organizzandosi in maniera più efficiente e razionale per fare fronte più velocemente ai cambiamenti dei gusti del consumatore. I più importanti produttori di seta nella città di Como, per esempio, si sono uniti per creare un nuovo marchio chiamato Seri.Co, usato per garantire standards qualitativi per quanto riguarda la seta e per penetrare il mercato del haute couture e di altre linee di abbigliamento.

Le nuove partnership sono parte degli sforzi congiunti dei due paesi per promuovere l'abbattimento delle barriere tra Italia e Cina e riaccendere lo spirito dell'antica Via della Seta.

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The port of prince RupertOver the past 15 years, the markets of East Asia have been the fastest growing in the world. Canada’s West Coast has the advantage of greater proximity to these major markets more than any other industrialized region of North America. The dynamic economies served by ports like Shanghai, Busan and Singapore are closer to Vancouver by about two days’ sailing time by container ship than they are to the US Asian gateway of Long Beach/Los Angeles in California. They are almost a day closer still to the northern B.C. port of Prince Rupert.

Increasing congestion at West Coast ports is spurring global supply chain planners to pursue alternative routings. In 2004, gridlock at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach forced more than 100 ships with $4 billion in cargo to be diverted to other ports. Companies sourcing in China required a better balance of transportation options to meet the demands of the North American market. In response, the Canadian govern-ment has approved the conversion of British Columbia’s Prince Rupert Fairview Terminal into an ultra-modern high capac-ity container-handling facility, and the Prince Rupert Port Authority is proceeding with the construction. The imminent Prince Rupert port will offer an alternative route which adds tremendous flexibility to the China supply chain.

Prince Rupert is gaining fame due to this $170 million con-tainer port expected to open in 2007. The Prince Rupert port will be the closest North American port for imports originating from China, since ships normally take a northern route across the Pacific Ocean. Cargo can then be sent on Canada National Railway networks to Chicago, Memphis and other key distribu-tion points in the American Midwest.

“As Canada’s only Pacific province, we have the potential to almost double our share of West Coast container traffic and create up to 45,000 new maritime jobs over the next 15 years — and the expansion of the Port of Prince Rupert will play a critical role in that,” said Premier Gordon Campbell. “The

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Artist’s rendering of the new Fairview Container Terminal.

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federal government’s planned investment of $30 million to this project shows that Ottawa recognizes its importance not just to B.C., but to the national economy as well.”

The new facility will have an annual capacity of 500,000 TEU (a “TEU” is a standard “Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit” steel ocean shipping container) and will be capable of handling large post-panamax* container ships. Future plans feature the expansion of the terminal to reach an annual capacity of 2 million TEU.

The marine portion of the conversion consists of extending the current dock face out into deep water through the construction of a new berth that will eventually be 400 metres long. This new wharf will extend 20 metres into the channel to a minimum water depth of 17 metres – sufficient to accommodate the next generation of super post-panamax ships.

The new wharf and upgrades to the existing substructure will support the installation of three super post-panamax container cranes. The terminal construction is estimated to cost $110 million. The wharf contract represents roughly one-third of the construction budget.

“This is something we’ve been waiting for a long, long time,” says Prince George-North MLA Pat Bell, adding that the new container terminal in Prince Rupert is a development the Liberal’s northern caucus has listed as its number-one priority for all of Northern British Columbia since 2001.

The port is expected to be a major boom to resource companies, farmers and value added manufacturers in northern B.C. and the

prairie provinces, giving them access to the Asia Pacific market. “It is going to transform the economy of northern B.C,” said Don Krusel, president and CEO of Prince Rupert’s port. “This is an investment by government not in transportation infrastructure, but transformational infrastructure, because it really is going to transform the economy of northern B.C. and into Alberta.”

The emergence of China as a global trading partner is realign-ing patterns of trade and investment internationally, shifting global supply chains and framing the pursuit of competitiveness and prosperity around the globe. China is currently Canada’s fourth largest export market. According to International Trade Canada, our exports to China grew by 90%, from $3.5 billion to $6.7 billion, between 1995 and 2004. During the same period, Canada’s imports from China grew by more than 400%, from $4.6 billion to $24.1 billion. And China’s recent dramatic growth is expected to continue. While it is currently the world’s seventh largest economy, it is predicted to be the second largest by 2020, and the largest by 2041.

Although the Port won’t open until 2007, Chinese manu-facturers and shipping companies are very anxious for it to happen. “If we had cranes there today, we’d be unloading ships already,” said James Foote, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Canadian National Railway, which is con-tributing $30 million to the first phase of the project. “Business leaders are very keen. The number one question I get in China is, ‘Can it open sooner?’” *Ships classified as Panamax are of the maximum dimensions that will fit through the locks of the Panama Canal.

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Today China replaces Japan as B.C.’s second largest trade partner and is now Canada’s fourth largest export market. B.C.’s Italian Chamber of Commerce president Lucio Sacchetti and past president Luciano Zago have beaten the well worn path that B.C. entrepreneurs have taken to China in recent years. These two trail blazers share their experiences and insights of doing business in China since 1994.

Luciano an architect, and Lucio an engineer, have made signifi-cant contributions to China’s economy and trade through their expertise by raising the level of technology to facilitate rapid industrialization and growth in the 21st Century.

The Asia Pacific Foundation reports that China has become B.C.’s second largest trading partner with a total value of 8.9 billion dollars, topping other Canadian provinces. Chinese imports are up 23 percent from last year, totaling 7.5 billion dollars. B.C.’s exports rose 9% to 1.4 billion dollars. In com-parison, the United States is the “number one” trading partner with total trade worth of 36 billion dollars.

China’s demand for B.C.’s commodities and natural resources continues to grow rapidly due to the country’s robust economy and growth in manufacturing. B.C. provides pulp and paper, wood, coal, copper and minerals, comprising 20.9 per cent of Canadian exports to China. B.C.’s demand for electronic equipment, machinery and computers has risen significantly

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during the past years as well as consumer goods such as sporting equipment, toys, games, resulting to 25.4% of China’s export to Canada. Mr. Sacchetti and Mr. Zago predict these figures will continue to grow with the enhanced technology.

Lucio Sacchetti is the president and CEO of CMC Engineering Group. He was born in the small village of Castelli (Abruzzi). As a child he lived in different European countries, acquiring the knowledge of several languages. He returned to Italy for his secondary studies at the age of fifteen and received his educa-tion as an engineer. In the late sixties he immigrated to Canada and in three short months picked up the English language and landed his first engineering job with CD Howe.

He worked with the company until it was sold in 1990 and started CMC, his own company, in Vancouver B.C. His business formula dictates: “establishing and maintaining a good reputa-tion, being the best you can be, stay focused and serve your customers’ needs and above all be honest.” CMC is employee owned, at times employing up to 80 engineers. His hard and intense work is not without personal sacrifice as he admits his life is his work and he lives to work. His work drives him passionately, not for financial reasons but for the challenges that inspire him to solve problems, pursue his curiosity and in turn transform his blueprints into art. He admitted that working in China was not easy or simple. It requires a great deal more time and energy than working on comparative projects in North America, with less financial remuneration. He concedes that he continued to work in China for personal satisfaction and enrichment. He is very proud that he was able to contribute positively to the standard of living in China.

Luciano Zago was born in Hamilton, Ontario and attended the Universities of Waterloo and UBC where he graduated with a

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degree in architecture. He worked in Boston before settling in Vancouver for the past eighteen years. He is married with two sons. Luciano is employed as a director for Bing Thom Architects (BTA) and has been in that position for the past 12 years. BTA employs 40 professionals and is a well respected firm that works internationally having worked on many high profile projects such as: the competition winning entry for the new town of Dalian, China; competition finalist for the Shanghai Expo 2010; completion of the master plan for the city of Yuxi, China; competition finalist for the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto; the Trinity Uptown Master plan for Fort Worth Texas; the Channels project for Tulsa Oklahoma; the Area Stage Theater Complex in Washington D.C.; the new Aberdeen Center, Richmond B.C.; the Central City project, Surrey, B.C. and numerous other commercial and residential award winning projects. Luciano identified the new town for Dalian project as one of his most rewarding and exciting achievements with the aide of his highly skilled team of internationally experienced specialists of landscape architects, urban designers, transpor-tation designers, civil engineers, regional planners, Chinese historians and scholars. The team accomplished an interna-tional first in completing a plan that “embodied a contemporary expression of the lost Chinese art of making valuable habitation for people in dialogue with nature and history.” A new standard was adopted with open consultation that was developed with a “holistic approach based on careful analysis of all aspects of urban design, natural setting, history, culture.” This plan has set the benchmark for future plans and growth incorporating the highest land value and the optimum use of finite resources.

Luciano said it was rewarding to witness the incorporation of environmental standards and seeing the improvement of air quality and the rehabilitation of waterways.

Both Lucio and Luciano first started projects in China in the early 1990’s. The call for work came as a result of their stellar international reputation. On his first trip, Lucio accompanied the Prime Minister of Canada on a trade mission in 1992. From that trip he undertook a feasibility study to reconstruct the infra-structure of the food management, storage and distribution. The intent was to change the methodology of gathering, storing and shipping food. Luciano’s first project in China started with the planning of the new port city of Dalian. The old port city of Dalian had similarities to Vancouver’s port in Delta, but needed to expand its capacity due to the increasing boom in the economy and the need for a sizeable port to handle the increasing volume in traffic. Both men noted similar challenges in their business dealings. Language was notably the biggest challenge and both entrepreneurs came equipped with their own interpreters. They also emphasized the need to have a Chinese partner, as work cannot be done without a known established, respected local who can “open the doors and cut through the bureauc-racy.” Lucio noted that initially, consultants or outside experts were met by resistance. “The business community in China is not used to paying for services, they want something concrete. Monies for consulting are not budgeted for and there is no seen value for negotiating contracts.” Luciano’s experience was different, as from the onset he was linked to a Design Institute that enthusiastically welcomed the new western “Design Team” in anticipation of a long-awaited change. Previously there was only the Russian influence that left a legacy that was not functional or efficient. As higher standards were developed over the years, the design institutes have now reached a level where they are more anxious to pursue “their newly acquired skills” so they are in much fiercer competition with the inter-national communities and less accommodating to newcomers.

The Dalian project was developed with a holistic approach based on careful analysis of all aspects of urban design, natural set-ting, history and culture.

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ADRIVINGVISIONWalking around the halls of their Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta high school, childhood pals Dylan Liley and Wolf Hatheway knew they wanted to start a business together. At age 22, their dreams came to fruition when they started selling vintage Vespa scooters alongside Christmas trees at an empty lot in Edmonton. The young men knew they were onto something as they watched their customers not only gaze in wonder at the machines, but also bought them on the spot.

