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- Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan
- Customer Satisfaction Globally
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April 2006 - James Epolito, President and CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), discusses the strengths of the Michigan economy.Mr. Epolito examines some of the advantages that Michigan has over other states, emphasizing the large number of high-tech workers and significant research and development (R&D) within the automotive industry.Michigan’s stability is also highlighted, as the state has a stable energy infrastructure in addition to being located on geographically stable land with an ample supply of fresh water.The MEDC promotes economic growth within Michigan by developing strategies and services that help to attract and retain Michigan jobs.
- Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan
- Dollars and Values
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October 2005 - Doug Devos, President of Alticor, provides insight into developing and conducting business operations abroad with a focus on business operations in areas of uncertainty.Emphasis is given to developing value for the business, while still maintaining corporate values and rewarding employees.Mr. Devos also discussed some challenges that Amway faced in China and how the company restructured itself to generate significant growth.
- U.S. Commercial Service Webinar
- Korea Free Trade Agreement Webinar
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Korea is one of the world’s leading economies and an outstanding trading partner for the U.S. With a high-tech industry, a sophisticated consumer market and long history of successful trade with the U.S.. Korea is a great market for U.S. companies to enter or expand their Asian presence. In 2006, the U.S. exporter over $32 billion in goods and services, making Korea our seventh largest export market. U.S. and Korea recently concluded negotaitons to remove 95 percent of all tariffs under a free trade agreement. This webinar will give you an overview of the current Korean economy and present current trends on promising market sectors. The webinar will also explain the benefits that would accure to U.S. companies if and when a successful implementation of the Korean-US FTA is ratified. Your question will be answered by our experts in Seoul.
Date: December 6, 2007
Time: 5:00 PM EDT
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