Global Trade
Days
are less than two weeks away - October 14-18, taking place in four Michigan
cities: Troy, Lansing, Grand Rapids and Traverse City.
Offered
by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Global Trade Days are open to
Michigan businesses interested in exploring export opportunities. Attendees will learn about opportunities and
trends in top export markets, assistance provided by Michigan Centers and
foreign trade offices, success stories from participating Michigan companies
and upcoming Michigan trade missions and events.
Global Trade Days will include presentations from country market specialists
from Canada, Mexico, China, United Arab Emirates, and Brazil, who will speak about
doing business in those markets. These five countries are among Michigan’s top
export markets, and they offer enormous growth opportunities for Michigan
businesses:
- Canada is Michigan’s largest export market, and Michigan is
the no. 1 state in the U.S. for exports to Canada. Michigan companies exported
$25.4 billion in goods and services to Canada in 2012, up from $23.4 billion in
2011.
- Mexico is Michigan’s second-largest trading partner.
Michigan is the No. 3 state in the U.S. for exports to Mexico, with Michigan
companies exporting $10.5 billion in goods and services to Mexico in 2012.
- Michigan companies exported nearly $3.3 billion in goods and
materials to China in 2012, making China Michigan’s third-largest export
market.
- United Arab Emirates is Michigan’s ninth-largest export
market, with Michigan companies exporting more than $753 million in goods and
services in 2012.
- In 2012, Michigan companies exported $692.6 million in goods
and materials to Brazil, making it Michigan’s 12th-largest export market.
The Global Trade Days event dates and locations are:
TROY
Monday, Oct. 14, 12:45 – 5:00 p.m.
Troy Marriott Hotel
200 W. Big Beaver Rd., Troy, MI 48084
Co-sponsored by Automation Alley
Cost: $25
Register online here.
LANSING
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Foster Swift Law Firm, 313 S. Washington Sq., Lansing, MI 48823
Co-sponsored by Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan
Cost: $35
Register online here.
GRAND RAPIDS
Thursday, Oct. 17, 8:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Grand Valley State University, 301 Michigan St., N.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Co-sponsored by Van Andel Global Trade Center
Cost: $20
Register online here.
TRAVERSE CITY
Friday, Oct. 18, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Black Star Farms, 10844 E. Revold Rd., Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Co-sponsored by Northwest Michigan Council of Governments
Cost: $20
Register online here.
Business owners in attendance at a workshop can also request one-on-one
meetings with the country market specialists. To schedule a meeting, contact export@michigan.org. Register today and don’t miss this roadshow
exploring new markets!
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