Business trends of China and Mexico

When companies look into international expansion, China and Mexico stand out. Both countries have highly competitive cost structures, and each offers a unique set of benefits and challenges.

A seminar, sponsored by the Van Andel Global Trade Center at Grand Valley State University, will explore the pros and cons of doing business in each country, to help businesses make the best choice for expansion.

China or Mexico? Comparing the latest business trends and changes
Thursday, April 14
8 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences, 301 Michigan St.

Topics covered include:
Key industrial regions
Types of business structure
Infrastructure and human capital
Regulations on investments, intellectual property and real estate
Taxation and mobility of funds
Free trade agreements and tariff rates
Transportation, logistics and supply-chain management
Safety, law and order

The event is also sponsored by Miller Canfield and Clayton & McKervey. 

For registration fees and more information contact the Van Andel Global Trade Center at (616) 331-3811 or visit www.vagtc.org.