Michigan businesses: Join MEDC on the Israel and Jordan Trade Mission 2016

Michigan Economic Development Corporation sent this bulletin at 10/28/2015 03:34 PM EDT

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Oct. 28, 2015

Why Israel and Jordan?

The U.S. is Israel’s largest single trading partner.
Israel has a strong, diversified high-tech sector, and is a leader in R&D spending at 4.3 percent of GDP.
The U.S.-Israel Free Trade Agreement, signed in 1985 was the first FTA for the USA and continues to provide easy market access to U.S. products and services.
Jordan is strategically positioned at the crossroads of the MENA region, close to Europe Asia, and Africa.
Since the U.S.—Jordan Free Trade Agreement came into full effect in 2010, there has been a surge in bi- lateral trade increasing 600% over the past 10 years.

Services

Matchmaking: customized appointments with prospective partners and distributors
Comprehensive business program: on-site guides and interpreter services
In-country briefing by local experts
Turn-key business service support: travel logistics, ground transportation, hotel group rates, networking events
Complete customized day-by-day itinerary

Key industries in Jordan:

Healthcare technology and medical devices, information and communication technology, renewable energy, safety and security equipment, green build, environmental technologies, agriculture

Key industries in Israel:

Hi-tech design and R&D, defense, cyber security, safety and security equipment and services, medical technologies and biotechnology products, power generation and education/training

Industry highlight: Cyper Technology

The trade mission coincides with CyberTech 2016. Taking place in Tel Aviv, Israel, CyberTech is the most significant conference and exhibition of cyber technologies outside the U.S. Mission participants will have an opportunity to walk the trade show and meet with prospective buyers.

Cost

Participation fee: *$1,995

Includes: B2B matchmaking services, in-country staff support; in-country ground transportation; country briefing and networking events
*International airfare, hotel, drivers and meals not included
*Fee varies depending on number of days of matchmaking meetings

Eligible Michigan companies may receive 50 percent reimbursement for travel expenses and the participation fee through the State Trade Export Promotion (STEP) grant.

For more information, visit here: http://www.michiganbusiness.org/grow/export-assistance/

For registration and more information, please contact: Emily Tucker, International Trade Development Manager Michigan Economic Development Corporation 517.862.9865 | tuckere4@michigan.org

Registration deadline is December 11, 2015

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