Japanese Business Attraction Services

The MEDC is seeking information from one or more Japan or Michigan-based bidders to assist with Global Business Attraction initiatives, develop project opportunities for Japanese businesses to enter or expand into the State of Michigan, and organize government and business delegation visits between Japan, Japanese businesses and the State of Michigan. The Contractor will assist with the MEDC goals of strengthening existing ties between Michigan and Japan and facilitating new jobs and private investment by identifying new Japanese company business development opportunities. MEDC reserves the right to award all or any part of this RFI and, based on what is in the best interest of the MEDC, the MEDC will select the successful Bidder after considering price, value and quality of the bids.


More Details: 

The MEDC is seeking proposals from Japan or Michigan-based entities that are currently engaged in and have prior experience with supporting business attraction activities. Bidders must meet the following requirements and qualifications:

  • Demonstrate fluency or 100% proficiency in Japanese and English languages.
  • Be based in Japan and/or Michigan and have a staff person based in both locations.
  • Bidders must be properly registered with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and in good standing with the State of Michigan and the Bidder’s state of incorporation if formed under the laws of another state.
  • Demonstrate detailed knowledge and understanding of MEDC’s targeted industries.
  • Demonstrate active engagement in the discovery of business intelligence and industry trends relative to Japan.
  • Experience in building relationships with key MEDC stakeholders and partner organizations.
  • Experience maintaining and operating a website(s), including regularly updated content and at least one new post/blog per month. This includes all hosting and server/domain fees. This can be subcontracted, if needed.

Timeline: 

  • Project Length/Timeline: One year
  • Budget/Range: $250,000
  • Return completed quote to MEDC via email to [email protected] no later than 5:00 p.m. ET on December 2, 2024.