International Business Resources and Links

Consular Corps

• Chicago International Trade Commissioners
• List of Consular Corps Offices Serving Michigan

• International Academy English as a Second Language
• International Language Collection - Farmington Hills Public Library
  Farmington Hills has a web page devoted to their international language materials. Other major Oakland County libraries also have extensive foreign language collections.
• French School of Detroit
• German School in Bloomfield
• The International School
• Japanese School of Detroit/Ringo Kai School

• Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce
• British-American Business Council 
• Canada/U.S. Business Association
• Detroit Chinese Business Association
• French American Chamber of Commerce Michigan Chapter
• Italian American Alliance for Business & Technology
• Japan Business Society of Detroit
• Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) 
• German American Chamber of Commerce Michigan
• Michigan Israel Business Bridge
• Swedish American Chamber of Commerce - Detroit
• Council of Asian Pacific Americans
• Japan External Trade Organization

Executive Office Centers

Regus                             Executive office centers provide an excellent option for businesses that are looking to expand

                                      into the local market with a one or two person sales office.  These centers provide your sales

AmeriCenters                  staff with all the support of a large office environment.  Flexible lease terms are typically

                                      available. 

 As part of the U.S. Commercial Service Web Site small businesses interested in exporting now have a new online tool to help them tap into the global marketplace to grow their business.  Developed by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Small Business Administration, "Six Steps to Begin Exporting" is the latest tool in the national export Initiative to help entrepreneurs begin exporting.

Through our partnership with the Automation Alley International Business Center, companies receive assistance with global expansion initiatives. Small and mid-size foreign companies, international government entities and educational institutions are supported as they establish a presence in Southeast Michigan. Through these activities, Automation Alley helps area businesses prosper in the international marketplace and bolsters business in Southeast Michigan. For more information, see Automation Alley's Programs & Services International Business.