International Trade

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Doing Business Internationally Doesn't Have to be Foreign.

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International Trade Services

STEP Financial Assistance Award

We provide 50% reimbursement, up to $15,000 annually, to eligible small businesses for export-related activities.

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International Trade Centers

Our International Trade Centers provide counseling, market analysis and more to help Michigan businesses market their products.

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Resources & Training

We coordinate market research, training, website development and more to jump-start your momentum in a foreign market.

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Success Story

Black Swamp Percussion

From making percussion instruments in a garage to exporting its products across the globe, Black Swamp Percussion is reaching musicians worldwide thanks to the MEDC’s International Trade services.

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Want to know if you're on track to being a successful exporting venture?

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Follow this step-by-step exporting checklist to grow your business internationally.

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What you should consider when you're selling products in foreign markets.

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Nov

November 3 - 13, 2024

Spain, Portugal & Morocco Trade Mission

Barcelona, Spain

Feb

February 16 - 21, 2025

IDEX

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Apr

April 6 - 11, 2025

South Korea Trade Mission

N/A, South Korea

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International Trade News

Achieving International Growth through Trade Missions

International Trade News

Tools of the Trade: Michigan Helps Companies Go International

MEDC Services For Your Business

Buyer and Supplier Matchmaking

With access to a vast and diverse supplier network, Pure Michigan Business Connect (PMBC) connects Michigan suppliers of goods and services with local, domestic and global buyers.

Startup and Entrepreneurial Support

No other state in the nation provides the breadth and depth of entrepreneurial support to early-stage and emerging high-tech companies like Michigan.

Access to Capital Providers

Using small amounts of public resources to generate private lender financing, the Capital Access program provides small businesses access to capital that might not otherwise be available.

Mobility and Electrification Services

Programs and services are available to support global mobility and electrification companies, as well as grants for testing mobility technologies in Michigan and at our state-of-the-art testing facilities.

Community Development

MEDC helps to create vibrant and sustainable places to live, work and play by providing economic development services and programs to Michigan communities.

Government Contracting & Bid Targeting

Find and win federal government contracts and receive grant writing assistance.

Defense Industry Connections

When it comes to advancing military defense systems, Michigan ranks high above the rest.