With the Opening Ceremonies fast approaching, there is still a great deal to accomplish to stage an extraordinary Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. That means outstanding opportunities for Canadian businesses to expand, diversify and reach new markets across the country and around the world. These are not just opportunities for big businesses. Companies of all sizes are getting involved and taking action as we head toward 2010.

This guide can help you get started. It explains the procurement system and outlines how to seek out contracts, subcontracting opportunities and licensing agreements. It reviews the business experiences of previous Games to provide the tactics and tips that can help you succeed. You will also learn about companies that have already started the journey to 2010.

In this Definitive Guide, you'll learn about:

• How to bid on a Vancouver 2010 Organizing Committee contract
• How to become, or work with, a licensee
• How to be a subcontractor
• How to create successful strategic relationships
• How to be a supplier to the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Family
• How to sell to 2010 Winter Games visitors
• and more!