International Business Center

The Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan
2005-11-22 00:00 (America/Detroit) | The University Club of MSU, 3435 Forest Rd, Lansing, 48910, United States
“Global Technology Drivers” – Presented by Joe Gingo, Vice President of Goodyear Tire Company

3rd Annual Greater China Supply Chain Forum
2005-11-18 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
The forum provides an excellent opportunity to expose students and business executives to an international conversation among specialists and professionals which enrich their understanding of the global market. It also builds a stage where the best minds of the supply chain industry leaders meet and exchange their thoughts and ideas.

The United Nations at a Crossroads: What is Michigan's Interest?
2005-11-14 00:00 | Park Club, 480 Wilson Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
This Global Issues Forum will examine the current phase of reforms at the United Nations and potential impact in the areas of environment (i.e. global change), international trade and security that can be directly linked to the interests of Michigan citizens.

The Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan
2005-10-11 00:00 | The University Club of MSU, 3435 Forest Rd, Lansing, 48910, United States
“Dollars and Values” Presented by Mr. Doug DeVos, President, Alticor, Inc.

An Insiders Guide to Outsourcing
2005-10-05 00:00 | Troy, MI, Troy, United States
With cost cutting mandates, many businesses see outsourcing as the solution. Wondering how to establish a partnership that’s mutually beneficial? Or how to establish long-term value, especially as business process outsourcing accelerates over the next decade? Find out the answers from Steve Schuckenbrock, who knows outsourcing inside out. Also, find out if key executives in Southeast Michigan think the area’s workers can compete amid a growing trend to send work overseas. At this year’s Forum, Detroit area leaders will discuss how their organizations are joining the outsourcing battle… or fighting it to the bitter end. This year’s event will be held at the Michigan State University Management Education Center in Troy, MI, with the faculty workshop presented by S. Tamer Cavusgil and Tomas Hult.

The Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan
2005-09-20 00:00 | The University Club of MSU, 3435 Forest Rd, Lansing, 48910, United States
“A Shrinking World, or a Growing Global Economy?” presented by Lynn Myers, Retired, Manager of Pontiac Division, General Motors Corporation.

Academy of International Business 2005 Annual Meeting
2005-07-09 00:00 - 2005-07-12 00:00 | Quebec City, Canada, Quebec City, Canada
The Academy of International Business (AIB) holds annual meetings each Summer (June-July) in various pre-determined locations around the world. Each conference produces a conference proceedings, where accepted papers are presented.

HBCU-CIBER Initiative: Faculty Study Abroad to South Africa and Botswana
2005-06-17 00:00 - 2005-07-01 00:00 | South Africa and Botswana, South Africa
The study abroad tour will include five days in Cape Town and the Western Cape (major import/export shipping center), three days in Johannesburg and Gauteng (the financial, industrial, and mining center of South Africa), and four days in Gaborone, Botswana (the financial and political capital of Botswana, the fastest growing economy in Africa during the past decade). The program will provide an opportunity for participants to interact with business faculty at four leading South African institutions (University of Cape Town, University of Western Cape, Stellenbosch University, University of the Witwatersrand), financial and business leaders, labor leaders, and medium and small scale South African and Botswana entrepreneurs. In addition, there will be numerous site visits to a diversity of business enterprises from large shipping ports, mines, and modern factories to wine producers and microenterprises in urban townships. Special attention will be given to the post-apartheid commitment to Black Empowerment and to South Africa’s growing economic involvement and influence throughout Africa.

Raising Your Game as a Global Player
2005-06-14 00:00 | MSU Management Education Center, 811 W Square Lake Rd, Troy, 48098, United States
Crain’s focus on international business. Featuring: Richard E. Dauch Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO, American Axle and Manufacturing Inc.

