Michigan Presence at Arab Health
The
MEDC International Trade Team hosted a Pure Michigan booth at Arab Health
January 30th – February 2nd in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Company
representatives from six Michigan companies exhibited their products and hosted
B2B meetings within the space. B2B matchmaking meetings were arranged by the
Michigan Arab Gulf Center and facilitated 50 prearranged and vetted meetings. In
addition, companies attended the U.S. Pavilion VIP Networking Reception, met
with U.S. Commercial Service Representatives from a variety of countries in the
Middle East and attended a “How-To-Do-Business in Saudi Arabia” seminar.
Participating companies included: Akervall
Technologies AvaSure Centurion Medical Products Henry Ford
Health System Mar-Med Surgical Safety Scanner
Market Highlight: GERMANY
According to the World Economic Forum,
Germany belongs to the most prospering economies worldwide and is no. 1 in the
European Union. Germany’s key industries include automotive, machinery
and equipment, metal, chemicals, food and electronics. With about 20
percent of total German industry revenue, the automotive industry was the
country’s largest industry sector in 2015. Machinery and equipment followed as
the second largest sector in Germany. It is one of the technological motors
driving Germany as a high-tech nation combining all of the key future
technologies including electronics, robotics, materials and software. The third
biggest sector is the metal industry, followed by chemicals, food, and the
electrical industry.
With a diverse industry make-up, the
country is home to a variety of sector-specific trade shows that are well
positioned for Michigan companies. These shows not only offer opportunities to
export to Germany, but also to Europe and around the world.
Automotive Sector:
- April 5 & 6,
2017- Berlin- 19th Technical Congress of the German Association of the
Automotive Industry (VDA)
- June 20 & 21,
2017- Munich- chassis.tech plus 2017, 8th International Munich Chassis
Symposium
- June 27 & 28,
2017- Ludwigsburg- International Automotive Electronics Convention
- July 5 & 6,
2017- Berlin- ConCarExpo 2017
3rd International
VDI Conference IT Security for Vehicles 4th International
VDI Conference Automated Driving 4th International
VDI Conference Automotive HMI & Connectivity
Aerospace:
- April 25 & 26,
2017- Cologne- SAE 2017 Aerospace Standards Summit
- April 27, 2017-
Ried im Innkreis, Austria- Bodensee Aerospace Meeting
- June 21 & 22,
2017- Braunschweig- Symposium for smart structures and systems (4Smarts)
Medical Devices:
- March 8 & 9,
2017- Stuttgart- International B2B Forum for the medical devices industry
- November 13-16,
2017- Düsseldorf- MEDICA
Carbon Fiber/ Composite Materials:
- May 30-31, 2017-
Stuttgart- 4th Technology Day Hybrid Lightweighting
- September 19-21,
2017- Stuttgart- COMPOSITES EUROPE: 12th European Trade Fair and Forum for
Composites, Technology and Applications
Cyber Security:
- June 5 & 6,
2017- Lisbon- 2017 European Security Conference: Cybersecurity Analytics
Connect with the Michigan German Center
To learn more about these upcoming shows
or for help in the German market, contact your regional International Trade Manager.
Legal Essentials to Exporting Workshops
These educational programs are designed to help businesses
identify legal and compliance issues that are relevant as businesses pursue
export opportunities. Join Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC and special guest
speakers for an interactive workshop to learn tips and tools to ensure
compliance. Seminars are free, but registration is required.
FEBRUARY 22, 2017-
LANSING
8:30am- 12:00pm
INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY & FOREIGN BUSINESS PARTNER CONTRACT
TRADEMARK/SERVICE
MARK READINESS
- Discussion of types of intellectual property
- Importance of protecting intellectual property,
specifically name and trademark, in international markets
- Process and time frame for protecting
intellectual property internationally, including alternative strategies
- Resources available to help combat infringement
- Tips on avoiding costly litigation and disputes
related to U.S. and international trademark infringement
FOREIGN
AGENT/DISTRIBUTOR CONTRACT CHECKLIST
- Top 12 most important issues to address in
contracts with foreign business partners
- How U.S. laws and regulations will impact the
relationship
- Resources available to help with due diligence
regarding foreign business partners
- A foreign agent/distributor contract checklist
UPCOMING SESSIONS
March 14 (Southfield): IP & Partner
Contract March 24 (Southfield): Export Control
Overview April 12 (Mt. Pleasant): Advanced Export
Controls May 4 (Traverse City): IP, Partner Contract
& Export Control Overview
Featured Missions
MEXICO
April 3-7, 2017
Led by the Conference
of Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers $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.
Time is running out! Register by February 24, 2017. For more information or to register, click
here.
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PARIS AIR SHOW
June 17-25, 2017
$5,995 participation fee
Looking to expand into the fast-growing global commercial
aerospace and defense markets? If so, Automation Alley invites you to join our
trade mission to the International Paris Air Show, June 17-25, 2017. This air
show is the largest and most successful in the world, and is designed to
connect and facilitate two-way trade and investment opportunities among
aerospace and defense professionals worldwide.
The International Paris Air Show is expected to attract more
than 2,000 exhibitors from 50 countries, over 350,000 visitors, 300 official
delegations from over 90 countries, and over 4,000 international journalists.
Join Automation Alley and MEDC for an opportunity to exhibit
within the Pure Michigan booth and/or attend pre-arranged matchmaking meetings
with potential buyers, end users and key industry players.
Participation is limited. Register
your interest before April 14, 2017.
Schedule a Consultation in Michigan
Interested in learning about opportunities for your company
at Paris Air Show or interested in learning about your potential in Europe? Our
Michigan Europe Center representative Terry Potter will be in Michigan March 13-17, 2017.
March 13: Troy March 14: Ann Arbor March 15: Saginaw March 16: Grand Rapids March 17: Grand Rapids
If your company is interested in setting up one-on-one
consultation with our Europe office, please contact your regional International
Trade Manager.
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PARTNER EVENTS
Go Global Webinar Series:
Website Globalization
with ExporTech
February 23, 2017 Webinar 1:00 pm
ExporTech™
experts give advice on helping companies enter or expand in global markets.
Go-to-market and export growth with website localization and online
international marketing.
How to Sell Online in
SE Asia
March 8, 2017 Webinar 10:00 am
Indonesia and Vietnam experts share business opportunities
and online specifics for these fast-growing markets in Southeast Asia.
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18th West
Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium
March 9, 2017
7:30 am- 12:00 pm $190/person
The West Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium is a yearly
event bringing together business owners, senior management, and decision makers
from all tiers of the automotive industry. This premier automotive suppliers
event provides the most up-to-date industry forecasts, latest issues, and
trends, with opportunities to network and learn from others in the increasingly
challenging and ever-changing industry of automotive.
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