Detroit Regional Partnership

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES VIRTUAL HEALTH CARE TRADE MISSION
2021-02-01 09:00 (America/Detroit)
Join the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers’ virtual health care sector trade mission to the United Arab Emirates. Similar to in-person trade missions, participants will receive prescreened virtual B2B meetings with potential distributors, buyers, governmental authorities and joint venture partners.
Mission participants will also benefit from a market sector briefing and support from the Michigan Arab Gulf Trade Office. Get a head start on your participation in Arab Health 2021 or utilize the trade mission to develop leads in the U.A.E.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Click here to download the trade mission flyer.
MISSION COST
”¢ $1,000 participation fee
”¢ Eligible companies may receive up to 75% reimbursement through the State Trade Expansion Program.

VIRTUAL CULTURE & COFFEE: NAVIGATING MEXICO
2020-12-11 09:00
Each Virtual/Live Culture & Coffee training session will cover how-to’s and best practices for doing business abroad as well as how to maneuver through cultural nuances business professionals often face while working with or traveling to Mexico.
Please grab a cup of coffee/tea and join this live and virtual training to learn about the culture of Mexico.
Location
Virtual/Live
Non-Member Price
$25.00
Member Price
$15.00
Click here to register for the event.

Automation Alley: Doing Business in India
2020-12-10 08:30
With a population of nearly 1.4 billion, India has become the world’s fifth-largest economy, surpassing the United Kingdom and France last year. According to the ratings agency Moody’s, India’s GDP is projected to grow 5.8% in 2021 as it emerges from the pandemic that ravaged the global economy this year. A 2020 report by the World Bank noted that India has jumped 14 spots this year (from 77 to 63) in ease of doing business among 190 countries. With a growing middle-class of 300-350 million consumers, the nation has a high demand for U.S.-made products, services and technologies.
Join the upcoming “Doing Business in India” Automation Alley’s live virtual event on Thursday, December 10, 2020 from 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM EST.
Fees/Admission:
Member Price: Free
Future Member Price: Free
Agenda

8:30-8:40 a.m. Welcome and Introduction: Noel H. Nevshehir, Director of International Business Services and Global Strategic Partnerships, Automation Alley
8:40-9:05 a.m. Keynote Presentation: India Update: The Honorable Mr. Amit Kumar, Consul General of India
9:05-9:30 a.m. Opportunities and Challenges of Doing Business in India: Supriya Kanetkar and Sushama Kanetkar, Directors, India Trade Office, Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers, Bangalore, India
9:30-9:55 a.m. Company Case Study on Best Practices and Lessons Learned in India: Rophin Paul, Executive Vice President, PARI Robotics Inc.
9:55-10:05 a.m. Support for Michigan Exports: MEDC State Trade Expansion (STEP) Program: Jacob Schroeder, International Trade Development Manager, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)
10:05-10:30 a.m. Open Discussion & Q-and-A
10:30 a.m. Meeting Adjourned

INCOTERMS® 2020 – AN INTEGRAL PART OF YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGY
2020-12-09 09:00
Incoterms® 2020 is specifically designed to define freight terms and cost obligations unique to ocean, air, and intermodal transportation common to international shipping. Incoterms® 2020 also defines the risk of loss transfer and export/import clearance obligations between sellers and buyers with the goal of eliminating the risk of costly misunderstandings between the parties to an international transaction.
On December 9, 2020, join the Live Virtual Seminar discussion to learn about:

Changes to the “D” rules with DAT eliminated and DPU added
Definitions and Framework
What is and is not defined by Incoterms® 2020
Risk of Loss
Buyer’s and Seller’s Obligations
And more

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Date/Time
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location
LIVE VIRTUAL
Non-Member Price
$215.00
Member Price
$150.00

Trade Talk Tuesday: Logistics Trends & Strategies for Mitigating Risk
2020-12-08 10:00
Join the U.S. Commercial Service, along with the West and East Michigan District Export Councils (DECs) for a 20-minute virtual discussion on international logistics, including:

Strategies for mitigating logistics risks.
Issues and challenges U.S. exporters are facing with their international logistics.
Outlook and forecast for international logistics over the next year and beyond.
Resources for managing international sales and outbound logistics during these uncertain times.

