International Trade: August Newsletter

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MichiganBusiness.org

August 1, 2019

Registration Now Open!

Vietnam/Philippines Trade Mission Registration

Trade Mission to Vietnam and the Philippines

Hosted by the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers
March 16-20, 2020
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam and Manila, Philippines

Join the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers trade mission to Vietnam and the Philippines, and visit the cities of Ho Chi Minh and Manila. Participants will receive a customized schedule of B2B meetings with prospective customers and business partners. Participants will also benefit from networking events and logistical support provided by the GSGP South East Asia Trade Office.

Vietnam and the Philippines have a combined population of 200 million. South East Asia markets are growing at over 7% per year, and, since 2009, U.S. exports to Vietnam have increased by 330%.

Included Services:
Mission briefing, group ground transportation, networking events, logistical assistance, and customized B2B matchmaking meetings. International airfare, interpreters, hotels, individual transportation, and meals not included.

Financial Assistance:
Cost to participate is $1,500 per company and each additional representative is $500. Eligible companies may qualify for MI-STEP Grant funds to offset 50% of the cost to travel (including airfare, hotels, transportation, etc.). For more information, contact your International Trade Manager or visit www.michiganbusiness.org/services/international-trade. 

The deadline to register is December 15, 2019.
Click here for more details and to register.


Upcoming Events

ExporTech Events  

 

Join an upcoming ExporTech program in Mid-Michigan or Upper Peninsula

and jumpstart your global development plans!

ExporTech™, the national export assistance program that helps companies accelerate their growth in global markets, is returning to Michigan to visit the Mid-Michigan Region and Upper Peninsula this fall.

ExporTech is a structured export strategy and business development process that assists 4-8 companies over a 10-week period to develop written strategic plans for export growth and to  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
• Connect to a wide range of local and national resources
• Peer group model which drives accountability, action, learning, and networking
• Individual coach and team of students to assist with research and strategic plan
• Program is designed for CEOs, VPs, and Directors responsible for international growth

Dates and Locations:
Saginaw – September 6, October 11, November 15
Marquette – September 9, October 14, November 18

Discounts Available: MI-STEP grants are available for qualified companies to cover 50% of fee. More information can be found at michiganbusiness.org/services/international-trade/. 

For questions or to apply, please contact:
Chris Bosio, MEDC International Trade Manager
at bosioc@michigan.org or 517-348-9256


Australia Trade Mission

Trade Mission to Australia

Hosted by the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers
November 18-22, 2019
Sydney & Melbourne, Australia

Register today to join the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers trade mission to Australia! The delegation will visit Sydney and Melbourne. Each participant will receive a customized schedule of B2B meetings with prospective customers and business partners. Participants will also benefit from networking events and logistical support provided by the GSGP Australia Trade Office.

Financial Assistance: Cost to participate is $1,500 per company and each additional representative is $500. Eligible companies may qualify for MI-STEP Grant funds to offset 50% of cost (including airfare, hotel, and transportation). For more information, contact your International Trade Manager or visit www.michiganbusiness.org/services/international-trade. 

The deadline to register is August 16, 2019.
Click here for more details and to register.


Partner Events

Customs Valuation Event

Customs Valuation

Van Andel Global Trade Center
August 7, 2019
Grand Rapids

The declaration of value, in the context of international trade, is one of the most important requirements for the movement of goods globally. This is true for both U.S. exports and imports. The WTO Agreement on Customs Valuation, agreed to in 1994, sets a global standard for valuation methodology. Most countries establish the basis of their required customs values on these global standards. Join us on August 7th to learn more about customs valuation methods.

Click here for more details and to register.


MAMA Space Symposium

MAMA's Space Symposium

Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association
September 9-10, 2019
Traverse City

Join us for a two-day space symposium focused on developments in Low Earth Orbit. The nascent Space Force, Hypersonic systems, Nano/microsatellite Networks/Constellations, Ground- and Space-based Missile Defense Systems, and the Michigan Launch Initiative are all on the agenda.

The symposium features presentations detailing these various space opportunities as well as presentations by prime contractors outlining their supply chain strategies and needs. In addition, this symposium offers excellent networking opportunities with thought leaders, program managers and supply chain managers.

Click here for more details and to register.


Discover Global Markets Event

Discover Global Markets: Powering & Building the Middle East & Africa

U.S. Commercial Service
September 30 - October 2, 2019
Houston, TX

Join the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Houston District Export Council for Discover Global Markets: Powering & Building the Middle East & Africa. Seize the opportunity to network with international executives, business development and marketing professionals, engineers, project owners, developers, and government officials. Walk away with the knowledge it takes to compete globally and transform market potential into market success.

Business Opportunities
• Meet One-on-One with U.S. Commercial Officers and Specialists
• Meet One-on-One with foreign buyers from the featured markets and U.S. OEMs including: MTK Surveys and Eng. Ltd., Global Consolidated Contractors, Orascom, Kenya Power & Lighting Co. Ltd., Aba'ad contracting Co., PalSolar, Bechtel Corp., MODEC Inc., and JACOBS
• Connect with more than 200 exporters of energy, engineering, construction and transportation services and products
• Learn about international opportunities in sub-sectors including: oil & gas extraction and distribution, solar energy, wind energy, electric power distribution, mining, architecture, building products, HVAC, and more!

Register Now – Early bird pricing ends Friday, August 2!
Click here for more details and to register.


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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