Grand Valley State University's Van Andel Global Trade Center (VAGTC) provides world-class international business solutions to your organization at affordable rates. Gain access to valuable international business resources and some of the most experienced specialists in West Michigan to facilitate your success in the global marketplace. Through VAGTC's training, consulting and market research services, businesses can compete with greater effectiveness in the global arena. Here are some areas that we cover: • Compliance • Culture & Etiquette • Customs Brokers • Exporting • Foreign investment • Foreign Trade Zone • Free Trade Agreements • Global Security: Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) • Global Supply Chain • Importing • International Banking • International Market Entry • International Market Research • International Sourcing • Worldwide Credit Reports