International Business Center

Meet the JAMS Editor @ SMS Conference
2013-09-27 00:00 - 2013-10-01 00:00 (America/Detroit) | Atlanta, GA, Atlanta, United States
The JAMS Editor will be at the Strategic Management Society annual conference in Atlanta, September 28-October 1.

2013 CN Forum
2013-10-10 00:00 | Anderson House Office Building, Lansing, MI, 124 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, 48933, United States
2013 CN Forum: SYNERGETIC TRANSFORMATIONOF THE GREAT LAKES REGIONThe CN Forum, presented by the Michigan State University Canadian Studies Center and sponsored by the Canadian National Railway Company, is an annual conference designed to improve the Great Lakes Region on both sides of the border. While the theme of the forum changes from year to year, the goal remains the same: to provide an environment conducive to productive dialogue that leads to real positive change.The CN Forum is host to individuals from many different professional backgrounds, including business leaders, legislators, educators, and students, who are all interested in working as a collaborative effort to improve the region as a whole.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Global Trade Days Cocktail Reception & Hors d'oeuvres
2013-10-16 00:00 | Foster Swift Law Firm, 313 S WA Sq, 313 S Washington Square, Lansing, 48933, United States
Speaker Meet with Directors & Representatives of Michigan’s overseas network!4-6pm Directors & Representatives of Michigan’s overseas trade offices will give brief presentations about opportunities in their countries and the services offered by their offices. Time will be given for questions and conversations during this informal reception. Represented countries include Brazil, Canada, China, Mexico & United Arab Emirates. Sponsors: MEDC Export Office, FosterSwiftThe 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.

Meet the JAMS Editor @ Vienna University of Economics and Business
2013-10-22 00:00 - 2013-10-25 00:00 | Vienna University of Economics and Business, Vienna, Austria, Vienna, Austria
The JAMS Editor will be at Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien (Vienna University of Economics and Business) in Austria, October 23-25.

Meet the JAMS Editor at @ SMA Meeting
2013-10-28 00:00 - 2013-11-02 00:00 | The Weston Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa, Hilton Head Island, SC, Two Grasslawn Ave, Hilton Head Island, 29928, United States
If you’re at the Society for Marketing Advances meeting in Hilton Head, make sure to say hi to the JAMS Editor!

Meet the JAMS Editor at ESPM
2013-11-16 00:00 - 2013-11-20 00:00 | Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sao Paulo, Brazil
The JAMS editor will be at ESPM in Sao Paulo, Brazil (http://www2.espm.br/international), November 16-20, and giving a presentation.

Lansing Economic Club: Celebration of Regional Growth
2013-11-21 00:00 - 2014-11-21 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Lansing Economic Club’s annual Healthcare Forum featuring a joint presentation from the Mayo Clinic and Sparrow Health System

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Export 101: Grow Your Sales, Manage Your Risk
2013-11-22 00:00 | MSU Henry Center for Executive Development, 3535 Forest Rd., Lansing, 48910, United States
Our morning event will cover the basic concepts in exporting–from doing market research to select your target market and method of entry to the logistics and legalities of shipping your product overseas and getting paid. This session will offer a wealth of information to those considering or new to exporting, as well as some tips and ideas for those already in the export game. A portion of the morning will include group discussion, as well as time for questions and answers. Our luncheon keynote, John Toles, has dedicated his entire career to international trade, spending the past year as the founding director of the Detroit Regional Office of the Export-Import Bank of the United States. Ex-Im Bank provides working capital guarantees (pre-export financing); export credit insurance; and loan guarantees and direct loans. These services enable U.S. companies large and small to turn export opportunities into real sales that help to maintain and create U.S. jobs and contribute to a stronger national economy. Prior to joining ExIm, John was managing partner and founder of Supply Chain Shipping LLC. John serves on the District Export Council, and is a graduate of Western Michigan University.

Meet the JAMS Editor at Uppsala University
2013-12-04 00:00 - 2013-12-09 00:00 | Uppsala, Sweden, Uppsala, Sweden
JAMS Editor Tomas Hult will be at Uppsala University, Sweden from December 4-9 as an associated researcher.

Meet the JAMS Editor at Leeds University
2013-12-09 00:00 - 2013-12-12 00:00 | Leeds, England, Leeds, United Kingdom
JAMS Editor Tomas Hult and his co-authors will be at Leeds for a launch event for their Global Supply Chain Management trade book (http://globalscmstrategy.com/), December 9-12.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Mexico vs. China: Where is Your Next Big Opportunity?
2013-12-11 00:00 | MSU Henry Center for Executive Development, 3535 Forest Rd., Lansing, 48910, United States
While NAFTA opened the doors to increased opportunities south of the U.S. boarder, the ensuing rise of China to a global economic powerhouse pulled our attention and economic focus across the Pacific. However, recent events (a rise in Chinese wages and tighter turnaround deadlines) have led U.S. businesses to reconsider Mexico, in spite of some of its own issues (violence and drug-related crimes). Given limited resources, many companies are asking themselves: Which country marks our best opportunity? This seminar will provide you with the information to answer that question for your company. Our keynote speaker, Al Zapanta, has worked in both the private and government sectors, and has held numerous Presidential appointments, as well as leading peacekeeping missions with the United Nations. Dr. Zapanta will cover the latest issues and trends for U.S. companies doing business in Mexico, as well as highlighting the latest opportunities.

