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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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 Audience
Business-Small, Business-Midmarket, Business-Large, Economic Development Professionals, Service Providers, Academics, Government Officials