INTERNATIONAL TRADE: June 1, 2018

September 14-22, 2018
Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Shanghai
Registration Deadline: June 29, 2018
Cost: $1,500 per company | $300 per additional participant
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Join senior State government officials for a trade mission to China. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation will lead the trade mission and bring 10 Michigan companies to China to meet stakeholders, influencers, and decision makers in the world’s second largest economy. Participation in the mission includes pre-mission assessment of the Chinese market, in-country briefings, turnkey logistics support, B2B matchmaking services, networking events with high-level business and government officials, and a customized day-by-day itinerary.

For more information, please contact Weiwei Lu, MEDC International Trade Development Manager, at luw@michigan.org or by calling 616-540-4964.

September 21-29, 2018
Hosted by: Automation Alley
New Delhi, Dangalore, Mumbai, Prune
Registration Deadline: June 15, 2018
Cost: $4,500 members | $5,500 non-members
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Automation Alley is seeking companies for its trade mission to India, one of the fastest growing economies in the world. This award-winning program consistently introduces small and medium-sized businesses to new high-growth markets and opportunities to expand and diversify local products, services and technologies abroad. Automation Alley's trade missions are results-driven, having generated more than $900 million in export sales for Michigan companies.

Participants of Automation Alley's trade mission to India will travel to New Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai and Pune to attend matchmaking meetings with potential buyers, end users and key industry players.

Participation is limited to 10 companies. The deadline to register is June 15, 2018. The cost to participate is $4,500 for members and $5,500 for non-members. Price includes internal country flights, hotels, a welcome reception and dinner, tours, business briefings, matchmaking meetings and internal transportation. International flight is not included.

To register, or for more information, contact Automation Alley’s International Business Services Manager, Lisa Lasser, at lasserl@automationalley.com or 248-457-3283.

August 1, 2018
Hosted by: Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
East Lansing
Cost: $300
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Position yourself and your products in front of pre-qualified, experienced international buyers who continue to seek the latest food trends and products from the United States. Register early as meeting slots are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. It’s the perfect low-cost opportunity to meet buyers from established and emerging markets in one place!

Food Export In-Market Representatives from Canada, Costa Rica, Japan, Middle East, Nicaragua and Panama will be on hand to meet one-on-one to answer questions and assist with market specific insight. Food Export Helpline™ Counselor Dennis Lynch and Export Advisor Gary Winget will be available for one-on-one meetings as well. These local marketing experts provide on-the-ground help and can help you: 

• Learn how to be competitive when entering and remaining in a market
• Gain insights into emerging market trends
• Find the right buyer for your product in specific market segments
• Get your product and promotion plans market ready

For more information, please contact Jamie Zmitko-Somers at zmitkoj@michigan.gov. 

November 11-14, 2018
Hosted by: Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers
Querétaro and Chihuahua
Registration Deadline: September 17, 2018
Cost: $1,500 | each additional participant: $500
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Please join the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers aerospace sector trade mission to Mexico from November 11-15, 2018. The mission delegation will make stops in Quéretaro and Chihuahua. 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 GSGP Mexico Trade Office and the Mexican Federation of the Aerospace Industry (FEMIA).

• Great opportunities exist in Mexico for Great Lakes St. Lawrence companies that operate in the aerospace sector. FEMIA has detected demand of $469 million USD/yr. from a pool of 35 Mexican buyer companies.
• Leading sub-sectors for aerospace include supply manufacturing and assembly plants, the defense sector and the entire aviation ecosystem.
• Larger OEM’s in Mexico are looking to expand their supply chain in Mexico and other aerospace firms need to partner on specific manufacturing projects to reach growth and project size.

For more information, please contact Zoë Munro, Program Director, at zmunro@gsgp.org or by calling 312-407-0177.

Webinar: Current Issues that Impact U.S. Exporters

June 6, 2018
U.S. Commercial Service
Online
11am – 12pm
$25

This webinar will focus on current issues and actions under RoHS that could impact U.S. industry exporting to the EU.  Although this is not an introduction to RoHS, companies new to the legislation may want to participate to learn about these current issues and ask questions about other resources that can provide a more broad overview of the legislation.

Companies participating in the webinar will hear from experts from EPPA, a specialist management consultancy that helps clients manage alignment between business and EU institutions and government, and the U.S. Commercial Service at the U.S. Mission to the EU.  Companies will:

• Gain insights on the latest developments on RoHS III
• Learn about the upcoming stakeholder consultation on the ROHS methodology for restrictions and exemptions
• Have an opportunity to provide feedback on these issues, and address your company’s questions and interests directly with our speakers.

Click here for details and registration.

Culture & Coffee: Navigating China

June 20, 2018
Van Andel Global Trade Center
Grand Rapids
8am – 10am
$25 member/$35 non-member

To learn more about Chinese business culture, join GVSU’s Van Andel Global Trade Center for Culture & Coffee: Navigating China! We will cover how-tos and best practices for doing business abroad along with cultural nuances business professionals face while traveling. Fresh coffee and breakfast will be served, as VAGTC believes some of the best conversations take place over a good cup of coffee!

Topics of discussion will include:

• Business Meetings
• Gift Giving
• Communication
• Business Attire
• Negotiating Tactics

Click here for details and registration.

Certified Global Business Professional Training

July 10-11, 2018
Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan
Lansing
8am – 5pm
$195 MEDC Partner / $345 Regular

Earning the Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) credential is an easy way to kick-start your international business career, or a great way to formally recognize your professional knowledge. The CGBP credential issued by NASBITE confirms familiarity in international trade and assures that employees are able to practice global business at the professional level required in today’s competitive environment. The CGBP is the top nationally recognized certification for those in international business to show the world that they are qualified, with over 2000 certified professionals.
 
The CGBP certifies that a candidate is competent in the following four primary domains:
1. Global Business Management
2. Global Marketing
3. Supply Chain Management
4. Trade Finance
 
Click here for details and registration.