TROY ? Learn how to best position your company to take advantage of business opportunities abroad at the Global Economic and Industry Outlook for 2014 on Jan. 30 at Automation Alley?s headquarters.

The event will answer such questions as how will the eurozone, China’s GDP growth rate, geopolitical threats, shale oil discoveries, technological innovations and novel approaches to the way we manufacture things impact the world economy in 2014 and beyond? Closer to home, how will these and other factors directly and indirectly affect Michigan’s business and industry climate, especially the automotive, aerospace/defense, health care and IT/ICT sectors?

The event will feature case studies from company executives, who will share their firsthand insights about the industries and countries or regions around the world where growth opportunities for small and medium-size companies are particularly strong. Speakers will also examine projected trends in two-way trade and investment flows and will identify what local industries will benefit from or be challenged by globalization in the short, medium and long terms.

Date: Thursday, Jan. 30

Location: Automation Alley Headquarters

2675 Bellingham, Troy, MI 48083

Agenda:

8 a.m. Registration

8:30 – 10:15 a.m. Program

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Panel discussion

Cost:

Members – Pre-registration: $20; At the door: $30

Non-members – Pre-registration: $40; At the door: $50

To register, click on AutomationAlley.Com