January 19: Global Economic Outlook for 2022 and Beyond
Automation Alley’s annual conference features international business experts who will explore the shifting dynamics of the global economy and how companies can best position themselves to take advantage of the opportunities and rise to the challenges of doing business around the world in 2022.
January 27: Michigan Online Global Programs – Pivot to Digital & Make 2022 Your Best Export Year
Learn from Alyssa Tracey, MEDC International Trade Director, what the program is doing to help companies navigate the ‘New Online Normal’. IBT Online partners with MEDC to deliver the Michigan Online Global Programs – Website Localization and Online Marketing – at reduced costs through grants and funding. Join the experts as they share experience delivering localized websites and online marketing to help you grow your exports, sales, brand, and business.
February 1: Diversity in Exporting – Helping Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses Go Global
Join U.S. Commercial Service and W.E. Da’Cruz, Co-Founder of the VGC Group, for a 20-minute discussion about the resources she has utilized to grow her business internationally. Learn about state and federal government resources available to support your business as you enter or expand your reach in global markets.
February 1: Israeli Defense Sector Briefing
Join this exclusive briefing with MIBA and representatives from the Israel-U.S. Embassy – Office of Defense Cooperation in Israel to discuss opportunities for Michigan companies in the Israeli Defense Sector.
April 11-13: Aerospace and Defense Supplier Summit
Join Pure Michigan Business Connect in Seattle for the Aerospace and Defense Supplier Summit (A&DSS) on April 11-13, 2022. A&DSS, a supply chain event that brings together aerospace and defense primes, tier suppliers, and contract manufacturers, will return to an in-person format at the Seattle Convention Center. The discounted rate for Michigan companies to attend and exhibit is $3,500; Michigan small businesses may be eligible for 75 percent reimbursement of registration fees and travel expenses through MI-STEP.