Speaker Speaches and PanelAs the 2nd event in the Global Business Club of Michigan's “Market Spotlight Series” MSU International Business Center is excited to highlight the Turkish market. The “Spotlight on Türkiye” event will feature U.S. & Turkish government officials, a Michigan Exporters Business Panel, networking, Turkish lunch, and 1-on-1 meetings with trade service providers. For questions contact MSU IBC Assistant Director Hannah Pszenica at pszenica@msu.edu.
Agenda:

10:00am: Doors Open

10:30am: Speakers – U.S. and Turkish Government Officials

11:15am: Michigan Exporters Business Panel

12:00pm: Turkish Lunch

1:00pm: Networking, 1-on-1s with service providers, walking tour of Old Town Lansing

3:00pm: Close

Speakers:

Consul General Mr. Engin Turesin – Turkish Consulate General in Chicago

Necmettin Kaymaz – Country Advisor, investment office, DC

Nurten Ural – Chief Executive Officer, Turkish Resource Center

Leo Ayala – Türkiye Commercial Desk Officer, ITA, Office of Europe and Eurasia

Current 1-on-1s on offer, subject to availability:

U.S. Commercial Service – Meet with CS Michigan specialist Eve Lerman and Turkiye desk officer Leo Ayala

MEDC – Meet with an International Trade Manager (ITM)

Michigan SBDC – Meet with Julie Oldham

EXIM - Mariel HuasangaThe Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan focuses on global issues of interest to the mid-Michigan business community. The monthly GB Club luncheons provide outstanding speakers and relaxed networking opportunities. With extensive international experience, the speakers wrap personal insights around a practical and up-to-the-minute approach to conducting international trade.

Speaker Speakers: U.S. and Canadian Government Officials and Michigan Exporters Panel

REGISTRATION DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 10, 2023. As the 1st event in the Global Business Club of Michigan Market Spotlight Series MSU International Business Center is excited to partner with MSU Canadian Studies Center to highlight the Canadian market. The Spotlight on Canada event will feature U.S. & Canadian government officials, a Michigan Exporters Business Panel, networking, and 1-on-1 meetings with trade service providers. 10:30am: Doors Open 11:00am: Government speakers including Connie Irrera, U.S. Commercial Service-Montreal; Yvonne Gruenthaler, Vice Council and Trade Commissioner, Canadian Consulate-Detroit; Laurie Tannous, President of Canada U.S. Business Association 11:45am: Michigan Exporters Panel moderated by Alyssa Tracey, Director of International Trade. Panelists include Mary Safie, President-Safie Specialty Foods; Chuck Bird, Senior Director-Neogen; Ben Tyndell, President & CEO, Tyndell Photography 12:30pm: Lunch 1:30pm: Networking, 1-on-1 meetings, Federal Reserve Tour For questions contact MSU Assistant Director Hannah Pszenica at pszenica@msu.edu.

The Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan focuses on global issues of interest to the mid-Michigan business community. The monthly GB Club luncheons provide outstanding speakers and relaxed networking opportunities. With extensive international experience, the speakers wrap personal insights around a practical and up-to-the-minute approach to conducting international trade.

Speaker Kari Kammel - Director of A-CAPP

Protecting intellectual property rights is critical. As part of the Global Business Club series, the IBC/MSU- CIBER is partnering with the MSU Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection (A-CAPP) to hold a webinar on the basics of global brand protection. Featuring Kari Kammel, Director of A-CAPP, this session will provide an overview of how to prevent and react to global counterfeiting from a variety of perspectives including legal, brand security, business strategy, and business structure.

The Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan focuses on global issues of interest to the mid-Michigan business community. The monthly GB Club luncheons provide outstanding speakers and relaxed networking opportunities. With extensive international experience, the speakers wrap personal insights around a practical and up-to-the-minute approach to conducting international trade.