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Thursday Jun. 16
Web3, blockchain, crypto, distributed ledger technology, tokens, NFTs...and many other words that are hard to understand and explain are filling up international business news. Research in the field of International Business (IB) on the blockchain-based businesses is only emerging leaving IB educators with little guidance on how to teach about these important, yet, highly complex innovations to their students.
In this webinar, we have a unique opportunity to learn from distinguished entrepreneurs who are creating the blockchain-based business space. Aliaksandr Sasha Hudzilin will reflect on creating ecosystems for global blockchain projects; will discuss how blockchain is changing gaming and other industries, and will introduce a number of resources that are suitable for everyone interested to start learning about blockchain-based business space. Andrius Bartminas will help us uncover the secrets behind the cryptocurrencies and the colorful world of NFTs, will describe the use cases of NFTs awaiting in international business daily operations. Last, but not least Laura K. Inamedinova, will help us understand how Web3 is transforming international marketing practices and how to successfully develop blockchain-based global business.
This webinar is FREE and open to all, but registration is required. Zoom details will be sent to all registered participants.
Wednesday Jul. 6 - Jul. 9
The Academy of International Business (AIB) holds annual meetings each summer (June-July) in various predetermined locations around the world. Each conference features a combination of plenaries, panels, and papers. All papers presented at AIB conferences go through a double-blind review process. The abstracts of the presented papers are published as a conference proceeding. For more information regarding the AIB Miami conference, including membership and registration info, click the website information link below.
Pre-conference events begin on July 5th. Virtual Conference on July 15, 2022.
Thursday Sep. 8
The Pacific Ocean is our planets single biggest feature. If western civilization was shaped by the Mediterranean Sea, and industrialization and hyper-globalization were marked by the Atlantic Ocean, it is clear that an important part of our future will play out in the Pacific, in environmental, security and economic terms. With the Indo-Pacific becoming a new epicenter of world affairs, a new kind of 21stcentury Great Game is taking place among global superpowers in the South Pacific. Home to fewer than 13 million inhabitants, yet covering 15% of the worlds surface, the South Pacific Island nations have been, for a long time, seen as simply a bunch of small remote islands, marred by the triple tyranny of colonial history, remoteness and size. Capturing human imagination and sparking geopolitical discourse for centuries, going back to James Harringtons utopian commonwealth of Oceana (1656), the South Pacific remains one of the neglected locations within the international business discipline, despite its growing security, economic and environmental relevance. Joined by three experts on and from the region. For additional information, go to registration site by clicking the website link.
Time of event is Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Tuesday Sep. 13
Sponsored by Consumers Energy, the September Lansing Economic Club will feature a panel discussion on food insecurity and how it impacts every business, from employees and their families to clients and potential clients and the communities in which they operate. Panelists includeClaire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America, andDr. Phil Knight, executive director of Food Bank Council of Michigan.Michelle Lantz, CEO of Greater Lansing Food Bank, will moderate the program.We encourage Lansing Economic Club members to help support Greater Lansing Food Bank by bringing in a non-perishable food item. Greater Lansing Food Bank bins will be provided at the Kellogg Center.
Friday Sep. 23
For this webinar, we invited three supply chain scholars who have published important foundational work in the area of global supply chain management. Our panelists will discuss
their research addressing contemporary conceptual and methodological best practices as well as reflect upon the field. This webinar will include short presentations followed by a discussion moderated by the co-hosts.
Learn the current state of the global supply chain literature and areas of high future research opportunity
Gain insights into different theoretical foundations for advancing the global supply chain literature
Tips related to best practices for publishing research in the field of global supply chain management
Please see registration information under website
Tuesday Oct. 4
MSU President Stanley who will discuss the spartan impact and how MSU is innovating for a better future in mid-Michigan and beyond
Thursday Oct. 20
The International Business Center, in conjunction with African Studies, invite you to our event Doing Business in Africa as part of the Tea Time series. The session will be moderated by Marilyn Johnson, Department Chair, Accounting.
The panelists include:
Dr. Leonidas Murembya (Faculty, Dept. of Economics)
Dr. Patrick Lukulay (Alumnus, Analytical Chemistry, class of 95. Currently, president of Technology Solutions for Global Health firm, Ghana)
Dr. Anastacia Mamabolo (Associate Professor, Gordon Institute of Business, University of Pretoria. Currently at MSU as African Futures Scholar with the Alliance for African Partnership)
Pius Mithika (Student, M.S in Finance)
Click on the link to see the recording of the event.
