Government of Alberta Appoints Connection Silicon Valley to Promote Trade and Attract Investment

September 20, 2018, San Francisco: Connection Silicon Valley, an organization that helps companies collaborate, innovate, and partner with Silicon Valley's world-renowned technology ecosystem, together with Alberta-based investment attraction and trade consulting firm, JPC Corp, have been appointed by the Government of Alberta to promote Alberta’s emerging tech ecosystem in Silicon Valley and drive foreign investment into the province’s economy.

Economic and Trade Minister, Deron Bilous commented:
“Establishing a trade director in San Francisco makes an important statement for the Alberta tech ecosystem by telling Silicon Valley and the world that we’re open for business. By having a team on-the-ground in both regions will provide an important link between Alberta and the Bay area that helps Alberta-based businesses have greater access to new market and investment opportunities that are unique to Silicon Valley as well as attract new businesses to our province.”

Albertan serial entrepreneur, co-founder of Swype, and two-time finalist at TechCrunch Disrupt Randy Marsden commented
“The San Francisco Bay Area is one of the most important places to be if you’re a technology company, but it's also one of the most competitive. This new role gives Alberta businesses an important resource on the ground that they can use to expand their presence in Silicon Valley while continuing to grow their company in Alberta with all of its inherent advantages.”

As part of the Government of Alberta’s Ministry of Economic Development and Trade efforts to increase trade and attract new investment, Connection Silicon Valley and JPC Corp will work to provide advocacy, develop stronger connections between the two regions, facilitate startup introductions, and host trade missions between Alberta and Silicon Valley. They will focus on driving investment in Alberta by attracting new businesses and major corporations to establish a presence in the province. Connection Silicon Valley and JPC Corp were appointed to the role due to their industry expertise and their ability to provide bi-lateral support to businesses in Alberta and San Francisco.

Joanne Fedeyko, CEO of Connection Silicon Valley commented:
“This partnership provides a springboard for companies in Alberta to grow their business and access Silicon Valley’s $25 billion in investment capital. As proud-Albertans, the next time a billion dollar company is looking to expand into a new territory, we want Alberta to be at the top of the list.”

Christy May, Director of JPC Corp, continued:
“Alberta has a strong resume of exciting, innovative startups. Together, we aim to create closer ties that help Silicon Valley and Albertan businesses, connect, innovate and invest together.”

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About Connection Silicon Valley
Connection Silicon Valley is an organization that helps companies collaborate, innovate, and partner with Silicon Valley's world-renowned technology ecosystem. It does this by connecting startups, senior executives and innovation/transformation teams to Silicon Valley’s capital, innovation and expertise to help them to scale their business, drive economic growth and bring foreign investment dollars into Canadian companies. Connection Silicon Valley runs a number of initiatives to help connect Canadian businesses to Silicon Valley, including the the Canadian Landing Pad, which provides a central location for Canadian startups to base themselves when visiting Silicon Valley, offering access to co-working and meeting spaces, office hours, networking opportunities and startup community events. It also spearheads the Canadian Women’s Network, which aims to build important bridges for Canadian female founders and executives by bringing together more than 30 ex-pat Canadian women with significant experience and deep networks in Silicon Valley. For more information visit http://www.connectionsiliconvalley.com/

About JPC Corp
JPC Corp is a consulting firm that help Alberta and international companies in a variety of industries to collaborate, innovate, and partner with Alberta’s government, economic development and industry organizations. JPC Corp and it’s San Francisco partner Connection Silicon Valley have been appointed by the Government of Alberta to promote Alberta’s emerging tech ecosystem in Silicon Valley and drive foreign investment into the province’s economy. As Director of JPC Corp, Christy May’s experience spans Canadian Director for Site Selection Magazine & Conway Events, and Business Development for Rainmaker Global Business Development, where she established an extensive global government, diplomatic, and economic development network that she leverages for clients today.

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