MEDC’s international trade program offers export consulting, organizes overseas trade missions, and provides financial assistance with international marketing activities.

Michigan’s SBDCs, funded by the SBA, can help you create a strategic plan, optimize your website for international clientele, identify new markets, and analyze fiscal, managerial and operational status.

USEACs have trade specialists on hand to connect you to government resources, including navigating export regulations, finding clients overseas, and connecting to trade missions and trade shows.

MSU-IBC houses globalEDGE website for business information, hosts monthly trade seminars in Lansing, and offers pro-bono market research for Michigan exporters.

VAGTC offers frequent trade seminars, consulting, and other resources (including Foreign Trade Zone 189) for West Michigan.

Automation Alley organizes regular trade missions as well as workshops and seminars around topics of international business in Troy.

The Detroit SBA can connect you to export loans and assist with trade finance questions.

The Ex-Im Detroit office provides export credit insurance and provides loans for working capital as well as to help you extend financing options to your customers.

MDARD’s International Marketing Program provides Michigan’s agricultural industry export consulting, instructions to international buyers, and cash reimbursement for export activities.

EMDEC is a volunteer organization that encourages and supports exports of goods and services that strengthen individual companies, stimulate U.S. economic growth, and create jobs.

MDEC - West provides practical, hands-on consulting and educational services to assist small and mid-sized businesses successfully export their goods and services.