Michigan World Trade Week is a celebration of international trade and business growth for Michigan.

For 39 years area businesses and community leaders have worked together to:

• Share international business knowledge and resources at the annual business conference and key networking events scheduled throughout the week
• Highlight the link between international trade and Michigan's economic well-being
• Recognize the contributions of international trade to job creation in Michigan
• Commend companies succeeding in global markets
• Support the annual proclamation issued by the President of the United States declaring World Trade Week in May

Who are our official partners?

Michigan World Trade Week is organized by the U.S. Commercial Service (CS) and Grand Valley State University's Van Andel Global Trade Center (VAGTC) together with support from the Planning Committee. 

The Planning Committee is comprised of volunteers from over 20 internationally focused companies and organizations. The Committee leadership alternates on an annual basis between the CS and VAGTC. For 2025, Kendra Kuo, Director, U.S. Commercial Service – Grand Rapids Office is serving as Chair of the Planning Committee.

Who are our sponsors?

Each year over 30 sponsors financially support the business conference and other key student-focused programs, showing their commitment to leveraging experiences and growing international opportunities for Michigan businesses.

Officially recognized Partner Organizations coordinating events throughout Michigan World Trade Week 2025 include:

The Economic Club of Grand Rapids

Michigan World Trade Week Planning Committee

U.S. Commercial Service Export Week

World Affairs Council of Western Michigan