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Domestically, the organization assists businesses in improving their operations and promoting their products and services. By sponsoring and receiving trade missions, holding trade seminars, and sponsoring trade assistance programs, the American Arab Chamber of Commerce-Michigan strengthens the ties between the local Arab-American community and the Arab world.
Formed in 1995, the DCBA aims to foster business relations between Chinese and American businesses. Provides news and an annual report.
The Economic Development team travels the world to help non-U.S. business firms with their location in Michigan. Visits include Japan, Great Britain, Belgium, Germany, and Canada.
"The mission of the Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority (DWCPA) is to plan, develop, and promote Detroit as a freight transportation and distribution hub for U.S. Midwest and southwestern Ontario businesses and their customers and vendors, for the purpose of fostering economic growth in the City of Detroit, Wayne County, and the State of Michigan."
Information on international programs and selected topics.
The goal of the Council is to help Michigan businesses to export. Information about the Council is located here.
The goal of the Great Lakes TAAC is to help small and medium sized manufacturers stay competitive in the global marketplace. Site topics include assistance process, awards and successes, links and FAQ.
GDFTZ "is the grantee or administrator of Foreign Trade Zone No. 70 and is responsible for the development, marketing and administration of foreign trade zones in its grant area, which is essentially the metropolitan Detroit region."
The Hispanic Business Alliance was founded in 1978 as an advocacy organization to promote, develop and advance Hispanic businesses and individuals in the Detroit Metropolitan area and throughout the State of Michigan. The HBA represents the interest of its membership in local, state and national affairs.
Program devoted to orienting businesses toward international ventures. Sponsored by Michigan State University Center for International Business Education and Research (MSU-CIBER), the Greater Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Lansing Community College. Contact information included on website.
It is the mission of the JBSD to establish and enhance understating and mutual cooperation between Japanese and American businesses as well as the communities they serve. JBSD activities are directed at helping businesses and individuals identify and maximize opportunities for the benefit of their companies' operation in the Detroit market. Phone (248) 355-4899.
"For a decade the JAS has played a vital role in the local community, bringing together Japanese, American and Canadian business people on more than 200 occasions. The Society has been a public forum for the discussion of important issues affecting the Society's membership."
This webpage concerns the international section of Michigan Department of Agriculture. The site lets users search for information on international exporting of foods and fisheries.
An organization of local business leaders who work with small and medium businesses to promote international trade.
"From inspecting grocery stores and pet shops to testing the quality of gasoline and animal feed to serving in partnership with growers as stewards of Michigan's land and water resources, the Michigan Department of Agriculture serves the needs of consumers and the agricultural industry."
A website containing links to various resources on international business.
MITA is dedicated to establishing programs, events and services that will make MITA the major resource and first point of inquiry for international trade information in the Greater Detroit Area. Topics include join MITA, services, members, calendar, newsletter, and more.
Website containg links to information regarding Michigan's export activities, with respect to industry and country.
National Association of Arab and Chaldean Business Women is a non-profit organization that works to promote the interest of Arab/Chaldean women in the business, professional and political fields. The Association promotes the business interest of Arab/Chaldean women nationally with the purpose of opening avenues to women of Middle Eastern heritage in the area of education, employment, business and politics. Phone: 313-965-5020.
Michigan State University project to link domestic and foreign food production and retail servers. Has publications online, mission statement, services offered.
This collection of links is provided by the Michigan Manufacturers Association for the benefit of members interested in international trade opportunities.
Tradepoint Detroit/Windsor "enables you to access a wide range of global trading information over the Internet" and can "assist you in locating trading partners in the Metro Detroit and Windsor markets." Site is in English.
Warren Avenue Business Association is dedicated to the development of the Warren Avenue Business district and increasing the visibility of the area as an Arab cultural attraction, including the hosting of a festival celebrating Arab culture.
An organization that focuses on providing its business members with opportunities to expand globally. Focuses on intimate parterships to provide education and awareness.
Women's International Investment Network, Incorporated is a non-profit Michigan corporation for service and entertainment employees who are union and non-union. It was formed by women who work in the service and entertainment industries to help accelerate their growth opportunities and to strengthen their influence on business policies statewide.
"WTCDW is part of a global network of 300 World Trade Centers which together have more than 500,000 participating member businesses."