Thursday Oct. 20
Exporting is arguably the most consequential international business (IB) and international marketing (IM) activity undertaken by firms. It is also the backbone of IB initiatives, with MNCs and other large international firms being among the largest exporters. Recently, the anti-globalization theme has regained momentum, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and subsequent supply chain bottlenecks. These disruptions have demonstrated the importance of exporting and importing not only for finished goods but also commodities. Paradoxically, as compared to the past, far less research on exporting topics is published in academic journals lately. Research activity on exporting as an alternative to more involved forms of IB/IM engagement does not appear to have gained much momentum among scholars. Our goal in this webinar is to present exportings role in IB/IM research and practice. We will also discuss how exporting strategy can respond to fundamental shifts in globalization (e.g., digitalization, anti-globalization, strong dollar), and disruptive changes in global climate (e.g., politics, economic, the pandemic). The webinar will highlight country and company illustrations and will provide various lenses through which scholars and practitioners might approach exporting.
The target audiences include academics, researchers, and practitioners
Key Takeaways:
The ubiquity and importance of exporting within IM/IB
Responding to fundamental global shifts and disruptive forces through exporting
Issues and topics for future export research consideration (areas, conceptualizations, and
methods)
To register click website link
Thursday Oct. 27
Rarely does a company sustain its global industry leadership for more than a few decades, and most that do so are very well-known global brands. YKK, an 87-year-old Japanese manufacturer of zippers, is not a household name, yet it has quietly and impressively, stayed atop of the global fastener industry for decades. It has remained relevant and preserved its leadership globally and in the U.S. market.
What enables YKK to do so well for so long? Join us for a conversation with senior leadership of YKK North America and learn how YKK has beaten the odds, and provides a possible roadmap for other companies looking to sustain a viable, profitable business in international markets.
Key takeaways:
Learn about key factors that contributed to YKKs longevity
Gain insights from YKKs senior leaders as to future challenges and prospects
Learn about implications for other firms seeking persistent success in global business
Click the website link for registration information
Friday Oct. 28
IBC/MSU-CIBER is organizing an international business case competition in the Broad College. The student teams will have 3 days to work on the business case and present their solutions to a panel of industry judges. Each presentation will last for 20 min, followed by 10 min Q&A session.
You are invited!
$4,000 competition award fund: $2,000 for the 1st place, $1,000 for the 2nd place, $600 for the 3rd place, $400 for the 4th place
Gain valuable experience and make yourself more marketable (unique line on a resume, topic of conversation in interviews, etc.)
Each participant will receive Case in Point: Case Competition book, a great toolkit for case preparation
Potential to represent Broad College at the national case competitions
Eligibility
The competition is open to Broad College undergraduate students
Each team must consist of 4 students. Participants can either:
form a team of 4 students (preferred option) or
express interest and be assigned to a team by organizers
Entrants will be accepted on a first come first serve basis, Apply early!
Detailed competition rules are presented in the attached file (below)
Competition sign-up deadline: Oct 14, 2022
Registration Link:
https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5dx160WWNi9HKpU
For more information, please contact Janhavi Venkatesh at venkat50@msu.edu
Tuesday Nov. 1
Lansing Economic Club series is presented by the Capital Region International Airport. Celebration of Regional Growth Awards is Co-sponsored by PNC and Loomis, Ewert, Parsley, Davis & Gotting, P.C., five organizations are recognized for investments that are making a transformational impact on the community.
This years CORG honorees include:
Farm Bureau Insurance
McKesson
Moneyball Sportswear
TechSmith
Red Cedar Development
Friday Nov. 4
In this webinar, four area editors of the Journal of International Business Studies will discuss key trends, topics and issues in IB research, as well as the best practices for publishing in leading international business journals. This webinar will include short presentations followed by a discussion moderated by the co-hosts, Dr. Ahmet Kirca and Dr. David Griffith.
Key Takeaways
Learn topics of significant interest to a variety of international business areas
Tips related to best practices for publishing international business research
Gain insights into the JIBS review process
Webinar Meeting Time Conversions:
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (CDT)
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (EDT)
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (GMT)
Registration is not available, but you can view the recorded session in the website link
Friday Nov. 11
A one-day conference to transformbusiness education for a globalized world.
Wednesday Nov. 16
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.
Thursday Nov. 17
A key concern in business education is creating solid and sustained bridges between school and career. Career readiness remains a central focus and challenge. Recent studies by Pew Research points to the lack of preparedness of college graduates for the workplace and the need for novel approaches in what we teach, and how we teach it, to address the skills gap. In international business, partnerships and virtual exchange are increasingly valuable ingredients in developing the skills required of todays global managers. Using selected virtual exchange projects with partners in North and South Africa, we discuss how global competencies, cultural awareness, and international virtual-teaming skills can be imparted as integral aspects of an international business curriculum. The three panelists representing academic and business groups will describe their roles in designing and implementing these collaborative cross-border projects, their value to different stakeholders, including students and employers, and propose ways to assess and sustain these career readiness, impactful initiatives.
