Port Lansing

EXPAND GLOBALLY
Export Incentives & Training Program

Michigan businesses exported $44.8 Billion in goods and services in 2010.  Exporting provides businesses additional revenue streams, access to new markets and customers to buy products, while creating jobs right here in Michigan.

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) received a grant from the US Small Business Administration (SBA) to assist Michigan businesses increase exports.  The SBA STEP grant, combined with MEDC funds, provides approximately $3 million to increase Michigan’s capacity for exports.  Attendees will hear how STEP can assist your business start or increase your company’s exports.  Eligible Michigan businesses can get up to 50% reimbursement for expenses related to export activities in new markets, including:
 

• Overseas trade mission or trade show participation
• Foreign market sales trip
• Subscription to U.S. Department of Commerce services
• Foreign language translation services for export marketing materials and web site assets

The Middle Michigan Development Corporation (www.mmdc.org) is hosting STEP seminar to connect your business with resources and expertise that can help you develop a strategic export plan, enter new markets, and increase revenues from exports.

Whether your company is a veteran exporter or you are just curious about getting into exports, the STEP seminar will provide valuable information for all those that attend:

                              
Agenda:

9:00 – Registration, Networking
9:30 - Welcome, overview: Host organization and Brent Case, Lansing Regional Chamber/Port Lansing
9:50 - STEP Program: Laura Deierlein, MEDC
10:50 – Break
11:00 - Export 101: Jade Sims, MSU International Business Center
12:15 - Lunch
12:50 – Financing your exports – Overview: Speakers TBA
1:20 –Networking/Depart

Registration: Carolyn Bennett at MMDC (989) 772-2858 or e-mail: cbennett@mmdc.org