Meet the JAMS Editor Faculty Development Program
2014-01-07 00:00 - 2014-02-07 00:00 | Los Angeles, CA, Los Angeles, United States
The JAMS Editor will participate in a Faculty Development in International Business program at Merced Community College in Los Angeles, January 7-10

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Global Supply Chain Management Book Launch
2014-01-23 00:00 | MSU Henry Center for Executive Development, 3535 Forest Rd., Lansing, 48910, United States
Speaker Tomas Hult, David Closs, David FrayerProfessors from Michigan State University’s #1 ranked Supply Chain Management program and Eli Broad College of Business will present and discuss their new book, Global Supply Chain Management: Leveraging Processes, Measurements, and Tools for Strategic Corporate Advantage. Participants will each receive a copy of the text. Global Supply Chain Management takes you step by step through the process of creating and managing a global supply chain strategy and aligning it with the conditions of your industry. Learn everything you need to know about developing a core strategy plus strategies for each of the critical supply chain functions: Logistics, purchasing, Operations, Market channelsThe 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: Dr. Lou Anna K. Simon
2014-01-28 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Presentation by Michigan State University President Lou Anna K. Simon

AACC Workforce Development Insitute
2014-01-29 00:00 - 2014-02-01 00:00 | St. Petersburg, FL, St. Petersburg, United States
This conference aligns key goals and recommendations from AACCs 21st-Century Commission and report, Reclaiming the American Dream. We hope you will re-imagine and reinvent ways we can work together to revitalize the workforce and economic growth of our communities and our nation.

Meet the JAMS Editor at University of North Carolina
2014-02-13 00:00 - 2014-02-14 00:00 | Chapel Hill, NC, Chapel Hill, United States
JAMS Editor Tomas Hult will be at the Kenan-Flagler School of Business to participate in the visiting speaker series, February 13-14.

Lansing Economic Club: Dr. Mary Sue Coleman
2014-02-13 00:00 - 2014-11-13 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Presentation byDr. Mary Sue Coleman, President, University of Michigan

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Michigan Agricultural Exporter of the Year (with MDARD)
2014-02-19 00:00 | MSU Henry Center for Executive Development, 3535 Forest Rd., Lansing, 48910, United States
Speaker Connor SportsConnor Sports has been milling wood for its sports flooring from Michigan’s upper peninsula for over 100 years. The company was recognized by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) as Michigan Agriculture Exporter of the Year for its consistent commitment to serving customers in 40 plus countries on six continents. Join us for our morning program to hear about concrete steps you can take to make your business successful on the export market, and stay for lunch to hear how Connor Sports has achieved higher sales, market diversification, and significant employee growth as well.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: Entrepreneur Panel
2014-03-13 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Lansing Economic Club holds its Entrepreneur Panel, moderated by Jeff Mason, University Research Corridor

Theory of Mind & Empathetic Underpinnings of Managerial Mind-Sets with Dr. Richard Bagozzi
2014-03-14 00:00 | N336 of the Eli Broad College of Business from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 645 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, 48824, United States
We are pleased to have Professor Richard Bagozzi visit on March 14, 2014 as a part of the Byington Marketing Speaker Series. The presentation is in room N336 of the Eli Broad College of Business from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with a light lunch served at noon.Dr. Bagozzi is the Dwight F. Benton Professor of Behavioral Science in Management in the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan (and also Professor of Clinical, Social and Administrative Science in the UM College of Pharmacy).Overview of Presentation: Two basic processes in business interactions are a) understanding the beliefs, needs, feelings, and intentions of an interaction partner and b) resonating with their emotions as they relate to the interaction and goals of participants. Drawing on the analogy of autism, Bagozzi will first present a study of managers where the brain processes under-girding effective communication (i.e., theory of mind) are identified and further linked to performance. Next in a study exploring the foundations of empathy in business transactions, he will show how empathy is manifest in the brain in so-called mirror neurons and how it relates to the strategic orientation of a customer versus a sales focus. In a third study, he will demonstrate how theory of mind and empathy combine to influence organization citizenship behaviors and performance of sales managers. Time permitting, Professor Bagozzi hopes to also briefly sketch recent research on the use of neuroscience, genetic, and epidemiological principles and methods in the study of managers in the emerging sub-field of biomarketing

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: EXPORT 201: Export Controls--The Updated Government Regulations You Need to Know
2014-03-19 00:00 | MSU Henry Center for Executive Development, 3535 Forest Rd., Lansing, 48910, United States
Speaker Karen di Benedetto, Senior Export Compliance Specialist, Bureau of Industry & SecurityAre you up-to-date? Export control regulations have changed, and your company needs to be compliant. Does your product require an export license? How do you know? Where can you check? Which government office oversees this, and who can you contact with concerns? Our guest speakers include Karen di Benedetto, Senior Export Compliance Specialist, Bureau of Industry & Security and Ron Orzel, Special Agent-in-Charge, Office of Export Enforcement (BIS). Karen and Ron will walk you through the changes to the old regulations and show you how to comply with the new. Time will be allotted for questions. From the President and CEO to the shipping clerk, everyone is responsible for compliance with regulations. This workshop is ideal for current exporters as well as new exporters.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.

