http://www.muskegon.orgNews related to Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce(c) 2026, Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce All Rights Reserved.5<p>Venue TBD</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img src="https://myfiles.space/user_files/199185_872cb415373a58e3/199185_custom_files/img1769008018.png?8201" style="width: 55px; height: 39px;" />This event contributes to the &quot;Retain&quot; goals of the 2026 Annual Theme: The ART of business.</p> https://web.muskegon.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=18213Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:47:54 GMT<p>Join us for an essential session of the Business Travelers Series focusing on Japan &mdash; a key U.S. ally and the world&rsquo;s third-largest economy. With longstanding trade ties and a shared commitment to innovation, Japan offers vast opportunities for collaboration in industries such as technology, healthcare, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing.</p> <p>This event will help you navigate Japan&rsquo;s nuanced business culture, where formality, respect, and relationship-building are paramount. Learn how to adapt to Japanese communication styles, understand regional distinctions, and enter or expand in this complex but rewarding market.</p> <p>Topics of discussion will include, but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Country &amp; Trade Overview</li> <li>Business Meetings &amp; Etiquette</li> <li>Communication &amp; Hierarchical Norms</li> <li>Regional Differences &amp; Consumer Trends</li> <li>Market Entry &amp; Distribution Strategy</li> <li>Negotiating Tactics</li> </ul> <p><strong>Sponsored by:</strong>&nbsp;The Gerald R. Ford International Airport &amp; Michigan Economic Development Corporation</p> <p>A link to the virtual training will be sent to registrants 24 hours before the start of the&nbsp;session.</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>VAGTC&#39;s Live Virtual Training Policy</strong>&nbsp;-&nbsp;Van Andel Global Trade Center&rsquo;s (VAGTC) reserves the right to record live virtual training sessions for archival purposes, on-demand library purposes, or makeup sessions for paying registrants who may have missed a session due to extenuating circumstances.&nbsp;Live virtual training sessions will not be recorded for attendee distribution purposes following the session.&nbsp;Global trade is an ever-changing landscape and VAGTC believes offering live virtual training where attendees can ask questions and receive responses in real-time is crucial for the success of learning trade topics and is an added value for those attending these events.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gvsu.edu/vagtc/vagtc-program-and-policy-information-63.htm">Read the full policy here.</a></p> https://web.muskegon.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=18590Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:49:52 GMT