Quickly learn how Michigan companies are assessing challenges for outbound logistics in our everchanging environment.
Panelists
David Radle
Operations Manager– Logistics at Steelcase
Les Brand
Chief Executive Officer at Supply Chain Solutions (SCS)
When:
December 8, 2020 at 10 a.m.
Agenda:
10:00-10:15 – Panel
10:15-10:20 – Q&A
Registration Deadline:
December 7, 2020 at 5 p.m.
Register today for this free virtual discussion by clicking here.
View the online Trade Talk flyer by clicking here.

Certified Global Business Professional Virtual Bootcamp
2020-12-04 09:00, 2020-12-03 09:00, 2020-12-02 09:00, 2020-12-01 09:00, 2020-11-30 09:00
This training prepares business professionals in all major areas of international trade, including the domains of Global Business Management, Global Marketing, Supply Chain Management and Trade Finance.
Participants will receive the knowledge and resources required to sit for the NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) exam, an accreditation confirming knowledge in international trade. The CGBP designation shows employers and the public that the individual is proficient in global business and capable of working with the level of expertise and professionalism that is required in today’s competitive environment.
Click here to view the virtual training brochure with dates and times.

Trade During and After Times of COVID-19
2020-10-29 09:00
How is COVID-19 affecting U.S. trade and export? Join keynote speaker, Senior Business Economist Paul Traub, the Detroit Regional Partnership and several panelists for a discussion on the COVID-19 pandemic and how the associated recession is affecting U.S. trade. Learn how these unprecedented times have altered U.S. trade and how companies in the future plan to strategize on doing international business.
Register online today for this free virtual event by clicking here.

Automation Alley's Trade Mission to South Africa
2020-10-09 09:00
Automation Alley is seeking Michigan companies to join its trade mission to South Africa to participate in the Africa Health Exposition 2020, Sub-Sahara’s largest annual healthcare event that attracts more than 10,000 healthcare and trade professionals from 67 countries worldwide. The majority of the attendees are senior-level business executives, government officials and other key decision makers responsible for procurement.
In addition to medical equipment and healthcare services, South Africa also has a strong demand for the following Michigan-made products, services and technologies:

Automotive
Environment and pollution control technologies
IT and ICT
Renewable energy

Date/Time Information:
Trade Mission Dates: Oct. 9-17, 2020 (includes travel days)
Registration Deadline: Sept.11, 2020
Fees/Admission:
Member Price: $3500
Non Member Price: $4500

Automation Alley's Virtual Trade Mission to Mexico
2020-09-21 09:00
Let Automation Alley help your company expand business opportunities in Mexico by reaching new customers, agents and distributors in the world’s second-largest market for U.S. exports.
Date/Time Information:
Trade Mission Dates: Sept. 21-25, 2020
Registration Deadline: August 7, 2020
This trade mission is made possible in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). Participation is limited to 10 companies and the deadline to register is August 7, 2020. The cost to participate is $1,000 for Automation Alley members and $1,500 for non-members. The price includes business briefings by the U.S. Embassy and Mexican trade organizations, matchmaking meetings and translators.

Doing Business in Japan Online Event
2020-09-16 08:00
Japan is Michigan’s fifth-largest market, with Michigan exporting over USD $1.4 billion worth of goods to Japan in 2018. Although Michigan businesses already have a strong presence in Japan’s economy, there are numerous possibilities for growth and further development of commercial business ties. The key to taking advantage of these opportunities with the free trade agreement is to understand current best practices of doing business in Japan.
Join GVSU’s Van Andel Global Trade Center and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) on September 16, 2020 for a virtual/online event to gain practical knowledge and resources to succeed in Doing Business in Japan.
Underwritten by: MEDC

Van Andel Global Trade Center USMCA Virtual Training
2020-07-15 13:00
WHAT USMCA MEANS FOR BUSINESS – VIRTUAL/LIVE: 2 SESSIONS OVER 2 DAYS
This virtual/live training takes place over the course of two days to provide you with the same amount of content that attendees would receive from our in-person sessions. Registrants will be sent a link to the sessions 24 hours before the training begins.
Session 1: July 15, 2020 – 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Session 2: July 16, 2020 – 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The new United States, Mexico, Canada Free Trade Agreement (USMCA) has replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) which took effect in 1994. The new agreement includes many updated provisions and clauses. Learn the basics of the new USMCA and how it will affect your company.
Pricing
Non-Member Price
$215.00
Member Price
$150.00
