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It doesn't matter whether it's as close as Windsor or as far as Hong Kong or Zimbabwe, the Michigan District Export Council has someone who's been there and done that.  We encourage you to give us a try.

Become a Trade Promotion Partner!

ExportMichigan and the Michigan District Export Council (MDEC) are seeking additional Trade Promotion Partners (TPP) to assist in expanding Michigan's exports.  Economists estimate that one in every seven jobs is related to export activity and that's for the US as a whole where only 8% of all firms export.  Michigan, due to the pull through effect of the automotive industry, has a larger percentage of exporters - about 20%.  We invite you to become a Trade Promotion Partner!

What's a TPP?

A trade promotion partner can be any of the following:

• Chambers of Commerce
• Colleges or Universities
• Economic Development Organizations
• Trade Clubs
• Media

What's required of a Trade Promotion Partner?

Linkage with "ExportMichigan.com, Michigan's Export Source" using the verbiage as set off in quotes.  We also ask that you tell us the specific page on your website where the linkage appears.

Let your membership know that you've become a "Trade Promotion Partner".  We will furnish a press release localized for your service area and membership.

Encourage your members to consider international business.  As a TPP, you're automatically given permission to use all articles found on ExportMichigan for purposes of reprinting in either a print or electronic format with the following attribution: "Reprinted from ExportMichigan.com, Michigan's Export Source".  You can do the following:

• Jointly promote local seminars / workshops sponsored by either MDEC or other Trade Promotion Partners.

• Run monthly international trade related articles in your newsletter.

• Sponsor an international business seminar or workshop.  MDEC and ExportMichigan will also cosponsor and assist in providing content, speakers and promotion.

• Make referrals to MDEC for counseling.

What's next?

Please complete the following:

Please note that this service is restricted to Michigan-based organizations.

Thanks for becoming an ExportMichigan TPP!  You will be contacted upon submission of the required information.

Date Updated: March 27, 2007

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