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SUMMARY:Automation Alley’s Trade Mission to Mexico
DESCRIPTION:About\n\nAutomation Alley invites small to medium companies in Michigan to join our trade mission to Mexico.\n\n\n\nMexico\n\nMexico is the United States' largest trading partner\, with bilateral trade exceeding $800 billion annually. Mexico has thirteen free trade agreements with over 50 countries\, including the USMCA\, providing access to over 60% of global GDP\, making Mexico as a powerful hub for global production and exports.\n\n\n\nWith strengths in automotive\, aerospace\, electronics\, and advanced manufacturing\, Mexico offers:\n\n	Proximity to U.S. markets\n	Cost-competitive\, skilled workforce\n	Integrated North American supply chains\n	Accelerating nearshoring trends from Asia\n\nAt the same time\, supply chain gaps in Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers create opportunities for Michigan.\n\n\n\nTop opportunities for Michigan exporters to Mexico include:\n\n\n	Automotive & Mobility components\n	Aerospace & defense\n	Advanced manufacturing & Industry 4.0\n	ICT\, software & cybersecurity\n	Energy\, Electrification & Infrastructure\n	Healthcare and medical Technologies\n\n\n\nApply Today and Benefits of Joining\n\n\n	Customized\, pre-vetted B2B meetings with qualified partners\n	Market insights from in-country trade specialists\n	Pre-mission business briefing\n	On-the-ground support from Automation Alley & MEDC\n	Networking opportunities with fellow Michigan companies\n\n\n\nParticipation Details\n\nParticipation is limited to 10 companies.\n\n\n\nIncludes:\n\n	Pre-mission business orientation\n	B2B matchmaking meetings\n	Welcome dinner\n	Interpreter services (if needed)\n	Transportation to meetings (capped at $280/day)\n\nParticipant Expenses (Not Included)\n\n\n	Airfare\n	Hotel (approx. 5 nights) -see FAQ's for details\n	Meals\n\n\n\nFinancial Support\n\nEligible companies may qualify for partial reimbursement support for participation and travel expenses through the MI-STEP program. Reimbursement amounts and eligible expenses are determined by MEDC/MI-STEP guidelines and approvals. For details\, visit International Trade services with MEDC  or contact your international trade manager.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<br />\n<strong>About</strong><br />\nAutomation Alley invites small to medium companies in Michigan to join our trade mission to Mexico.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Mexico</strong><br />\nMexico is the United States&rsquo\; largest trading partner\, with bilateral trade exceeding $800 billion annually. Mexico has thirteen free trade agreements with over 50 countries\, including the USMCA\, providing access to over 60% of global GDP\, making Mexico as a powerful hub for global production and exports.<br />\n<br />\nWith strengths in automotive\, aerospace\, electronics\, and advanced manufacturing\, Mexico offers:\n<ul>\n	<li>Proximity to U.S. markets</li>\n	<li>Cost-competitive\, skilled workforce</li>\n	<li>Integrated North American supply chains</li>\n	<li>Accelerating nearshoring trends from Asia</li>\n</ul>\nAt the same time\, supply chain gaps in Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers create opportunities for Michigan.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Top opportunities for Michigan exporters to Mexico include:</strong>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>Automotive &amp\; Mobility components</li>\n	<li>Aerospace &amp\; defense</li>\n	<li>Advanced manufacturing &amp\; Industry 4.0</li>\n	<li>ICT\, software &amp\; cybersecurity</li>\n	<li>Energy\, Electrification &amp\; Infrastructure</li>\n	<li>Healthcare and medical Technologies</li>\n</ul>\n<br />\n<strong>Apply Today and Benefits of Joining</strong>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>Customized\, pre-vetted B2B meetings with qualified partners</li>\n	<li>Market insights from in-country trade specialists</li>\n	<li>Pre-mission business briefing</li>\n	<li>On-the-ground support from Automation Alley &amp\; MEDC</li>\n	<li>Networking opportunities with fellow Michigan companies</li>\n</ul>\n<br />\n<strong>Participation Details</strong><br />\nParticipation is<strong> limited to 10 companies</strong>.<br />\n<br />\nIncludes:\n<ul>\n	<li>Pre-mission business orientation</li>\n	<li>B2B matchmaking meetings</li>\n	<li>Welcome dinner</li>\n	<li>Interpreter services (if needed)</li>\n	<li>Transportation to meetings (capped at $280/day)</li>\n</ul>\nParticipant Expenses (Not Included)\n\n<ul>\n	<li>Airfare</li>\n	<li>Hotel (approx. 5 nights) -see FAQ&rsquo\;s for details</li>\n	<li>Meals</li>\n</ul>\n<br />\n<strong>Financial Support</strong><br />\nEligible companies may qualify for partial reimbursement support for participation and travel expenses through the MI-STEP program. Reimbursement amounts and eligible expenses are determined by MEDC/MI-STEP guidelines and approvals. For details\, visit International Trade services with MEDC&nbsp\; or contact your international trade manager.
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