International Trade Center
The International Trade Center of Mid-Michigan (ITC) is a new resource for Michigan businesses interested in expanding their global market share. The ITC is the region's primary point of contact for assisting businesses with all aspects of international business. The ITC can assess your business objectives and needs and help your company become actively engaged in the global economy.A wide range of services are available either directly or through private and public service providers:
• Foreign Trade Zone (duty deferral, reduction, or elimination)
• Global Logistics (customs brokerage, freight forwarding, warehousing, air cargo)
• Market Research (foreign markets, competitive analysis)
• Regulation Compliance (exports, NAFTA, ITAR)
• Legal Assistance (foreign contracts, distributor agreements)
• Financial Resources (Export/Import Bank, SBA Loans, Letters of Credit, payment terms)
• Strategic Partners / Joint Ventures (distributors, manufacturers, sales offices)
• Foreign Direct Investment (foreign companies looking to invest in Greater Lansing region)
• International Trade Shows (conference selection, marketing materials, cultural training)
• Translation Services (marketing materials, web sites, technical manuals)
• Trade Missions (foreign company connections, due diligence, scheduling)
• Education, training & certifications (exporting/importing, logistics, etc.)
The ITC is a collaborative initiative established by a number of stakeholders that recognize the growth potential for individual businesses and positive economic impact for regions that are actively involved in global commerce. ITC founding organizations include:
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Capital Region Airport Authority (CRAA)
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City of Lansing Economic Development Corporation (LEDC)
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City of East Lansing Economic Development Corporation (ELEDC)
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Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC
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Greater Lansing Business Monthly (GLBM)
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Greater Lansing United Nations Association (GLUNA)
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Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP)
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Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC)
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Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA)
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Michigan State University's International Business Center (MSU-IBC)
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US Dept. of Commerce, Grand Rapids USEAC
A steering committee comprised of fifteen (15) international business professionals provides ITC staff with direction related to services, initiatives, and related matters. For more information regarding the ITC, contact Brent Case, Director, FTZ and International Market Development at the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, 500 E. Michigan Ave., Suite 200, Lansing. (517) 853-6464 or bcase@lansingchamber.org.
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