Michigan Export
Growth Program
(MEGP)
Jade Sims
Outreach Specialist, MSU International Business Center
sims@bus.msu.edu
Alex Labrecque
MSU-IBC Research Assistant, Michigan Export Growth Program
labrecq3@bus.msu.edu
ibc.msu.edu
COMPANIES:
Need Market
Information
STUDENTS:
Need Hands-On
Experience
COMMUNITIES: Need GoodPaying
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
MI-STEP Program Affiliate
Partner collaboration:
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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 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.
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
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Chambers of Commerce
Local and state economic developers
Non-governmental organizations
US Export Assistance Centers
THANK YOU!
Email: sims@bus.msu.edu
http://ibc.msu.edu/
http://globalEDGE.msu.edu
http://GBClub.msu.edu
Phone: 517-353-4336