The successful venture soon led to the birth of Top Gear Scooters and the business flourished, soon selling European scooter and accessory brands such as Piaggio, Vespa, Derbi, Belstaff and Momo Design. Since opening in 2003, Top Gear has sold over 75% of all scooters sold in Alberta. Incredibly, after only three years in business together, Top Gear was awarded Dealer of the Year by Canadian Scooter Corporation, the Toronto based company with the exclusive rights to import and distribute new Vespa Scooters.

The Vespa is recognized as the epitome of Italian design and with its elegant lines and classic aesthetics, there is a dramatic increase in the number of urban commuters who have purchased new or restored Vespas. Although some may be surprised at the thriving interest in Edmonton, Hatheway was not. “The difficulties with parking, the cost of gasoline are two fundamental motivators for this upswing in Vespa popularity” he explains. “Scooters have become every bit as stylish as they are triumphs of engineering. Each and every detail has been showered with innovation and quality.”

In January of this year the business moved to its new 12,000 square foot facility that houses the largest selection of scooters in North America. Although the two friends are elated with their achievements, they still have aspirations. Liley explains that the goal of Top Gear is to educate people to change the way they live. “Scooters are the answer to the transportation, social and environmental ills in our communities.” Liley explained. “You achieve long-term success step by step. We try to achieve our goals one at a time, looking at each day as a chance to move one notch above yesterday.”

The life long friends have triumphed together from their high school days until the present, measuring their success not on what they have accomplished, instead measuring it on how much they have left to do.

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Both Lucio and Luciano emphasized that to do business in China, you should have:

A Chinese partner who knows the ropes and connections on the ground level (a financial investor helps a lot)An experienced translator that knows your business (this is more complicated than it sounds)A sound ground work in research of proposed endeavorA lot of extra time and money

Chinese people have an admiration and respect for Canadians, who have established a golden reputation. Luciano and Lucio recognize the Italian connection while doing business in China. Business partnerships look for common ground, values and familiarity.

In many ways the Chinese culture parallels the Italian culture: both respect family values, strong work ethic, artistic and cultural accomplishments in the long standing history. They both also love food and to do business around food. The international recognition for Italy’s excellence in products, particularly in clothing, furnishings, architecture, food, wine, machinery and automobiles is very evident in China. Both men emphasize that the opportunities for the Italian-Canadian business community has never been greater. With the connec-tion of the Torino Olympics, upcoming Olympics in Beijing, the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, the common interests have

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The ICCC has been co-coordinating a series of international marketing activities to showcase western products to capitalize trade opportunities. A foundation has been built to showcase the cutting edge technology and the competency of our products.

Comparing his work in China with the other 64 countries he has worked in, Lucio summarized that sometimes it can be a “courtship with no pleasure.” Luciano commented that his firm has never completed a building, only plans, as the Chinese have their way of doing things and building structures. It should not be forgotten that the Chinese state remains deeply entrenched in the economy and politics and “is part of doing business”. Local business draws its support from the technocrats, the military, the police and the new social elites. The government accounts for 38% of the country’s GDP that employs 85 million people or one third of the urban work force.

Given these challenges, doing business in China may not be as smooth as silk, but Lucio and Luciano have proven that it can be done. The work that BTA and CMC have accomplished has allowed the companies to grow and prosper in terms of skills and experience. It was noted that in some ways the Chinese are more open to new ideas than North Americans. As China prospers there continues to be a growing market for quality Italian and Canadian goods and services awaiting the innovative entrepreneur.

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Pining away for a trip to Italy? Centini Restaurant and Lounge on 8th Avenue in Calgary may satisfy your desires. This modern Italian restaurant offers four areas (the main dining room, the lounge, the private function room and the theatre kitchen) to enjoy exquisite dining. Owner/Chef Fabio Centini has com-bined his love of food, wine and his Italian heritage to bring patrons both creativity and innovation. Chef Centini savours the freedom to create and experiment and yet not lose the traditional taste and identity of his cuisine.

The restaurant’s two storey wine cellar features several hundred offerings that are all available on the wine list. The selec-tions from every region in Italy are astonishing. Tuscany and Piemonte are especially strong and Chef Centini has done his homework, as he concentrates on smaller estates, often from lesser known, but highly respected wine districts. There are also several carefully chosen wines available by the half bottle.

Centini is a classically trained Italian chef whose first stint was as a kitchen apprentice, learning trade secrets from many well-known and skilled chefs along the Italian countryside.

He worked his way through the different kitchens of several restaurants and international chain hotels, eventually settling in Montreal where he was the executive chef at Le Latini for 18 years. While in Montreal, Chef Centini was also the Canadian chef for the Grand Prix Ferrari team and hosted many exclusive food and wine events for the major Italian wine producers. His culinary career has taken him around the Mediterranean regions, thus learning from Italian, French and Spanish influ-ences. In view of this, diners to Centini Restaurant are treated to a fresh burst of varied tastes and aromas. The menu at Centini incorporates family secrets of traditional Italian dishes with a current twist, delivering an extraordinary dining gift to visitors. His passion for fish dishes ensures there are always daily fish creations on the menu; in particular he enjoys creating with tuna and sea bass.

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The Italian Cultural Centre is a Vancouver landmark complex that for 29 years has been operated by the Italian Cultural Centre Society: a non-profit organiza-tion with over 1,000 individual members and 38 Italian-Canadian Association members.

Situated in east Vancouver, the Centre is well known for its ability to accommo-date small gatherings of 5 to large groups of 700 for meetings, conferences, trade shows and social events.

Throughout the year all manner of activi-ties, educational programs and events are held here. In 2005, over 100,000 people took part in these functions and thousands more made casual visits to the

Centre. Guests are drawn to a variety of cultural activities such as art exhibits, seminars, concerts and performances as well as the many banquets and large cel-ebrations including weddings and other special occasions, as well as corporate events for clients or staff.

The Society prides itself on the tre-mendous value, expertise and unique experience that it provides its guests. Clients have the ability to create memo-rable events with the expert assistance of Catering Manager, Fabio Rasotto, and Chef Lindsay Mork, who have made a routine of catering to 500 guests while accommodating the varying tastes and schedules of a myriad of clients.

A delicious Italian dinner is always memorable and has allowed the repu-tation of the Italian Cultural Centre’s catering service to grow with each year. The location, only 10 minutes from downtown Vancouver, along with ample free parking (250-stall lot) makes every visit convenient.

However, what is sure to make an experi-ence at the Italian Cultural Centre truly irresistible is the newly renovated main banquet hall. With an elegant, completely new interior, every guest’s experience will reach a new level of enjoyment which will not only include a fine meal but also beautiful surroundings and state of the art audio and visual features.

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Selling your home should be a positive experience that leaves you with feelings of satisfaction and gratification. Every bit of prep work you do helps you get the most return from your investment.

Before you even decide to sell the house, get pre-approved for a home loan by a lender you trust. After that, research the housing market in the area where you wish to live to have a good idea how much it will cost to buy a replacement.

Next, determine your home’s fair mar-ket value. Real estate agents will almost always help you establish value as a cour-tesy, but you may choose to take it a step

further and have an appraisal done by a licensed professional.

Often home owners forget to calculate the expenses involved in buying a new home and selling their current one. When buying, include moving expenses, loan costs, the down payment, home inspections and title work and policy. The lender should give you a disclosure of estimated costs when you apply for loan pre-approval.

Costs to sell will include the real estate commission, attorney, and other profes-sional fees. There is also excise tax for the sale, and prorated costs for your share

of annual expenses, (such as property taxes). Most realtors can give you a very close estimate of seller closing costs.

A good realtor should keep you advised of offers received, provide regular progress reports and negotiate on your behalf.

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Whether you work in a business formal or business casual office, most men like to look sharp and stylish. Of course, vanity and personal taste aside, what you wear to work should also complement a stylish professional image —even in the most casual of offices.

“In 30 seconds, people make judgments about you based on how you look,” says Charmaine McClarie, president of Image Design, an executive development and communications consulting firm in San Francisco. Gay Derk, of Derks Menswear, with stores in both Edmonton and Calgary, suggests, “Observe how your colleagues

dress, not only in your company but in your industry. Ask yourself, what does a leader look like? Then study those leaders at networking events and in business and industry publications.”

Derk also recommends going for qual-ity, not quantity. Those who have been in senior-level positions for years can spot it immediately. Natural fibres such as cot-ton, wool, silk and blends of these fabrics last longer and wear better. Fit is also essential. Few people can buy something off-the-rack that fits perfectly. When you purchase a suit make sure you have it altered accordingly. It makes a subtle yet powerful difference.

Whether you get help from professionals or do it on your own, be open to change. Each season, assess what’s in your closet and determine if it’s representative of your position as well as your goals. The easiest way to upgrade your office look instantly is to add a suit that isn’t corporate gray. For example try a pinstriped suit from Versace or a slim fitting Zegna suit in dark blue.

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With headquarters in Vancouver, the Canada-China Business Association (CCBA) is a non-profit and non-political member-ship society established in 1997 for Canadian business people conducting business with China, particularly for Chinese-Canadian entrepreneurs conducting business in Canada.

CCBA intends to bring Chinese-Canadian entrepreneurs together and make full use of their competitive edges and comparative advantages, by assisting them in developing their business in Canada and bridging a link for businesses between Canada and China to increase their cooperation and create more business opportunities for all members.

During his visit to British Columbia in 2005, Chinese President Hu Jintao provided a major endorsement to Canada’s multi-billion-dollar dream of the BC gateway to the Asia-Pacific. In addition, the Canadian government has introduced the important strategy of building a pacific gateway, mapping out the plan for developing a trade, investment and transportation

hub oriented toward the Asia-Pacific region, especially China. It is exciting for us to see that business opportunities between the two countries will now grow to a new level

As Chinese-Canadians, CCBA members are very pleased to know that it is an agreement that both countries have the determination and a common interest to develop.

If you would like to have more information about CCBA please contact us at (604) 821-2966 or email [email protected]. Our web site is www.ccba.bc.ca.

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Since the days of Marco Polo, Italy and China have shared a strong cultural bond and this year it continues to be strengthened as China embraces ‘The Year of Italy in China’. A series of events has been designed to inaugurate the year-long programme that will celebrate Italy’s historic ties to China and stimulate the future development of cultural and economic exchanges between the two ancient countries.

