Lansing Regional Chamber: MSU Athletic Director, Alan Haller
2023-04-06 00:00 (America/Detroit) | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
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.

Research Spotlight: Global Marketing in a Digitally Connected World
2023-04-14 00:00 (America/Detroit) | virtual
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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.

MSI Consortium - International Connectedness and MNE Strategy
2023-04-27 00:00 (America/Detroit) | virtual
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.

Lansing Regional Chamber: Economic Club - Brian Murray, Creative Director for EA Sports
2023-05-09 00:00 (America/Detroit) | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
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.

MSI Consortium - The Power of Storytelling in International Business Education and Policymaking
2023-05-25 00:00 (America/Detroit) | virtual
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.

MSI Consortium - GSU IB Pedagogy Workshop 2023
2023-05-31 00:00 - 2023-06-02 00:00 (America/Detroit) | Georgia State University, Atlanta, 30302, United States
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.

How to Design your Education Abroad Program: Developing a Global Mindset at Community Colleges
2023-06-02 00:00 (America/Detroit) | virtual
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.
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Lansing Regional Chamber: Economic Club - Teresa Woodruff, MSU Interim President
2023-06-06 00:00 (America/Detroit) | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
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.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Basics of Global Brand Protection
2023-08-02 00:00 (America/Detroit) | virtual
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.

Lansing Regional Chamber: Economic Club - Revitalizing Downtown Lansing
2023-09-07 00:00 (America/Detroit) | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
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.

Michigan Medical Device Export Roundtable Discussion
2023-09-12 00:00 (America/Detroit) | The Right Place, 125 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, 49503, United States
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.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Global Business Club: Spotlight on Canada
2023-09-13 00:00 (America/Detroit) | Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Detroit Branch, 1600 E. Warren Ave., Detroit, 48207, United States
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.

Michigan Aerospace & Defense Export Roundtable Discussion
2023-09-14 00:00 (America/Detroit) | Velocity Center, 6633 18 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, 48314, United States
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.

Research Spotlight: Qualitative Research in International Business
2023-09-15 00:00 (America/Detroit) | virtual
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

Michigan Consumer Goods Export Roundtable Discussion
2023-09-21 00:00 (America/Detroit) | Michigan SBDC Office in Lansing, 309 N Washington Square, Lansing, 48933, United States
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.

MSI Consortium: Student Written Instructor Facilitated (SWIF) Case Writing Technique in Collaborative Online International Learning
2023-09-21 00:00 (America/Detroit) | virtual
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

Michigan Automotive / Mobility Export Roundtable Discussion
2023-09-26 00:00 (America/Detroit) | Ann Arbor Spark, 330 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, 48104, United States
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.

Lansing Regional Chamber: Economic Club - Paving the Way for Greater Student Achievement
2023-10-03 00:00 (America/Detroit) | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
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.

MSU Dept of Economics International Speaker Series: Macro/International - Sharon Traiberman
2023-10-06 00:00 (America/Detroit) | MSU Marshall Adams Hall, 486 W Circle Dr, East Lansing, 48824, United States
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.

Research Spotlight: Meaning of Brands in an Increasingly Complex World
2023-11-03 00:00 (America/Detroit) | virtual
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.

Lansing Regional Chamber: Economic Club - Celebration of Regional Growth Awards
2023-11-07 00:00 (America/Detroit) | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
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.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Global Business Club: Spotlight on Türkiye
2023-11-08 00:00 (America/Detroit) | UrbanBeat, 1213 Turner Rd, Lansing, 48906, United States
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.

MSU Dept of Economics International Speaker Series: Applied Series - Jishnu Das
2023-11-10 00:00 (America/Detroit) | MSU Marshall Adams Hall, 486 W Circle Dr, East Lansing, 48824, United States
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.

MSI Consortium: Unlocking Strategic Insights Across Borders
2023-11-13 00:00 (America/Detroit) | virtual
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

2023 Broad College International Business Student Case Competition
2023-11-17 00:00 (America/Detroit) | Broad College of Business: Minskoff Pavilion – M025, 645 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
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

MSI Consortium; Crafting Your Career in Academia: Resources for Early Career Researchers and Beyond
2023-12-07 00:00 (America/Detroit) | virtual
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.

MSU Dept of Economics International Speaker Series: Macro/International - Francisco Buera
2023-12-08 00:00 (America/Detroit) | MSU Marshall Adams Hall, 486 W Circle Dr, East Lansing, 48824, United States
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.

Lansing Regional Chamber: Economic Club - 2024 Economic Forecast
2023-12-12 00:00 (America/Detroit) | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
David Bahnsen, American portfolio manager, author and television commentator, will provide a 2024 economic preview.

MSU Dept of Economics International Speaker Series: Applied Series - Prashan Bhardawaj
2024-03-22 00:00 (America/Detroit) | MSU Marshall Adams Hall, 486 W Circle Dr, East Lansing, 48824, United States
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.

Lansing Regional Chamber: Economic Club hosts Earvin "Magic" Johnson for a Q&A Session with Lansing Promise Scholars
2024-04-10 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
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 a Conversation with Magic. This Q&A will include questions both to and from scholars with Magic and will cover a range of topics, including growing up in Lansing, entrepreneurship, employment and how we all have a role in investing in the success of our youth.
We’ll also hear about the State of the Promise and learn how the place-based scholarship organization is leveraging partnerships with Lansing’s business community, the Lansing School District, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, the City of Lansing and post-secondary institutions to strengthen the capital city’s talent development continuum.
