International Business Center

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Global: It Is a Two Way Process
2011-04-13 00:00 (America/Detroit) | MSU Henry Center for Executive Development, 3535 Forest Rd., Lansing, 48910, United States
Speaker: John E. Sztykiel, President and CEO, Spartan Motors, Inc.The Spartan Motors, Inc. Board of Directors elected John E. Sztykiel as the president and chief executive officer in June 2002. Prior to the election, John served as the president and chief operating officer of Spartan Motors, beginning in 1992 and as a director since 1988. During that time, he also held the position of president of the companysThe 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.

Lansing Economic Club: Roger Curtis
2011-04-14 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Roger Curtis is President of the Michigan International Speedway.

World Languages Day
2011-04-16 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
World Languages Day allows hundreds of high school students, teachers, administrators, and parents to come to campus to explore a world of languages. Free to all participants, this day-long conference will focus on the experiences that languages offer, and highlight the opportunities available for language and international study at MSU.
After an engaging opening plenary session, participants will attend a variety of fun and informational sessions throughout the day.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: The Canada-Michigan Relationship & the State's New Economy
2011-05-10 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Speaker: Canadian Consul General Roy NortonConsul General Norton will highlight the many aspects of the Canada-Michigan relationship, including trade, environmental stewardship, and partners in global security. He will discuss the benefits of the New International Trade Crossing for Michigan’s businesses and the importance of modern border infrastructure to meet the needs of the state’s new economy. 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: Targeting Customers Around the World
2011-05-12 00:00 | MSU Henry Center for Executive Development, 3535 Forest Rd., Lansing, 48910, United States
Speaker: Pedro Moya, Manager of Online Sales, GoogleJoin us for a morning of discussions about the technology landscape around the world (focus: China) with speakers from the U.S. Commercial Service and local IT professionals. We then continue with lunch and keynote speaker Pedro Moya of Google. Don’t miss this special addition to the calendar! 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.

Coface Country Risk Meeting 2011
2011-05-12 00:00 | New York, NY, New York, United States
A panel of economists and business leaders will tackle the short-term economic outlook for the second half of 2011, with a special focus on hot spots, booming regions and the world’s economic power bases.

Lansing Economic Club: Regionalism Forum
2011-05-19 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Regionalism Forum: The Business of Education. Moderated by Tim Skubick, the panel features: Mike Flanagan, State Superintendent of Schools; Lou Glazer, president, Michigan Future ; Amber Arellan, Education Trust; Stan Kogut, superintendent, Ingham ISD; and Dan Quisenberry, president, MAPSA. Sponsored by Fahey, Schultz, Burzych, Rhodes, PLC. Program begins at Noon; please arrive early for registration & networking. Single Tickets $40, or tables of eight $300 (includes lunch). Pre-registration is required.

NAFSA Colloquium: The Business of Global Business Education Challenges and Opportunities for Accreditation and Self-Assessment
2011-06-01 00:00 | Vancouver, Canada, Vancouver, Canada
Explore how accreditation and assessment are changing and what that means for the international aspects of business education internships, language education, study abroad programs, research partnerships, and more. Presenters will share survey data and other industry indicators that institutions have used to successfully internationalize business school. Learn about the issues and challenges impacting their efforts. Leave with best practices and resources you can put into action.

9th Biennial International Business Institute for Community College Faculty
2011-06-05 00:00 - 2011-06-09 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
The 9th Biennial International Business Institute for Community College Faculty is a unique professional development program designed specifically for community and technical college faculty. The aim of the Institute is to provide participants with the knowledge, experience and resources they need to internationalize general business courses and/or develop specialized international business courses at the two-year college level.

Academy of International Business
2011-06-24 00:00 - 2011-06-28 00:00 | Nagoya, Japan, Nagoya, Japan
The 2011 meeting will be held in Nagoya, Japan. Our host school will be Nanzan University.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Global Business Club September Luncheon
2011-09-07 00:00 | MSU Henry Center for Executive Development, 3535 Forest Rd., Lansing, 48910, United States
Speaker: Peter Walters, Chairman of the Board, Guardian IndustriesJoin us as we welcome back to Michigan State Peter Walters, friend and former board member of MSU-CIBERThe 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: Why Singapore? Why Southeast Asia? Why Now?
2011-09-14 00:00 | MSU Union, 49 Abbot Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Speaker: The Honorable David I. AdelmanAmbassador Adelman and his colleagues will be addressing the state of Michigan about the benefits of strengthening our economic relationship with southeast Asia and the National Export Initiative (NEI)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.

