Investing in Southeast Michigan
Automation Alley offers a unique, “one-house” resource for foreign businesses, government entities and educational institutions. The Alley is dedicated to making it convenient and attractive to do business in Southeast Michigan. Specifically, Automation Alley provides cost-free support services for foreign organizations for a period of up to two weeks while individuals explore investment or business opportunities within the region. Services include:
- Assistance in scheduling meetings with government officials, attorneys and CPAs
- Arrangement for company and/or site visits
- Opportunities for regional economic developers to make presentations to visiting foreign companies and governments
- Access to Automation Alley computers, IT support and telephones
- Access to workstation and meeting rooms
- Video and telephone conferencing to facilitate meetings with Michigan companies
- Discounted transportation and lodging opportunities
Automation Alley makes the process efficient and thorough. Representatives from a foreign company are introduced to area economic developers, representatives from companies with whom they want to do business, attorneys, CPAs and any other appropriate contacts. In addition, Automation Alley has negotiated discounts at area hotels for extended stays. For additional information, contact Automation Alley's Supervisor of International Business, Lisa Lasser, here.
NOTE: When possible, requests for international business services and workstation/conference room reservations should be made 30 days in advance of desired date.
For more information about Automation Alley's international business services, contact the Resource Center at (800) 427-5100 or info@automationalley.com.
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