The International Trade program ended FY 2018 Quarter 1 with huge success! Companies reported facilitated export sales of over $150 million, achieving 96% of the export sales goal this quarter and keeping the program on track to meeting the overall FY18 goal of $630 million. The MEDC International Trade program has now facilitated over $2 billion in export sales since FY 2012. The program, to date, has also assisted 1,359 companies with STEP, Michigan Trade Center Assistance, Trade Missions and Shows, Export Education, and/or consultation with staff.
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Arab Health Exhibition Dubai
Eight Michigan companies joined the Michigan booth at the Arab Health Exhibition in Dubai, UAE January 29- February 2, 2018. Arab Health is the Middle East’s largest and world’s second largest healthcare congress and exhibition. The 2018 exhibition showcased more than 4,200 companies exhibiting their latest innovations to more than 103,000 healthcare professionals attending from 158 countries. Five of the eight participating Michigan companies took part in 47 pre-arranged business matchmaking meetings with prospective partners, distributors and buyers, organized by the Michigan Arab Gulf Trade Center in Dubai. While in country, participants received a briefing from the Michigan office about doing business in the region, attended the AmCham Arab Health Kick-Off Breakfast and joined the USA-MENA Partnership reception.
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Participating companies included: AvaSure (Belmont); Dental Air Force, Inc. (Holland); Henry Ford Health System (Detroit); M.A.K.S. Inc. (Troy); Prestige Global Healthcare (Canton); RightAnswer (Midland); SunMed, LLC (Grand Rapids); Surgical Safety Scanner (Brighton).
This is the sixth year MEDC has led a group of businesses to Arab Health. Companies that have participated in the last three years have reported over $14 million in increased sales as a result of attending the show.
Hannover Messe
April 23-27, 2018
Registration Deadline – February 23, 2018
Cost – Members: $3,000 | Non-members: $4,000
Automation Alley is seeking small and medium-sized Michigan companies to join its trade mission to Hannover Messe 2018, the world's leading trade fair for industrial technology. Hannover Messe is the place to meet industrial technology professionals worldwide for trade and investment opportunities, including 6,500 exhibitors and 200,000 visitors representing over 100 countries. Explore next stages of Industry 4.0 breakthroughs along the entire industrial value chain, including solutions with applications in industrial automation, engineering, information technologies, energy and environmental technologies and research and development.
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Click here for more information.
Questions? Contact Lisa Lasser, Automation Alley at LasserL@AutomationAlley.com.
South Africa and Tanzania Trade Mission
June 1-9, 2018
Registration Deadline – March 15, 2018
Cost –$1,350 | each additional company participant: $400
Join the Conference of Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers trade mission to South Africa and Tanzania – one of the fastest growing global regions in the world. 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 this important market.
The mission delegation will make stops in Johannesburg and Pretoria, South Africa, and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. 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 Africa Trade Office.
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Click here to register and for more information.
Questions? Contact Zoë Munro, Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers at zmunro@ gsgp.org.
Eurosatory – Defense and Security Show
June 11-15, 2018
Registration Deadline – March 16, 2018
Cost – Exhibitors: $1,500 | Non-exhibiting companies: $1,000
Register today!
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Connect with defense and homeland security professionals from around the globe. Join MEDC and the Michigan Defense Center at Eurosatory 2018. Eurosatory features all products and components in the air and land defense and security supply chains.
The Michigan booth will be located in the AUSA pavilion and can accommodate 12 companies, including eight exhibitors.
WHY ATTEND?
Eurosatory is one of the world’s premier defense exhibitions, offering unique opportunities to connect with foreign buyers and develop international business.
The show is expected to attract exhibitors from over 50 countries, over 60,000 visitors, and 200 official delegations.
AREAS OF FOCUS
All products and components of the defense and security supply chains, from basic parts to finished products and operational systems: Spares/repair parts, munitions, technical assistance, training, publications/documentation, maintenance, support equipment, and modifications.
Highlighted technologies include: intelligence, civil security, crisis management, and people security, critical infrastructures and sensitive facilities security, tests, measurements, and engineering, CBRNe, training and simulation, UAVs and UGVs and embedded electronics.
For more information, please contact Jeanne Broad, MEDC International Trade Manager, at broadj@michigan.org or 313-258-7947.
Pure Michigan Aerospace Summit
February 21, 2018, 8am-4pm
Little Caesars Arena
2645 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201 United States
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Pure Michigan Business Connect (PMBC) invites buyers and suppliers to attend the Aerospace Summit on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena. This one-day matchmaking event will connect global aerospace buyers to hundreds of qualified Michigan suppliers.It’s now time to register to attend, complete your registration here.
