Latest Past Events

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: TikTok, WeChat & More: Talking Tech and IP in the U.S. & China

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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.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Exec Ed: Brand Protection in China & Brand Protection & Social Media

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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.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: A Brand’s New World Part 2

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Speaker Business, Government & Academic Panels

This special, no-cost, 3-day (Dec 7-9) online conference series on brand protection issues post-pandemic, looking into the future. Hosted by the A-CAPP Center and sponsored by MSU International Business Center, the conference series offers opportunities for attendees to share and learn from Center experts, as well as their expert partners in industry, academia, law enforcement, and government. Learn more about each session by going to the registration page; we recommend that you start out with Session 1: Hot Topics on Brand Protection in China.

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.