Global Business Perspectives

Automation Alley is pleased to announce a trade mission to Canada July 13-17, 2009. Briefly stated, the mission will travel to Toronto and Montreal, the nation’s top two markets and leading commercial centers.
As you may know, the U.S. and Canada have the largest and most comprehensive two-way trade and investment relationship in [...]

In this interview Cindy King and I discuss the importance of understanding cross cultural communication and some ways to prevent mistakes when taking your business global. We also talk about how to make your website ready for a global audience.
Cindy King is a cross-cultural marketing and international sales consultant based in France. Her cross-cultural [...]

 

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This interview with Kevin Krason, President of Biznet Internet Solutions focuses on his recent trip to China and diversifying his business in the global marketplace. His experience with the Internet and helping other companies succeed in the e-commerce/e-tailing business helped him focus his efforts in going global. His stories about checking out manufacturers [...]

 

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Automation Alley’s Trade Mission to China and Vietnam
Asia’s Leading Powerhouses
April 18-26, 2008
 
 
Automation Alley invites you to join their trade mission to China and Vietnam.  Mission highlights include participation in Auto China 2008 (Beijing), China’s leading automotive tradeshow that attracts more than a half-million attendees from around the world.  Also visit Vietnam, Asian’s second fastest-growing economy, [...]

World Trade Center Detroit/Windsor
The International Business Forum (IBF)
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The Fairlane Club

5000 Fairlane Woods Drive, Dearborn, MI.

A high-ranking official, Director-General Michael J.T. Rowse of Invest Hong Kong (which is known as one of the top economic development agencies in the world), will be the keynote speaker. The title of his talk [...]

Japanese Business Society of Detroit (JBSD) New Year’s Party
Sunday, January 27, 2008
12 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ritz Carlton, Dearborn
 An exclusive invitation to APACC members: You are cordially invited to join their distinguished members of JBSD to celebrate the New Year.  This is your opportunity to network with the Japanese businesses and to celebrate their 35th anniversary.  [...]

Detroit International Auto Salon (DIAS)
Chinese New Year Party
Saturday, January 26, 2008
4:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Detroit International Auto Salon

 
16630 Southfield Road, Allen Park, MI 48101
 

DIAS is hosting a 2008 Chinese New Year Party in Allen Park on Saturday, January 26, 2008.  The event is free and is open to the public.  The program for the party includes [...]

The International Academy, in partnership with Oakland Schools, announces that Bert Okma, Principal of the International Academy is presenting “Partners in International Education” at a reception at Automation Alley Headquarters on November 19, 2007 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.
Okma will describe the role that the International Academy plays in providing rigorous international education that meets [...]

Presented by the Detroit U.S. Export Assistance Center at the World Trade Center Detroit/Windsor
Topics Include:
Why Export?
Writing an International Business Plan
Marketing, Sales and Distributing Considerations
Logistics and Export Documentation
Risks
Methods of Payment, Finance and Insurance
TIME & PLACE: October 9th
12:00 p.m. -Doors open for Registration
12:10 -Lunch
12:45 to 3:30 -Program
Click HERE for program and registration information or call the World [...]

On December 4th from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Automation Alley you can network with other business relationship builders and enjoy breakout sessions.
My 50 minute session starts at 11:00 AM and will focus on culture/diversity and networking.  As more information becomes available I will add to this post.  Link to event registration coming soon. www.networkpods.com