Michigan

With a strong and growing coalition in Michigan, the USGLC works to educate and engage policymakers and community leaders on why investments in development and diplomacy help keep America safe and strengthen Michigan’s economy.

The USGLC’s Michigan Advisory Committee brings together more than 80 business, faith, non-profit, and political leaders who understand how American global leadership matters for Michigan. We’re also proud of Michigan’s Veterans for Smart Power – part of a nationwide network of 30,000 veterans.

“Foreign aid means that we’re helping to create jobs here at home in the Heartland of America.”

Fay Beydoun

American Arab Chamber of Commerce

Top Facts

In 2021, Michigan exported
$55.5 billion
in goods to foreign markets.

In Michigan,
1,118,900 jobs (19.40%)
are supported by trade.

In 2018-2019,
11,520 students
in Michigan studied abroad.

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Advisory Committee

Hendrik “Hank” G. Meijer

Meijer Inc. Executive Chairman

Hon. Brenda Lawrence

U.S. House of Representatives (2015-2023)

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Stories from Michigan

Roundtables with with Michael Metzler, Executive Director of Private Sector Engagement at USAID

By Nezar Jamal on April 03, 2023 in

Michigan

What They’re Saying in the Heartland: Women’s History Month

By Alexis-Clair Roehrich Rose Leonard on March 31, 2023 in

Michigan

What They’re Saying in the Heartland: COP27 and America’s Global Climate Leadership

By Jack Berson Rose Leonard on November 16, 2022 in

Michigan

News & Press Related to Michigan

June 30, 2023

USGLC Convenes Senator Joni Ernst, Representatives Debbie Dingell and Haley Stevens, Mayor Bob Scott, Commissioner Jonathan Kinloch, Fmr. Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman, Cargill’s Michael Wagner, Google’s Marcus Jadotte, and others at the 2023 Heartland Summit

Michigan

March 10, 2023

Former Representative Brenda Lawrence to Co-Chair Michigan Advisory Committee of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition

Michigan

January 22, 2021

USGLC Launches Next Gen Global Leaders Network and Welcomes Nearly 100 Young Professionals to the 2021 Inaugural Class

Michigan

April 18, 2019

Kalamazoo Area Leaders Learn How Global Leadership Matters Locally

Michigan

April 18, 2019

Rep. Fred Upton to 125 Kalamazoo Leaders: American Diplomacy, Foreign Assistance Crucial to Michigan’s Economy, U.S. National Security