Speaker Michael Lawton**Please note this is an evening program** 5:30pm Cash Bar & Registration ($35) 6:30pm Welcome & Dinner Served A seasoned professional with more than three decades of global general management and finance experience, Michael Lawton was named Chief Financial Officer of Dominos Pizza Inc. in September 2010. As the financial leader of the publicly traded entity (NYSE:DPZ), he is responsible for financial planning, analysis, public reporting, treasury and risk management and for creating shareholder value. Lawton joined Dominos Pizza in 1999 as head of finance for the companys international division, and in 2004, he took the reins of the division as executive vice president. Under his leadership, the division drove a retail sales compounded annual growth rate of 12%, and added more than 1,100 stores in both existing and new markets around the world. The division accounts for over 45% of the companys global retail sales, and is among the strongest international models in the restaurant sector. For 13 years prior to joining Dominos, Lawton held several roles with Gerber Products Company. A certified public accountant, Lawton holds a B.A. in accounting from Michigan State University and a MBA from Grand Valley State University. Lawton, his wife Janet and two sons reside in Ann Arbor, Mich.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 Graceland Fruit, Inc.8:30am Workshop 12:00noon Luncheon For the fourth consecutive year, the Global Business Club is pleased to welcome the Michigan Agricultural Exporter of the Year as part of our spring speaker series. As one of the largest dried fruit producers in the world, Graceland increased their exports 40% in 2011, and has experience exporting to 42 countries. Our morning seminar will address issues of interest to all companies interested in exporting, including discussions on choosing the right international partners. We look forward to seeing you there!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.

By all accounts, Zimmermann and Travel Michigan are doing an outstanding job in building and promoting Michigans powerful tourism industry.

During his tenure at Travel Michigan, Zimmermann helped launch the Pure Michigan branding campaign, which has continued to earn national recognition. During his Economic Club appearance, Zimmermann will discuss the Pure Michigan brand and the status of the campaign today, including its expansion to include economic development and business initiatives including Pure Michigan Business Connect and Pure Michigan Talent Connect.