exhibit with the state of illinois...canada trade show in toronto, canada from june 16 - 18, 2020....

EXHIBIT WITH THE STATE OF ILLINOIS

FABTECH CANADA 2020 Toronto, Canada|June 16 - 18, 2020Qualified Illinois small businesses are invited to join the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Trade & Investment to exhibit in the Illinois Pavilion at the FABTECH Canada trade show in Toronto, Canada from June 16 - 18, 2020. FABTECH Canada is Canada’s largest and most comprehensive trade show for metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing. Exhibitors at FABTECH Canada showcase tools, equipment and solutions for metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing needs. FABTECH Canada only happens every two years – so don’t miss this chance to make new connections, strengthen your business and increase profits in Canada. FABTECH Canada is co-sponsored by American Welding Society (AWS), Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International® (FMA), Society of Manufacturing Engineers. (SME) and the Precision Metal forming Association (PMA). It is expected that in 2020 there will be 7000 buyers in attendance.

Participation Details Illinois companies who qualify for this mission will receive the following: • Exhibit space • 25 – 75% partial reimbursement of lodging and airfare costs in

accordance with guidelines • Briefing material • Pre-show promotion • Assistance with travel logistics Participation Fee: $500 Participation Deadline Space is limited and qualified Illinois firms will be considered on a rolling basis. For more information contact: Godfrey Angara Assistant Deputy Director 312-814-6993 godfrey.angara@illinois.gov

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