Certified Global Business Professional Virtual Bootcamp
2020-12-01 09:00, 2020-12-02 09:00, 2020-12-03 09:00, 2020-12-04 09:00 (America/Detroit)
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 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.

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

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

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.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES VIRTUAL HEALTH CARE TRADE MISSION
2021-02-01 09:00
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 TRADE MISSION TO THE UNITED KINGDOM
2021-03-08 09:00
Join GSGP for a leading multi-sector virtual trade mission to the United Kingdom from March 8-19, 2021. The goal of this mission is to assist small to medium-sized companies from the Great Lakes St. Lawrence region to export products and services to this important market. Similar to an in-person trade mission, each mission participant will receive a customized schedule of B2B meetings to meet with prospective customers and business partners.
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.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS
DECEMBER 17, 2020

Van Andel Global Trade Center and U.S. Commercial Service 2021 Michigan World Trade Week
2021-05-05 13:30 - 16:30
The Van Andel Global Trade Center and U.S. Commercial Service will host their ðŸ¯ðŸ±ð˜ð—µ ð—”ð—»ð—»ð˜‚ð—®ð—¹ ð—ªð—¼ð—¿ð—¹ð—± ð—§ð—¿ð—®ð—±ð—² ð—ªð—²ð—²ð—¸ ð—•ð˜‚ð˜€ð—¶ð—»ð—²ð˜€ð˜€ ð—–ð—¼ð—»ð—³ð—²ð—¿ð—²ð—»ð—°ð—² to recognize the contributions of international trade to the state’s economy, share international business knowledge and resources, and network with Michigan’s network of international business professionals.
For 35 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

REGISTER TODAY FOR THE 35TH MICHIGAN WORLD TRADE WEEK VIRTUAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE
Date: May 5, 2021 | Time: 1:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. | Location: Live Virtual via Zoom

Economic Development Week 2021
2021-05-09 - 2021-05-15
Celebrate the 2021 Economic Development Week (EDW) taking place May 9–15. Organized by the International Economic Development Council, the EDW was created in 2016 with a goal to increase awareness for local programs that create jobs, advance career development opportunities and increase the quality of life in communities everywhere. Economic Development Week includes activities in communities large and small designed to highlight the importance of economic development and the good work that economic developers do every day.
Click here to watch Detroit Regional Partnership’s CEO, Maureen Donohue Krauss discuss “The Role of the Economic Developer.”

Detroit Mobility Lab Panel Session
2021-06-03 15:00 - 16:00
On Thursday, June 3, 2021, join the Detroit Mobility Lab and several other organizations as they discuss the importance of strategic priorities in the Detroit / Windsor-Essex region and how entrepreneurs can get more involved. The virtual event will be moderated by Chris Thomas, Co-Founder of both Assembly Ventures and the Detroit Mobility Lab.
Panelists are:

Andrew Teliszewsky from city of Windsor
Carlotta Claire Gmachl from Detroit Regional Partnership
Hind Ourahou from Office of Mobility Innovation at The city of Detroit
Stephen MacKenzie from Invest Windsor-Essex
Kate Partington from the Michigan office of Future Mobility & Electrification

Click here to register for the event.

Business France - Hydrogen in Mobility Pitch Session
2021-06-09 09:00 - 10:30
If you missed out on the Detroit Regional Partnership and Business France June 9, 2021 virtual event, watch the recording online. The event presented eight of the most innovative French companies in the Hydrogen Mobility field.
For a limited time, you can use passcode: !T46ztfF to view the Zoom webinar recording. Click here to watch now!
Download the June 2021 French Delegation Hydrogen for Transportation digital edition, click here.

German American Chamber of Commerce Virtual Business Luncheon
2021-06-16 11:45 - 13:00
The Detroit Regional Partnership is elated to share that our partners at the German American Chamber of Commerce is hosting a virtual business luncheon on June 16, 2021.
Register today for one of the Michigan Business Luncheon Series titled: The Performance Advantage of Workforce Diversity. Attendees will learn and connect with members on topics aimed at growing a German-American business network.
Agenda
10:45am CT Networking
11:00am CT Presentation
11:45am CT Q&A
For more details and to register for the virtual luncheon, click here.