Key Takeaways
Conceiving, implementing and assessing team-based, virtual exchange projects, involving international partners.
Leveraging academic-business partnerships to ensure career relevant virtual exchange initiatives for students.
Identifying funding sources for signature international business projects.
Thursday Dec. 1
When Martin Richenhagen joined AGCO Corp. in 2004, it was already a $3 billion publicly traded firm. But sixteen years later, when he retired from his posts as chairman and CEO, it was a Fortune 500 powerhouse combining some of the biggest brands in the business of agricultural equipment. With $10 billion in sales, it doubled in size during his tenure to more than 20,000 employees around the globe.
This extraordinary growth story, rooted in metro Atlanta, is linked with Mr. Richenhagens vision to expand aggressively via acquisitions while peering constantly around the corner to see future trends in food and farming.
Key Takeaways:
-How multinational corporations should navigate a strategy of growth through acquisitions versus organic sales
-Lessons on hiring, training and deploying executives in various emerging and developed markets and across functions, from management to marketing to manufacturing
-How leaders can use embrace cultural differences as an advantage rather than a hindrance
Thursday Jan. 26
FREE and open to all, but registration is required. Recently, the nature of entrepreneurial activity has gone through tremendous change with entrepreneurs designing business models challenging even the strongest global players, and responding to urgent calls such as sustainability. Fashion industry have showcased numerous striking examples of how new ventures change the rules of the game in a well-established industrial domain. This has been traced in the rise of several international brands founded by fashion entrepreneurs (i.e., ACBC Shoes, Reformation, Everlane, Patagonia), in the increasing number of collaborations between incumbent firms, new ventures and NGOs (i.e., ACBC shoes collaborating with luxury brands like Missoni and Chloe, Gucci collaborating with Wordrise and Artolution, Adidas collaborating with Parley for the Oceans), as well as in criticisms towards the current business models of established global brands (i.e., fast fashion companies like Zara).
With the purpose of providing insight both from the academic domain and practice, this webinar will present a discussion to highlight following questions:
- How does a strong orientation towards sustainability transform the playground of big multinationals in the fashion industry? What kind of opportunities have emerged for international new ventures?
- How do digital technologies change the nature of fashion entrepreneurship and affect the achievement of sustainability-oriented goals? Is technology a part of the problem, or is it the solution?
- In the face of these changes, what are the high priorities on the agenda of practitioners? What are the striking research questions for academics?
Key take-aways:
Hearing about the personal experience of a fashion entrepreneur with international coverage.
Gaining a viewpoint on various business model implications of sustainability orientation with a special focus on how entrepreneurs change the face of international competition in the fashion industry.
Learning about new research questions and strategies
Friday Jan. 27
Are you looking to offer an education abroad program? This webinar will provide you with the knowledge, experience, and resources you need to design an education abroad program at the two-year college level. The workshop is specifically targeted towards educators and will focus on all aspects of education abroad and international internships.
View program flyer in the File Upload
Please click the website link to register.
Thursday Feb. 2
The Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club, in partnership with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan will welcome Donzaleigh Abernathy, actress, author, and civil rights activist on Thursday, Feb. 2. Sponsored by LAFCU, Abernathy is the goddaughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the daughter of Rev. Ralph Abernathy, who was a leader in the civil rights movement with Dr. King, and will focus her talk on the business case for diversity, equity and inclusion, economic justice, and civil rights.
Thursday Feb. 2
A new world order is in place. Globalization is taking a different turn and evolving further. Businesses operate in a deeply interconnected yet polarized world, facing disruptions at multiple levels. Local relevance is one of the pillars for companies to maintain resilience and to thrive during times of turbulence.
How do multinationals win with local consumers, customers and stakeholders? What are some of the critical enablers for success in the face of a VUCA environment and scarcity of resources? Where do you centralize and how much do you localize to create scale and maintain focus? What is the impact of talent, organizational structure and culture to drive global scale and local relevance?
Todays radical change in context requires us to review and refresh past learnings on some of the questions which have been discussed for decades. Recycling our knowledge might be helpful as we design the next phase of global business where the dichotomy of local and global is becoming both blurred and further contrasted.
Key take-aways:
Gain insights into how multinationals operate in local settings
Learn about different approaches in adapting global value propositions
Obtain learnings on talent, structure and culture in leading and executing multinational operations
Thursday Feb. 23
Diversity, equality, and inclusivity (DEI) concepts are gaining a critical role in teaching. DEI is particularly topical for International Business (IB) studies that are explicitly interested in managing and benefiting from various market, firm, and individual differences. But how to ensure that diversity goes hand in hand with equality and inclusion in IB teaching methods and content?
