Doing Business in Mexico

Wednesday, May 27, 2020 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Event Description:

Expand your business to Mexico, the world's second-largest market for U.S. exports. Join Automation Alley and a group of international business experts for a discussion on how American companies can succeed in Mexico. Hear first-hand accounts from business owners about their experiences in Mexico and discuss export challenges, opportunities and the support that is available to Michigan companies.  This event is supported by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

Agenda:

11:30 a.m. Registration, Lunch and Welcome Introductions: Noel Nevshehir, Director of International Business Services and Industry 4.0 Strategic Partnerships, Automation Alley

11:45 a.m. Economic and Political Update (via Skype or Zoom): Silvia Alonso, Director, Michigan Mexico Office, Michigan Economic Development Corporation

12:05 p.m. Opportunities and Challenges of Doing Business in Mexico: Eve Lerman, Senior International Trade Specialist, US Commercial Service, U.S. Department of Commerce

12:35 p.m. From NAFTA to the USMCA: What It Means To You: Tim Finerty, Shareholder, Clayton & McKervey

1:05 p.m. Support for Michigan Exports to Mexico: Mr. Jacob Schroeder, Senior International Trade Development Manager, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)

1:15 p.m. Q-and-A Period and Open Discussion

1:30 p.m. Conference AdjournedOne-on-one meetings are available now through July 17 via Skype or Microsoft Teams. If you are interested in a one-on-one meeting with Silvia Alonso, Michigan Mexico Center, please contact Lisa Lasser Automation Alley, at lasserl@automationalley.com.

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Event Info

Location
2675 Bellingham, Troy, 48083
Event Description: Expand your business to Mexico, the world's second-largest market for U.S. exports. Join Automation Alley and a group of international business experts for a discussion on how American companies can succeed in Mexico. Hear first-hand accounts from business owners about their experiences in Mexico and discuss export challenges, opportunities and the support that is available to Michigan companies. This event is supported by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Agenda: 11:30 a.m. Registration, Lunch and Welcome Introductions: Noel Nevshehir, Director of International Business Services and Industry 4.0 Strategic Partnerships, Automation Alley 11:45 a.m. Economic and Political Update (via Skype or Zoom): Silvia Alonso, Director, Michigan Mexico Office, Michigan Economic Development Corporation 12:05 p.m. Opportunities and Challenges of Doing Business in Mexico: Eve Lerman, Senior International Trade Specialist, US Commercial Service, U.S. Department of Commerce 12:35 p.m. From NAFTA to the USMCA: What It Means To You: Tim Finerty, Shareholder, Clayton & McKervey 1:05 p.m. Support for Michigan Exports to Mexico: Mr. Jacob Schroeder, Senior International Trade Development Manager, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) 1:15 p.m. Q-and-A Period and Open Discussion 1:30 p.m. Conference Adjourned One-on-one meetings are available now through July 17 via Skype or Microsoft Teams. If you are interested in a one-on-one meeting with Silvia Alonso, Michigan Mexico Center, please contact Lisa Lasser Automation Alley, at lasserl@automationalley.com.
Event Type
Conference
Event Audience
Business-Small, Business-Midmarket, Business-Large, Economic Development Professionals, Service Providers, Academics, Government Officials
Information Level
New Exporter, Experienced Exporter
Event Cost
This is a free event but registration is required

Contact Info

Contact Name
Lisa Lasser
Contact Phone
2487099054