The programme includes events in the areas of culture and the arts, economy and business, the environment, health, education and research. “The cultural event is designed to open wide a window for the Chinese people to look into the Italian people’s life and thoughts in the modern times, thus promoting the bilateral ties and mutual understanding between the peoples,” said Rocco Buttiglione, Minister of Cultural Heritage.

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NUOVA ORCHESTRA SCARLATTI: Opening ceremony concert of the Nuova Orchestra Scarlatti officially launched The Year of Italy in China at the Forbidden City auditorium, Pechin.

Buttiglione explained that the Year of Italy is being carried out in many Chinese cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Tianjin, Hong Kong, Shenyang, Harbin, Ningbo, and Suzhou, with many state-of-the-art exhibitions and perform-ances such as the Italian Renaissance art exhibition, the exhibition of avant-garde art from Venice Biennale and the per-formance of the La Scala opera house of Milan in the Chinese capital of Beijing and other Chinese cities.

With 80 pieces of priceless Renaissance art collected from 12 museums in Florence, the momentous exhibition at the newly opened Beijing World Art Museum, is the biggest exhibition China has so far staged to feature Renaissance work from the 13th to 18th centuries. It is also one of the most important exhibitions that the Italian Government has allowed outside of Italy, including paintings, sculptures and tapestries by Da Vinci, Raphael, Titian and other iconic Italian artists, for four months’ of public display.

“The exhibition offers a unique oppor-tunity to see so many elite Renaissance works at one time,” said Wang Limei, the museum’s director.

The bold and ambitious exhibit has garnered instant admiration from 18 directors of some of the world’s most noted museums who gathered last year in Beijing for an international museum seminar. “Even if it were in the United States, It would be a sensational exhibi-tion,” said Wang.

Despite disagreements in Italy about whether or not they should send so many precious works overseas at one time, the Italian Cultural Heritage Administration insisted on lending the valuable works for free in the hope of bettering the Chinese understanding about what the Renaissance was. In Beijing, The Honourable Buttiglione and Shan Jixiang, director of the Chinese National Relics Bureau, signed an agreement for a joint fight against the smuggling of works of art, as well as an agreement covering several sectors of bilateral co-operation.

Moving the valuable, time worn, art works safely across the world was not an easy task. The museum was told to use particular packaging for the precious exhibits, some of which have never been shown outside of Italy before. Escorted by armed guards, the well-wrapped exhibits in specially made crates were transported to Rome, where they were then flown to Beijing in four separate cargo flights, as requested by the insurer to reduce the risk of having all the invalu-able works lost at once.

Some of the exhibits were too fragile to be put into the cargo hold of the airplane that they needed attentive treatment like VIPs and had a first-class seat. “Each of the precious works was taken care of by a particular person who sat in the seat next to it during the flight and other periods of transportation,” said Wang.

The museum spent a lot on upgrading to meet the display demands made by Italy. Experienced Italian exhibition designer, Mario Scalini, was invited to create the display scheme for the exhibi-tion. Within a short time of less than two months Scalini turned out “a brilliant design based on the idea of perspective that would throw people into a modern, awesome environment so as to better appreciate the classical works from cen-turies ago,” praised Wang.

Italian Ambassador to China, Gabriele Menegatti, explained how cultural coop-eration could help boost relations in other areas. “I show you the Renaissance so that you will be curious enough to go to Florence. I bring the New Scarlatti Orchestra, because once you enjoy the music, you will be tempted to see an opera


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With 80 pieces of priceless Renaissance art collected from 12 museums in Florence, the momentous exhibition at the newly opened Beijing World Art Museum, is the biggest exhibition China has so far staged to feature Renaissance work from the 13th to 18th centuries. It is also one of the most important exhi-bitions that the Italian Government has allowed outside of Italy, including paintings, sculptures and tapestries by Da Vinci, Raphael, Titian and other iconic Italian artists.

The Mirror of the Agesin Italy. I bring you industrial design, not so you would copy my machine, but so you could realign with an Italian partner to develop a pair of shoes or a motorcycle that are functional and also beautiful.”

In identifying Italian expertise that China needs, Menegatti picked out areas of industrial design, environmental protection, city landscape design and cultural relics conservation and restora-tion. According to him, besides educat-ing Chinese leaders on the importance of quality of life, Italian expertise can also be adopted in the Chinese Government’s efforts to restore the harmony between humans and nature that is being dis-turbed by a frenzy of development.

The Italian ambassador proudly gave a brief introduction to a joint programme between the two countries on mural repairing in the Chinese city of Xi’an. Italian experts have been invited to restore a 2,000-metre mural in the ancient capital, since Italy is a master in this field, with 2,000 years of experi-ence developed from the restoration of Pompeii and Rome.

“As culturally rich countries as China and Italy, cultural exchanges are taking place every day even without the Year of Italy,” Menegatti said. “I hope 2006 will only serve as a good start and that 2007 and 2008 will be as rich as 2006.”

The cultural, diplomatic and commercial relations between Italy and China are old and deeply rooted. The Year of Italy in China aims at further strengthening these ties, stimulating mutual under-standing between the Chinese and the Italian people, while moving forward together into the future.


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China and Canada economic and trade cooperation at presentThe economic and trade relations between China and Canada have been gaining a good momentum of fast and healthy devel-opment. Ways of cooperation between our two countries vary from merchandise trade to trade in services, human and capital flows and technical cooperation.

Canadian statistics show the two-way trade in 2005 reached 36.5 billion Canadian dollars, an increase of 18.8% over the same period of last year. During the same time, Canada exported 7.1 billion dollars to China, up 6%, while imported 29.5 billion dollars from China, up 29.5%. China is now the second largest trading partner to Canada, and Canada is the tenth largest trad-ing country to China.

In terms of two-way investment, Canada’s FDI into China started in early 1980s.Up to September 2005, Canada had about 700 projects in China with an accumulated investment of 4.85 billion US dollars. At the same time, China invested 0.46 bil-lion US dollars for 173 projects in Canada.

prospects for the futureThe two governments of China and Canada agreed in 2005 to upgrade the relationship between our two countries to a comprehensive strategic level. By 2010, the two-way trade will double the present level. To reach the goals ahead, we face challenges, but more opportunities. China’s fast economic growth and enormous market potentials provide great oppor-tunities for all countries including Canada. Canada’s “Pacific Gateway Strategy” and 2010 winter Olympic game also generate Chinese entrepreneurs’ enthusiasm of doing business with their Canadian counterparts.

The economic and trade relations between China and Canada are greatly complementary. For example, Canada has well developed industries of resources exploration, agro-business, tertiary and services and high technologies, while China enjoys advantages to provide low cost manufacturing products of all kinds.

From my own perspective, the future of economic and trade cooperation will focus on the following areas:

EnergyCanada is not only recognized as the country enriched in energy and mineral resource but also enjoys high reputation in energy saving technology and developing new alternative energies. The cooperation between our two countries in energy sector is tremendous.

High and new technologyCanadian R&D institutions and enterprises that have environ-ment friendly high-end technologies in sectors of bio-phar-macy, fuel cell and information technology are encouraged to set up subsidiaries in China to promote personnel exchange and collaborative research.

Agro-business and forestryAs from 2004, China has become the net importer of grain products, and in that year alone, China’s deficit in food trade stood at 5.5 billion US dollars. Canada is a large producer of agriculture and wood products and also well developed in different sorts of agro-businesses. Not only China will import more wheat and lumber from Canada but also introduce high quality of propagation varieties from Canada into China.

Tertiary industryTrade in services between our two countries will expand in full areas in the future. These include finance, insurance, transpor-tation, telecommunication, education, tourism and etc.

Mutual investmentWe will further encourage investment from Canada to China, and Chinese enterprises going to Canada.

While in their efforts to diversify markets worldwide, Canadian business communities are well advised not to ignore attention to China—the emerging biggest market in the world.

We welcome the business communities from both Canada and other countries to develop business activities with China. We also hope the business promoting organizations world wide to play a growing role to expand economic and trade relationship with China.

TianChunyan,ConsulGeneralofthePeople’sRepublicofChinainVancouver

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L’elevato sviluppo economico e l’eccezionale livello di benessere della British Columbia è un fatto corroborato da ben note statistiche come quelle elaborate dall’Economist, che ha recentemente confermato il primato di Vancouver quale città con la più alta qualità di vita al mondo.

La presenza di una capacità imprenditoriale di altissimo pro-filo, unitamente ad una saggia quanto lungimirante politica di sostegno all’imprenditoria hanno permesso di creare in questa peculiare e splendida provincia dell’ovest canadese uno straor-dinario humus per lo sviluppo di iniziative che si sono rivelate di grande successo, specie nel campo connesso alle tecnologie di punta e alla ricerca scientifica e tecnologica.

Ed è proprio dall’unione fra capacità imprenditoriale e sviluppo della scienza e tecnologia che nascono e si sviluppano le basi per la crescita di un Paese.

Anche in Italia, come in British Columbia, scienza e tec-nologia costituiscono un elemento essenziale per lo sviluppo economico e sociale del paese. Questa analogia di situazioni (sviluppo scientifico e tecnologico e diffusa presenza di capac-ità imprenditoriali, soprattutto di piccola e media dimensione) ci indica la strada da seguire nell’individuazione di aree e forme di collaborazione che potrebbero rivelarsi assai utili per l’economia di entrambi i Paesi. Penso ad esempio alla biotecnologia, alla nanotecnologia, alle “fuel cells” ma anche ad altri settori quali quello del legno, dell’arredamento, del design, della nautica e dell’enogastronomia, dove la collabo-razione puo facilmente estendersi nel campo produttivo e non solo del mero commercio, anche in presenza delle importanti agevolazioni che provengono dall’appartenenza del Canada al NAFTA ed all’accesso facilitato al mercato asiatico.

Nella consapevolezza che il rapporto fra imprenditorialità da un lato e Scienza e Tecnologia dall’altro costituisce uno dei presupposti fondamentali per lo sviluppo e la crescita economica e sociale dei nostri Paesi e nella certezza che esso possa alimentarsi dal contatto e dalle intese fra istituzioni universitarie dei due Paesi, ho fortemente sostenuto la visita in Italia di un alto rappresentante istituzionale dell’Università della British Columbia. Da tale visita ci attendiamo importanti risultati in termini di collaborazione fra la stessa UBC e alcune

Università italiane, ma anche tra l’UBC e il sistema Scientifico e Tecnologico italiano. Penso ad esempio al “Sistema Trieste”.

