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14,843 Companies exporting from Michigan
270,927 U.S. jobs supported by goods exports from Michigan in 2014
$53.2 B 2015 total exports of merchandise from Michigan
64.8% Michigan exports go to Canada & Mexico
7th Michigan rank in the nation for total export dollars
95% World’s consumers are located outside of the U.S.
Click here to read the full Michigan trade report.
By the Conference of Great Lakes South Africa Office
MEDC is now offering in-market assistance for qualified Michigan companies interested in exploring opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa. Sub-Saharan Africa offers a range of opportunities for Michigan exporters, across a range of sectors.
The current estimate for economic growth is 4.4 percent in 2016 and 4.8 percent in 2017. Seven of the top 10 national growth markets are based in SSA. The region has a population of approximately one billion people and an economy over $1 trillion. Many countries are moving into the middle income range of development. American exporters stand to gain from Africa’s huge resource base as well as the varied requirements of a continent diversifying across many industries, including:
- Agricultural technology
- Agricultural food (processed foods)
- Automotive machinery technology
- Automotive accessories
- Chemicals (specialty chemicals and technology)
- Education (tertiary technical specialty institutions)
- Information Technology
- Infrastructure support in roads, ports, rail
- Machinery and high tech manufacturing inputs
- Medical equipment and healthcare concerns including training
- Mining equipment
- Power generation and supply including renewable energy
- Telecommunications
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Schedule a Consultation
Interested in learning about opportunities for your company in Sub-Saharan Africa? Contact your regional International Trade Manager for more information.
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ExporTech is a national export technical assistance program that helps local manufacturers, start-ups, and entrepreneurs develop and implement strategies to boost export sales. That assistance includes helping secure capital, information on intellectual property protections, commercial research, and partners in foreign markets. Since 2007, ExporTech programs have been delivered in 31 states, assisting more than 745 companies.
For more information on ExporTech, please email Eve.Lerman@trade.gov or Murat.Muftari@trade.gov.
Expand Exports To Mexico: Meet with MI Mexico Center
Silvia Alonso from the Michigan Mexico Center will be traveling to Michigan July 25-28, 2016. She will be touring the state, meeting with companies interested in expanding exports to Mexico or those interested in participating in Automation Alley’s upcoming trade mission October 16-21, 2016. To set up a meeting with Silvia, contact your International Trade Manager.
MEDC Events
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!
Join Senior State Government Officials for a Trade Mission to United Kingdom and Ireland
Led by Regional Export Network (REN) partner Networks Northwest
September 25-30, 2016
United Kingdom & Ireland
Join MEDC and Networks Northwest on a multi-sector trade mission to UK and Ireland this September. Matchmaking meetings will be provided by the Michigan Europe office located in London.
Mission Cost
Participation fee: $450 per person includes customized B2B matchmaking services, in-country staff support and networking functions (international airfare, hotel, daily driver charges and meals not included).
Eligible Michigan SMEs can receive 50% reimbursement for travel expenses and participation fees from State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant.
For more information about this event, click here. DEADLINE EXTENDED to July 15, 2016.
Québec Maritime Sector Trade Mission
Led by the Conference of Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers
September 25-28, 2016
Montréal, Québec, Canada
The Conference of Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers is leading a multi‐sector trade mission to Montréal, Québec, September 25‐28, 2016. The mission’s goal is to assist small to medium sized companies from the Great Lakes‐St. Lawrence region to export products and services to this important market. Each mission participant will benefit from a tailored schedule of B2B meetings, in‐country briefings, networking events and logistical support. Special programing will be provided for companies from the maritime sector.
For more information about this mission, click here. Registration deadline is August 5, 2016.
Legal Essentials to Export Toolbox
September 22, 2016 | 8:30am- 4:00pm
Mt. Pleasant, MI
FREE
This one-day educational program has three components designed to help businesses identify legal and compliance issues that are relevant as businesses pursue exporting opportunities. Four full-day group seminars will take place at different Foster Swift office locations, with video conferencing capabilities available at other office locations.* Lunch will be provided. Special guest luncheon speakers from the FBI will speak on topics important to the business community, including "Identity Theft and How it Impacts your Business."