The webinar will take a critical view on DEI in IB education discussing inclusive teaching practices, diverse materials to be adopted in the classroom, and teaching DEI as a topic in IB programs. The webinar takes a broad view on DEI (considers diverse abilities, socio-economic status, religion, age, sexual orientation, etc.) and therefore will go beyond traditional diversity dimensions such as gender or race.
The webinar will shed light on some simple ways of putting DEI principles into practice when teaching IB and DEI topics in IB programs. Moreover, webinar will explain how DEI issues link with the social sustainability and the pressing need to adopt Sustainable Development Goals in the IB curriculum.
This is a free webinar, but registration is required.
Friday Feb. 24
For this webinar, we invited three well-established international business/marketing scholars. Our panelists will discuss the use of meta-analysis as a methodological tool in international business and global marketing research. Specifically, panelists will cover contemporary conceptual and methodological best practices that need to be considered when they conduct meta-analyses. This webinar will include short presentations followed by a discussion moderated by the co-hosts. Time listed in EST
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Learn areas of research opportunity that can best be explored via meta-analysis
Gain insights into the best practices for different stages of the meta-analytic research process
Tips related to best practices for designing and executing meta-analyses for publication in the international business/marketing literature
After the webinar, please return to this page to access a recording of the event.
Thursday Mar. 9
The March Lansing Economic Club will feature a panel of distinguished women leaders who will discuss their leadership insights including the importance of having a mentor, what it takes to be a great leader, and how to inspire others to become leaders. The program will be moderated by Jessica Tramontana, community affairs specialist, Consumers Energy.
Panelists include:
Jill Marlan, founder and CEO, Peak Performance Physical Therapy
Re'Shane L. Lonzo, co-founder and CEO, DRM International Learning Center
Jo Sinah, president and CEO, Peckham Inc.
State Senator Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing)
Thursday Mar. 16
The supply chain has been one of the most studied and researched areas of business due to its criticality for the continuity of manufacturing and the flow of goods. The disruptions experienced globally within the last few years such as those labeled as the container crisis, the chip crisis, the Covid-19 pandemic crisis, etc. further reminded everyone the importance of effective supply chain management. As it is critical for all industries, the topic has some specific peculiarities when we focus on tightly controlled and highly technical aerospace, space, defense, and industrial markets.
How do companies operating in highly technical and tightly controlled industrial markets manage their supply chains? What are the key external factors and how do they come into consideration? What are the key traits that they would be looking for in selecting key supplier partners? How do they find sources to supply these key/critical technologies and how do they manage those suppliers? How do they attract customers and how does this impact their operations? What is the impact of advancements in manufacturing technology, digitalization, cybersecurity, environmental and societal concerns on supply chain designs?
Our highly experienced executive speaker will delve into the world of such industries and provide valuable insights in understanding the dynamics of global supply chains through the lens of hi-tech and tightly controlled industries.
This is a free webinar, but registrationis required.
Friday Mar. 24
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.
Thursday Mar. 30
Globally responsible research is gaining critical attention for both scholars and practitioners across multiple disciplines. What are the paradoxes, challenges, and opportunities in conducting globally responsible research? How can multiple stakeholders address the polarizing demands of value creation, inclusion, and sustainability, in timely and timeless ways?
This webinar will take a critical view of globally responsible research by discussing research topics, methodologies, and assessments to be adopted by scholars and administrators in higher education. The webinar takes a historical and broad view of globally responsible research and will offer insights for scholars, educators, and other stakeholders.
Additional information on webinar and panelists can be found by clicking the website URL
The webinar start time is EST.
Monday Apr. 3
When Ravi Saligram joined Newell Brands in 2019 as President & CEO, the company was experiencing poor performance, low employee engagement, and excessive complexity. In 2020, Ravi and the world-class leadership team hed built were also faced with leading through the unexpected and monumental issues presented by COVID. Despite these challenges, employee engagement scores increased significantly, and the companys turnaround efforts persisted.
While Ravi announced his May retirement earlier this year, theres no doubt the company has strengthened during his tenure. Complexity and overhead costs have been reduced; Project Ovid, a multi-year initiative consolidating 23 unique supply chains into one, was successfully implemented; a new innovation operating model was introduced, and innovations were launched that leveraged COVID trends; automation has been scaled, and the company has best-in-class productivity and safety records. Notably, Newell Brands was named one of Fortunes Most Admired Companies in 2022 and 2023, a recognition it had not previously received.
