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The International Trade Team enjoys hearing the successes of the companies we serve – it's why we do what we do, after all. Is your company experiencing a jump in sales after receiving a MI-STEP grant or foreign office assistance? Did you just sign a contract and you want to share the news? We'd love to hear your story! If you have photos to go with the story, or some from a recent sales trip, trade show, trade mission, or company get together, share them with us. Email stories, comments, and photos to export@michigan.org so we can celebrate with you!
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Join ExporTech to connect with a wide range of world-class experts and rapidly expand global sales!
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Lansing, MSU International Bus. Center – January 25, February 22, & March 22, 2019
ExporTech is the national export assistance program that helps companies accelerate their growth in global markets. The structured export strategy and business development process assists 4-8 companies over a 10-week period to develop written strategic plans for export growth and connect with a wide range of experts to catalyze export sales.
ExporTech™ Program Highlights:
• Only national program that results in a customized export growth plan for each company
• Designed for manufacturing and technology company executives
• Intensive, structured process with workshops, planning tools, and individual coaching
• Connects to a wide range of local and national resources
• Peer group model – drives accountability, action, learning, networking
For questions and registration, please contact Jacob Schroeder, MEDC International Trade Manager, at schroederj4@michigan.org or 517-898-7462.
IDEX Defense Exhibition & Conference
Abu Dhabi, UAE
February 17-21, 2019
Deadline to register is December 21, 2018
Join the Michigan booth at IDEX 2019 and experience the only international defense expo in the MENA region demonstrating the latest technology in land, sea, and air sectors of defense, with a strong focus on ground-based military. IDEX is a prime platform to reach Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and to establish and strengthen relationships with government departments, businesses, and armed forces.
Michigan Booth
• Each company receives their own kiosk with lockable counter, graphics, and signage
• Outward-facing kiosk with a prominent presence to interact with exhibition traffic
• Internet connection and power accessibility
• Central shared meeting tables
• Accommodates up to eight companies
Matchmaking Opportunities
• Kick-off conference call to establish company’s goals and support requirements
• Pre-visit market research
• Customized appointments with prospective partners, distributors, and/or buyers
• Official delegations visits at the booth
Space is limited - Register today!
Click here for details and registration.
Queretaro Automotive Meetings
Queretaro, Mexico
February 19-21, 2019
Join the Michigan Pavilion for Queretaro Automotive Meetings 2019. This structured matchmaking event provides opportunities for auto suppliers to build and strengthen business relationships through more than 12,000 face-to-face meetings with potential OEM and Tier 1 customers. More than 800 companies and 1,600 participants are expected to attend.
Meet with potential OEM customers involved in:
| Automotive |
Industrial/Specialized Vehicles |
Prototypes |
| Agricultural Machinery |
Heavy Vehicles |
Two-Wheelers |
| Competition Vehicles |
Buses and Coaches |
Trailers |
| Shielded Vehicles |
Highway Construction Vehicles |
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Included Services
• Detailed profile of company capabilities in online catalog
• Access to online catalog prior to the event to request meetings
• Access to OEMs presentation on Feb 19
• Schedule of pre-arranged meetings for Feb 20 & 21
• 4sqm booth equipped with hard walls, 1 table, 3 chairs, fascia board, and carpet
• Access to seminars and workshops on Feb 20 & 21
• Ground transportation to and from event
• In-country support from the Michigan Mexico Center staff
Click here for details and registration.
Brazil and Colombia Trade Mission
March 24-29, 2019
Hosted by Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers
Join the trade mission to Brazil and Colombia with stops in São Paulo and Bogotá. Mission participants 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.
Click here for details and registration.
Culture & Coffee: Navigating France
December 12, 2018
Van Andel Global Trade Center
Grand Rapids
To learn more about French business culture, join GVSU's Van Andel Global Trade Center for Culture & Coffee: Navigating France. This event will cover how-to's and best practices for doing business abroad along with cultural nuances business professionals face while traveling. Fresh coffee and breakfast will be served during the session as VAGTC believes some of the best conversations take place over a good cup of coffee.
Topics include
• Business Meetings
• Gift Giving
• Communication
• Business Attire
• Negotiating Tactics
Click here for details and registration.
For more information about the MEDC International Trade Services
visit our website, contact export@michigan.org, or your regional International Trade Manager. Follow us on LinkedIn!
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