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Don DeCorte: Lessons Learned From A Career In International Manufacturing
Global Insights - Published on: 2/19/2021 2:39:26 PM
By: globalEDGE Business Beat
Don DeCorte has worked in the resistance welding industry for 40 years; he started his career in Detroit more …
Jean Schtokal: What You Need To Know About Changing US Export Laws
Global Insights - Published on: 2/17/2021 2:16:13 PM
By: globalEDGE Business Beat
Jean Schtokal is an international trade attorney with 20-plus years' experience at Foster, Swift, more …
Maureen Lyon: Corporate Growth In Times Of Uncertainty
Global Insights - Published on: 2/17/2021 2:13:12 PM
By: globalEDGE Business Beat
Maureen Lyon is an accomplished senior manager with a proven track record in domestic and global business. more …
Martha Gabrielse: The Role Of Your Banker In Exporting…Beyond Getting Paid
Global Insights - Published on: 2/17/2021 2:08:31 PM
By: globalEDGE Business Beat
Recently retired, Martha Gabrielse is an experienced banking executive and member of the West Michigan more …
Congratulations! You're our “Plan B” – Alternate Supplier Checklist
Expert Articles - Published on: 10/16/2020 1:34:55 PM
By: Jean Schtokal
Part I Jean G. Schtokal Foster Swift Business & Tax Law News June 29, 2020 The COVID-19 Pandemic more …
Golden Rules for Selecting Foreign Distributors and Agents
Expert Articles - Published on: 10/16/2020 1:33:21 PM
By: Jean Schtokal
Jean G. Schtokal Foster Swift Business & Tax Law News June 30, 2020 Companies engaging foreign more …
Did You Know? The GFB: The Gluten Free Bar is a Certified B Corp.
Member News - Published on: 3/17/2020 11:21:25 AM
By: Marshall Rader
The GFB, maker of Ridiculously Tasty & Protein Packed snacks is a certified B-Corp. Among more …
INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND COVID-19
Expert Articles - Published on: 3/16/2020 2:41:45 PM
By: Dan Polkowski, Jean Schtokal
March 13, 2020 By Dan Polkowski, Export Compliance Manager, Imperial Clinical Research Services, Inc. more …
U.S. Congressman Jack Bergman Honors Michigan Company for Exporting Success
Michigan News - Published on: 11/8/2019 9:35:42 AM
By: Kendra Kuo
https://www.9and10news.com/2019/11/08/northern-michigan-business-honored-for-international-exports/ Congressman more …
Congratulations to Michigan’s “E” Award Winners 2019
Michigan News - Published on: 6/18/2019 2:24:55 PM
Please join us in congratulating Michigan State University's International Business Center and the more …
Impact of Tariffs on your Business
Global Insights - Published on: 7/20/2018 3:53:21 PM
By: Jean Schtokal
Source: https://www.fosterswift.com/communications-impact-of-tariffs-on-businesses.html We are more …
International Snapshot Video Series: Interview with Steve Thiry - International Quality Standards
Global Insights - Published on: 6/13/2017 11:32:53 AM
International Snapshot Video Series: Interview with Gregory Schroeder - Free Trade Agreements
Global Insights - Published on: 6/13/2017 11:31:04 AM
International Snapshot Video Series: Resources for Exporters from the MEDC
Global Insights - Published on: 9/16/2016 12:10:17 AM
By: Broad, Jeanne, Chuck Hadden
International Snapshot Video Series: Establishing Markets Overseas
Global Insights - Published on: 9/16/2016 12:07:12 AM
By: Chuck Hadden, Patrick McRae
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cb7WyIDO-So more …
International Snapshot Video Series:Due Diligence & Foreign Contracts
Global Insights - Published on: 9/15/2016 11:58:58 PM
By: Chuck Hadden, Jean Schtokal
https://youtu.be/kCYtPZMUJ3Y more …
International Snapshot Video Series: Working with International Business Partners
Global Insights - Published on: 9/15/2016 11:39:56 PM
By: Don DeCorte, Chuck Hadden
Exports and the New Chinese Food Safety Law
Expert Articles - Published on: 3/9/2016 1:45:23 PM
By: Bruce Thelen & Fang Liu, Dickinson Wright PLLC
The U.S. Food Safety Modernization Act has been the source of much discussion since it was signed more …
Trans-Pacific Partnership: Supporting Made-in-America Exports & Jobs
Michigan News - Published on: 1/15/2016 7:06:31 PM
By: Jaye Sciullo
TPP Countries are important for Michigan's exporters: $39.8 Billion in goods exports from more …
Algerian Dignitaries Meet with Local CEOs to Discuss New Business Investments
Michigan News - Published on: 12/10/2015 9:51:03 AM
By: Jaye Sciullo
On December 1st, 2015, and in keeping with its mission of building economic bridges, the American more …
American Arab Chamber of Commerce hosts 23rd Annual Building Economic Bridges Gala
Michigan News - Published on: 11/18/2015 5:41:26 PM
By: Jaye Sciullo
On October 30th, the American Arab Chamber of Commerce hosted the 23rd Annual Building Economic Bridges more …
