The 2010 Olympic Winter Games are being held in Vancouver, B.C. from February 12-28, 2010. These are being hailed as "Canada's Games" with each province being offered the opportunity to have a presence at this global gathering.

The Province of Ontario will be hosting a pavilion which will showcase made-in-Ontario technologies, products and services, and offer a unique business networking environment with access to media, business and community leaders from around the world.

With a prime location in close proximity to BC Place and Canada Hockey Place, and an estimated pedestrian traffic flow of 75,000 visitors a day, this dynamic venue will feature experiential programming to bring Ontario vividly to life for visitors. From leading edge attractions to live entertainment by Ontario's brightest talents, it will generate a "wow" factor that will drive high attendance, create buzz and earn significant media coverage.

The Olympics are regarded as "the trade show of trade shows" and present a unique opportunity to promote the best of Ontario to a worldwide audience, including over 350,000 Canadian, American and international visitors, 10,000 media, and thousands of potential investors.

To highlight the best of Ontario's products and services, the focus will be on seven key sectors:

• Advanced Manufacturing (including automotive)
• Clean Technology and Alternative Energy
• Digital and New Media
• Finance and Business Services
• Health Sciences
• Information and Communications Technology
• Tourism

The government is introducing a Corporate Program that will offer exciting profile opportunities for companies, industry associations and organizations in the above sectors that seek to expand their business networks, develop new markets and reach out to global investors.

You may be interested in one or more of the following opportunities being presented:

• Presenting an evening of entertainment at the Pavilion
• Showcasing your products and services onsite
• Providing product, programming or prizing to enhance the visitor experience
• VIP gifting for business to business events
• Supplying products/assets for the Pavilion's operations
• Hosting a private event at the Pavilion

If your company is market ready and would be interesting in this opportunity the Province of Ontario is eager to work with you to customize a program that will enhance your marketing strategies and provide yyou with high-quality exposure at one of the world's most spectacular events.

Should you be interested in participating in this once-in-a-generation opportunity, please contact the HTX office at 416-673-8463 or admin@htx.ca and we would be happy to put you in touch with the Ontario 2010 Olympic Secretariat.