On September 21-22, 2017, Jennifer Grady, Esq. participated in a delegation of the MAPLE® Canadian-U.S. Business Council of Southern California on a cross-border networking event in Toronto, Ontario. The delegation visited nine leading innovation, enterprise, and government organizations and hosted a sold-out cross-border networking reception to connect with Toronto-area business leaders. A panel presentation called “Doing Business with Southern California” featured speakers from Economic Development & Tourism, Business and International Development at Greater Irvine Chamber in Orange County, and the World Trade Center Los Angeles.

Outside MaRS Discovery District
The following organizations provided the delegation with insight into their work and shared opportunities for cross-border collaboration:
- EY Canada
- JLabs Toronto
- MaRS Discovery District
- Royal Bank of Canada
- Ryerson University Digital Media Zone
- Toronto Board of Trade
- Toronto Global
- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
- U.S. Department of Commerce