Globalization Seminars
2005-06-09 00:00 - 2005-06-12 00:00 | University of Memphis, 3720 Alumni Ave, Memphis, 38152, United States
The CIBER Globalization Seminars are designed to help U.S. business faculty bring international context into the classroom and to expand teaching and research skills. Co-sponsored by CIBERs at: The University of Memphis, Michigan State University, The Ohio State University, University of Wisconsin, Georgia Tech University of Kansas, University of Florida, Texas A&M University.

Consortium for International Marketing Research (CIMaR)
2005-05-29 00:00 - 2005-05-31 00:00
CIMaR brings together international business scholars from around the globe, including the communities of: AIB, EIBA, ANZIBA, EMAC, AMA (Global Marketing SIG), Academy of Management (International Division), and others. 2005 Annual Meeting will take place at the Autonomous University of Barcelona.

6th Biennial International Business Institute for Community College Faculty
2005-05-14 00:00 - 2005-05-19 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
The 6th Biennial International Business Institute for Community College Faculty is a unique professional development program designed specifically for community and technical college faculty. The Institute is designed to provide participants with the knowledge, experience and resources they need to internationalize general business courses and/or develop specialized international business courses.

Corporate Governance Evolution In Asia After The Crisis In 1997
2005-04-19 00:00 | Business College Complex, 632 Bogue St, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Dr. Jang currently serves as a member of the board of directors and executive committee of Global Corporate Governance Academic Network, which is supported by the Global Corporate Governance Forum of the World Bank. In this presentation, he will speak on the impacts the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis had on Corporate Governance.

International Business Forum: "Manufacturing and the New Global Realities"
2005-04-12 00:00 | Michigan Athletic Club, 2900 Hannah Blvd, East Lansing, 48823, United States
Presented by John W. MacIlroy, President and Chief Executive Officer, Michigan Manufacturers Association. As American manufacturing emerges from a long, difficult recession, leaders are recognizing important new realities. The recession suggested structural change, reflecting a mix of global and domestic challenges. Mr. MacIlroy will share insights into policy agenda for MMA and talk about where it’s heading from both a “structural reality” and policy basis.

World Languages Day 2005
2005-04-02 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
MSU will invite hundreds of high school students, teachers, administrators, and parents to campus to explore a world of languages during World Languages Day. Free to all participants, this event will focus on the experiences that languages offer, and highlight the opportunities available for language study at MSU.

Crisis Abroad: Prevention and Response
2005-03-24 00:00 | MSU International Center, 427 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, 48824, United States
A seminar to assist faculty take steps to prevent possible emergencies as well as be informed of the process to follow during a crisis abroad.

International Business Forum:
2005-03-22 00:00 | Michigan Athletic Club, 2900 Hannah Blvd, East Lansing, 48823, United States
“Building Successful Global Brands” – presented by Tim O’Donovan, CEO and President of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. Mr. O’Donovan will provide insights into the challenges and rewards associated with building strategies and global brands for Wolverine World Wide Inc.

International Business Forum: Building a Foreign Subsidiary in Michigan
2005-02-08 00:00 | Michigan Athletic Club, 2900 Hannah Blvd, East Lansing, 48823, United States
Mr. Sjoberg’s presentation will outline how to build and grow a foreign subsidiary in Michigan (SSAB is located in Mason, Michigan). It is a story of a Swedish company coming to the U.S. in 1997 (Sweden is ranked #3 on global competitiveness in the world). He will touch on reasons why SSAB selected Michigan as its location, along the way discussing the initial groundbreaking to the finished plant to quadrupling in size in the last five years.

Michigan and the World Coalition Statewide Conference
2004-11-19 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
This full day conference will present expert analysis of issues and trends in international trade, with breakout sessions to examine trade impacts on the environment, human health and economic development. The conference will focus on Trade and Economic Development, featuring speakers from a variety of governmental agencies and corporations.

International Business Workshop
2004-11-17 00:00 | Michigan State University, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Jonathan Elendu’s presentation will focus current events and business climate in Nigeria. He will highlight excerpt from his newest book The Amazon Takes a Bow.