Ravi is a three-time public CEO, also having led OfficeMax, Inc. and Ritchie Brothers. Despite arriving in the United States with less than $20 in his pocket, he earned an MBA from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He has lived in six countries and worked in many more during his nearly 40-year career, which began at Leo Burnett in Chicago.
During this [webinar/course/event], Ravi will speak with Global Atlanta Managing Editor Trevor Williams and share:
The importance of a people-first approach and how to drive a culture of engagement
How companies can foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging and be a force for good
The necessity of cross-cultural competency and how international experience shapes perspective
All times are EST. This is a free webinar, but registration is required.
Thursday Apr. 6
Learn more about the goals of the MSU Athletics Department and the current state of MSU Athletics from Alan Haller, vice president and director of athletics at Michigan State University during theLansingEconomicClub.The conversation will be moderated by Audrey Dahlgren, sports director, WLNS.
Friday Apr. 14
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For this webinar, we invited three international business/marketing scholars who have recently published important work related to global marketing in a digitally connected world. Our panelists will discuss their perspectives on the opportunities available for high-impact global marketing research in the digital context, as well as address contemporary conceptual and methodological best practices necessary for publishing work in the area. This webinar will include short presentations followed by a discussion moderated by the co-hosts.
Thursday Apr. 27
Spatial transaction costs -- the cost of undertaking business and economic activities over geographic space -- have been declining since the beginning of the industrial revolution mainly through technological advances. The ocean-going sailing ship, railroads, the telegraph, the telephone, and fax machines all caused spatial transactions costs to fall. However, with the advent of the internet about 1990, these declines have become exponential.
MNE strategies have leveraged these technologies to create increasing wealth, so the average levels of wealth around the globe have risen. Yet, these MNE global strategies also feature a dark side.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
In the 20th-century, birth geography determined income and welfare. In the 21st-century connected knowledge economy, human capital determines income and welfare. Low human capital workers in rich countries have seen catastrophic declines in income and welfare.
Global connectedness often generates local disconnectedness which is the basis for rising inequality that fuels populism.
Global connectedness is often strongly driven by ethnic ties.
This webinar is FREE, but registration is required. Zoom details will be sent to participants.
Tuesday May. 9
Murray is amultipleEmmy and Cannes Lion award-winning Director of Photography with more than 17 years of cinematic experience.He filmed HBOs hit showHard Knocks, for which he won an Emmy for Best Cinematography.He also was Director of Photography for ESPNs30 for 30, Funny or DiesBetween Two Ferns, and Pepsis Uncle Drew.
Brian is a Senior Director at Electronic Arts in Orlando, Florida, working on games such as MADDEN, NCAA Football, PGA Golf, FIFA, and more. Brian uses his extensive and varied experience to usher EA Sports into the cinematic future of gaming for the more than 600 million active players and fans across the globe.
Thursday May. 25
Storytelling can be defined as the intra-play of dominant narratives … with ontological webs of lower level living stories that provide sense making currency for stakeholders (Haley & Boje, 2014, p. 1116). Storytelling can be leveraged beyond marketing and communication. For example, storytelling is extremely powerful as a strategic management tool. Storytelling is also very effective in supporting organizational change management, facilitating internationalization and addressing sustainability. Storytelling, as a strategic tool, can facilitate various types of change processes, attract and help manage various kinds of external resources, and play an active role in driving collective agency and identification for social and political issues. This session is a discussion with two expert storytellers.
Key takeaways:
1. Is storytelling a dying art in international business education in a post-truth world of virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and misinformation?
2. In a world of infotainment and the 15-second attention span, do all educators need to be master storytellers? You may also be a fictional writer, but not all of us are. What advice and tips would we give to IB educators who want to leverage storytelling in their teaching and even research?
3. New Zealand punches well about its weight in the world, from Jacinda Ardern to Taika Waititi, to Sir Peter Jackson and Professor Linda Tuhiwai Smith. What role does storytelling play in that success? Do all countries have storytelling agencies? What prompted New Zealand to lean so heavily into storytelling.
For details and REGISTRATION please click on website link.
Wednesday May. 31 - Jun. 2
Calling all IB educators aiming for excellence in teaching: If you teach international business and wish to learn from and be inspired by world-class master teachers and mentors, this is your opportunity to invest in your professional development.
Meet us in Atlanta over 2.5 days for an intensive learning and networking event. In addition to addressing the core course in IB, interactive sessions will cover specialized courses in international entrepreneurship, global strategy, multinational business finance, and international marketing.
For details and REGISTRATION please click on url.
Friday Jun. 2
Are you looking to offer an education abroad program? This webinar will provide you with the knowledge, experience, and resources you need to design an education abroad program at the two-year college level. The workshop is specifically targeted towards educators and will focus on all aspects of education abroad and international internships.
