Speaker Business, Government & Academic Panels The 9-10:30am panel will discuss Brand Protection in China: Where to Start & Specific Tools to Protect Your Brand in China. The 11-12:30pm panel will be a Social Media Toolkit for Brand Protection. Discounts available for academics, students, law enforcement and government. You may register for one or both panels; see registration link for further details! 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 Panel presentation The U.S. and China compete for global dominance in the areas of tech and innovation; however, in an era of global firms and global citizens they must also learn to cooperate. The U.S. espouses free speech while the Trump administration pushed for banning social media platforms like TikTok and WeChat. China wants to be taken seriously as a global player but is often seen as disregarding global standards and norms. How can these two superpowers find common ground? This program is organized as part of our China & The World program series, organized in conjunction with MSU Asian Studies Center and MSU Office of China Programs. 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 A panel of speakers will present For speaker information, please see program information/registration link. 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 MSU China and the World: Beyond the Headlines Series Panel China's rapid growth includes significant expansion of its investment and influence around the world. During this event we'll explore the implications for Africa, where China has invested in virtually every country. We'll also discuss what this means for U.S. businesses and foreign economic policy moving forward. Our panel of speakers includes: Jamie Monson, Michigan State University; Folahsade Soulé, University of Oxford; Gyude Moore, Center for Global Development; Bob Wekesa, University of Witwatersrand; Robert Grosse, Arizona State University; Liu Haifang, Beijing University. 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 Turkey and Central Eurasia Speaker Panel This panel on Turkey and Central Eurasia is the first in a series of inquiries sponsored by several MSU centers and programs into The Geopolitics and Economics of Central Eurasia and Its Neighbors. Future panels will look at China, Russia, Europe and other external actors to explore trans-regional relationships and interactions, as Chinas Belt and Road Initiative plays out, Russia seeks to regain dominant influence over former Soviet regions in its near abroad, and Turkey seeks to unite the Turkic language speaking world in what some have termed Neo-Ottomanism 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.

SpeakerAmbassador Craig Allen, Alyssa Tracey, Carlotta Gmachl Are you interested in doing business with China? IBCs Global Business Club together with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and U.S. China Business Council are organizing a two-part event series focused on how Michigan companies can tackle the Chinese market. Part 1 of the series will examine the U.S. China Business Councils annual survey, which takes a deep dive into the data and trends in the US-China relationship. We would also like to encourage businesses who wish to OR already do business in China to attend the meeting and give us some feedback on their experience. Part 2 of the series will take place in October of 2021 and will give companies a toolbox to assist with their entry to China – stay tuned for more information soon! 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.

Join expert Jon M. Huntsman, Jr, former US Ambassador to Russia, China and Singapore,in the national conversation of US-China relations! Jon Huntsman, Jr. began his career in public service as a staff assistant to President Ronald Reagan, and served each of the five presidents since then in critical roles around the world, including as deputy assistant secretary of commerce for Asia, U.S. trade ambassador, and ambassador to Singapore, China, and most recently, Russia. Twice elected governor of Utah, Governor Huntsman brought about strong economic and tax reforms, tripled the states rainy-day fund, and helped bring unemployment rates to historic lows. During his tenure, Utah was named the best-managed state in America and ranked number one in the nation in job growth. Ambassador Huntsman was a candidate for president in 2012. Previously he chaired or served on the boards of several major companies, educational institutions, and nonprofits. He has been a visiting fellow at the Kennedy School of Government, and a distinguished lecturer at Duke Universitys Sanford School of Public Policy. Huntsman is a seventh generation Utahn and has been married for 36 years to Mary Kaye Huntsman. They are the parents of seven children, including two adopted daughters from China and India. Huntsman is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and has ten honorary doctoral degrees. Registration in the website link.

Speaker Panel discission, see description for detailsAs part of the Global Business Club series, the IBC/MSU-CIBER is partnering with the U.S. Commercial Service to hold a panel on the need for DEI in global supply chain management. This event will be moderated by Assistant Professor of Supply Chain at MSU, Simone Peinkofer, and panelists will include: Kaori Koide – Senior Consultant specializing in supply chain at Deloitte in Tokyo, Matt Anderson – Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at MSU Broad College of Business, Vandana Bahl – Vice President of Trade Management at Supply Chain Solutions, Bill Grice – VP and Executive Director for the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council and Michigan MBDA Center, and Bob Lundquist - Procurement Manager with Global Procurement at Steelcase. Following the panel will be refreshments and time for networking. This in-person event will also be available for viewing online, please specify type of attendance during registration. To watch: https://youtu.be/t_D0HnEDAecThe 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.

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.