1. Wood Products Promotion – No Borders July 13, 2008 BC Wood Specialties Group

2. “Helping to create a globally competitive value- added wood products industry in British Columbia by lowering the risk of entering export markets.” BC Wood – Mandate

3.  270+ Companies Value Added Manufacturers  100 Communities in British Columbia  Primary Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) www.bcwood.com BC Wood – Representing BC’s Value Added Industry

4. BC Wood – Value Added Sectors

6. Hardwood Promotion – USA Canada

7. Hardwood Promotion - Vietnam

8. Hardwood Promotion - China

9. Hardwood Promotion - Mexico

10. Business Innovation Partnership The Business Innovation Partnership is a new program that provides business development and expansion services to the value-added wood products industry in British Columbia. This program is a partnership between BC Wood and FP Innovations (Forintek) and will combine the expertise of both organizations. www.iforwood.com

11. Business Innovation Partnership Expert advice and services will be available in: Business Development Services Marketing Services Product Development and Design Services Technological Services Thank You!