10/6/2008
Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano will lead a 2008 trade delegation to four cities in China Nov. 7-16. The delegation is scheduled to tour the following four cities: Wuxi/Wujin, Chongqing, Changchun and Beijing with an option to visit Chengdu.
Each city is a leader in automotive manufacturing and economic centers for their respective regions. The delegation will visit government officials and numerous companies and conduct seminars that include one-on-one meetings to help Michigan businesses establish contacts in China.
A highlight of the trade mission will include participation in China's International Auto Parts Expo (www.iapechina.com) where the Wayne County delegation will present a highly anticipated seminar to promote awareness for our region and local companies.
The Detroit Regional Chamber, Detroit Chinese Business Association, United States Department of Commerce, Warner Norcross & Judd, Comerica Bank, Butzel Long, Miller Canfield, Clayton and McKervy and others are supporting the trade mission to make sure that it is successful for all participants.
The goal of the trade mission is to match delegates with potential business partners, automotive OEMs and suppliers, environmental technology engineering and equipment suppliers, real estate companies, travel and tourism services, logistics companies, financial institutions, schools, universities and technical colleges, service firms, trading companies and local governments.
"This is our fourth trade mission. To date we have had over one hundred delegates travel with us with many positive outcomes reported. The interest in our trade mission continues to grow with those interested in learning how to do business with and in China or expanding business operations," said county executive Ficano.
"We strongly believe that there are tremendous opportunities for businesses in our area in this global marketplace."