Market
Development
We research markets and companies, compare possible partners and examine practical questions that can affect a business opportunity.
Market research · Partner shortlists · Practical findings
International Economic Development & Partnerships
International development is a long-term process built on personal relationships.
Maintaining their continuity is essential to turning opportunities into real partnerships.
Pacific Presence helps organizations in British Columbia and Europe find the right partners, build relationships and keep projects moving forward over time.
Market development · Partnerships · Local representationBritish Columbia Europe
OUR ROLE
From information to
working relationships.
Research tools, including AI, make it easier to explore markets, identify companies and find potential partners. But knowing whom to contact is not the same as doing business together.
A first meeting is only the beginning. Organizations may have promising contacts, but not always the time or people to follow up, meet again or work through practical questions.
Pacific Presence helps carry that work forward through research, direct contact, meetings and continued follow-up.
01 / What We Do
What we do
in practice.
We take on defined assignments to find potential partners, develop discussions and help maintain business relationships between British Columbia and Europe.
Market
Partnership
Development
We make introductions where there is a clear reason to connect, arrange conversations and support discussions as potential projects take shape.
Relevant contacts · Meetings · Next steps
Local
Representation
For agreed assignments, we can attend meetings or visits, speak with contacts on a client’s behalf and follow up when a client cannot be there in person.
Meetings · Visits · Progress updates
What You Can Expect
Tangible work.
Clear next steps.
Each assignment starts with an agreed scope of work and practical arrangements. Depending on the project, this may include:
Partner shortlists
A focused selection of relevant companies or organizations, with a reason for each recommendation.
Contacts and meetings
Who was approached, what responses were received and which conversations took place.
Visit and meeting notes
What was discussed, what remains open and who is responsible for the next steps.
A practical way forward
A clear view of the opportunities worth pursuing, including those that may not justify further work.
We report on work completed and progress made. Business agreements depend on the decisions of the organizations involved.
WORKING TOGETHER
One assignment or ongoing support.
A short assignment can answer a specific business question. Longer projects may need regular contact, meetings and follow-up.
01 / FOCUSED ASSIGNMENT
A defined task
Researching a market, assessing potential partners, or organizing an initial round of introductions.
02 / ONGOING SUPPORT
Continued representation
Keeping in touch with contacts, attending agreed meetings or visits when practical, and reporting progress over time.
02 / Our Work
Work already
underway.
Our activities range from completed commercial research to direct business discussions and initial outreach. Each is at a different stage.
COMMERCIAL WORK
Research and
market contacts.
Wood products and supply research
Research into suppliers in British Columbia, including product specifications, prices and export conditions for possible European sales.
European business connections
Professional contacts with European industrial businesses and work to explore possible commercial links with British Columbia.
OUTREACH & EXPLORATION
New conversations
and possibilities.
British Columbia sector organizations
Research and initial outreach to industry and economic development organizations in British Columbia to better understand their priorities.
First Nations economic development
Research into First Nations-led economic activity and initial outreach to explore whether connections with European industry could be relevant.
Trade and international networks
Outreach and professional conversations involving trade-support organizations and international institutions, including around forestry and economic cooperation.
Reviewing wood supply options for European buyers.
Our work has included identifying possible suppliers in British Columbia, comparing offers and specifications, and reviewing prices and export conditions.
These comparisons helped distinguish promising supply options from those facing significant commercial constraints.
A useful result is not always a signed agreement. Sometimes it is a clearer understanding of which opportunities are worth pursuing.
03 / British Columbia ↔ Europe
Working in
both directions.
Pacific Presence supports organizations on both sides of the Atlantic. The work starts with their business needs, not with a list of locations.
BRITISH COLUMBIA → EUROPE
For organizations in British Columbia
Explore European markets, identify potential buyers or industrial partners, arrange conversations and maintain follow-up when agreed.
EUROPE → BRITISH COLUMBIA
For European organizations
Research suppliers, companies and business opportunities in British Columbia, clarify practical questions and help arrange next steps.
The same approach applies in both directions: understand the opportunity, connect the right people and stay involved as discussions progress.
04 / Areas of Focus
Current work.
New areas of interest.
Forestry and wood products are part of our current commercial work. We are also exploring other sectors where useful business connections may be possible. Technical work is carried out by qualified specialists.
Forestry &
Wood Products
Natural Resources
& Industry
Tourism &
Regional Development
Education &
Institutional Cooperation
CROSS-SECTOR AREA OF INTEREST
First Nations Economic Development
First Nations-owned businesses and economic development organizations are active in many sectors of British Columbia’s economy.
Pacific Presence is learning about First Nations-led economic initiatives and exploring whether connections with European businesses could be useful. Any future work would be guided by the priorities of the organizations involved.
Learn about the First Peoples' Map ↗05 / Contact
Let’s discuss
what you have in mind.
Tell us about the market, business contact or opportunity you want to pursue. We can discuss whether a focused assignment or ongoing support makes sense.