Through its new Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, the Canadian government is strengthening efforts to improve ventilation in public and community buildings like hospitals, libraries, and community centers, with a $220 CDN million investment.

The Program sets forth to fund projects which increase outdoor air intake and air cleaning to reduce the transmission of COVID-19, including but not limited to repair or replacement of HVAC units, maintenance of existing systems to optimize operation, and installation of operable windows or portable air filtration units. According to Infrastructure Canada’s Investing in Canada Plan Project Map, there are 106 ventilation projects listed, of which 91 projects fall under the “COVID-19 Resilience” stream from Infrastructure Canada.

Exporters are invited to participate in virtual roundtable discussions with industry peers to share the successes and challenges of entering or expanding into global markets. Discussions focus on export opportunities, key markets, and company insights into services MEDC’s International Trade Program can incorporate to better support exporters in 2022 and beyond.

• Industry 4.0 and advanced manufacturing companies are invited to join Automation Alley, MSU International Business Center, and MEDC on March 10, 9 am-10:30 am.
• Medical technology companies are invited to join The Right Place, MichBio, MSU International Business Center, and MEDC on March 16, 9 am-10:30 am.

March 10: Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium: New Age of Auto
The Van Andel Global Trade Center presents the 23rd Annual Michigan Automotive Supplier Symposium. Industry leaders will discuss how companies are dealing with increased supply chain pressures, how suppliers are tackling talent and employee engagement concerns, and what the past few years might be able to tell us about the changes and trends coming in the future.

March 14-25: Smart Mobility Moves the World
The first-ever 24-hour/2-week global networking event targets the Smart Mobility, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Machine Learning, Autonomous Marine Technology, and Clean Technology industries. U.S. Embassy experts provide strategic intelligence and market development insight across 31+ foreign markets.

April 11-13: Aerospace and Defense Supplier Summit
Join Pure Michigan Business Connect in Seattle for A&DSS, a supply chain event that brings together aerospace and defense primes, tier suppliers, and contract manufacturers. Participation may be MI-STEP-eligible. Registration ends March 15.

April 12-14: Medical Design and Manufacturing West Expo
Join the Michigan booth at MD&M West to connect with med device tech companies from around the world and explore products and components from throughout the medical device supply chain, as well as adjacent technology and markets to include automation, robotics, engineering and design, and more. Participation may be MI-STEP-eligible. Registration ends March 14.