Asian-owned businesses on P.E.I. take trade show to O'Leary
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An Asian market is coming to the small western P.E.I. community of O'Leary next month that will showcase about a dozen newcomer-owned businesses, like a small trade show or expo.
The event will be similar to one that was held in Summerside in September.
Heidi Lai, owner of Accelerator Training Services, is organizing the event. Her new business offers online training and coaching to businesses to expand into Asian markets.
Lai says the goal of the market is to help immigrant-run businesses showcase what they have to offer and connect with local residents.
"We want to connect with people here as well, so as to promote our community," Lai said.
About a dozen business will take part in the event, marketing everything from educational tours to handmade decorations.
Newcomers from China, Hong Kong and Vietnam will be among the owners participating.
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