Exporting Michigan Made: Designed, Engineered & Grown

The keynote speaker, Melanie LaPerriere, President/CEO of Cherry Central, will share how the cooperative, comprised of hundreds of dedicated farmers and processors, has successfully sold around the globe.

This half-day in-person conference offers an executive luncheon, breakout sessions, networking, and a VIP reception.

Export Michigan Made: Designed, Engineered & Grown is organized by the U.S. Commercial Service Grand Rapids Office together with the Van Andel Global Trade Center.

Agenda

• 11:30 am — Registration and Networking

• 12:00 pm — Luncheon
• 12:30 pm — Introductions
• 12:45 pm — Featured Luncheon Presenter Melanie LaPerriere, President/CEO, Cherry Central
• 1:30 pm — Networking Break
• 1:50 pm — Breakout Session 1
  • The AI Revolution in Global Business: How to Stay Ahead
  • Export 101 - Developing a Successful Export Sales Strategy
  • EU Sustainability Requirements/Regulations
• 2:35 pm — Networking Break
• 2:55 pm — Breakout Session 2
  • Taking it to the People: Training and Integrating Export Compliance Practices
  • Export Tools - Advanced Track
  • Duty Drawback and Foreign Trade Zone Programs
  • Currency Market Outlook and Risk Management Implications for Corporates
• 3:45 pm — Breakout Session 3
  • The AI Revolution in Global Business: How to Stay Ahead
  • Incorporating Logistics Considerations into International Sales Contracts
  • Corporate Espionage: What Every Exporter Needs to be Aware Of
• 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm — Networking Reception

Registration Fee

• Standard Rate: $215
• Early-Bird Rate (until March 29): $115