What we offer

Duggan International Group has a proven track record of meeting strict timelines and demonstrated ability to deliver results in a dynamic environment with frequently changing priorities, timelines and other situations. 

Darlene Duggan works very closely with businesses to help them attain their short and long terms sales and expansion goals.  Darlene Duggan also is in contact and works for municipal, provincial and federal government departments involved in economic development and investment.   

Duggan International has contacts in all countries, and a team can be put together depending on the client's requirements.

Memberships

  1. Maritimes Energy Association (OTANS)

  2. Halifax Chamber of Commerce

  3. Atlantic Canada Food and Food Processors Association

  4. Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia

  5. Centre for Women in Business

  6. Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association

    Special Discounts for Assoc.'s Members

A few words about us

Over the last seven years the Duggan International Group has assisted countless companies in developing their businesses and reaching new markets.  We create business operational and organizational plans, branding initiatives, strategies international trade activities, prepare studies and  reports, lead generation, and  organizing a trade missions, communications and events.  The company has enjoyed growth and has developed a network of satellite offices around the world.  

Duggan International Group was created in 2004, shortly after Darlene Duggan worked as a trade commissioner for the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. Darlene Duggan has over 20 years experience in business planning, public relations and communications, sales and marketing, international trade relations and strategic initiatives. Darlene Duggan, President, graduated from Mount Saint Vincent University in 1989 with a bachelor’s degree in public relations.  In 2001, she completed her certificate in International Trade from George Brown College of Applied Arts & Technology, Toronto, ON.   Darlene has worked for the Maritime Life Assurance Company, Labatt Breweries of Canada, Industry Canada/The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Environment Canada and the Ballard Cohl Labatt Corp.  Darlene has worked and continues to work with closely with EDC, CCC, Canada Customs & Revenue Agency, ACOA, CME, trade officers with the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade Team Canada Atlantic and other provincial trade teams, US and British Consulates.


Our Team:

  • Darlene Duggan, President
  • Martin MacKinnon, Finance
  • Veronica Ribble, Consumer Products Retail Operations
  • Bettie Arsenault, French and Spanish Language Services
  • Ken Webb, Graphic Design
  • Chris Larson, Event Marketing
  • International:
  • David Millar - USA specializes in Environment and Clean Tech
  • David Bull - UK Executive Services
  • Marion Dougan - Scotland and Italy
  • Julia Mota - Legal Services Brazil
  • Liana Licia Neuss- Business Development  Brazil
  • Craig Morrison, Caribbean and Latin America business to business

 

  • D.I.G. ITT! Instructors
  • Martin Mackinnon - Working with Lenders
  • Rhonda Burke - CRM and Database Management
  • Greg Thomson, Tourism Operations
  • Darlene Duggan - Sales and Business Development, Social Marketing

Noted Projects!

Trade Missions and Events

Business to Business Mission, Canada to Brazil, OTC Brasil 2011

 Best Practices in Experiential Tourism and Product Tours in Vermont, USA for Taste of Nova Scotia, ACOA and the Nova Scotia Department of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism  

    Maritime Life Assurance Annual Sales Conference, Greece and Italy   

 


 

Strategic Projects

Energy Program Strategy Curriculum for Cape Breton University 

Commmunications Framework and Analysis Community Business Development Corporation, CBDC PEI                                        

 Best Practices in Economic Development of a Depressed Community Through Tourism Initiatives. Best Practices in Experiential Tourism & Product Tours USA. 

Cross Canada Mystery Shopping Evaluation of Customer Service and Visitor Experiences - Parks Canada Agency