SMG works with DFAIT to launch new LinkedIn Group for Canadian Business Women in International Trade

Ruth Bastedo, April 26 2012

Business Women in Trade, a Sub-group of the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) launched last week, to a very warm welcome from Canadian businesswomen. This brand new group already has over 150 members from the business community, from across Canada, and is growing every day.

The goal of the group is to facilitate networking for entrepreneurs and businesswomen from across Canada, who share challenges in doing business abroad. The group is attracting a great mix of Canadian business professionals, Trade Commissioners, government partners, trade associations, academics and researchers — all interested in international commerce.

The group provides today’s professional women with information on leadership development opportunities, new ways of thinking and vital connections to help them advance. Both men and women are encouraged to join the group to:

We welcome your participation in this new LinkedIn community and encourage you to refer a colleague. Join the pulse of discussions.

As a Canadian business, SMG has actively worked in the US market from its inception in 2006, and CEO Maggie Fox is a familiar face at Social Media conferences and events around the world. We are thrilled to be involved in this initiative, and encourage members of the Canadian Business Community to join the group!