The new Michigan State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) pilot
grant to assist exporters will be discussed at a forum sponsored by
Grand Valley State University’s Van Andel Global Trade Center.
The November 17 event will provide companies information on how
to quality for expert assistance through new export financing
incentives as well as updates on the many resources available to
support export activities throughout the state.
Keynote speaker Fred Hochberg, chairman and president of
Export-Import Bank, will discuss the new financing incentives and how
it works with businesses throughout the world facilitating
international trade.
Global Access Exporter Forum
Thursday, November 17
1:30-5:30 p.m.
Eberhard Center, 301 W. Fulton St.
Topics include:
• State Trade and Export Promotion program:
eligibility requirements and how to apply
• Export assistance:
how to grow exports
• Financing exports: trade experts discuss
latest tools and techniques
• Marketing products internationally:
research to move export sales forward
Registration is $15. For more information, contact the Van Andel
Global Trade Center at (616) 331-6811 or visit www.vagtc.org. Other sponsors of the
event include Fifth Third Bank and Huntington Bank. Community partners
include Lakeshore Advantage, Economic Development Corporation,
Southwest Michigan First and The Right Place.
Forum on global exports outlines new financing incentives
Nov 9, 2011
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