Export seminar for Michigan food companies

Michigan’s overall agricultural exports in 2010 increased by more than 10 percent from 2009, reaching $1.75 billion. Food exports support more than 15,000 jobs and help generate further economic activity in Michigan.

Grand Valley State University’s Van Andel Global Trade Center is sponsoring a seminar, “Why to Export?” featuring industry leaders discussing how food exporting carries significant growth potential in today’s economy. The seminar is being presented by the Food Export Association of the Midwest and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
 
Why to Export?
Tuesday, December 13
8 a.m.-noon
GVSU Eberhard Center
301 W. Fulton St.

Speakers will discuss assistance programs and resources available to help Michigan companies become “export ready” and successfully enter international markets. Companies will learn how to develop their products into global brands and hear success stories from Michigan businesses, including Michigan Ag Exporter of the Year, Cherry Central. Professional export advisors will be available for personal consultation with individual companies.
 
The free seminar is sponsored by the Van Andel Global Trade Center, Varnum, Comerica Bank and MiBiz.
 
For more information contact Jamie Zmitko-Somers, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, at [email protected] or (517) 241-3628.