Grazie anche alla rinnovata collocazione geografica, al centro dell’Europa dopo l’ultimo processo di allargamento (da 15 a 25 paesi), Trieste costituisce un centro essenziale di riferimento per la Scienza e la Tecnologia in Europa, ma anche un punto di riferimento a livello planetario. Ogni anno piu’ di 8.600 ricercatori provenienti da ogni parte del mondo – in particolare dai paesi in via di sviluppo – si recano presso le istituzi-oni scientifiche della citta’ di Trieste per periodi di studio e ricerca, con l’obbligo di rientrare, al termine del loro periodo formativo, nei Paesi di origine e trasmettere loro quanto hanno appreso a Trieste.

Ma Trieste non è l’unico centro di ricerca scientifica e tecno-logica in Italia. Basti pensare al network di laboratori di ricerca specializzati in meccanismi di alta precisione nato nella regione dell’Emilia Romagna intorno alle citta’ di Bologna e Modena, oppure al centro di ricerca aerospaziale che si è sviluppato nella regione Lazio. Assolutamente all’avanguardia il neonato distret-to tecnologico della Regione Liguria, specializzato in attivita’ di ricerca nel settore dell’ambiente, qualita’ della vita e sicurezza o la “Fondazione Torino Wireless”, creata nel 2002 quale sostegno alla ricerca ed allo sviluppo del settore ICT. A questo punto non posso non citare – seppur velocemente - il distretto tecnologico della Regione Campania (Technological district on Polymeric and Composite Materials Engineering and Structures -IMAST), il distretto tecnologico della Regione Lombardia, per la ricerca e lo sviluppo nel settore dell’ICT e delle biotecnologie, il distretto tecnologico della Regione Veneto, specializzato nella ricerca nel settore delle nanotecnologie.

Questi sono solo alcuni dei centri di ricerca e sviluppo scien-tifico e tecnologico che operano in Italia – la maggior parte dei quali nati intorno alle Università – molti dei quali proiettati verso i paesi in via di sviluppo sia in termini di formazione di studenti e nuovi ricercatori, sia in termini di scambio culturale e di know-how: un patrimonio questo che l’Italia vuole condi-videre con i suoi Partner ed in particolare con quelli che, come il Canada e la British Columbia, in particolare, hanno fatto della Scienza e Tecnologia il loro punto di forza per una crescita economica e sociale equilibrata e armoniosa.

Una importante occasione per avviare in concreto forme di collaborazione tra la BC e le nostre Regioni è tra l’altro rap-presentato dal Globe 2006, manifestazione internazionale nel settore delle tecnologie e dei servizi ambientali che si terra’ a Vancouver dal 29 al 31marzo prossimi. L’evento internazi-onale a cadenza biennale rappresenta un qualificato punto di incontro in Nord America per gli operatori del settore e per le istituzione pubbliche che si confrontano su temi di attualità quali la pianificazione urbana, nuove tecnologie, ambiente e sviluppo sostenible.

Sono convinto che da un più stretto rapporto di collaborazione in questo campo possano nascere nuove frontiere di sviluppo fra alcune delle nostre Regioni e la British Columbia e che da questo positivo connubio possano trarre vantaggio le future generazioni, quelle che sono destinate un giorno a sostituirci e a protrarre i valori di civiltà, democrazia e tolleranza che sono proprie delle nostre democrazie.

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GUEST FEATURE

Canada’s economy is significantly influenced by global economic trends because of its openness and its dependency on trade. The rise of China as a manufacturing giant has already had a profound effect on world markets and will continue to do so as the country’s 1.3 billion people are further integrated into the global economy. If Canadian businesses wish to realize the opportunities this brings while mitigating the risks, they will need to understand the effect that China is expected to have on trade and foreign investment.

China’s Impact on Major EconomiesAlthough world economic growth has been strong over the past several years, China’s rise has contributed to global imbalances. The US current account deficit has soared to unprecedented levels and represented 6.4% of GDP in 20051. The current account represents the balance of trade in goods and services and investment income with the rest of the world. Meanwhile, Asian countries are running large current account surpluses and accumulating huge foreign currency reserves. One of the drivers of this imbalance is the closely managed exchange rate regimes under which China and some other Asian countries operate. Many economists agree that the Chinese currency

is undervalued. However, cur-rency valuations are not

expected to move enough in the

near future to change the

terms of trade.

China is experiencing a rapid urbanization. The country has 53 metropolitan regions anchored around cities over 1 million people2, and these cities have a huge appetite for raw materials. China’s effect on demand has driven world commodity prices higher, which has directly benefited the resource-based sectors of Canada’s economy and contributed to the rapid appreciation of the Canadian dollar since 2002.

China’s Trade with the WorldChina’s foreign trade reached USD $1.42 trillion in 2005, up 23% from 2004, with a USD $102 billion trade surplus. Exports were up 28% and imports up 18%.3 China is the world leader in production of eight key consumer items, including TVs, DVD players, personal computers, car stereos and wireless phones. Chinese companies now produce more than 50% of the world’s cameras, 30% of its televisions and up to one-half of many home appliances. China is the world’s largest consumer of aluminum, steel, coal and the second largest consumer of oil.

China – Canada TradeCanada’s exports to China totalled CDN $7 billion in 2005, concentrated in resource-based products. Canada imported CDN $29 billion from China in 2005, mostly from electron-ics, textiles and other manufactured goods. Since 2001, both Canadian exports to and imports from China have increased substantially, but the rate of import growth has been almost 4 times faster. In 2005, 8% of total Canadian imports came from China, compared to 1% in 1990. 4

Trends in China’s ExportsThe mix of China’s exports has been moving up the value chain. China’s exports in the 1980s and early 1990s were concen-trated in clothing, footwear and other lower-value goods. More recently, China has increased its market share in nearly all categories, with rapid growth in areas such as office machinery and telecommunications, furniture, textiles, travel goods and

CHINA: ImplicationsandOpportunitiesforCanadianImportersandExportersContributedbyTroyWilson,SeniorManager,GlobalTrade,RBCFinancialGroup


operate. Many economists agree that the Chinese currency is undervalued. However, cur-

rency valuations are not expected to move

enough in the near future to

change the terms of

trade.


industrial supplies. The increasing sophistication of Chinese exports means growing competition for Canadian produced products, both at home and in world markets. 5

Implications and OpportunitiesOn the whole, Canada could be a net winner from the rise of China, but not all sectors of the Canadian economy will benefit equally.

Companies in the commodities and resource sectors should benefit from favourable prices for the foreseeable future. Canadian suppliers of skill-intensive goods and services, where Canada has a comparative advantage, may see increased oppor-tunities and Canadian consumers could benefit from lower prices on imported goods and services. However, those poised to benefit the most are companies that realize the consumer market potential offered by China and look beyond Canada’s traditional trade focus and more towards viewing China as a platform for in-country production to supply both the Chinese domestic market and world markets.

With increased competition from Asia for labour-intensive Canadian products, this sub-segment of Canada’s manufactur-ing sector could see lower growth rates. As prices for com-modities rise relative to other goods, Canada will likely see a rebalancing of resources towards the resource sector and away from manufacturing.

It is difficult to predict how the global economic imbalances discussed earlier will be resolved. Sustainable trade balances may require some combination of higher US savings, increased domestic demand from developing and emerging economies and more flexible exchange rates in key Asian economies. The long-term solution could depend upon international policy action, the outcome of which could determine the extent to which Canada will benefit.

Off-Shore ProductionCanadian companies are seeking the best quality and price for all parts of their supply chain. Due to low labour costs, efficien-cies and economies of scale, an increasing number of Canadian companies have moved or are planning to move some of their production to China and other Asian countries.

For exporters, extending the supply chain across international borders is typically an evolutionary process. It may begin by importing key inputs that are incorporated into finished goods as part of a value-added process. This may evolve into direct foreign investment whereby the Canadian company engages in offshore manufacturing, either through direct ownership or joint venturing with a company in the offshore jurisdiction. Once a Canadian company has mastered offshore sourcing it can enjoy the benefits of low cost supply and eliminate some of the obstacles to becoming a global trader.

Challenges and RisksGiven the role that China is expected to play in shaping the world economy over the next decade, the greatest risk to the competitiveness of Canadian companies may be to ignore the indisputable signs

and to not engage with China. For those companies that look to China for opportunities, there are very real challenges and risks.

With the pace of change in China, access to up-to-date informa-tion to guide business and investment decisions is an ongoing challenge, particularly for those companies without the benefit of an on-the-ground presence in China.

There are a number of general challenges to operating in China. These include: a complex legal/regulatory environment, potentially higher taxes on foreign businesses, concerns about repatriating income and investments, foreign exchange con-trols, evolving banking systems, low levels of transparency and disclosure and inadequate protection of intellectual property rights.

When it comes to commercial transactions, it is important for companies to assess the financial or performance risk posed by foreign counter parties. Foreign companies in China may find local governments increasingly involved as purchasers, co-investors, or guarantors. Exporters or potential investors in China would be well advised to consult their trade finance pro-vider for guidance on the most suitable payment mechanisms.

Offshore production can often present working capital chal-lenges. Companies accustomed to 30 to 60 days trade credit in North America may be faced with issuing Import Letters of Credit to Chinese suppliers or paying a portion in cash in advance. These forms of payment can put pressure on operat-ing credit facilities, as they replace open account financing by domestic suppliers. A strong financial services partner can provide advice and counsel on ways to structure transactions to minimize the impact on working capital.

The Bottom LineChina is expected to continue to play a major role in the global economy over the next decade and this presents poten-tial opportunities and challenges for Canadian businesses. Canadian companies that can leverage Canada’s standing as a leading trading nation for traditional exports and also invest in China as a source of lower-cost supply, are likely to benefit most from China’s rise as a global economic power.

The views expressed are the personal views of the writer and not necessarily those of RBC Financial Group.

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(Endnotes)1 Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce2 Source: Canada Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade,

Speech by Jim Peterson, Minister Of International Trade, January 20, 2005.3 Source: PRC General Administration of Customs, China’s Customs Statistics4 Source: Industry Canada, Trade Data Online5 Source: Bank of Canada, Speech by Paul Jenkins, Senior Deputy Governor of

the Bank of Canada, February 1, 2006.


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Accettare le sfide del presente per farle diventare punti di forza nel futuro: con questo messaggio vogliamo presentare il nuovo numero di Conexus che conterrà una parte speciale riguardante la Cina.

Questa nazione opera una concorrenza legale ma fortemente asimmetrica, basata su sue condizioni interne qualitativamente e dimensionalmente tali da avvantaggiarla nettamente rispetto agli altri competitori.

In Italia, il dibattito sul pericolo Cina, ha assunto connotati quasi ideologici, con una dura contrapposizione tra neoprotezion-isti, liberoscambisti, nazionalisti, mondialisti, che poco giova al nostro paese, che dovrebbe invece rispondere con una strategia di sistema, concordata con gli altri partner europei e nel rispetto delle regole del WTO.