Lansing Economic Club: Tom Anastos, MSU Men's Hockey Coach
2011-09-15 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Speaker Tom Anastos, MSU Men’s Hockey Coach. Sponsored by Loomis, Ewert, Parsley, Davis & Gotting, P.C. Program begins at Noon; please arrive early for registration & networking. Single Tickets $40, or tables of eight $300 (includes lunch). Pre-registration is required.

Mexico - Towards Being the USA's First Trade Partner: The Necessary Political, Social and Business Conditions
2011-09-21 00:00 | MSU International Center, 427 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Please join us for a presentation by Jose Calderoni-Arroyo focusing on trade with Mexico. Mr. Calderoni-Arroyo is a business entrepreneur and MSU alumnus.

Lansing Economic Club: Dennis Swan, CEO of Sparrow Health System
2011-10-06 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Dennis Swan, CEO of Sparrow Health System. Sponsored by Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, PC. Program begins at Noon; please arrive early for registration & networking. Single Tickets $40, or tables of eight $300 (includes lunch). Pre-registration is required.

Great Lakes International Trade and Transport Hub Summit: Developing an Action Agenda
2011-10-16 00:00 - 2011-10-19 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
The summit is planned as a benchmark event coinciding with Michigans Trade and Infrastructure month. You will gain critical information about what is needed and what will be done to accelerate the export economy that involves the U.S. Midwest and Canada.

Presentation on Sustainable Development in Nicaragua
2011-10-20 00:00 | Wanderer’s Teahouse, 547 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, 48823, United States
Speakers Pat Florke and Kathy Floerke, visiting from the Center for Development in Central America (CDCA), will speak about the CDCAs work with microenterprises, lending projects, and Fair Trade. The CDCA is a non-profit devoted to sustainable development in Nicaragua.

Think Global, Go Global: Export Market Strategies to Improve Your Bottom Line
2011-11-04 00:00
I. Welcome/Introductions: Christine Grieve, SBTDC.II. Overview of Regional Export Strategies Project and Regional Export Survey Highlights: J.D. Snyder, MSU CCED, Project DirectorIII. Why Exporting is Important and Resources Your Company Can Use: Anita Walker, U.S. Export Assistance CenterIV. Reducing Financial Risk in International Sales: Bruce Brogan, Fifth Third BankV. MSUs Michigan Export Growth Program and globalEDGE Resources: Tunga Kiyak, MSU IBC/CIBERVI. My Experience in Exporting: Tom Gross, Dynamic Manufacturing, Weiland, Michigan

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Key Issues in Expanding Your Business to Emerging Markets
2011-11-17 00:00 | MSU Henry Center for Executive Development, 3535 Forest Rd., Lansing, 48910, United States
Speaker: Tony KayyodThe 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 Access Exporter Forum: An Introduction To Exporting
2011-12-05 00:00 - 2011-12-09 00:00 | Northwestern Michigan College, Parsons-Stulen Building at 2600 Aeropark Drive, 2600 Aeropark Drive, Traverse City, 49686, United States
Overview of Small Business & Technology Development Center – Chris Wendel, SBTDC Michigan Economic Development Corporation, STEP Grant Program – Chris Bosio, MEDC Export Team Finding New Markets & Strategies for Building an Export Plan – Kendra Kuo, U.S. Department of Commerce Resources for Research & Export Training – Jade Sims, MSU International Business Center International Shipping and Logistics – Susan Edwards, FedEx Getting Paid/Export Financing – Tony Talbot, Huntington National Bank

Why to Export?
2011-12-13 00:00 | Grand Rapids, MI, Grand Rapids, United States
This seminar features industry thought leaders who will provide a glimpse into why food exporting remains a bright spot in today’s economy.

Lansing Economic Club: Richard Yamarone, Bloomberg Economist
2011-12-15 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Richard Yamarone, Bloomberg Economist. Sponsored by Comcast Business Class. Program begins at Noon; please arrive early for registration & networking. Single Tickets $40, or tables of eight $300 (includes lunch). Pre-registration is required.

