Michigan is well-positioned to attract global customers and recognizes global trade as a key component of the state’s economy. MEDC offers business assistance in identifying and pursuing global market opportunities that can help you compete globally and grow your business.
The international trade program supports Michigan businesses that want to start or expand export activities with initiatives to:
Regionally based international trade managers work with companies to identify their export development objectives and recommend appropriate export programs and resources. These resources include small business support services, international trade office assistance, and events such as educational opportunities, cultural programs, and international trade shows and missions.
MI-STEP is a grant program, funded in part through a grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), providing direct reimbursement to eligible small business concerns to develop or expand export-related activities. The MI-STEP program is designed to spur job creation by empowering Michigan eligible small business concerns to export their products. The program has three primary objectives:
STEP was launched in 2011 by the SBA as part of the president’s National Export Initiative with a goal to double U.S. exports and give America a stronger competitive edge.
The "E" Award
The "E" Award for Export Service was awarded to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation's International Trade Program on May 22, 2017. The "E" and "E Star" Awards are the highest recognition any U.S. entity may receive for supporting export activity.
Learn More about The "E" AwardMEDC has seven Michigan international trade centers through a partnership with the Conference of Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers. These centers provide services to companies interested in expanding their export sales to the Arab Gulf, Brazil, Canada, China, Europe and Mexico.
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