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SUMMARY:Canada Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) Information Session
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	In partnership with the World Trade Centre Toronto (WTC-T)\, th
	e Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and the City of Hamilton are hosting a free
	 information session virtually on Canada’s Trade Accelerator Program (TA
	P). The Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) is an award-winning program design
	ed to help small- and medium-sized enterprises gain knowledge and the nece
	ssary network of contacts to unleash their export potential. Through a ser
	ies of in-depth workshop sessions with leading trade and industry experts\
	, SME owners and executives learn to overcome export barriers and reach ne
	w markets faster. Join us for a high-level information session to learn mo
	re about the Trade Accelerator Program. July 28\, 9am over Zoom. Registrat
	ion below. --- Some notable stats from the over 928 graduate companies sin
	ce the TAP program’s inception in 2015: • There is a 38% average growt
	h in export revenue one year after participation; • 3 years after gradua
	tion\, companies experience a 180% average increase in revenue\, and a 280
	% average increase in export revenue; • 37% of companies secured additio
	nal financing since graduating the program\, with an average of $1.8 milli
	on in additional financing received per company
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