Our region is connected to global commerce in many ways. Cherry Capital Airport provides personal and business travelers with one-stop connections to China, Japan, and Europe. Broadband internet access is available through numerous providers.

This committee helps define and develop new opportunities for economic development through:

• Knowledge sharing on world trade alternatives
  
  
• Resource access and engagement with trade centers
  
  
• Networking with world trade partners, systems
  
  
• Collaboration with active world trading players

The impact of this committee can be measured in many ways, but enhancing the level for successful worldwide commerce of companies in the Traverse Bay EDC service area is the prime thrust.

Co Chairs: Kevin Byrne, Grand Traverse County EDC and Don Nugent, Graceland Fruit, Inc.