World Trade Week Business Conference

Michigan’s global exports have placed the state in the top 10 nationwide, and local businesses are discovering strong sales opportunities around the world.

World Trade Week begins May 5 and the 29th World Trade Week West Michigan Business Conference will be held May 8 at Grand Valley State University, co-hosted by Grand Valley’s Van Andel Global Trade Center along with the U.S. Commercial Service Export Assistance Center. The theme of the conference is “European Markets on the Rise.”

John McCormick, author of “Why Europe Matters,” will be the luncheon keynote speaker hosted by World Affairs Council of West Michigan. McCormick is the Jean Monnet Professor of European Union Politics at the Indianapolis campus of Indiana University.

World Trade Week West Michigan Business Conference
Thursday, May 8
Lunch: noon-1:30 p.m.
Conference: 1:30-5:30 p.m.
L. William Seidman Center, 50 Front Ave SW., Grand Rapids

The conference features experts who will talk about strategies, opportunities and resources available to help businesses increase international sales. Attendees will choose from breakout sessions on new exporters, advanced global businesses and emerging market trends.

Early registration is $100 by April 25 which includes free admittance to the luncheon. Registration is $125 after April 25. For more information or to register, visit www.worldtradeweekmi.org or call Grand Valley’s Van Andel Global Trade Center at (616) 331-6811.