michigan export growth program (megp)
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Michigan Export Growth Program
(MEGP) Jade Sims Outreach Specialist, MSU International Business Center
Alex Labrecque MSU-IBC Research Assistant, Michigan Export Growth Program
ibc.msu.edu
COMPANIES: Need Market Information
STUDENTS: Need Hands-On Experience
COMMUNITIES: Need Good- Paying Sustainable Jobs
Project Cycle
1.! Company completes online form (10 minutes)
2.! Students contact company for conference call
(1-5 days)
3.! Students create report outline for approval (1-5
days).
4.! Students complete research (2-6 weeks).
Company responds to any questions.
5.! Report is presented to company
6.! Follow-up call to assist company with next
steps (1 week)
100+ Past Projects:
!! Exploring markets for paint exports in Turkey
!! Detecting potential acquisitions and partners in the
metal forming and machining industry
!! Identifying export restrictions for security-based
software
!! Locating potential buyers of seafood in European
markets
!! Determining supply chains for after-market
automotive components in China
“Working on the MEGP team was a great experience. The communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team, and the knowledge of the Michigan small business environment have all helped me to be successful in my new job.”
Ryan Caldwell former msu student and megp team member
“The depth of the report data that we received was impressive, and I really enjoyed working with Patrick and the team. The information helped make Port Lansing a reality.”
Bob Selig Executive Director, Capital Region Airport Authority
“Export expansion means community development. As local businesses make connections to overseas markets, new jobs and profits are funneled directly into our local communities. The MEGP helps to put these wheels in motion.”
Jean Schtokal co-chair, Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan, and board member, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce
Original Project Scope: $100,000 50 Company Reports
Current Project Status:
!! 100+ reports
!! Assistance from Michigan Economic
Development Corporation’s Export Office, MSU
Broad College of Business, CIBER grant
Partner collaboration:
!! Based in Warren, Michigan – Coliant Corporation is a member of Automation Alley
(mainly a technology business association in SE Michigan and a STEP partner).
!! Coliant representatives attended the MSU International Business Center /
Automation Alley workshop on
!! “Building Globally䇲Focused Strategic Plans” in September 2011.
!! They followed up with MSU’s International Business Center to receive customized
research on several
!! international markets via the Michigan Export Growth Program in October 2011.
!! Based on this knowledge, Coliant created a plan for global strategy and applied to
MEDC’s PureMichigan
!! STEP program which helped them fund participation in a trade show in Italy in
November 2011. They also attended a trade show in Indianapolis in February 2012,
resulting in prospects for very significant sales.
MI-STEP Program Affiliate
MSU-CIBER
!! Since 1990, one of 33 Centers for International
Business Education & Research, created by
Congress under the Omnibus Trade and
Competitiveness Act of 1988 to increase and
promote the nation's capacity for international
understanding and competitiveness
MSU-CIBER Business Community Outreach
!! Chambers of Commerce
!! Local and state economic developers
!! Non-governmental organizations
!! US Export Assistance Centers
THANK YOU!
Email: [email protected]
http://ibc.msu.edu/
http://globalEDGE.msu.edu
http://GBClub.msu.edu
Phone: 517-353-4336