1. Trademark/service mark readiness
2. Export control overview compliance training
3. Foreign agent/distributor contract checklist
You must apply to participate in this event. If you qualify, a staff member will reach out to you with confirmation of your event registration.
Click here to register
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Partner Events
Webinar: Understanding the Financial Role of INCOTERMS 2010
July 13, 2016 | 11:30am- 12:30pm
Virtual
$25
The Department of Commerce in collaboration with Trade Technologies, presents a webinar that will discuss the critical role of INCOTERMS 2010 and the negative impact they can have on whether exporters will get paid for their exports. International banker and founder of The American Export Training Institute, AETI, Richard "Chip" Thomas, will be the main speaker.
To register, click here.
Culture & Coffee- Navigating Eastern Europe
July 21, 2016 | 8:00-10:00am
Grand Rapids, MI
$25 Member/ $35 Non-member
Join GVSU’s Van Andel Global Trade Center as they kickoff the 2016 Culture & Coffee series! Each Coffee & Culture training session will cover how-to's and best practices for doing business abroad along with cultural nuances business professionals face while traveling. Fresh coffee and a continental breakfast will be served during each training as VAGTC believes some of the best conversations take place over a good cup of coffee!
To register, click here.
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INCOTERMS 2010 & Filing Electronic Export Information (EEI)
July 22, 2016 | 8:30am- 12:00pm
Grand Rapids, MI
$150 Member/ $225 Non-member
The use of Incoterms® 2010 rules in international transactions and the filing of export declarations are both critical to international trade activity. This session will start with an in-depth training on the role of freight terms in international transactions, interpreting the terms and defining the responsibilities for freight costs and risk of loss. Then the program will go into detail on how to correctly file Electronic Export Information.
This training will cover the important terms such as US Principal Party in Interest (USPPI), Foreign Principal Party in Interest (FPPI), and routed transactions, as well as, explain the role of the export license. Learn how to work with freight forwarders and establish good procedures for managing risk.
To register, click here.
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Doing Business in Mexico
July 28, 2016 | 11:30am-1:30pm
Troy, MI
11:30am-1:30pm
$20-50
Have you ever considered selling beyond our borders? It’s time to demystify the exporting process and explore business opportunities with our neighbors to the south. Join Automation Alley for Doing Business in Mexico, a seminar aimed at helping Michigan’s small and medium-size companies identify key market opportunities, determine entry strategies, and learn more about technical requirements for selling products, services and technologies in this booming high-growth market. Hear case studies from those who have been there, discover more about your industry in Mexico, and identify opportunities and find potential Mexican business partners and customers.
Information will also be shared about Automation Alley’s Trade Mission to Mexico, Oct. 16-21.
To register, click here.
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2016 Midwest Buyers Mission
August 1, 2016
East Lansing, MI
$300
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's International Marketing Program along with Food Export Midwest are bringing qualified buyers to the 2016 Midwest Buyers Mission in East Lansing. With buyers coming from around the world, there is no better place to promote products and engage in global markets. Utilize this event to develop or strengthen your exporting and network with industry professionals. Register early as meetings are determined by a first-come-first-serve basis.
To register, click here.
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NASBITE Global Business Professional Training Workshop
August 8 & 9, 2016
Troy, MI
$245 early bird, $295 regular
There are more international opportunities for your career and your business than ever before; are you prepared? This 2-day workshop will give you the information you need to confidently move your organization into the world of global commerce. This training is in alignment with the Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) credential, administered by NASBITE International. Participants will be presented with the relevant material to sit for the CCBP exam.
This training is ideal for new exporters as well as experienced exporters that need to broaden their knowledge across functional areas and service providers. Attendees will receive a copy of “The Global Entrepreneur”, 3rd Edition, by James Foley.
To register, click here.
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For more information about the MEDC International Trade Services, visit http://www.michiganbusiness.org/grow/international-trade-services or contact export@michigan.org.
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