GRAND RAPIDS – Van Andel Global Trade Center is hosting a half-day event Oct. 17 to review opportunities in China, Canada, Brazil, Mexico and the UAE and hear real life success stories from Michigan companies.

SPEAKERS:

Ning Shao, Director, Michigan China Center

Nancy Ward, Director, Michigan Canada Center

Claudia Tomaselli, Director, Michigan Brazil Center

Efren Flores, Contractor, Mexico

Anne Jafery, Managing Partner, Channels, United Arab Emirates

TOPICS:

Opportunities and trends in top export markets

Assistance provided by the Michigan Centers and foreign trade offices

Success stories from participating Michigan companies

Upcoming 2013-2014 Michigan trade missions and trade shows

EVENT DETAILS:

Thursday, October 17

8:00am ? Noon

Registration starts at 8:00 a.m.

Location: Grand Valley State University

Cook-DeVos Center for Health Science Building

301 Michigan Street NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Register online: http://www.vagtc.org