View program flyer in the File Upload
Tuesday Jun. 6
As Michigan State Universitys interim president, Teresa K. Woodruff, Ph.D., leads MSUs 168-year-old mission of education, research and outreach. In addition to serving as the universitys chief executive, she also is an MSU Research Foundation Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology and the Department of Biomedical Engineering.
Dr. Woodruff will speak about how Michigan State University is leading the region forward through community partnerships and its substantial positive impact on the Greater Lansing region and state.
Wednesday Aug. 2
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.
Thursday Sep. 7
Septembers Economic Club luncheon will feature a panel discussion focused on the future economic opportunities for downtown Lansing. We are pleased to hear insights from Cathleen Edgerly withDowntown Lansing, Inc.and local developers, property management and commercial real estate service providers Van Martin (Martin Commercial Properties), Pat Gillespie (Gillespie Group) and John Hindo (Boji Group). The program moderator will lead a wide range of discussion topics including housing and office space needs, future developments, new and old challenges and why a strong urban core is necessary for a growing and thriving region.
Tuesday Sep. 12
If you are aMichigan medical device company currently selling into international markets or planning to grow your international customer base, we want to hear from you!
Please join the MSU International Business Center, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), and The Right Place for a discussion on the current state of exports in your industry.
Through participating you will have an opportunity toconnect directly with others in your field, hear where they are exporting to, what trade shows they are attending, and discuss the biggest growth and expansion successes and challenges. Feedback will also help shape the direction for our resources, as we are constantly seeking the best way to support your growing business.
Wednesday Sep. 13
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.
Thursday Sep. 14
If you are a MichiganAerospace/Defense business currently selling into international markets or planning to grow your international customer base, we want to hear from you!
Please join the MSU International Business Center, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), and Macomb County for a discussion on the current state of exports in your industry.
Through participating you will have an opportunity toconnect directly with others in your field, hear where they are exporting to, what trade shows they are attending, and discuss the biggest growth and expansion successes and challenges. Feedback will also help shape the direction for our resources, as we are constantly seeking the best way to support your growing business.
Friday Sep. 15
For this webinar, we invited three international business scholars who have expertise in qualitative research in international business and recently published important work using qualitative methods. Our panelists will discuss their perspectives on the opportunities available for high impact IB research using qualitative methods, as well as addressing contemporary methodological best practices necessary for publishing work in major journals. This webinar will include short presentations followed by a discussion moderated by the co-hosts
Thursday Sep. 21
If you are a Michiganconsumer goods business currently selling into international markets or planning to grow your international customer base, we want to hear from you!
Please join the MSU International Business Center, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), and the Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for a discussion on the current state of exports in your industry.
Through participating you will have an opportunity toconnect directly with others in your field, hear where they are exporting to, what trade shows they are attending, and discuss the biggest growth and expansion successes and challenges. Feedback will also help shape the direction for our resources, as we are constantly seeking the best way to support your growing business.
Thursday Sep. 21
Join us for an enlightening webinar that delves into the innovative SWIF Case Writing Technique and its transformative impact on Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL). This technique, centered on student-driven case study creation, leverages the potential of virtual exchange experiences to bridge theory and practice while fostering intercultural competency.
Key Takeaways:
Bridging Theory and Practice:Explore how the SWIF Case Writing Technique breaks down barriers between theoretical concepts and real-world applications. Participants will gain insights into how students become active researchers, negotiators, interviewers, writers, and team members.
Real-World Relevance through Original Research:Explore how student-written cases enhance understanding of real-world business issues, develop undergraduate research skills, and promote reflective thinking.
Develop Intercultural Competencies:Explain how SWIF Case Writing Technique fosters intercultural competencies by bringing together students from diverse cultural backgrounds in a virtual, geographically dispersed team structure.
This webinar is FREE and open to all, but registration is required. Zoom details will be sent to registrants
Tuesday Sep. 26
If you are aMichigan automotive / mobility company currently selling into international markets or planning to grow your international customer base, we want to hear from you!
Please join the MSU International Business Center, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), and Ann Arbor Spark for a discussion on the current state of exports in your industry.
Through participating you will have an opportunity toconnect directly with others in your field, hear where they are exporting to, what trade shows they are attending, and discuss the biggest growth and expansion successes and challenges. Feedback will also help shape the direction for our resources, as we are constantly seeking the best way to support your growing business.
Tuesday Oct. 3
Jamie Vollmeris a former attorney and business executive turned public school advocate. He previously served as president of the Great Midwestern Ice Cream Company and participated in the Iowa Business and Education Roundtable for five years before switching careers. He wrote the book, Schools Cannot Do It Alone and now speaks nationally encouraging educators, business leaders and community groups to work together to build successful schools. Using his personal transformation as evidence, he shares why there is no greater return on investment of our tax dollars than public schools.