Interdisciplinary Conference on Cybercrime
2014-03-20 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
This first-ever event is designed to bring researchers from the social and technical disciplines together to generate discussion and collaboration that will improve our knowledge of cybercrime and the policy response to this phenomenon. The conference will utilize a TED Talk style structure, where in a 50-minute panel two speakers will have approximately 20-25 minutes each to present their work and ideas at a high level.
Each session will feature a social and technical researcher to promote synergy.

Tapping the Potential of Technology to Transform Management Education for Emerging Markets
2014-04-06 00:00 | INSEAD Asia Campus, Singapore, 1 Ayer Rajah Ave, Singapore, Singapore
From MOOCs to mobile, educators around the world are closely watching advancements in technology that will transform management education, and the schools that provide it.The Global Business School Network and the INSEAD Emerging Markets Institute invite business school deans, directors and faculty to a one-day summit immediately preceding the AACSB International Conference and Annual Meeting (ICAM) to explore the emerging technologies that are changing the landscape of management education and how they can be applied to developing world markets.

Lansing Economic Club: Patrick Doyle
2014-04-10 00:00
Patrick Doyle, CEO, Domino’s Pizza International, speaks to the Lansing Economic Club

Lansing Economic Club: Jennifer Guarino
2014-05-22 00:00
Jennifer Guarino of Shinola (Detroit) presents to the Lansing Economic Club.

International Practice Workshop: An Introduction to the Global Experience
2014-05-29 00:00 | Michigan Association of CPAs, Troy, MI, 888 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, 48084, United States
While CPAs may be fluent in industry rules and regulations, individuals working in, or with clients that, work in the international business space must speak a variety of languages. Dont let any required standards get lost in translation! This unique, 4-hour program ensures youre up-to-speed on the important issues that affect international practice by connecting you with experts who have been there and seen it all. This is one program you cant afford to miss.If youre looking for a breakdown of important issues affecting international practice, this session was designed just for you! Our experts cover tax related topics including the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), tax treaties, entity selection, immigration issues and more. Additional topics covered include essential GAAP and IFRS similarities and differences and important regulatory and cultural issues such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, currency transaction issues and cultural differences in doing business. What more could you ask for?
Teresa L. Gordon, CPA – Shareholder – International Accounting Services, Clayton & McKervey, PC, Southfield
Mick Rennick, CPA – Audit Partner, Grant Thornton, LLP, Southfield
Jade Sims – Outreach Specialist, Business & International Trade, International Business Center, Michigan State University, East Lansing
Suzanne T. Tuson, CPA, MST – International Tax Shareholder, Clayton & McKervey, PC, Southfield

globalEDGE Presenation at Special Libraries Assocation Conference
2014-06-08 00:00 | Vancouver, BC, Canada, Vancouver, Canada
The Michigan State University International Business Center (MSU-CIBER) is home to globalEDGE.msu.edu, consistently ranked as one of the top international business websites. Attend this session to learn more about this valuable free resource and its many unique features. This session will include a review of the export tutorials available on the site, the Market Potential Index for Emerging Markets, and the extensive Database of International Business Statistics (DIBS). Numerous other tools and resources for the international business practitioner, researcher, or educator will also be covered in-depth.

Academy of International Business Annual Conference
2014-06-23 00:00 - 2014-06-26 00:00 | Vancouver, BC, Canada, Vancouver, Canada
Annual Conference of the Academy of International Business (AIB); the leading association of scholars and specialists in the field of international business. The 2014 meeting will be held in Vancouver, Canada on June 23-26, 2014. Our host school will be Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University.

Export 101
2014-06-24 00:00
The event will cover the basic concepts in exporting–from doing market research, to entering your target market, to the logistics and legalities of shipping your product overseas, and getting paid. This session will offer a wealth of information to those considering, or new to exporting, as well as some tips and ideas for those already exporting. The seminar will include case studies and interactive group discussions, as well as time for questions and answers. The following areas will be discussed: Creating an Export Plan Local, Statewide, and National Resources for Exporting Market Research & Foreign Market Selection International Logistics & Incoterms Trade Compliance, Export Controls & Documentation Risk Management Speaker(s): Jade Sims – Outreach Specialist, Business & International Trade – Michigan State University’s International Business Center

International Business Education in Community Colleges Workshop at CCID Summer Advance
2014-07-12 00:00 | Baltimore, MD, Baltimore, United States
The workshop is designed for faculty and administrators considering or actively engaged in the internationalization of business courses, programs, and/or certifica
tes on their campus. Modeled on the Biennial International Business Institute for Community College Faculty, this workshop aims to introduce participants to the
knowledge and resources they need to internationalize general business courses and/or develop specialized international business courses at the two-year college level.