Si potrebbe pensare a questo punto che sia necessario, quasi indispensabile, trovare delle misure per contrastare l’avanzata cinese nei mercati internazionali.

In realtà, almeno per l’Italia, non puo’o deve essere cosi’. Le imprese che si preoccupano della concorrenza proveniente dall’Est asiatico sono imprese che non hanno fiducia nel loro potenziale e nei propri prodotti. Se è vero che la concorrenza cinese è forte-mente sbilanciata favore della Cina a causa di condizioni socio-economiche interne, è vero pure che le imprese italiane possono puntare sulla qualità, usabilità, stile, eleganza, design ed esclusività dei loro prodotti per contrastare il gigante asiatico.

L’Italia è la patria di questi concetti, è il posto dove le idee più brillanti e creative si trasfomano in prodotti eccezionali, senza paragoni in qualunque angolo del mondo.

E’ sbagliato e controproducente cercare di attaccare il mercato asiatico in maniera aggressiva, utilizzando misure protezion-istiche o tentando una guerra sui prezzi dalla quale usciremmo senza dubbio sconfitti. Risulterebbe molto più produttivo invece tentare di conquistarlo con il fascino che caratterizza i prodotti “Made in Italy”.

Il mercato di massa vuole tanti prodotti a costi contenuti, il mercato d’elite (in crescita in Cina ) richiede prodotti sofisticati e di qualità, esclusivi per quanto possibile e poco importa il costo di queste realizzazioni se in cambio si potrà comprare il fascino di una cultura che da sempre si è elevata al di sopra degli stili comuni.

This issue’s focus on China arose from the network of linkages and connections that are an inevitable and positive outcome of Western Canada’s multicultural population. Today about 10 percent of British Columbia’s population is ethnic Chinese; in Alberta the figure is 4 percent. The Chinese community is a heterogeneous, vibrant group blessed with diverse cultural, professional and social backgrounds. Our Chamber reflects the Canada-Italy-China trade dynamic with members from the local Chinese business community as well as members based in China all of whom are generally involved in trade with Italy. We are fortunate to have current and past directors from China whose distinct perspective and connections have proved invaluable.

On some levels, there seems to be a natural affinity between Italy and China: a rich cultural history, similar aesthetic and family values, strong traditions of business and commerce; but it is also undeniable that Italy is fighting an economic duel with China, the significance of which transcends national boundaries.

The backbone of the Italian economy, the 4.5 million small and medium-sized companies that formerly had an enviable competitive edge in their flexibility and dynamism, are now struggling to deal with the challenges of globalization which accelerates change as never before. Many lack the scale, the capitalization and the commercial know-how to become global players. Their products exemplify craftsmanship, quality and design but they are not particularly difficult to copy. North America, where most consumers appreciate an Italian “look” but ultimately prefer the price tag of a Chinese replica, has become the battleground for market share. If consumers here need to be better informed about the uniqueness of the genuine “Made in Italy” product, Italian entrepreneurs are being forced to reinvent themselves through innovation and their trademark ingenuity, creating an up-market niche which would allow Italian and Chinese companies to coexist and flourish, with each building on its respective strengths.

Midway between Asia and Europe, Western Canada offers neu-tral territory for experimenting new forms of coexistence and for forging new partnerships. This current issue of Conexus reflects the ever-increasing complexity of trade relationships brought about by globalization and its exploration of issues at the microcosmic level should generate interesting debate on the way we will do business in the future.

Elizabeth IachelliExecutive Director, Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada − Vancouver Edmonton Calgary

[email protected]

Lucio SacchettiPresident, Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada − Vancouver Edmonton Calgary

[email protected]

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200�Chamber Calendar

JUNE JULY AUG. SEPT. OCT. NOV. DEC.

THE BANFF CENTRE PRIVATE RECEPTION WITH

LUCIANO PAVAROTTI 09/06 Calgary

PITTI IMMAGINE FILATIFirenze

02/07 — 07/07 Textile preview showing of the yarn collections for the

knitting industry

HERITAGE FESTIVALEdmonton

5/08 — 7/08

SPRUCE MEADOWS MASTERSEqui-Fair /

BP Festival Of Nations6/09-10/09

MARMOMACCVerona

05/10 — 08/10International Exhibition

of Marble, Stone and Technology

CANADIAN FINALS RODEO

Edmonton 8/11 — 12/11

RESTAURAVenezia

01/12 — 03/12Dedicated to restoration and conservation of art

MIWINEMilano

12/06 — 14/06Wine & Spirits

CALGARY STAMPEDECalgary

06/07 — 16/07

FESTIVAL VANCOUVERwww.festivalvancouver.ca

music and musicians of Italy07/07 — 19/08

BIJOUXMilano

08/09 — 11/09Jewellery

FLAVOURS OF ITALYWine & Food tasting

Calgary

SPRUCE MEADOWS International

Christmas MarketCalgary

17/11 19/11

GLOBAL PETROLEUM SHOWCalgary

13/06 15/06

CAPITAL-EX EXHIBITIONEdmonton

20/07 — 29/07

FOIRE D’ÉTÉ Aosta

12/08 — 16/08Traditional handicrafts from

Valle d’Aosta

OIL AND SANDSTRADE SHOW

Alberta12/09 — 13/09

SALONE NAUTICO INTERNAZIONALE

Genova07/10 — 15/10

International boat show

FIERACAVALLIVerona

09/11 — 12/11International Horse Fair and

Exhibition of Equestrian Activities and Equipment

VITRARIAVenezia

02/12 — 04/12Artistic, historic, industrial

glass exhibition

FIERA DELLA CASA Napoli

17/06 — 02/07Furniture, electrical

appliances, handicrafts

THE 27TH ANNUAL BANFF MIDSUMMER BALL

WEEKEND 28/07 — 30/07

MILANO UNICAMilano

12/09 — 15/09International textile fair

SAIEBologna

25/10 — 29/10International Construction

Exhibition

SALONE DEL MOBILEBergamo

18/11 — 26/11Furniture and interior

design exhibition

MOTOR SHOWBologna

07/12 — 17/12International car and motorcycle exhibition

PITTI IMMAGINE UOMO Firenze

21/06 — 24/06 Men’s Fashion

MOSTRA CONCORSO DELL’ARTIGIANATO Aosta

29/07 — 06/08Articraft

Traditional handicrafts from Valle d’Aosta exhibition-

contest

FRINGE FESTIVALEdmonton

17/08 — 27/08

CALGARY HOME & INTERIOR DESIGN SHOW

Calgary21/09 — 24/09

EDMONTON HOME AND INTERIOR DESIGN SHOW

Edmonton 26/10 — 29/10

MODAPRIMAMilano

26/11 — 28/11International fashion and

accessories show

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE

EventICCC

JAZZ CITY INTERNATIONAL MUSIC

FESTIVALEdmonton

23/06 — 02/07

OLYMPIC CONNECTIONS Conference on

Torino Games and Vancouver Games

DEADLINEto advertise in the

Fall issue of Conexus

ABITARE IL TEMPOVerona

21/09 — 25/09Furniture and interior

design

FLAVOURS OF ITALYWine & Food tasting

Edmonton

BUON NATALE VANCOUVER ICCC

Christmas BallVancouver

Celebration of Edmonton’s office third anniversary MERCEDES-BENZ CANADA

Preferred Business Partnership Event

MILANO VENDE MODAMilano

22/09 — 25/09Fashion

DEADLINEto advertise in the

Fall issue of Conexus

COLE INTERNATIONAL RECEPTION

Preferred Business Partnership Event

NETWORKING EVENT Leonardos Last Supper Presentation by David

Bershad

FLAVOURS OF ITALYWines & Foods of

Southern ItalyVancouver & Calgary

PIEMONTE MISSION from Italy

EDMONTON HOME SHOW 2006

Edmonton29/09 — 1/10

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Not unlike the sighting of Halley’s Comet, there are occasions when events, places, circumstances and people come together in a unique, serendipitous conjuncture which offers opportu-nities to be seized or regretted over a lifetime.

Such an opportunity arose with the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino with the BC Ministry of Economic Development’s decision to build British Columbia-Canada Place in Piazza Valdo Fusi in the heart of Torino, in order to create significant economic, cultural, social and sports legacies for the successive Games to be held in Vancouver in 2010.

The Ministry of Economic Development described BC-Canada Place as, “a marketing and exhibition space with a differ-ence, showcasing British Columbian and Canadian businesses, communities and people for the world’s Olympic audience. BC-Canada Place provides an environment for visitors to experience B.C. as one of the best places on earth to live, visit, work and invest.”

The Olympic twinning of Vancouver and Torino through the exclusive membership in this Olympic family of the “Fellowship of the Rings” (as the organizations representing the economic legacies of Vancouver, Beijing, London, Sydney and Torino is referred to) has echoes of the linkages with Torino initiated by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada soon after it opened its first office in 1992.

ICCC’s partnership with organizations in Piemonte and Torino goes back further, and has been more productive, than with any other area of Italy. With the election of our first President, Paolo Rosazza Pela, an entrepreneur born in Piemonte, our Chamber established a privileged relationship with the Chamber of Commerce of Torino and the Foreign Trade Centre of the Piemonte Chambers. This connection led to missions, work-shops, exchanges and projects culminating in the multi-stake-holder, Olympic Mission which took place in March, 2004.

B.C. residents originally from Piemonte are more likely to have emigrated to Canada under the business and investor programmes than under other categories, bringing a wealth of professional expertise and experience to their adopted country. Our Chamber has been fortunate to have recruited many of these people as members and board members. Apart from Mr. Pela, directors and former directors with strong ties to Piemonte include Franco Anglesio, former President of Coast Hotels & Resorts; Gerardo Dutto, a renowned scientist with Triumf; Renato Enria, a developer now based in Torino; Franco

Oboni of Oboni & Associates, a risk management specialist actively involved in the Turin Olympics; Oberto Oberti, archi-tect and businessman.

Moreover, over many years ICCC has developed a multifac-eted relationship with government agencies, organizations and companies in Torino and Piemonte. Several joint projects have placed it in a unique, privileged position to ideate and execute the month long promotion “Best of the West” in Torino during the Winter 2006 Olympics.

To be able to bring the 2006 Torino experience to the forefront for the benefit of BC/AB companies and the wider community further solidifies the Chamber’s relationship with its principal stakeholders. This project capitalizes on the unique linkages that can develop between two areas involved in putting on the Winter Olympic Games. Each is in a position to foster a public sense of economic momentum, which in turn fosters new investment and growth. Our Chamber’s task was to facilitate synergies between the two by means of an articulated pro-gramme of activities and events in the “Best of the West”.

