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After several months of
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refreshed site was designed for better usability on both desktop and mobile
applications and better highlights the work MEDC is doing throughout Michigan.
New features include an updated homepage and services section, as well as a
specific section for Michigan’s target industries, our reports and data, and an
updated news section and media press room.
MEDC will continually work to
update content and implement new features to serve you better. Check out the
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Upcoming Events
China Trade Mission
September 14-22, 2018 Hosted by: MEDC Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Shanghai Registration Deadline: June 29, 2018 Cost: $1,500 per company | $300 per additional participant Only a few spots remaining – Register here!
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.
Last Chance to Register: India Trade Mission
September 21-29, 2018 Hosted by: Automation Alley New Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune Registration Deadline: June 15, 2018 Cost: $4,500 members | $5,500 non-members Register here!
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.
Final Legal Essentials to Export
event of the year!
September 19, 2018 Hosted by Foster Swift Grand Rapids Free! Register here!
Learn how to take your product to international markets during one of the “Legal Essentials to Export” events 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.
The Grand Rapids event on September 19 will cover topics on intellectual property and business partner due diligence.
Want more helpful tools from Foster Swift?
Check out these free training videos to learn more about legal considerations when selling internationally.
Mexico Aerospace Sector
Trade Mission
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 Register
here!
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.
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To see a full list of MEDC International
Trade events click here!
Partner Events
Webinar: Surviving a Trade War – 5 Proven
Approaches to Address Tariff Impacts
June 28, 2018 Baker Tilly Virtual 12pm – 1pm Free
The United States
has imposed 25 percent tariffs on $50 billion worth of goods from China and the
impact to your business could be significant. Knowing how to respond – both
strategically and tactically – becomes imperative in continuing to operate a
profitable business model.
Join Baker Tilly
international specialists on this webinar as they offer practical solutions
your business can follow to alleviate the pressures imposed by such tariffs.
They will detail five proven approaches to help your business adapt and
maintain your competitive edge in the marketplace.
Key learning objectives After attending
this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Consider
strategic options to conducting global trade in a changing socio-political
landscape
- Learn tactics
to overcome tariffs and other limitations in conducting cross-border business
- Position
themselves to better address future trade policy shifts
Who should attend? Anyone who relies
on imported steel, aluminum or Chinese-made items to conduct business.
Professionals who are accountable for operational strategy, import/export, supply
chain management and procurement decisions.
Click here for
details and registration.
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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:
- Global Business Management
- Global Marketing
- Supply Chain Management
- Trade Finance
Click here
for details and registration.
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Power Generation Africa: Export & Investment
Opportunities for U.S. Companies
July 11, 2018 U.S. Commercial Service Ann Arbor 9am – 11am Free
The U.S.
Commercial Service-Michigan, and Power Africa invite you to attend a roundtable
event at Ann Arbor SPARK on July 11th to learn about the U.S. government
initiative, Power Africa.
The roundtable event will:
- Highlight
business opportunities in the energy sector in sub-Saharan Africa
- Showcase American
companies successfully doing business in the sub-Saharan Africa energy sector
- Provide an
opportunity to meet and engage first-hand with Power Africa team members
interested in helping you explore opportunities for your company.
- Showcase American
industry and knowhow.
What is Power Africa?
- A market-driven, U.S. Government-led
public-private partnership to double access to electricity in sub-Saharan
Africa
- Two primary goals: add 30,000 MW of generation
capacity and expand electricity access to 60 million people in sub-Saharan
Africa
- A one-stop shop for businesses seeking tools and
resources to do business in Africa’s power sector
- Brings together more than 140 of the world’s top
companies, development institutions, and financial entities
- Employs a transaction-centered approach to
address constraints to project development and investment
- Aims to reduce risk and accelerate projects --
with financing, risk mitigation, technical and transaction support, and local
government engagement
Please contact Eve
Lerman at Eve.Lerman@trade.gov or 248-249-7415 with questions. Please RSVP at
Rachel.Clephane@trade.gov if you are planning to attend. Click
here to learn more
about Power Africa.
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Inaugural Summer Summit
July 18, 2018 Van Andel Global Trade Center Grand Rapids 11:30am – 4:30pm $55 member/ $75 Non-Member
This half-day
event will boast global trade education and best practices, networking and fun!
During lunch we will cover hot topics in the ever-changing environment of
international business and trade.
Once lunch wraps
up, it'll be your turn to ask the questions! Attendees will be able to sit down
with industry experts to discuss:
- Global Supply
Chain & Documentation
- Working with
International Distributors
- Creating an
International Sales Agreement
- Selling to
Foreign Governments
- Trade Finance
& International Tax Considerations
- Managing Foreign
Trade Zone & Duty Drawback Programs
- Understanding
Anti-Dumping & Countervailing Duties
Click here for
details and registration.
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Apprenticeship Info Session: Addressing the
Manufacturing Talent Shortage
July 24, 2018 Automation Alley Plymouth 9:30am – 11:30am Free
It’s not a
secret. Industry 4.0 is challenging manufacturers to integrate new technology
and find employees with the appropriate expertise in addition to the looming
retirement of about 22 percent of manufacturing employees expected over the
next 10-15 years. Finding the right talent now is critical.
Join Automation
Alley at the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center for a free info session
to learn more about implementing a registered apprenticeship program.
Registered apprenticeship is a tried and true approach for preparing workers
for the skilled jobs of today and the Industry 4.0 era of automated and
digitized manufacturing.
Learn about
ApprenticeshipUSA, a Department of Labor funded grant partnership between
Automation Alley and the state of Michigan, which can provide assistance with
implementing this proven on-the-job training and retention strategy. It’s time
to close the skills gap and transfer knowledge to the next generation of
workers to ensure the training of future leaders.
Click here for
details and registration.
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2018 Midwest Buyers Mission
August 1, 2018 Hosted by the Michigan
Department of Argiculture and Rural Development East Lansing Cost: $300 Register
here!
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.
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For more
information about the MEDC International Trade Services
visit our website, contact export@michigan.org, or your regional International
Trade Manager.
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