2015 Doing Business in Algeria Roadshow - Dec. 1-2 - Detroit
Michigan News - Published on: 11/4/2015 12:11:45 PM
By: Jaye Sciullo
On November 30 US-Algeria Business Council and the FCE , with the collaboration of the Embassy of more …
Invitation to October 1st reception with Indian Water Delegation
Michigan News - Published on: 9/20/2015 10:08:55 PM
By: Jaye Sciullo
A delegation from the WEFTEC Conference in Chicago will be traveling to Detroit on October 1, 2015. more …
Brownrigg Companies LTD featured in 2015 "Faces of Detroit"
Member News - Published on: 7/13/2015 3:24:10 PM
Troy Brownrigg, EMDEC member and Vice President of International Sales at Brownrigg Companies LTD more …
Vignettes in Global Business
Global Insights - Published on: 6/4/2015 10:45:28 AM
By: Ravi Parameswaran
In the September 15, 2014 minutes of the East Michigan District Export Council (EMDEC), Terry Kalley had more …
Rugged Liner Finds Jobs, Growth with Reach of Exports
Michigan News - Published on: 5/22/2015 11:23:07 AM
Rugged Liner, based in Owosso, Michigan, with 130 employees, has learned firsthand about the impact more …
US Commercial Service: European Roadshow 2015
Global Insights - Published on: 4/20/2015 7:41:09 PM
US Commercial Service Presents European Roadshow 2015 April 30, Troy, MI Registration more …
Long U.S. Expansion Predicted by Head J.P. Morgan Chase Economist
Global Insights - Published on: 1/29/2015 11:07:09 AM
By: Terrence Kalley
James Glassman, Head Economist for Commercial Banking at J.P. Morgan Chase was very bullish on the more …
Rugged Liner featured on WJRT for its stake in the G20 Summit
Member News - Published on: 11/20/2014 6:40:44 AM
Rugged Liner, a Michigan company which manufactures pickup truck bedliners and folding and snap tonneau more …
Quick Video Provides Excellent Insight into Exporting to Europe
Global Insights - Published on: 11/2/2014 9:32:34 AM
By: Neil Sheridan
This brief video offers detailed insights into how your company can expand its business through initial more …
USEAC-Detroit attends Automechanika
Member News - Published on: 10/15/2014 1:41:28 PM
By: John O'Gara
John O’Gara, SBA USEAC- Detroit participated with Commercial Service members from the Automotive more …
Latest Regulations to be Presented at Major Export Control Conference in Detroit by U.S. Treasury Office with Rich History Dating Back to 1812
Global Insights - Published on: 5/7/2014 11:57:14 AM
By: Jennifer True
The Treasury Department has a long history of dealing with sanctions. Dating back prior to the War more …
Growing a New Michigan: The 2014 Report on Michigan’s Progress in Growing Six Opportunities
Michigan News - Published on: 3/27/2014 10:27:08 AM
This report was unveiled at Business Leaders for Michigan's 2nd annual Leadership Summit on March more …
Inside Track: Jill of all trades Sonja Johnson leverages work in multiple industries as executive director of GVSU’s Van Andel Global Trade Center.
Member News - Published on: 12/18/2019 2:57:55 PM
https://www.grbj.com/articles/94894-inside-track-jill-of-all-trades more …
42 Foster Swift Collins and Smith Lawyers made The Best Lawyers in America's 2020 edition
Member News - Published on: 9/16/2019 11:31:36 AM
42 lawyers from Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC have been selected by their peers for inclusion more …
Amway listed by Forbes as one of America’s best employers for diversity
Member News - Published on: 9/16/2019 11:29:09 AM
Amway was listed by Forbes as one of America's best employers for diversity in the year more …
Neogen's NeoSeek Validated by AOAC
Member News - Published on: 9/16/2019 11:24:12 AM
Neogen Corporation (Nasdaq: NEOG) announced AOAC has validated NeoSeek™ for STEC, a proprietary more …
The Right Place assists HexArmor® with local expansion
Member News - Published on: 5/8/2018 10:25:34 AM
Today The Right Place, Inc., in collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation(MEDC) more …
Gluten Free Bar earns Michigan's 1st 'Rising Star Award'
Member News - Published on: 1/16/2018 3:05:52 PM
By: Shandra Martinez
LANSING, MI -- The Grand Rapids maker of The Gluten Free Bar is the first-ever recipient of more …
Amway Earns Recognition for Long-Term Commitment to Scientific Excellence
Member News - Published on: 11/29/2017 11:00:46 AM
NSF International recognizes company’s 30-year dedication to product certification and performance Amway more …
Eaton Named a 2017 Best Employer for Healthy Lifestyles®; Recognized Fifth Consecutive Time for Workforce Health and Well-being Programs
Member News - Published on: 11/29/2017 10:56:13 AM
CLEVELAND … Power management company Eaton today announced it has been recognized among the more …
Tomorrow’s Consumer Demands Supply Chain Value and so Should You
