TROY – Are you looking to expand your business overseas? If so, there’s still time to register for Automation Alley’s upcoming trade mission to China and Vietnam.
From April 18-26, participants will have the opportunity to attend Auto China 2008 in Beijing and visit Vietnam, Asia’s next hotspot.
China has a market of 1.3 billion consumers, including an emerging middle class of 300 million, who are fueling demand for American-made products, services and technologies. Vietnam is Asia’s second fastest-growing economy, just behind China, with a projected rate of gross domestic product growth reaching nine percent in 2008.
“Automation Alley is dedicated to helping Southeast Michigan companies grow by helping develop international trade relationships,” said Noel Nevshehir, director of international business services. “China and Vietnam are not just about low-cost manufacturing. Both countries have sophisticated, technologically adept and highly-skilled workforces that are creating innovative products for the global market.”
Industries to be targeted on the trade mission include: advanced energy and power generation; engineering and design services; environmental and pollution control technologies; machine tools and industrial machinery; medical devices and equipment; and information technology software applications.
All Automation Alley trade missions include the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Gold Key Service, which provides pre-screened, pre-qualified meetings based on a company’s goals and objectives.
Automation Alley and U.S. Department of Commerce staff works closely to provide assistance to trade mission participants before, during and after the mission. The cost to attend is $7,995 per person and includes airfare, hotel, ground transportation, matchmaking meetings and other travel-related expenses.
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