MI-STEP — Michigan State Trade Expansion Program
Supports Michigan firms entering international markets through state-backed trade expansion assistance.
The Michigan State Trade Expansion Program (MI-STEP) is a federally backed, state-administered reimbursement grant that helps Michigan small businesses offset the costs of entering or expanding in international export markets. The program is funded through the U.S. Small Business Administration's State Trade Expansion Program and administered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)…
International export activities: sales trips, trade shows, product sample shipping, compliance testing, international marketing.
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