Naturallia 2013 is a unique and highly effective business-to-business matchmaking event, designed to enable companies to facilitate

local, regional, national and international exchanges of Canada’s key sectors.

This year, Naturallia will bring together more than 200 companies and SMEs (small and medium enterprises) from over 14 countries in the following sectors:

Advanced Manufacturing

Value-added Forest Products

Mining Supply and Services

Smart Energy Development, Supply and Services

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Canada’s leading business alliance forum on natural resources.

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• Up to 13 pre-qualified 30-minute meetings based on your selection criteria

• Access to international trade experts (trade lawyers, financial institutions, insurers, customs and brokerage specialists, transportation experts, and more!)

What do you get at Naturallia 2013?

AtNaturallia, companies are targeted in their approach and efficient with their time. Described by some as “speed dating ” for business,

participants are matched for one-on-one meetings during forums on international trade, investment and business development.

Participants fill in a presentation form, receive the Naturallia catalogue two weeks before the event, return up to 20 meeting request forms from among the companies listed in the catalogue, and are matched using a “matchmaking” software program.

The Naturallia Process: How it works

CONFERENCE PRICINGPER PERSON $1200 □ PER EXHIBITOR PACKAGE (two persons) Please inquire □

• Admission to welcome reception and keynote address

• Numerous networking opportunities outside of the regular meeting schedule

• Simultaneous translation services for all meetings (English and French)

• Industry tours of leading Ontario companies

• AdmissiontotheNaturallia2013gala dinner and entertainment, and Monday evening reception

• Transportation to and from hotel and venues

• All meals for the event (7)

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Increase your export business, form new partnerships and explore global markets through Naturallia’s business-to-business matchmaking process. Network

with business leaders from around the world.

Opportunity #2 | Grow Your Business Internationally

Naturallia attracts businesses from the world’s leading economic sectors. This year, Naturallia 2013 will invite over 150 companies in key

sectors related to:

Advanced Manufacturing;Value-added Forest Products;Mining Supply and Services; andSmart Energy Development, Supply and Services.

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Opportunity #1 | Top Business Sectors

The vast regions of Northern Ontario are home to many different businesses operating at the leading edge of the 21st century’s global economy.

From sophisticated wood and paper products to mass-transit vehicles and remote-control mining equipment, Northern Ontario’s products and services are known around the world. Northern Ontario encompasses vast natural resources, lands and waters, provincial parks, fisheries, and natural wilderness areas that are among the most pristine and beautiful in the world.

The region is strong in a range of industrial sectors from globally competitive resource-based companies to leading edge information and communication technologies. For more information on these sectors, please visit the Ministry of Ontario Northern Development and Mines’ (MNDM) sector profiles at http://www.mndm.gov.on.ca/en/northern-development/sector-profiles.

Opportunity #3 | Northern OntarioBusiness and Industry

Situated at the heart of the Great Lakes, Sault Ste. Marie’s strategic location at the junction of TransCanada Highway 17 and United States

Interstate 75 makes it an ideal venue for any form of business.

Northern Ontario is blessed with abundant natural resources in an environment conducive to successful business. Coupled with the geographical benefits and beautiful landscapes, Northern Ontario communities lend themselves to dedicated sustainable development of Canada’s forests and forestry sector; Ontario’s $10.7 billion mining industry; and a viable jurisdiction for investment and growth in smart energy as the Alternative Energy Region of North America. In addition, Sault Ste. Marie is home to global steel and pipe giants Essar Steel Algoma and Tenaris Algoma Tubes which remain the backbone of Canadian manufacturing in Sault Ste. Marie.For more information, please contact Randy Tallon at r.tallon@ssmedc.ca.

Opportunity #4 | Naturally giftedSault Ste. Marie

Naturallia 2013 | October 28th to 30th

Naturallia 2013 provides a unique opportunity to connect with business leaders in targeted sectors that operate in Ontario, Canada and

internationally.

Why participate in Naturallia 2013?

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