Friday Oct. 6
Sharon Traiberman is an Assistant Professor of Economics at New York University. Her research has focused on topics of globalization and trade imbalances and their effects on the labor market and inequality.
No registration is required to attend this event.
For additional information on Dr. Traiberman, please click the website link below.
Friday Nov. 3
For this webinar, we invited three international business/marketing scholars who have published important work in global branding area with specific focus on the meaning of brands across cultures. Our panelists will discuss their perspectives on addressing contemporary conceptual and methodological best practices necessary for publishing work in this area in major journals.
This webinar will include short presentations followed by a discussion moderated by the co-hosts.
Times are EDT. This is a free webinar, but registration is required as meeting details will be sent.
Tuesday Nov. 7
he Celebration of Regional Growth (CORG) Awards is held in November and is a must-attend event that celebrates the investments that are reshaping and transforming our region. Since 2006, more than 70 companies have been recognized and have combined to contribute billions to the regional economy.
Wednesday Nov. 8
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.
Friday Nov. 10
Dr.Das is a Professor at the McCourt School of Public Policy and the Wals School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. Jishnus work focuses on health and education in low and middle-income countries, with an emphasis on social markets, or common, but complex, conflagrations of public and private education and health providers operating in a small geographical space.
No registration is required to attend this event.
For additional information on Dr. Das, please click the website link below.
Monday Nov. 13
Strategic insight generation has been utilizing technology-driven analytical capabilities for some time and with the recent developments introduced through Generative AI, more are to come. However, no matter how tools change, clear understanding of differences across borders remains essential.
This session explores the practical aspects of customizing marketing research to leverage local norms and values, emphasizing the critical importance of cultural competence.
Key Takeaways:
1.Explore the significance of insight generation for international businesses.
2.Examine the variances in marketing research and insight generation between countries and the impact of cultural differences.
3.Identify the challenges and critical success factors in international marketing research and gain practical recommendations.
This is a FREE webinar, but pre-registration is required. Zoom details will be sent to registered participants
Friday Nov. 17
IBC/MSU-CIBER is organizing an international business student case competition in the Broad College. The student teams will have 3 days to work on the business case and present their solutions to a panel of industry judges. Each presentation will last for 20 min, followed by 10 min Q&A session.
You are invited!
$4,000 competition award fund: $2,000 for the 1st place, $1,000 for the 2nd place, $600 for the 3rd place, $400 for the 4th place
Gain valuable experience and make yourself more marketable (unique line on a resume, topic of conversation in interviews, etc.)
Each participant will receive Case in Point: Case Competition book, a great toolkit for case preparation
Potential to represent Broad College at the national case competitions
Eligibility
The competition is open to Broad College undergraduate students
Each team must consist of 4 students. Participants can either:
form a team of 4 students (preferred option)
or
express interest and be assigned to a team by organizers
Entrants will be accepted on a first come first serve basis, Apply early!
Detailed competition rules are presented in the attached file (below)
Competition sign-up deadline: November 3, 2023
Registration Link:https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2s42vUNwmuoBtfo
For more information, please contact:
Junyu Sun at
sunjunyu@msu.edu
Thursday Dec. 7
This conversation features Professor Anne-Wil Harzing, provider of the Harzing.com web portal and the Harzing Academic Resources YouTube channel, and a discussion of the resources she offers for Early Career Researchers (ECRs) and academics more generally. Anne-Wil will explain what motivated her early on in her career to offer resources and guidance for ECRs. She will take the participants through the origins of her website, the Journal Quality List and Publish or Perish software. Anne-Wil will also discuss the CYGNA network, her blog on all things academia, career guides, and YouTube channel, as well as the recent #PositiveAcademia initiative. She will also offer her top-3 dos and donts for ECRs in developing their careers and tips for ECRs to build up their external profiles.
What You Will Learn:
1. Resources and insights every academic needs for professional development
2. Guidelines for developing your professional network
3. Suggestions for best practice in developing ones career
This webinar is FREE and open to all, but registration is required. Zoom details will be sent to all registered participants. Time is EST.
Friday Dec. 8
Dr.Buera is the Sam B. Cook Professor of Economics at Washington University in St. Louis. His research focuses on the role of entrepreneurship and innovation on economic develop and growth.
No registration is required to attend this event.
For additional information on Dr. Buera, please click the website link below.
Tuesday Dec. 12
David Bahnsen, American portfolio manager, author and television commentator, will provide a 2024 economic preview.