International Business Forum: "Michigan's International Initiatives"
2004-11-09 00:00 | Michigan Athletic Club, 2900 Hannah Blvd, East Lansing, 48823, United States
Mr. Pezza’s presentation will highlight the undergoing strategic initiatives aimed at successfully positioning Michigan in the global economy. Key issues will include redefining Michigan’s global image, increasing research and development efforts by organizations in Michigan, attracting new industry sectors to Michigan, regional collaborations involving Michigan organizations, and incentive targeting for organizations to join the Michigan business environment.

Supply Chain in China-the Challenges of Transformation
2004-10-22 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
The second China Supply Chain Forum promises to be even more rewarding for participants as it probes more deeply into changes and challenges in the supply chain industry in China. This year’s theme, Supply Chain in China – the Challenges of Transformation, strives to capture the challenges that the foreign enterprises are facing in the supply chain management during their market entry.

International Business Forum: "The Dynamics of the New Zealand Economy: Challenging Conventional International Growth Paths"
2004-10-12 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
International ventures can intimidate even the most seasoned entrepreneur. Now is your chance to move your business ahead in the world. Cosponsored by Michigan State University’s Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER), Detroit College of Law at MSU, the Greater Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Lansing Community College, the monthly Forum provides outstanding speakers and relaxed networking opportunities for anyone interested in doing business in the global economy-whether you import, export or provide services.

Second Annual Conference on Emerging Research Frontiers in International Business
2004-09-16 00:00 - 2004-09-19 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
The Second Annual Conference on Emerging Research Frontiers in International Business will be held on September 16-19, 2004 at the James B. Henry Center for Executive Development at Michigan State University. The conference theme will be “Empirical and Theoretical Advances in International Business Research: A Focus on Key Constructs, Metrics, and Theoretical Frameworks.” Our objective is to stimulate new thinking and empirical work on key components of the models we test in international business.

International Business Forum: "U.S Global Economic Leadership in the 21st Century: Paradigm Shift in our Economic Model"
2004-09-14 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States

Internationalizing Doctoral Education in Business Seminar
2004-07-29 00:00 - 2004-07-31 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
The purposes of the IDEB program are to assist in the globalization of business doctoral programs nationwide; to influence a new generation of doctoral students to approach their studies with an international perspective; and to support doctoral candidates with international dissertation topics by helping develop a network of peers with related academic interests.

Academy of International Business Annual Meeting
2004-07-10 00:00 - 2004-07-13 00:00 | Stockholm, Sweden, Sweden
The theme of this year’s Conference “Bridging with the Other” could hardly be more relevant to the world and to the context of international business in 2004. The programme assembled by Nakiye and her colleagues looks fantastic and highly relevant to both the theory and practice of international business as we enter the new Millennium. I am sure that the sessions will be provocative and stimulating and that we will leave Stockholm with our horizons widened and our understanding deepened.

Summer Institute for Teaching Business Language
2004-06-21 00:00 - 2004-06-25 00:00 | Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia, United States
There is a national need for foreign-language educators with skills in both language and knowledge of business. The Penn Lauder CIBER, together with Penn’s Graduate School of Education and West Chester University, is pleased to offer a program of study in business communication in language.

Pedagogy for International Business (PIB) Workshop
2004-06-16 00:00 - 2004-06-18 00:00 | Indianapolis, IN, Indianapolis, United States
For faculty or PhD students who plan to teach an internationally oriented course, take advantage of new technology to improve the delivery of international content, and incorporate experiential activities into your course curricula.

Global Management Accounting Research Symposium (GMARS)
2004-06-05 00:00 - 2004-06-06 00:00 | Copenhagen Business School, University of New South Wales, High St , Sydney, Australia
GMARS aims to promote a “global village” of management accounting research by bringing together a diverse set of the highest-quality research papers, plenary speakers, and researchers from around the world.
