Welcome to our site dedicated to the support of innovative regional planning in the global knowledge economy with a focus on Michigan communities. In our current regional exporting strategies project, the Michigan State University Center for Community and Economic Development project team is collaborating with the East Michigan Council of Governments (EMCOG), which covers the Saginaw Bay region, and the Eastern Upper Peninsula Regional Planning and Development Commission. The project goal is to research, identify, and take advantage of opportunities to increase exporting to Canada and other foreign markets. Such market expansion can lead to increased company revenues and new jobs. A world-class network of experts has been assembled to help guide and implement this 18-month project that is funded by the U.S.Economic Development Administration.
CURRENT NEWS 
- January 26, 2012 - New SBA Loan Program to Help Businesses Grow
- January 13, 2012 - Obama Seeks Power to Consolidate Federal Export/Trade Agencies
- December 7, 2011 - Statements by President Barack Obama and Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper
RECENT NEWS
- October 17, 2011 - Canada Viewed as First Step to Exporting
- July 13, 2011 - MSU-led Project Aims to Expand Trade for Michigan Companies
NEW AND CURRENT REPORTS
- October 2011 - The Vital Commons - A Policy Agenda for a Great Lakes Century
- October 16-18, 2011 - Great Lakes International Trade And Transport Hub Summit Executive Summary
- Ontario-Quebec Smart Corridor Overview
RECENT EVENTS 
- Think Global, Go Global: Export Market Strategies to Improve Your Bottom Line
- Friday, November 4, 2011
- 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Overview of Regional Export Strategies Project and Export Survey Highlights
- Why Exporting is Important and Resources Your Company Can Use
- Reducing Financial Risk in International Sales
- MSU's Michigan Export Growth Program and globalEDGE Resources
- EMCOG and EUP Regional Maps
Contact the project team at ced@msu.edu with your questions, comments, or suggestions.
The MSU Center for Community & Economic Development is located at 1615 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48912.
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