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Currently, Governor Rick Snyder is in China for his eighth investment mission to the country. The focus of his trip is promoting Michigan’s global leadership in mobility and autonomous vehicle technology development. Additionally, he is promoting Michigan as an ideal tourism destination for Chinese travelers. “Throughout his administration, Governor Snyder has been a strong advocate […]

This week, Lt. Governor Brian Calley traveled to Copenhagen, Denmark to attend the ITS World Congress. An annual event, it provides an opportunity for stakeholders to meet and discuss ways to move initiatives forward. Additionally, it showcases the latest ITS achievements and raises awareness of the Host region. The ITS World Congress rotates between Europe, […]

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Gordon Wenk will lead the next trade mission to Beijing and Guangzhou, China, on September 17-21. The goal of the mission is to allow Michigan food and agricultural companies to be immersed into the local food industry, while connecting with qualified Chinese buyers. The mission will include […]

This week, Governor Rick Snyder embarked on a trade mission to Japan and Germany.  While there, he will focus on attracting jobs, creating business investments, and promoting the state’s strength in the automotive and mobility sectors.  The Governor departed for Japan on Tuesday and will then travel to Germany on September 11, returning to Michigan […]

On Sunday, July 30, Governor Rick Snyder headed to China for his seventh trade mission to the country.  During the nine-day mission, he will focus on promoting job-creating business growth and attracting investment in Michigan, as well as pushing the state as a tourism destination.  Throughout the trip, the Governor will meet with government officials, […]

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Jamie Clover Adams will lead a group of Michigan agribusinesses on a trade mission to Hangzhou and Shanghai, China, on November 6 – 8.  The mission includes one-on-one meetings with vetted buyers, retail tours, and briefings with U.S. Department of Agriculture officials.  The cost to participate […]

Last week, Lt. Governor Brian Calley led a three-day trade mission to Mexico, departing on February 19 and returning on February 22.  During the trip, he met with automotive and aerospace companies at Automotive Meetings Queretaro, a supply chain oriented business forum that brings together prospective automotive suppliers with major Mexican OEMS and Tier 1 […]

On Thursday, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director, Jamie Clover Adams, announced she will lead a trade mission to China this November.  The focus of the mission will be connecting Michigan food and agriculture companies with Chinese buyers.  The delegation will make stops in Shanghai and Shenzhen and will partake in one-to-one meetings, […]