Buyers include: Aernnova Aerospace, Ascent Aerospace, Atlas Copco, Boeing, Caravan Facilities Management LLC, Detroit Engineered Products, Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, FNSS Defense Systems, GKN Aerospace, GE Aviation, Independence Tooling Solutions, Liebherr Aerospace & Transportation, Marposs, P3 Group, Parker Hannifin Hydraulic Systems, Pratt & Whitney AutoAir, RCO Aerospace Products LLC, Sabena Technics, Salamander AV, TAI Turkish Aerospace Industries, and Techops Mexico.
Legal Essentials to Exporting Events
Dates and Topics:
- March 8 – Lansing / April 19 – Southfield / September 19 – Grand Rapids: Intellectual Property & Business Partner Due Diligence
- May 17 – Lansing: Export Control Compliance Overview Training
- June 21 – Traverse City: Intellectual Property & Business Partner Due Diligence & Export Control Compliance Overview Training
Learn how to take your product to international markets during one of the “Legal Essentials to Export” programs Foster Swift is offering in 2018!
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.
Click here for program descriptions and registration.
To see a full list of MEDC International Trade events click here!
Basics of Exporting
Van Andel Global Trade Center
Friday, February 9, 2018
Grand Rapids
8:30am – 3:30pm
Member - $225 / Non-Member $350
Click here for details and registration
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Topics covered:
- Understanding Export Transactions
- Creating Export Documentation
- Filing of Export Declarations in AES
- Use of Incoterms® 2010
- The Importance of Value, HS Classifications & Country of Origin
- Use of Free Trade Agreements, such as NAFTA
- Setting Up Export Recordkeeping
- Managing Export Controls & Compliance
- Export Resources Available
Networking Event with the West Michigan District Export Council
West Michigan District Export Council
Friday, February 9, 2018
Grand Rapids
3:30pm – 5:30 pm
Free
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Join us for a complimentary reception with hor d’oeuvres and beverages while you explore solutions to exporting concerns. Gain practical insight from West Michigan District Export Council (DEC) members experienced in:
- International marketing/sales
- Global contracts/legal considerations
- Logistics
- Operations/product development
- Trade finance
- Documentation
Please RSVP to Kendra Kuo at Kendra.kuo@trade.gov
Export Licenses Webinar
U.S. Commercial Services
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Virtual
1pm – 2pm
$25
Click here for details and registration.
This webinar is for the beginner or new to exporting U.S. small and medium size business. Exporters will learn about export licenses, license exceptions, supporting documents needed for an export license, and SNAP-R. They will also learn about export license procedures and when to export or re-export.
Export Licenses is a part of the “Exporting Mechanics” Webinar Series. Find out more about other webinars in the series:
For more information, contact linda.abbruzzese@trade.gov
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NAFTA Luncheon and Reception
World Affairs Council of Western Michigan
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Grand Rapids
International Trade Agreements: Will NAFTA Survive?
12pm – 1:30 pm
$35
Click here to register for the luncheon.
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NAFTA and Trade Agreements in a Competitive World Economy
6:30pm – 7:30 pm
$10
Open to the public – registration not required
The world economy is changing in such a way as to make international trade agreements more important even as political forces are pushing against them. Join the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan for a NAFTA-focused double feature. The first event of the day, International Trade Agreements: Will NAFTA Survive, will be held during lunch while the second event, NAFTA and Trade Agreements in a Competitive World Economy, will be held in the evening. Dr. Ludema, Chief Economist, will look at NAFTA as a case in point during these both of these events.
Culture & Coffee
Van Andel Global Trade Center
Friday, February 23, 2018
Grand Rapids
8am - 10am
Member - $25 / Non-Member $35
Click here for details and registration.
Join us for Culture & Coffee: Navigating Germany as we 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. VAGTC believes some of the best conversations take place over a good cup of coffee!
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Brazilian Defense Legislation and Market Webinar
 International Trade Administration
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Virtual
1pm – 2pm
Free
Click here for details and registration.
Join this webinar to hear from expert speakers from the Brazilian Ministry of Defense and industry representatives on key issues including an overview of the Brazilian defense legislation, market, and partnering strategies.
Brazil has the largest defense budget in Latin America. The budget has more than doubled since 2003 and remains the United States’ #2 defense partner in the region. Brazil’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces continue to pursue an ambitious portfolio of strategic military modernization programs valued around $115 billion, and the US government is strengthening bilateral defense industry engagement.
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19th Annual Automotive Suppliers Symposium
Van Andel Global Trade Center
Thursday, March 8, 2018
Grand Rapids
7:30am – 12pm
Member - $120 / Non-Member $190
Click here for details and registration.
The West Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium is a yearly event bringing together business owners, senior management, and decision makers from all tiers of the global 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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For more information about the MEDC International Trade Services
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