LANSING, Mich – Michigan’s small business owners are in a bind. They appreciate the original intent and need for the state-mandated Stay Home, Stay Safe orders that were put in place to stop the spread of COVID-19 in Michigan, but they feel trapped by the uncertainty of what may come next. Respondents to the latest MFBI are clearly concerned about COVID-19 and the toll it has taken on Michiganders, but they feel certain that they will have plans in place and a responsibility to keep their customers and employees safe when they reopen.

Travis Peitz, Business Development Manager of Export Corporation joins MBN's Jeffrey Mosher to talk about the recent Aerospace Industry Association Michigan Technology Expo. This years expo had 28 exhibitors and pulled in nearly 200 attendees representing 67 companies and had guest speakers on the exhibit floor.

Tony Vernaci, President, AIAM (Aerospace Industry Association Michigan) speaks with Jeffrey Mosher about the busy month they've had, upcoming Aerospace Technology Expo, and Michigan's relevance in the world of the aerospace industry on this segment of Michigan Business Beat.

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In June, the MEDC adjusted its organizational structure to promote efficiencies and cross-collaboration between business units. As a result, the MEDC has created a new Market Development team, comprised of both industry and policy experts. Jeanne Broad has shifted from her role as International Trade Manager (ITM) to focus on trade policy and international development as a member of the Market Development team. Since Jeanne's transition, the ITM territories have been redistributed among the remaining five ITMs.

Click here to view the updated territory map. While most areas of the state remain unchanged, a few counties have been affected. If you have questions regarding your company's point-of-contact, please email us at export@michigan.org.