The “Best of the West” comprised a series of international marketing activities to showcase western Canadian products and capitalize on trade opportunities during the 2006 Winter Olympics. As one of the most committed stakeholders in the Torino/BC Olympic connection, ICCC brought a great deal of zeal and dedication to the execution of “Best of the West”.

This project capitalized on the international recognition of Vancouver as a world class city, the glorious natural settings of British Columbia and Alberta as well as introducing relatively unknown attributes of the Western Provinces such as their dynamic, multicultural business communities; the first class technologies; and the vibrant cultural and tourism activities.

The calendar of events was diverse and exciting, showcasing the wealth of resources, ingenuity and entrepreneurship that west-ern Canada has to offer the world. Events spread out through the month of February centred on Aboriginal Export and Aboriginal Community Development; Energy and Environment; Mountain Resort Promotion in the Comox Valley; Olympic Procurement and Investment Opportunities; BC Wood Sector Promotion and Business Development; Sport Hosting with the City of Prince George; BC Fashion Day with a tradeshow and spectacular runway show.

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The Best of the West:Seizing the Olympic Spirit


prince George Sport Hosting Event“For several years, Prince George has been successful in hosting many regional, provincial, national and international sporting events”, said Mayer Colin Kinsley.

“We are excited to have this unique opportunity to showcase Prince George to the rest of the world.”

BC Wood Specialties EventBritish Columbia is known around the world for its forests and wood products. In Torino, B.C.’s industry reached out to its European counterparts to grow markets and seek new partnerships.

The day-long event at British Columbia-Canada Place was hosted by BC Wood, an international marketing association focused on marketing value-added wood products around the world.

BC Wood’s European-based marketing representative worked with the Italian Chamber of Commerce and the Consulate in Milan to identify European participants for the event. More than 100 companies from B.C. and Europe participated in presentations and workshops throughout the day.

Olympic procurement EventKey business people from the Torino area came to British Columbia-Canada Place to share their experiences around the 2006 Winter Games and learn more about the opportunities B.C. has to offer as the focus turns to Vancouver for 2010.

“We organized the event to strengthen our relationships with the

Torino business community,” explained Brian Krieger, Director of the BC Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Secretariat’s 2010 Commerce Centre. “Among other things, we wanted to talk about partnership opportunities where Games-experienced companies here in Italy could work with British Columbia compa-nies to provide goods and services for the 2010 Winter Games.”

Krieger worked with the Italian Chamber of Commerce to target the 25 participants, whose companies ranged from graphic design to lighting systems, to construction to real estate development.

“The fact that the participants were so diverse reflects the wide variety of opportunities that result from hosting the Games,” Krieger explained.

Leading Edge BC EventsSome of B.C.’s top alternative energy and environment tech-nologies companies spent two days establishing contacts, building relationships and exploring opportunities in Europe at a business networking event at British Columbia-Canada Place on February 6 and 7.

According to Art Aylesworth, CEO of Victoria’s Carmanah Technologies Inc., the meetings were well worth the trip.

“There was a high level of organization and a high level of inter-est from the European companies,” Aylesworth said. “These were high quality companies and Italy provides a great opportu-nity for us to gain a strong foothold on the continent.”

Brian Richardson, CFO at Dynamotive in Vancouver, saw the meetings as an important first step. “Italy and Europe is further advanced in terms of environmental technologies, so this was a chance to make them more aware of what B.C. has to offer.”

Mark Damm, CEO of Trilogics Technologies, said there was another benefit — time spent with other B.C. companies. “We never get together like this, and it was great. We spent time at dinner brainstorming about ways to collaborate among our-selves and widening the view of what we might do together.”

The event was organized by Leading Edge BC, the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Vancouver, the Canadian Consulate General in Milan and Rome, the Torino Chamber of Commerce and the Piemonte Chamber of Commerce.

With thanks to the BC Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Secretariat.

Clockwise from top left: delegation from Comox Valley Economic Development Society; Brian Krieger , Director 2010 Commerce Centre; BC-Canada Place in Torino.


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British Columbia Fashion Day in Torino The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada—Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary with the support of the Ministry of Economic Development and of Western Economic Diversification, organ-ized a fashion event on February 27th, 2006, at BC Canada Place in Torino with twelve B.C. companies showing their designs for the first time in Italy.

BC Fashion Day started with a trade-only event to showcase the Canadian designers and to present them to potential business partners such as importers, distributors and agents.

In the evening, Canadian prét-à-porter introduced itself in Europe with new ideas and new styles: from the glamour and elegance of gowns by Zonda Nellis and Catherine Regehr, to the sophistication and eye for details of Cheri Milaney and the youthful panache of Chloe Angus.

The aboriginal designers proved to be of particular interest to the audience. Dorothy Grant’s collection featured Haida aboriginal traditions and craftsmanship which sent a message of the spiritual significance of native culture that was extremely well received in Torino. Other aboriginal designers in the show were Artifaax and Life Crest Designs.

Dorinha Wear, Mala Kuja and Tension Clothing showed trendy casual clothing and Kootenay Knitting Company offered cosy, handmade wool sweaters with matching hats and scarves that conjured up visions of the great Canadian outdoors. Finally, Jacques Cartier’s collection of garments made of “Qiviuk”, a high quality yarn from muskox which is superior in quality to cash-mere, was a showstopper in terms of elegance and uniqueness.

Attended by more than 250 representatives of the Italian fashion industry, media and VIPs, the Fashion Show gar-nered attention and accolades from all who were present. The business connections created during BC Fashion Day will hopefully create new opportunities in Italy and in Europe for the participating companies.

Evening gowns by Catherine Regehr stunned the crowd (left). Fashions by Zonda Nellis drew loud applause (above).

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Testimonials from the Best of the West

Dorothy GrantMy Best of the West, Torino experience was fantastic. My only complaint was that my time there was too short! The trade show at the BC House was small enough to meet some key people in the fashion world in Italy among whom was a distributor who saw huge potential for my work with the uniqueness of Haida art and culture on skiwear as a very marketable and high-end type of product that he wanted to sell. This looks like a full-scale business plan in another direction for Dorothy Grant Ltd. Very exciting and doable, Dorothy Grant Ltd must grow outside its comfortable boundaries of Canada!

The company that executed the fashion show did an excellent job. It was very nice to be a designer participant who could just stand on sidelines and watch. Normally I am in the back dressing, my assistant Connie Watts looked after that for me, For once I saw the whole show. The choreography was extremely well done, and very sensitive to our native culture esthetics, while having a very trendy, contemporary feel. The red carpet throughout BC House and the long stage runway, and the music was a perfect 10 from my point of view. I was number 9 in the set of 11 designers, with Zonda Nellis and Catherine Regehr after me. There was a man beside me who was even brought to tears by my set. There was such a feeling of pride there, it was tremendous!

It was said by an Italian friend from Torino, that in Italy that the Italians are not generally giving of compliments, unless they really like something, and when they do they are most passion-ate and genuine about it. This is the most amazing compliment to me, as they loved my line, and said they would wear it, so it was encouraging for me to see this and believe that my line of art on clothing would go very well in Italy.

Directly after the fashion show, I had several people come to me and congratulate me. I was very pleased and so honored by their comments. This was very revealing to me during this “Best of the West” show in Torino Italy. I believe it is just a start, and a good open door to go back and establish some concrete busi-ness relationships with some of the people that I met in Lake Como, and Torino, in February 2006.

I shall become a member of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada as I was truly satisfied with the services that they pro-vided me in Italy. I am thankful for the experience and the great support from staff at the BC-Canada House. I also appreciated help from Aboriginal Business Canada for travel support. I fell in love with Italy again, it was a once in a lifetime experience to be there and I look forward to going back.

Anton Kuipers, Vp Leading Edge BCI would like to thank the Italian Chamber for working with lead-ing Edge British Columbia in organizing an excellent business to business matching event that directly introduced British Columbia companies to Italian (Torino) based companies.

The work by Alex Martyniak was excellent and his last minute interventions ensured that all the companies had solid business to business meetings. From our industry survey all companies has at least 4 sound meetings and are expecting follow-up discussions with the Italian companies. I also express my appreciation of the connection the Italian Chamber has with the Chamber of Commerce in Torino which again underscored the success of connecting the BC technology companies to Piemonte companies. The combination of local contacts as well as the direct cooperation between our respective organizations was certainly appreciated by the participants in the Torino mission, and was reflected by the comments we received from Industry. Indeed getting comments back from industry that the mission was well organized and successful and we expect to get business from this mission is encouraging when furthering an Italian-Canada-Italian connection.

Indeed some of the companies such as Sacre Davey and Nuvera are working together in integrating their respective tech-nologies and expertise on a project in North Vancouver as an example of the success of this mission, where this connection can be used to further the bilateral opportunities.

I am looking forward to further work with the Chamber on collaborative projects in the future.

john Watson, president, Comox Valley Economic Development SocietyI was very impressed with the level of meetings and the schedule created by The Italian Chamber of Commerce for us. The sched-ule was tight but manageable, the provision of logistic support was well done and most appreciated and the quality of our interpreters/drivers very high. We were given access to many people and places that otherwise would have been impossible and it was the itinerary provided in Canada that convinced me of the value to attend in Torino. This was a very well organized trip with only a few travel glitches that were beyond the control of anyone to anticipate (train strikes and so on) Well done, and very much appreciated by the Comox Valley delegation.

Haida ceremonial garment by Dorothy Grant (above). Evening gown by Qiviuk (right).


CHAMBER NEWS

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RBC Eventjanuary 19th, 2006On January 19, 2006, the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada welcomed the Chamber’s first Premium Member, RBC Royal Bank. This new level of membership has been estab-lished to create partnerships with leading businesses in vari-ous selected sectors from Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary. The Chamber has put into place a referral system with RBC that allows members direct access to key contacts and incentives, saving its members time and money when they wish to start up a new business, expand on an existing one, or when needing personal financial services. This will make RBC a one-stop service provider for all your financial requirements. Guests also heard an inspiring Olympic journey from RBC sponsored Canadian Olympian, Lauren Barwick.

