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What Economic Development Leaders Say About CIDEP
Testimonials
Molly Bauer | Assistant Vice President
Global NY | Empire State Development
“Partnering with CIDEP as Global NY’s Canadian Trade and Export provider has been a transformative experience. Over the last 21 months, Ludovic and his team have delivered outstanding service and earned the highest praise from every New York company they have engaged. CIDEP's exceptional expertise drove the seamless execution of a high-level, multi-city trade mission. […] Through our EMAS market report and matchmaking service, they have successfully aligned New York businesses with key Canadian partners, sparking immediate sales and long-term growth. Beyond their core duties, the CIDEP team traveled to New York four times to anchor regional roundtables and B2B sessions. Their proactive dedication has directly increased New York’s export footprint in Canada. For organizations seeking Canadian market expansion, CIDEP is the ultimate hardworking partner.”
Tim Tierney | Director of Business Recruitment and International Trade
Vermont Department of Economic Development | Agency of Commerce and Community Development
“We have had the pleasure of working with CIDEP as our in-market representative in Canada, and the experience has been nothing short of exceptional. Their expertise in lead generation and bilateral trade has proven invaluable to our efforts in expanding our presence in the Canadian market.
From the outset, CIDEP has demonstrated a deep understanding of the unique landscape of Canadian business, leveraging their extensive network to connect us with key stakeholders and potential partners. Their proactive approach to lead generation has resulted in numerous high-quality opportunities that align perfectly with our business goals.
Moreover, the team's commitment to fostering bilateral trade between Vermont and Canada has helped us navigate the complexities of cross-border commerce. They represent us well and understand our priorities as well as our brand.
Thanks to CIDEP with Ludo, Frederick, and Lucien, we've not only enhanced our visibility in Canada but also built lasting relationships that will benefit Vermont for years to come. We wholeheartedly recommend CIDEP to any business seeking to thrive in the Canadian market.”
Jared Chalk | Chief Business Development Officer
Hampton Roads Alliance
“CIDEP has been an excellent partner to work with. Their team understands the complexity of international business development and brings a thoughtful, practical approach to foreign direct investment and market expansion. They are professional, responsive, and easy to work with, but also strategic in how they connect companies, regions, and opportunities. I have appreciated their ability to understand our needs, communicate clearly, and help move conversations from ideas to real opportunities.
CIDEP brings both credibility and care to the work, and I would recommend them to any organization looking for experienced support in international trade, investment attraction, or economic development.”
Ronald D. Carter, Jr., MBA, EDFP, CKAE | Manager, Economic Development & Government Relations
Santee Electric Cooperative
“Santee Electric Cooperative has partnered with CIDEP several times over the years to plan and execute business development missions in the Montreal and Toronto markets. The CIDEP team has always been there for us and delivered quality results every time. Having a team on the ground that understands the business environment and can provide real time advice on the types and locations of companies that we should call on has been invaluable.
Additionally, using their accompaniment service has been useful in overcoming language barriers in the French-speaking parts of Canada and has made those meetings much more productive. We highly recommend CIDEP to anyone who is serious about finding business development opportunities in Canada.”
Carolyn Powell | Business Development Manager
Invest Buffalo Niagara
“I have been working with Frederick and his team for several years now and am very happy with their services. Frederick is a true partner with us and our lead generation efforts. They are transparent in their work, and we have open and honest dialogue. We have used other lead generation companies in the past, and none compare to the quality that we receive from CIDEP.”