U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Department of Commerce

With 3 Michigan offices and 70+ U.S. Embassies, the U.S.C.S. network equips U.S. companies with
export counseling, market intelligence, business matchmaking, and commercial diplomacy.

Call: (616) 458-3564 • Visit: https://www.trade.gov/michigan-grand-rapids • https://www.trade.gov/michigan-pontiac • https://www.trade.gov/michigan-detroit

Export Import Bank of the U.S.

EX-IM is the official export credit agency of the U.S. They offer trade finance and credit solutions.

Call: (800) 565-3946 • Visit: www.exim.gov

Small Business Administration

SBA is the federal agency helping small businesses finance their export activity.

Call: (833) 522-0025 • Visit: www.sba.gov

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

MDARD helps Michigan producers and processors to enter new markets or expand existing markets to
increase international market reach.

Call: (800) 292-3939 • Visit: www.michigan.gov/agexport

Michigan Economic Development Corporation

MEDC increases Michigan’s export opportunities by helping businesses identify and enter key
international markets.

Call: (888) 522-0103 • Visit: www.michiganbusiness.org/export

Small Business Development Centers

SBDC provides no-cost business consulting, secondary market research, business education and technology
commercialization to businesses across the state.

Call: (616) 331-7480 • Visit: www.sbdcmichigan.org

Automation Alley

AA connects industry, academia and government to fuel Michigan's economy and accelerate innovation.

Call: (248) 457-3200 • Visit: www.automationalley.com

Grand Valley State University's Van Andel Global Trade Center

Grand Valley State University's VAGTC strengthens the community through increased global business by
providing international consulting, export/import training, networking and resources.

Call: (616) 331-6811 • Visit: www.vagtc.org

Michigan District Export Councils

MDEC's provide practical, hands-on consulting. MDEC volunteers are appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to work in conjunction with the USCS.

Visit: www.exportwestmichigan.com • www.eastmichigandec.org

MSU's International Business Center

MSU-IBC provides education, research, and assistance to businesses on international business and trade.

Call: (517) 353-4366 • Visit: www.ibc.msu.edu

To locate private sector service providers and non-profit association resources please visit the following websites:

Visit: www.exportmi.org/directory • www.worldtradeweekmi.org (sponsor page)

Download a PDF version of the Michigan Export Resource Guide here!

Michigan Export Resource PDF