Non-Traditional Cross Border Business

I am constantly amazed at how people make a living and the varied business opportunities that exist. Cascadia Cabs, which operates pedicabs in Bellingham, Seattle, and Portland has just been approved to opperate 10 of the pedicabs in Vancouver, BC.  This is an inovative entrepeneur who is not affraid to tackle the cross border issues and hopefully reap the rewards.  Although it makes sence to look at a major metropolitan area for future expansion, especially when it is less then one hour away from your current operations, some would be scared off by the border.  But if this company were to avoid Canada, where is the next expansion area beyond Seattle and Portland?  Eight hours away in San Francisco - or even further?  Vancouver is only a short three hour drive north of Seattle and only 45 minutes from Bellingham, were this company already has operations. Although the focus previously has been on Canadian companies moving into the larger US market, I think we are going to see more US companies realizing that there is a large market in Canada with consumers with full pockets from an economy that is out performing the US economy.