Member News - Published on: 11/29/2017 10:49:51 AM
Great customer experiences aren’t defined by the storefront solely. It’s time to look beyond more …
HONDA EGA PRESENTS OUTSTANDING SUPPLIER AWARD TO ROMAN
Member News - Published on: 11/29/2017 10:45:54 AM
“1277 days. That is almost three and half-years of on-time delivery and 100% quality,” said more …
Neogen develops fastest Listeria test with no enrichment
Member News - Published on: 11/29/2017 10:40:07 AM
LANSING, Mich., July 10, 2017 — Neogen Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG) has developed an innovative test more …
Comerica Bank Ranked #2 on the DiversityInc 2017 Top Regional Companies for Diversity
Member News - Published on: 11/29/2017 9:12:47 AM
Comerica Bank has been ranked #2 on the DiversityInc 2017 Top Regional Companies for Diversity. This more …
Michigan Economic Development Corporation Wins President’s E-Award for Export Service
Michigan News - Published on: 6/13/2017 1:48:13 PM
LANSING – The Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s International Trade Program more …
MMA President Honored as Most Valuable Professional
Member News - Published on: 6/13/2017 12:48:02 PM
Michigan’s economic success is experiencing incredible momentum and that success is due largely more …
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation to attend Heli-Expo 2017
Member News - Published on: 6/13/2017 12:39:35 PM
“Despite the market downturn in helicopter sales, Enstrom is cautiously optimistic that the industry more …
HexArmor Looks to Enlarge Global Footprint in Market
Member News - Published on: 4/24/2017 4:49:00 PM
Steve Van Ermen recalls a steel industry client who had more than 170 serious injuries per more …
Congratulations to Michigan’s “E” Award Winners
Michigan News - Published on: 5/24/2016 1:29:10 PM
By: Kendra Kuo
Please join us in congratulating Acme Manufacturing, Bandit Industries, and Nu-Step Inc., winners of more …
$268,190, 007
Expert Articles - Published on: 9/1/2015 4:24:02 PM
By: Jean Schtokal
By: Jean G. Schtokal – Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC (August 6, 2015) What is this more …
Rugged Liner attends Automechanika
Member News - Published on: 11/1/2014 1:33:01 PM
By: Yannick Greiner
Rugged Liner attended the Automechanika Trade show in Frankfurt, Germany from September 16th to the more …
MEDC and U.S. Dept. of Commerce invite Michigan automotive companies to take part in Chinese auto trade fair
Michigan News - Published on: 9/5/2014 1:42:23 AM
Michigan automotive companies are invited to join the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the more …
Canada Anti-Spam Regulations
Expert Articles - Published on: 9/5/2014 1:34:33 AM
By: Tracey Ford, Commercial Service Specialist, Canada
As of July 1, 2014 anti-spam legislation in Canada has come into force. This new law may affect how U.S. more …
Is a Recent Foodstuff Import Ban Impacting Your Exports to Russia?
Expert Articles - Published on: 9/5/2014 1:28:07 AM
By: Greg Schroeder
On August 6, 2014, the Russian Federation issued an executive decree banning the import of US Origin more …
New Global Banking Regulations and their Effect on Businesses
Expert Articles - Published on: 9/5/2014 1:24:17 AM
By: Scott Hibbard
The global financial crisis of 2008 drew attention to failures by financial services institutions to more …
Foster Swift Attorney Jean Schtokal listed as 2015 The Best Lawyers in America
Member News - Published on: 8/25/2014 10:59:19 AM
By: Kendra Kuo
LANSING, Mich. –Attorney Jean Schtokal of Foster Swift Collins and Smith PC was recently selected more …
New Anti-Corruption Law for Brazil
Expert Articles - Published on: 5/29/2014 2:20:01 PM
By: Eduardo Campelo - Winter Carvalho Avogados & Consultores, Patricia Redig - Rolim, Viotti & Leite Campos Advogados
In January 2014 Brazil adopted a new strong anti-bribery law. The Federal Law no. 12.846/2013, known more …
Update on the China Market
Expert Articles - Published on: 5/29/2014 2:19:18 PM
By: Alex Claypool - Lancaster Holdings International, LLC
http://www.lancasterholdings.com/ Editor Note: The January 25, 2014 cover of The Economist Magazine more …
Helpful Resource for Export Control Determinations
Expert Articles - Published on: 5/29/2014 2:16:10 PM
By: Jean Schtokal
A best practice for companies that export is development of an export control classification matrix for more …
Exports of Corn, Soy, Are the Big Story
Michigan News - Published on: 3/27/2014 3:16:51 PM
Exports appear to be the biggest market mover recently. The USDA/WASDE increased projected 2013-'14 more …
Michigan Exports Set Record in 2013
Michigan News - Published on: 3/27/2014 11:06:00 AM
Michigan companies set export record in 2013 selling more goods to foreign countries last year, placing more …