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The MEDC International Trade Team wants to thank you for
your contribution to Michigan’s economy for pursuing export opportunities
around the world. In fiscal year 2016 (Oct 2015- Sept 2016), our clients
reported $523.9 million in facilitated export sales to 121 countries! This equates
to approximately 2,495* Michigan jobs created as a result of our assistance.
 Since the program was established in 2011, Michigan
companies have reported $1.2 billion
in facilitated exports, totaling nearly 6,000* jobs created. *MEDC considers $210,000 in
facilitated export sales= 1 job.
To learn more about MEDC’s tools to help your company
increase export sales, visit our website
or contact your regional International
Trade Manager.
  SUBMIT A NOMINATION FOR THE NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS
WEEK AWARDS
For more than 50 years, National Small Business Week has
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It’s now your time to join the list of SBA’s National Small Business Week
winners by submitting a nomination.
Click
here for four tips to help you submit a winning nomination package.
FEATURED MISSIONS
 ISRAEL
January 27- February
2, 2017
$1,499 participation fee
Fee includes: B2B matchmaking services in Israel for two
days, in-country staff support; in-country group ground transportation; country
briefing and networking events
Join MEDC’s trade mission to accelerate
your export sales to Israel or enter the market for the first time. Save
valuable time by working with our in-country consultants who will help you
navigate market entry strategies and put you directly in front of prospective
business partners. Mission participants will receive customized B2B meetings
and export development services to save you time, maximize your potential and
increase your sales. For an added cost, participants have the option to travel
on to Amman, Jordan, for an additional day of B2B matchmaking.
Why Israel?
- The U.S. is
Israel’s largest single trading partner
- Israel has a strong,
diversified and technologically advanced 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 for U.S. products and services
- Key industries in
Israel: hi-tech design and R&D; defense; cybersecurity; safety and security
equipment and services; medical technologies and biotechnology products; power
generation; and education/training
Industry Highlight: Cyber Technology
This trade mission coincides with
CyberTech 2017, the most significant conference and exhibition of cyber
technologies outside the U.S. mission participants will have an opportunity to
walk the trade show, meet with prospective buyers and attend high-level
industry networking events.
TIME IS RUNNING OUT! Registration deadline is December 16, 2016.
To register or for more information,
please contact Emily Tucker at 517.862.9865 or tuckere4@michigan.org.
INDONESIA
& VIETNAM
 Led by the Conference
of Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers
February 27- March 4,
2017
$1,250 participation fee
MEDC is partnering with the Conference of Great Lakes & St.
Lawrence Governors and Premiers to lead a multi-sector trade mission to
Indonesia & Vietnam. The goal of this mission is to assist small to
medium-sized companies from the Great Lakes--St. Lawrence region to export
products and services to these growing markets. Each mission participant will
receive a customized schedule of B2B meetings to meet with prospective
customers and business partners. Mission participants will also benefit from
networking events and logistical support provided by the Conference's South
East Asia Representative.
Doing Business in South East Asia
TIME IS RUNNING OUT!
Registration deadline is December 15, 2016.
For more information
or to register, click here.
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AUTOMOTIVE MEETINGS- Queretaro, Mexico
February 20-22, 2017
$2,800 participation & booth space fee
Mexico’s vehicle production is at an all-time high and
automotive manufacturers from around the world are rushing to invest in this
thriving market. However, there are shortages in Mexico in key areas required
to support a globally competitive industry. This creates business opportunities
for suppliers that have the necessary equipment, know-how, products and
services to meet these demands.
 Automotive
Meetings is a structured matchmaking event taking place in Queretaro,
Mexico. Auto suppliers will have opportunities to build and strengthen business
relationships through more than 10,000 face-to-face meetings with potential OEM
and Tier 1 customers. More than 650 companies and 1,600 participants are
expected to attend.
Buyers represent various facets of business including
purchasing, engineering and materials handling from manufacturers including
Audi, BMW, Ford, GM, Honda, Mazda, Nissan, Toyota, and Volkswagen.
Registration deadline is
January 13, 2017.
To register for Automotive Meetings or
for more information, please contact David Newhouse at 517.331.6715 or newhoused@michigan.org.
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Join a free webinar
on December 7th to learn more!
11:00am- 12:00pm
No charge, but registration is required.
The webinar will answer the following questions:
- Business opportunities for U.S. companies in the
Mexico auto industry
- Who are the OEMs operating facilities in Mexico? – Autoliv, Continental, Eaton, Tremec, TRW and more
- What capabilities and services do they purchase
from U.S. suppliers?
- What is the best way to connect with them?
To register for the webinar, click
here.
 AUSTRALIA
Led by Automation Alley
March 24-31, 2017
Automation Alley is seeking Michigan companies for its trade mission to Australia, March 24-31, 2017. This award-winning program consistently introduces small and medium-size businesses to new high-growth markets and opportunities to expand and diversify local products, services and technologies abroad. These missions are results-driven and have generated more than half a billion dollars in export sales for local companies.
Participants of this mission will travel to Sydney and Melbourne to attend matchmaking meetings with potential buyers, end users and key industry players.
Participation is limited to 10 companies. Cost to participate is $6,995 for members/$7,995 for non-members. Price includes airfare, hotels, matchmaking meetings, internal transportation, business briefings, and welcome reception/dinner, and tours.
Registration deadline is January 20, 2017.
For more information or to register, click here.
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MEXICO
 Led by the Conference
of Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers
April 3-7, 2017
$1,250 participation fee
The mission delegation will make stops in Mexico City, Queretaro and
Monterrey. Each mission participant will receive a customized schedule of B2B
meetings to meet with prospective customers and business partners. Mission participants
will also benefit from networking events and logistical support provided by the
Michigan Mexico Trade Center.
Registration deadline is January 25, 2017.
For more information or to register, click
here.
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PARTNER EVENTS
 Global Competency
December 9, 2016
Webinar
2:00- 3:00 pm
Free, but registration is required
Learning regulations, INCOTERMS, and HTS codes will not
necessarily lead an individual to success in this global workplace.
Understanding not only other cultures and traditions along with your own biases
assist in being able to complete transactions with less stress and
misunderstanding. Developing global competency and cultural intelligence will
provide individuals and the companies each represent with a higher level of
success.
Join NASBITE for a webinar discussing Global Competency. The
webinar will be presented by Christine Schrage, CGBP from University of
Northern Iowa.
To register, click here.
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Build and Market Websites for India
 December 14, 2016
Webinar
11:00 am
Free, but registration is required
Expert speakers give advice on selling online in India for
B2B and B2C opportunities via website localization, Indian market specifics for
digital marketing, e/mcommerce, local distributor support and more.
Guest
speakers include Nalin Patel and Sreehari Marar from Tractus Asia.
Topics covered include:
- India
business opportunities
- India
online specifics
- B2B
and B2C platforms and choices
- Localized
websites – challenge or opportunity?
- Localized
marketing – necessary?
- E/mcommerce,
payments and fulfilment
- Best practices and local regulations
To register, click here.
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 Export Controls –
ITAR & EAR Training
December 15, 2016
Houghton, MI
8:30am- 3:30pm
Member Price $225/ Non-Member Price $350
Gain knowledge, or increase your expertise, in the areas of
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration
Regulations (EAR). Are you interested in
learning about the numerous changes taking place with export controls and
regulations? If you are engaging in or considering entering defense contracting
and service support this program is for you.
Topics covered during
this program:
International Traffic
in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
- ITAR’s Regulatory Framework
- ITAR Registration Process
- U.S. Munitions List (USML)
- Licenses & Agreements
- Exemptions
- Establishing Compliance Programs and Best
Practices
- Technology Control Plans
Export Administration
Regulations (EAR)
- EAR’s Regulatory Framework
- Commerce Control List (CCL)
- Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)
- Export Control Reform Initiative
- Reform Initiative Update
- Transfers from the USML to the CCL
ITAR & EAR
Regulatory Changes Update
ITAR & EAR
Exemptions
To register, click
here.
 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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