Services Provided
One-on-One Business Counselling
MDEC-West members are available to individually meet with Michigan companies. To arrange an appointment, contact the U.S. Commercial Service Grand Rapids office at 616-458-3564 or Kendra.kuo@trade.gov. Connect with DEC Members to obtain practical solutions for the following areas of knowledge:
- U.S. Dept. of Commerce (Federal Government) Programs & Services
Foreign Agent/Distributor introductions, trade missions, credit checks - Accounting, Finance & Insurance
Working capital, risk management, GAAP compliance and transparency - Distribution & Logistics
Best Practices for an efficient & effective supply chain (sales & sourcing) - Executive Strategy
Strategic decision making, critical thinking & priority setting - Human Resources
Considerations for prudent company culture and labor practices - Legal
Protecting your company interests and its people from global exposure & compliance - Manufacturing/Operations
Lean, efficient execution of production activities - Sales & Marketing
Very cost effective market research methods. Build strategic entry into new markets.
Piloting Public Policy
The Council members communicate with public leaders regarding challenges confronting globally focused Small-Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs)