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
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Maritimes Energy Association (OTANS)
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Halifax Chamber of Commerce
Atlantic Canada Food and Food Processors Association
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Centre for Women in Business
Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia
Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association
Special Discounts for Assoc.'s MembersA 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!
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
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Energy Program Strategy Curriculum for Cape Breton University
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Commmunications Framework and Analysis Community Business Development Corporation, CBDC PEI
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Best Practices in Economic Development of a Depressed Community Through Tourism Initiatives. Best Practices in Experiential Tourism & Product Tours USA.
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Cross Canada Mystery Shopping Evaluation of Customer Service and Visitor Experiences - Parks Canada Agency