About Us

Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, we specialize in designing and implementing results-oriented strategies for international investment attraction, corporate and product marketing, and business development.

We help economic development organizations, corporations and public/private partnerships around the world adapt to the changing face of international business.


Investment Attraction

Strategy is a world-leader in attracting business investment from global companies on behalf of international economic development organizations.


We specialize in developing and implementing investment attraction strategies to identify, cultivate and convert prospective business investors from around the world. We have extensive experience in enquiry generation, lead development and investment attraction using state-of-the-art marketing techniques, and have consistently demonstrated an ability to meet or exceed performance targets.

 

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Corporate Marketing

With over 30 years of experience, Strategy has helped hundreds of companies develop and implement business and marketing strategies, create sales opportunities, find partners and investors, commercialize products and technologies, and succeed in export markets.

 

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Our strengths include:

  • Broad experience in investment attraction and economic development dating back to 1979
  • Expertise in a wide range of knowledge-driven industries from the investment attraction perspective
  • In-house capabilities in market research, strategic analysis and database management to assist in targeting specific industry sectors, geographic areas and types of companies
  • An extensive network of in-market representatives across the US, Canada and Europe
  • Over 30 years experience in corporate business development and marketing across North America and internationally
  • Proprietary databases of companies known to be seeking international expansion opportunities and business partners
  • A solid base of knowledge and industry experience spanning a wide variety of sectors
  • Extensive in-house capabilities and experience in planning and managing meetings programs, events, seminars and promotional events

Investment Attraction

The range of services we provide to our clients includes:

  • Strategy development
  • Lead generation and development
  • Company visits
  • Appointment setting
  • Business retention/aftercare support
  • Industry trade show programs
  • Enquiry handling and development
  • In-market representation
  • Market research and analysis
  • Event planning and management
  • Business-to-business matching
  • High profile VIP visits
  • Organizational development

For each client, we tailor our range of capabilities and draw from our team of research professionals, sector specialists and in-market executives in North America and Europe to meet the client's specific marketing needs.

 

Investment Attraction - Clients

We have delivered hundreds of investment and reinvestment projects for our clients, centering on:

  • Helping to attract new business investment and reinvestment from international markets into their regions to enhance the economic foundations and act as a catalyst for sustainable economic growth

  • Increasing their profile and strengthening their presence through links with business advocacy groups, media and multiplier organizations in key sectors and regions

  • Supporting the growth of their indigenous businesses via partnerships, trade and business linkages with international companies

Strategy’s client list includes leading economic development organizations around the world.

 

  • Calgary Regional Partnership
  • Calgary Economic Development
  • Ohio Department of Development
  • Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
  • Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance
  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
  • Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation
  • Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Business
  • Strathcona County Economic Development
  • City of Prince George
  • Sarnia Lambton Economic Partnership
  • Canada’s Technology Triangle
  • Waterloo EDC
  • Quinte Economic Development Commission
  • County of Simcoe
  • Greater Sudbury Development Corporation
  • Timmins Economic Development Corporation
  • Municipality of Greenstone
  • Southern Ontario Marketing Alliance
  • Town of Oakville
  • CORFO
  • Rio Negócios
  • IDB North Ireland
  • International Business Wales
  • Merseyside Development Corporation
  • Yorkshire Forward
  • English Partnerships
  • The British Midlands
  • Think London
  • London Docklands Development Corporation
  • East of England Investment Agency
  • London Development Agency
  • South East England Development Agency
  • Leeds City Region
  • ADEAN
  • PromoMadrid
  • Invest in Italy
  • GfW Nordrhein-Westfalen
  • German Centers of Excellence
  • FrankfurtRheinMain GmbH
  • Saxony Economic Development Corporation
  • LEG Thüringen
  • GfW Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
  • Industrial Investment Council
  • German Federal Ministry of Economics
  • Invest in Germany
  • Wujin New High Tech Zone
  • Invest Hong Kong
  • Thailand Board of Investment
  • State of Victoria
  • New Zealand Trade and Investment
  • Investment New Zealand
  • JETRO

Corporate Marketing

With over 30 years of experience, Strategy has helped hundreds of companies develop and implement business and marketing strategies, create sales opportunities, find partners and investors, commercialize products and technologies, and succeed in export markets.

With a network of senior in-market executives across North America and Europe, we provide an unparalleled mix of skills and experience in key functional areas, including:

  • International marketing and sales
  • Partnerships and joint ventures
  • Technology transfer and licensing
  • Technology assessment
  • Strategic planning
  • Market research
  • Competitor analysis
  • Product and corporate promotion
  • Communications planning and development
  • Trade show programs
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CORPORATE MARKETING - HIGHLIGHTS

Since its inception in 1989, Strategy has advised and assisted hundreds of companies with their business expansion and co-venturing needs.

EUROPEAN RENEWABLE ENERGY COMPANIES

Strategy advised and assisted 17 prominent European firms in the renewable energy industry on their entry into the North American market.

WORLD LEADING GERMAN OPTO-ELECTRONIC MANUFACTURER

Strategy conducted a program of corporate introductions and "door-opener" services in the US, covering four industry sectors. The program led to the identification and development of multiple near-term opportunities for new business and the creation of a pipeline of longer-term prospects.

LEADING NORTH AMERICAN ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY COMPANY

Strategy spearheaded the commercialization of a portfolio of core technologies in a range of industrial applications. We carried out market research and competitive analyses, assessed business potential, and provided market direction for technology R&D programs.

We led business planning efforts for emerging technologies including the development of international partnerships and joint ventures, implementation of technology transfer arrangements, and exploration of venture funding possibilities.

MAJOR US ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE COMPANY

Strategy provided market research, competitive analysis and a strategic marketing plan to guide the client's entry into a new market.

CONSORTIUM OF THREE OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST RESOURCE COMPANIES

Strategy co-managed a team of specialists to support the commercialization of new products. We assisted in the definition of business, manufacturing and marketing plans, and carried out programs to obtain market feedback from prototype tests. We also identified and evaluated potential commercialization partners in North America and Europe, and coordinated negotiations regarding financing for the venture.

PROMINENT CANADIAN PAPER PRODUCTS COMPANY

Strategy helped the client expand product lines and diversify its business. We evaluated the portfolio of existing products and markets, and identified synergistic products that could be licensed and companies that could be acquired. Strategy coordinated license negotiations and assisted in the development of an acquisition on the client's behalf.

WORLD LEADING METAL PRODUCER

Strategy helped to identify and develop markets for new technology across a range of market applications. We provided industry sector profiles, analyses of market opportunities and statements of technical requirements. We developed contacts with potential customers and partners, and organized and implemented demonstration projects for the technology in cooperation with selected industry leaders.

LEADING UK ENGINEERING FIRM

Strategy served as advisor to the company and its partners for a high profile defence procurement program in Canada.

 

 

 

Contact Us

North America

Tel: +1 613 796 4418
info@jwpstrategy.com

North American Offices

Our International Partners

Lynch Pinnacle Group (USA)
lynchpinnacle.com

Breeze Strategy (UK)
inwardinvestment.co.uk

Location Marketing (France)
location-marketing.eu

Global Inward Investment
globalinward.com

European Offices