International Business

Trade Missions

Automation Alley Trade Missions: Your Gateway to New, High-Growth Markets.

We organize international trade missions, connecting our members with global markets and facilitating business opportunities abroad. Through these missions, we aim to foster cross-border collaboration, explore new markets, and drive export growth.

Why Join Our Trade Mission?

  • Matchmaking meetings will place you directly in touch with potential buyers and end users of your products, services, and technologies.
  • Attend business meetings and conferences with government officials and business and industry leaders who will share their firsthand insights about the opportunities and challenges of doing business abroad.
  • Automation Alley’s award-winning trade mission program (including the President's “E Star” Award) introduces small and medium-size businesses to high-growth markets and opportunities to expand your sales and profits overseas.
  • We will take care of all your planning before, during and after the mission.
Contact International Business Team for More Information

Past Trade Mission Participants

“This was my first trade mission with Automation Alley, and I was thoroughly impressed. Everyone was incredibly helpful, supportive, and kind, making the experience very positive. The room arrangements were excellent, contributing to a comfortable and productive trip. Given this experience, I would be honored to participate in future trade missions.”  

Emily Harkness
LorAnn Oils

‌“Overall, I had an incredible experience on this mission … Not having to worry at all about the logistics and lodging was really beneficial.”

Blake Izor
McKeon Products, Inc.

“The staff from Automation Alley was fantastic to work with. They were extremely helpful and accommodating, both leading up to and while in-country for the trade mission. ”

John Prokopec
Brunswick Bowling

Upcoming Trade Missions

Automation Alley's Trade Mission to SE Asia

Automation Alley invites you to join our trade mission to Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, Southeast Asia’s major economic powerhouses with a strong demand for U.S.-made products, services, and technologies.

Automation Alley’s Trade Mission to India

Automation Alley invites you to explore new business opportunities in India, the world’s largest market of 1.44 billion consumers. With a growing demand for U.S.-made products, services, and technologies, this is your chance to expand into a thriving global market. We are seeking Michigan companies to join us on this exciting trade mission. Don’t miss out—reserve your spot today!

International Business Soft-Landing Space

Discover a seamless entry into the U.S. with Automation Alley's Soft-Landing Space. As a globally recognized hub for technology and innovation, we provide an unparalleled platform for international businesses to establish their presence and thrive right here in Michigan.

Our Soft-Landing Space, located within our Troy, Michigan Headquarters, offers a strategic launching pad, tailored to meet your unique international expansion needs. Benefit from a fully equipped, state-of-the-art facility designed to foster collaboration, networking, and growth. From dedicated office spaces to cutting-edge resources and support services, we ensure a smooth transition into new markets, empowering you to focus on what truly matters—building your global success story.

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