Lansing Economic Club: Mark Lange & Penny Lewandowski
2012-01-27 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Mark Lange, Executive Director, and Penny Lewandowski, Director of Entrepreneurship Development Edward Lowe Foundation. Sponsored by Rehmann. Program begins at Noon; please arrive early for registration & networking. Single Tickets $40, or tables of eight $300 (includes lunch). Pre-registration is required.

Lansing Economic Club: Catherine Creamer, Executive Director of Art Prize
2012-02-16 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Catherine Creamer, Executive Director of Art Prize. Program begins at Noon; please arrive early for registration & networking. Single Tickets $40, or tables of eight $300 (includes lunch). Pre-registration is required.

Lansing Economic Club: Jim Herbert, Chairman of the Board and CEO Neogen Corporation
2012-03-29 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Jim Herbert, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Neogen Corporation. Program begins at Noon; please arrive early for registration & networking. Single Tickets $40, or tables of eight $300 (includes lunch). Pre-registration is required.

Lansing Economic Club: Howdy Holmes, President & CEO, Chelsea Milling Co.
2012-04-19 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Howdy Holmes, President & CEO, Chelsea Milling Co. (Jiffy Mix). Program begins at Noon; please arrive early for registration & networking. Single Tickets $40, or tables of eight $300 (includes lunch). Pre-registration is required.

Special Libraries Association Michigan Chapter: globalEDGE event
2012-05-02 00:00
Join the Special Libraries Association Michigan Chapter on May 2 to learn about globalEDGE, a free international business website that offers a wealth of information, insights, and resources on global business activities.
globalEDGE has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and cited as a Best of the Best Business Website for International Business research by the Business Reference and Services Section (BRASS) of the ALA. globalEDGE features include a Resource Desk with links to thousands of high-quality international business websites, a vast IB glossary, Export Tutorials FAQ, and sections on trade blocs, countries, states, and industries featuring insights on doing business in the worlds markets and industries. Additionally, globalEDGE hosts an international business blog, the Market Potential Index for Emerging Markets, a Database of International Business Statistics (DIBS), and numerous other tools and resources for the international business practitioner, researcher, or educator.
Sarah Singer, Assistant Director of MSUs International Business Center, will show us why globalEDGE is widely used by faculty, students, librarians, and business people around the world and how you can incorporate it into your research repertoire.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: World Trade Week West Michigan
2012-05-08 00:00 | Grand Valley State University, Allendale, United States
Speaker John Hendrickson, Executive Vice President, PerrigoRegistration: http://www.gvsu.edu/wtw/
The World Trade Week Business Conference 2012 – Achieving Export Growth – has much to offer to both novice and experienced exporters. Join us as we hear from experts and specialists about strategies, opportunities and resources available to help businesses increase international sales.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: Automated Export Compliance Seminar & Workshop
2012-05-09 00:00 | MSU Henry Center for Executive Development, 3535 Forest Rd., Lansing, 48910, United States
Speaker Speakers from U.S. Census, Border Control, etc. Wed, May 9: AES SEMINAR
Thu, May 10: PcLink WORKSHOP
Is your company compliant? It is important you understand the current requirements of the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) and how to avoid penalties and possible seizure of your commodities. In addition it is vital to provide accurate and complete data in efforts to help the trade make sound business decisions. This seminar will include clarifications to the Foreign Trade Regulations including ITAR & EAR, an overview of the AES, commodity classification, hands-on AESpc Link training, and more. Click on the flyer for registration.
Shawn Shannon, shawn@m-palm.com 443.895.8881
NOTE: Included in your registration fee is the option to meet with an DEC member for a one-on-one 20 minute counseling session. Please contact Jade Sims, sims@bus.msu.edu 517.884.1660
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.

2012 Coface North America Country Risk Meeting
2012-05-10 00:00 | Sentry Center’s Wharton Ballroom, 750 E Shaw Ln, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Coface Country Risk events focus on the outlook for business-to-business trade around the world. Attendees include companies, banks, academics, and professionals from the international trade community. The New York meeting focuses on the short-term economic situation on a region by region basis.