ICCC Annual General Meetingmarch 23rd, 2006The annual general meeting took place on March 23rd at the offices of Borden Ladner Gervais. During the AGM members passed two special resolutions. The first special resolution implemented changes to the bylaws including an increase of total board members to 15, as well as restructuring of term lengths of board members. The second special resolu-tion accepted an operating line of credit from our finan-cial Premium Member RBC. We would like to welcome our new and returning Board Members: Rita Bellano, Bellano Ceramic Tiles; Al Botteselle, Galloway Botteselle & Co.; Franco Mammarella TRIUMF; Lucio Sacchetti CMC Engineering; Paul Stocco Brownlee LLP; Ron Bozzer, Borden Ladner Gervais; Linda Green, Kensington Riverside Inn; Jim Murray, Westlink Innovation Network Ltd.; Oberto Oberti, Oberto Oberti Inc.; Dianne Jing, Sharplong (Canada) Investments; Assunta Marozzi, Fantasia Gelati; Armand Petronio, Hawthorne Piggot & Co.; Pino Storelli, Storelli Smith Financial; and Luciano Zago, Bing Thom Architects.

Made in Italy Design Tourmarch 27th-April 9th, 2006ICCC launched an exciting initiative this spring; the first ever “Made in Italy Design Tour.” In partnership with Italian companies and Chambers of Commerce, 20 British Columbian interior designers experienced the trip of a lifetime. The tour began in Florence, travelled through the cities and surround-ing areas of Perugia, Bologna, Venice, Vicenza, Verona, Milan, ending in Turin. The tour was informative and enjoyable, with stops at the Italian Institute of Design and the famed Milan Furniture Show, as well as a tour of a Murano glass factory and an olive oil factory. Thank you to all the participants and to our partners in Italy for making this tour a success.

Quench Your Senses Fashion ShowFebruary 25th 2006The Edmonton office of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada, with the support of the Consulate of Italy, organized a fashion show event on February 25th in the new futuristic building of the Edmonton BMW.

The sold-out event was attended by the Consul of Italy Dr. Arnaldo Minuti, His Worship Mayor Stephen Mandel and Councillor David Thiele. Guests were greeted with an excel-lent Italian prosecco, elegantly chilled and stored inside a vintage Vespa scooter seat. As they proceeded upstairs, guests were able to quench and delight their senses with exquisite Italian wines, delicious finger foods, Italian gelato, espressos and chocolate hand massages. Fashion importers, Gnuda and Derks together showcased nearly 50 outfits of Spring/Summer 2006 collections in a modern, upbeat atmosphere. Posh brands like Versace, Cornegliani, Ermenegildo Zegna made their appearance on the busy runway, accompanied by photo flashes and lights.

The evening ended with two grand gift baskets and three door prizes presented by Master of Ceremonies Jennifer Martin and Mayor Stephen Mandel.

RBC PREMIER MEMBER EVENT: Chamber guests and RBC representatives fête RBC sponsored Canadian Olympian, Lauren Barwick, after her inspiring presentation.

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VINITALY: Vinitaly offers trade operators the opportunity to get to know the best wine production, take part in tastings and attend update courses and seminars dealing with wines from all over the world.

QUENCH YOUR SENSES: Jonathan Butterworth, Mayor Stephen Mandel, Jennifer Martin of City TV and ICCC Vice President Paul Stocco (top). The models looked great in outfits provided by Gnuda (bottom).

EuroMed & Food 2006 Outgoing Economic Missionmarch 23rd-march 26thThe Italian Chamber of Commerce organized a successful mission of Western Canadian food and wine importers to one of the most important food shows in southern Italy, EuroMed & Food 2006. The town of Foggia, in the region of Puglia, was home to more than 180 exhibitors and 80 buyers from all over the world from March 23-26. Foggia has been chosen to host this fair because of the excellence of its products, processed preserves and organic products, including bottled specialties (oil and wine) as well as a qualified selection of typical foods (the latest being the olives from the Cerignola zone); but also highly regarded pasta and oven-baked products.

Six Western Canadian food importers, Falesca Importing, Italian Center Shop, National Importers, Osteria, Valoroso Foods, Saccomanno Brothers Ltd., spent several days sampling some of the most delicious southern Italian food and wine products. As a result of this trip we hope that you will be able to try some of these products at your favourite grocery stores in the near future!

MADE IN ITALY: Contemporary design boardroom at Bisazza and artistic glass washbasins by Vetrocolor (top). Made in Italy Design Tour participants at the Formula 1 drivers favorite restaurant in Maranello (bottom).

VinItaly 2006April 7th- 10thEvery year, thousands of companies involved in the wine indus-try travel to Italy to the romantic city of Verona to participate in the world-renowned wine exhibition, VinItaly. First planned and inaugurated in 1966, this year the exhibition celebrated its 40th anniversary, taking place between the 7th and the 10th of April. The Chamber organized a mission of 5 qualified buyers from Alberta and British Columbia to attend VinItaly.

The companies received a special hospitality package offered by Veronafiere, which included 4 nights’ free accommodation at the Gardaland Hotel Resort just beside the lake and compli-mentary passes for the exhibit. The accommodation package also featured wonderful Gala dinners featuring authentic typi-cal dishes and fine wines from the Veneto Region.

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JENTEX TECHNOLOGIESJEFF FRANCHINIINDIVIDUAL MemberCOQUITLAM, BC604-515-0451www.jentex.comElectronic Ticket Dispensers

JLS BUSINESS COLLEGEMINSU KIMCORPORATE MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-682-5286www.jlsvc.comLanguage service & education

JOHN BERTAGNOLIINDIVIDUAL MemberCALGARY, AB403-279-3127

KELLY ABLOG MORRANTINDIVIDUAL MemberRICHMOND, BC604-790-3676

KENSINGTON RIVERSIDE INNLINDA GREENCORPORATE MemberCALGARY, AB403-228-4442www.kensingtonriversideinn.comHotel

KPMG PEAT MARWICK THORNEWALTER ROSAZZA PELACORPORATE MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-691-3000www.kpmg.caFinancial

KUEHNE & NAGEL INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDMARKUS SCHIECKCORPORATE MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-684-4531www.kn-portal.comShipping

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L’ARTE DEL GELATO INC.GIANNI BOMBELLICORPORATE MemberWEST VANCOUVER, BC604-925-4133Food

LA ROCCA RISTORANTE ITALIANOROGER LENZISUSTAINING MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-253-2884Dine Italia Restaurant

LA RUSTICAROBERT TANGSUSTAINING MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-525-6355Dine Italia Restaurant

LA TERRAZZAGIULIO MICHELISUSTAINING MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-899-4449www.laterrazza.caRestaurant

LAMBORGHINI VANCOUVERASGAR VIRGICORPORATE MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-738-3911www.weissach.comAutomotive

LAWSON LUNDELL LLPRITA C. ANDREONEINDIVIDUAL MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-685-3456www.lawsonlundell.comLegal

LEADING EDGE BCANTON KUIPERSSUSTAINING MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-683-6150www.leadingedgebc.caGovernment

LEVA CAPPUCCINO BARANTONIO BILOTTACORPORATE MemberEDMONTON, AB780-433-5382Coffee Equipment

LINGUISTI KIDSFRANCESCO PATAFIINDIVIDUAL MemberCALGARY, AB403-244-6060Foreign Language Literature

LK DINING LOUNGEBRITTA JOYCESUSTAINING MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-687-5885www.lkdininglounge.comDine Italia Restaurant

LOUIS PLAZZERINDIVIDUAL MemberNORTH VANCOUVER, BC604-986-4354Legal

LOVINAC CORPORATIONPETER SEKULICCORPORATE MemberEDMONTON, AB780-446-5544Consulting

LUFTHANSA GERMAN AIRLINESANTJE GRUENBECKCORPORATE MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-683-1313Airline

MARCELLO’S PIZZERIA & RISTORANTE MARCELLO LOMBARDOSUSTAINING MemberVANCOUVER, BC 604-512-7760Dine Italia Restaurant

MALARY’S FASHION NETWORK LTDMs. YVONNE HOGENESCORPORATE MemberCLOVERDALE, BC604-574-6402www.malarys.comFashion

MARGARET STELEYINDIVIDUAL MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-220-6183Fashion & Clothing

MARVEL COLLEGEDINO CAIROSUSTAINING MemberEDMONTON, AB780-429-4407www.marvelcollege.comEducation

MAURO BAESSATOINDIVIDUAL MemberNORTH VANCOUVER, BC604-924-1344

MICHAEL ANTHONY JEWELLERSREG SHAHCORPORATE MemberEDMONTON, AB780-479-2740Jewellery

MILONI TRADINGDARLENE MILONICORPORATE MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-254-1510www.miloni.comFood Importer

MOBIFORM SOFTWARE LTDGARY FUHRCORPORATE MemberVANCOUVER, BC604.408.0003www.mobiform.comSoftware Developer

MURRAY GOLDMAN LTD. DAVID GOLDMANCORPORATE MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-687-4447www.boysco.comFashion & Clothing

NATASHA’S PASSIONNATASHA FELDMANSUSTAINING MemberEDMONTON, AB780-484-1011Fashion

NATIONAL CONGRESS OF ITALIAN CANADIANS-EDMONTON DISTRICTCARLO AMODIOINDIVIDUAL MemberEDMONTON, AB780-427-8788www.canadese.org/index.aspGovernment

NATIONAL IMPORTERSMURRAY BELLCORPORATE MemberNEW WESTMINSTER604-520-9162www.nationalimporters.comfood

NORTH AMERICA SPORTS ENTERPRISES LTDFERRUCCIO SUSINCORPORATE MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-299-1721Sports Equipment

NORTHLANDS PARKPAUL LUCASSUSTAINING MemberEDMONTON, AB780-471-7210www.northlands.comFacility Rental

NOVAM VENTURES LTD.PAOLO PELACORPORATE MemberWEST VANCOUVER, BC604-913-8400Real estate

O’DOUL’S RESTAURANT & BARLISE MAGEESUSTAINING MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-661-1400www.odoulsrestaurant.comDine Italia Restaurant

OBERTO OBERTI INC. PHEIDAS PROJECT MNG. CORP.OBERTO OBERTIINDIVIDUAL MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-662-7796www.obertiarchitecture.comArchitecture

OBONI RISKOPE ASSOCIATES INCFRANCO OBONICORPORATE MemberVANCOUVER, BC877-747-5776www.oboni.comManagement Consultant

OSTERIA NAPOLIGIUSEPPE BRIFFASUSTAINING MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-255-6441Dine Italia Restaurant

PANTHER MANAGEMENTDAVID JAMESCORPORATE MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-681-1298www.panthermanagement.comProject Management

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PAPI’S RISTORANTEKENNETH IACISUSTAINING MemberRICHMOND, BC604-275-8355Dine Italia Restaurant

PARKSIDE RESTAURANTCHRIS STEWARTSUSTAINING MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-683-6912www.parksiderestaurant.caDine Italia Restaurant