Friday Mar. 22
Dr.Prashant is Professor of Economics at University of California-San Diego. He has published widely on topics of international migration and international development.
No registration is required for this event.
Please click on the website link below for more information on Dr. Prashant.
Wednesday Apr. 10
Online
Join the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Lansing Promise at the April Economic Club as we celebrate the powerful intersection of business, students, education and community in Greater Lansing. Our special guest is the NBA legend, businessperson, and Lansing’s own Earvin “Magic” Johnson. Magic will host a panel of Lansing Promise scholars for…
Friday Apr. 12
Dr.Rossi-Hansberg is the Glen A. Lloyd Distinguished Service Professor at the University of Chicago. He has published widely on why international trade occurs, as well as its impacts on firm organization and firm productivity.
No registration is required to attend this event.
Please click on the website link below for more information on Dr. Rossi-Hansberg.
Thursday Apr. 18
Online
Late Professor Emeritus Ernest W.(Bill) Ogram, Jr., of Georgia State University served as the first editor in chief (1970-1975) of Journal of International Business Studies (JIBS), the flagship journal in the field of International Business. An economics Ph.D. graduate of the University of Illinois, Bill joined the business faculty at Georgia State University (GSU) in…
Wednesday Apr. 24
For the next event in the GBC Market Spotlight Series, the MSU International Business Center is partnering with the MSU Marketing Department and African Studies Center to highlight the West African Market. This event will feature keynotes from Bolaji Balogun, CEO of Chapel Hill Denham in Nigeria, and Godwin Tamakloe, an expert in fintech at Mobile Money, Ltd.…
Thursday May. 23
Join us for the May Lansing Economic Club, featuring a panel discussion on Michigan’s economic growth. Panelists include Quentin Messer, President and CEO, Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Hilary Doe, Chief Growth Officer, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, who will share expert insights on the state’s economic competitiveness. From economic growth strategies, talent and workforce development,…
Wednesday May. 29 - May. 31
Calling all IB educators who are aiming for excellence in teaching: If you teach international business and wish to learn from and be inspired by world-class master teachers and mentors, this is your opportunity to invest in your professional development. Meet us in Atlanta over 2.5 days for an intensive learning and networking event. In…
Wednesday Aug. 14
Online
Speaker Speakers and Panelists For the next event in the GBC Market Spotlight Series, the MSU International Business Center is partnering with the U.S. Commercial Service and the Van Andel Global Trade Center to highlight the Vietnamese market. This event will feature market overviews, a Michigan Exporters Business Panel, lunch, networking, and the opportunity for…
Friday Sep. 13
Online
In this webinar, editors of three prominent journals in the international business field will discuss key trends, topics and issues in IB research, as well as the best practices for publishing in leading international business journals. This webinar will include short presentations followed by discussion moderated by the co-hosts. Key takeaways: Tips related to best practices…
Friday Sep. 13
Online
The free webinar will feature editors of three prominent journals in the international business field. Panelists will discuss key trends, topics, and issues in IB research, as well as the best practices for publishing in leading international business journals. The webinar will include short presentations followed by discussions moderated by the co-hosts. Key takeaways for…
Tuesday Sep. 24
The Lansing Economic Club will welcome Jon Decker, White House Correspondent and Senior National Editor for Gray Television on Tuesday, Sept. 24. Decker will provide an overview of the 2024 presidential election. Thank you to our program sponsor Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes.
Thursday Oct. 10
Join us for the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Lansing Economic Club program “State of Healthcare: Future of Care in the Lansing Region.” on Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center. The focus of the program is to discuss the current state and outlook of healthcare in our region. Panelist include: Kirk Ray, President & CEO McLaren Greater Lansing Margaret Dimond, PhD, President, University of Michigan Health Regional…
Friday Nov. 15
IBC/MSU-CIBER is organizing an international business student case competition in the Broad College. The student teams will have 3 days to work on the business case and present their solutions to a panel of industry judges. Each presentation will last for 20 min, followed by 10 min Q&A session. You are invited! $4,000 competition award…
Wednesday Nov. 20
Online
The MSU International Business Center’s Global Business Club is partnering with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to share best practices for how to prepare for trade shows and trade missions. Drawing on over 20 years of experience, John Gelmisi will highlight how participating can provide significant networking opportunities and keep you updated on industry…
Friday Nov. 22
Presented by Professor Ayse Ozturk, this session will explore how AI can be used for teaching, providing faculty with practical tools to enhance learning experiences and increase efficiency. Topics include: AI-Generated Presentations: Create engaging presentations from a simple prompt (e.g., Gamma AI). Culturally Tailored Branding: Generate cross-cultural brand names, slogans, and logos (e.g., Canva). AI-Powered…