VAGTC a sponsor of Global Trade Days

The second annual Global Trade Days, held at Grand Valley State University, will give Michigan businesspeople a chance to explore export opportunities, learn about trends in top markets and connect with specialists.

The October 14 event is sponsored by Grand Valley’s Van Andel Global Trade Center and hosted by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

Participants will learn about the State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) program, which provides direct reimbursements to eligible companies for international marketing-related activities, ranging from market research to participation fees for international trade missions. Nearly 800 Michigan companies have received assistance since MEDC launched the program with companies entering more than 75 new global markets. New export sales of more than $300 million have been reported as a result of the program.

The Global Trade Days
October 14
8:30 a.m.-noon
L. William Seidman Center, downtown Grand Rapids
Registration is $30

Global Trade Days will include presentations from market specialists who will talk about doing business in the top five export markets: Canada, Mexico, China, Brazil and United Arab Emirates. Participants can request one-on-one meetings with these market specialists from 1:30-5 p.m.

Participants will hear about export assistance programs, services provided by Michigan centers and foreign trade offices and success stories.

For registration details and more information, visit www.michiganbusiness.org or contact the Van Andel Global Trade Center at (616) 331-6811.