PASSIONATE GOURMET LTD (LILIKOI SPECIALTY FOODS)ROBERT GIARDINOCORPORATE MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-841-3216www.thepassionategourmet.comFood

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLPJOHN DE LUCCHICORPORATE MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-806-7000www.pwcglobal.com/caFinancial

PRIMERA TRADING INCJOSEPH LEPORECORPORATE MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-339-8334Food

PRINCESS IMPORTSMAURIZIO TERRIGNOSUSTAINING MemberCALGARY, AB403-606-8869www.osteria.ca/www.princessimports.ca

PULCINELLA RESTAURANT INCDOMENIK TUDDASUSTAINING MemberCALGARY, AB403-619-6102Restaurant

QUATTRO RESTAURANTSPATRICK CORSISUSTAINING MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-924-4444www.quattrorestaurants.comDine Italia Restaurant

REAL STONE WORKSFILIPPO MAIORANACORPORATE MemberEDMONTON, AB780-447-5600www.realstoneworks.comCeramic Tiles & Stones

RELISH THE RESTAURANT & LOUNGEMATT LANDINSUSTAINING MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-669-1962www.relishrestaurants.comDine Italia Restaurant

RESTWELL MATTRESSNEIL ZANATTAINDIVIDUAL MemberSURREY, BC604-576-2339Home Decor

REVOLUZIONE CYCLE IMPORTS/ VESPADANTE LUCIANISUSTAINING MemberCALGARY, AB403-269-2220www.vespacalgary.comLeisure

ROMANO’S MACARONI GRILLKIM MOORESUSTAINING MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-689-4334www.macgrillbc.comDine Italia Restaurant

ROSANNA FRASSONINDIVIDUAL MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-873-4302Language service & education

ROYAL PARK REALTYGIOVANNI ALFIERIINDIVIDUAL MemberEDMONTON, AB780-423-7590www.royalparkrealty.comReal estate

SACCOMANNO BROS LTDFRANK SACCOMANNOSUSTAINING MemberEDMONTON, AB780-478-2381Food

SCIUEDAVIDE M. BONAMICICORPORATE MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-682-1555www.sciue.caFood

SDV LOGISTICS CANADA INCALBERTO MONDANICORPORATE MemberRICHMOND, BC604-207-2421www.sdv.caLogistics

SEA SUN ITALIADOMINIC TASSONECORPORATE MemberKELOWNA, BC250-870-7683

SEACOVE GROUPJACK SEGALCORPORATE MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-240-5773www.seacove.comWine

SELECT WINES MERCHANTWERNER SCHONBERGERCORPORATE MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-687-8199www.selectwines.caWine

SHERATON VANCOUVER WALL CENTRE HOTELDIANA ZOPPACORPORATE MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-331-1000www.sheratonvancouver.comHotel

SIMONE CAVALLOINDIVIDUAL MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-434-6154Automotive

SINCLAIR DENTAL COMPANY LTD.AMIR NOWTASHINDIVIDUAL MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-986-1544www.sinclairdental.comDental Supply

SOCIETY OF COMPOSERS AUTHORS & MUSIC PUBLISHERS OF CANADAKAREN B. PIGHININDIVIDUAL MemberBURNABY, BC604-669-5569www.socan.caFilm & Entertainment

SORRENTINO’S DOWNTOWNCARMELO RAGOCORPORATE MemberEDMONTON, AB780-477-2789www.sorrentinos.comHospitality

SPOLUMBO’STONY SPOLETINICORPORATE MemberCALGARY, AB403-264-6452www.spolumbos.comRestaurant

STILE WINESCARMINE D’ONOFRIO JRCORPORATE MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-255-2518Wine

STONGS MARKET LTD.CORI BONINACORPORATE MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-266-5191www.stongs.comFood

STORELLI SMITH FINANCIAL SERVICESPINO STORELLIINDIVIDUAL MemberBURNABY, BC604-294-5451Financial

SUTTON PLACE HOTELJEAN PAUL BRASCACORPORATE MemberEDMONTON, AB780-428-7111www.suttonplace.comHospitality

TAG THE APPAREL GROUP LTDJAKE WEIBECORPORATE MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-669-2511www.ronleal.comFashion & Clothing

TEATRODARIO BERLONISUSTAINING MemberCALGARY, AB403-263-0261www.teatro-rest.comRestaurant

TERMINAL CITY TOWERJOHN MELONICORPORATE MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-488-8603www.tctowerhotel.comHotel

THE COAST EDMONTON PLAZA HOTELHANS VON BLOEDAUCORPORATE MemberEDMONTON, AB780-423-4811www.coasthotels.com/home/sites/edmontonplaza/Tourism

THE NARDONE TEAMPIETRO NARDONECORPORATE MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-714-1700Real estate

THE WEDDING EXPERTMILENA SANTOROCORPORATE MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-315-4500www.theweddingexpert.comServices

TOM LEE MUSICCHUCK GORLINGCORPORATE MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-685-8471www.tomleemusic.caretail

TOP GEAR LIFESTYLES - VESPAWOLFE HATHAWAYCORPORATE MemberEDMONTON, AB780-438-8399www.top-gear.caTransport

TOP PRINTING CENTREOSWALD ROTTINOCORPORATE MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-737-0818Printing

TOS INSURANCE SERVICES LTDVICTOR MONTAGLIANICORPORATE MemberBURNABY, BC604-293-1481www.tos.caInsurance

TRAFALGARS BISTROSTEPHEN GREENHAMSUSTAINING MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-739-0555www.trafalgars.comDine Italia Restaurant

TRANS ATLANTIC IMPORT CO. INCALAN HILGARTNERCORPORATE MemberWETASKIWIN, AB780.352.9228www.oldfashionfaucets.comBathroom

TRI-METAL FABRICATORS LTDJOE TOSOINDIVIDUAL MemberSURREY, BC604-531-5518www.trimetalfans.comEngineering

TRIUMFPHILIP GARDNERCORPORATE MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-222-1047www.triumf.caInstitution

TUSCAN COOKING DI GIUSEPPE MAZZOCCHIGIUSEPPE MAZZOCCHISUSTAINING MemberNIEVOLE MONTECATINI TERME, IT39.0572.67225Food

UNGARO PIEROUNGARO PIEROSUSTAINING MemberMILANO, IT39-328-357-9695www.tuscancooking.itRestaurant

VALOROSO FOODSJOE SR. VALOROSOCORPORATE MemberKELOWNA, BC250.860.3641Food Importers

VANCITY CAPITAL CORPORATIONROBERT NAPOLISUSTAINING MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-877-6565www.vancity.comFinancial

VANCOUVER BOARD OF TRADEBLAIR QUALEYCORPORATE MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-681-2111www.boardoftrade.comAssocitation

VANCOUVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONMELINDA ENTWISTLECORPORATE MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-632-9668www.vancouvereconomic.comNot-for-Profit Organization

VANCOUVER ESL HOMESTAY INC.PIA G. POOLECORPORATE MemberWHITE ROCK, BC604-683-1149www.vancouverhomestay.comHospitality

VILLA DEL LUPONIKOLAS MANOUSSAKISSUSTAINING MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-688-7436www.villadellupo.comDine Italia Restaurant

VINCORP MARKETING CONSULTANTS LTD.DALE ORTONCORPORATE MemberST ALBERT, AB780-460-1170Wine

VINI ITALIANI IMPORTS LTD.PIETRO NARDONECORPORATE MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-797-0490www.viniitalianiimports.comWine

VINO ALLEGRO WINE IMPORTSVICKY AINLEYCORPORATE MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-608-1892www.vinoallegro.comWine

VINTAGE INTERNATIONALANTONIO GLORIACORPORATE MemberCALGARY, AB403-243-9952Wine

WARDS TRAVELADELAIDE BOTTICELLIINDIVIDUAL MemberEDMONTON, AB403-483-2573www.wardstravel.comTourism

WATSON GOEPEL MALEDYCELSO A. BOSCARIOLINDIVIDUAL MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-688-1301www.wgmlaw.comLegal

WHITEHALL AGENCIESCYNTHIA OPSALCORPORATE MemberCALGARY, AB403-244-2569Wine

WINE QUEST WINE & SPIRIT BROKERS INCBARBARA GIACOMINCORPORATE MemberEDMONTON, AB780-488-4372Wine

WINE RHAPSODY LTDGEORGE BAUGHCORPORATE MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-682-4879Hospitality

WINES & SPIRITS WAREHOUSE - COST PLUSGURVINDER S. BHATIACORPORATE MemberEDMONTON, AB780-448-7973www.vinomaniawines.comWine

WORLDWIDE FOODSTONY JAMESCORPORATE MemberCALGARY, AB403-255-6262Food Importers

YALETOWN GELATOSALVATORE GALLOCORPORATE MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-689-8531Gelato

YGARTUA ORIGINAL ARTPAUL YGARTUAINDIVIDUAL MemberVANCOUVER, BC604-685-5632www.ygartua.comArt

TheItalianChamberofCommerceinCanada–VancouverEdmontonCalgaryisanon-profit,membershipbasedorganizationwithamandateoffacilitatingtradeandinvestmentbetweenItalyandCanadawithaspecialfocusonBritishColumbiaandAlberta.

PRESIDENTLucio Sacchetti CMCEngineering&ManagementLtd.

VICE-PRESIDENTSPaul Stocco (Alberta)BrownleeLLPFranco Mammarella (British Columbia)TRIUMF

TREASURERAl BotteselleGallowayBotteselleandCo.

DIRECTORSRita Bellano BellanoCeramicTileCo.Ltd.Ron Bozzer BordenLadnerGervaisRuss FoxRoyalBankFinancialGroupLinda GreenKensingtonRiversideInnDiane JingSharplong(Canada)InvestmentsAssunta Marozzi FantasiaGelati

DIRECTORSJim MurrayWestlinkInnovationNetworkLtd.Oberto ObertiObertoObertiInc.Armand Petronio Hawthorne,Piggot&CompanyPino StorelliStorelliSmithFinancialServicesLuciano ZagoBingThomArchitects

STAFFElizabeth IachelliExecutiveDirectorAlex MartyniakBusinessDevelopmentDirectorJoe GanciMembershipServicesDirectorAvril CamozziSpecialEventsCoordinator,OfficeAdministratorTommaso ZamperiniCommercialOfficerAntonia ButtiCommercialOfficer

STAFFDusan RnjakRegionalDirectorAlbertaJonathan ButterworthEdmontonOfficeManagerGiovanni VaranoTradeAnalystVirgilio MazzardoTradeAnalystChantal Soppelsa TradeAnalystElisa GuarnacciaTradeAnalystSalvatore Spagnulo TradeAnalyst

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