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OFFICIAL STATE OF MICHIGAN MISSION TO CHINA
June 24, 2015
JOIN SENIOR STATE GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS FOR
OFFICIAL STATE
OF MICHIGAN MISSION TO CHINA
August 23–30, 2015
Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 30, 2015. REGISTER TODAY!
WHY CHINA?
- China is the third largest export market for the U.S.
- In 2014, U.S. exports to China reached a record $124 billion
- China is Michigan’s third largest export market, with $3.5 billion in export sales (2014)
- Michigan exports to China grew 28.5 percent from 2011
- Over the past 15 years, Michigan exports to China have risen over 1,500 percent
- Key industries for development: aerospace; automotive; chemical manufacturing; information technology; food and beverage; medical devices and health care service; green building; telecommunication; plastics; lumber and much more
SERVICES
- Pre-mission assessment of the Chinese market and in-country briefings
- Turn-key business service support: travel logistics, ground transportation, and interpreters
- Comprehensive business program: on-site guides and interpreter services
- Complete customized day-by-day itinerary
- Hotel accommodations and all meals
- Air and ground transportation: arrangements for travel within China
- International airfare not included
EXPENSE
- Participation fee is $4,480 per person
- Eligible Michigan SMEs can receive 50 percent reimbursement for travel expenses and participation fee from State Trade Export Promotion (STEP) grant. For more information, visit michiganbusiness.org/grow/export-assistance
- Traveling cities are subject to final confirmation and may subject to minor changes
- Space is limited to only 15 Michigan companies!
For registration and more information, contact:
Weiwei Lu
International Trade Development Manager (China)
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
c 616.540.4964 | [email protected]