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.

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.

Speaker Michael Finney, Michigan Economic Development CorporationFor more information & registration, go to http://www.portlansing.com/conference/ 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.

JAMS Editor Tomas Hult will be at the Academy of Marketing Science conference and will also participate in a Meet the Editor's panel. Stop by if you are attending AMS! He will also present the annual best paper award to Shelby Hunt at the awards luncheon (also check the program for a session in which Prof. Hunt will discuss his winning paper).

If you're attending the European Marketing Academy conference, check out the Meet the Editors panel - JAMS Editor Tomas Hult will be participating.

Speaker Frank ReynoldsMore info & registration: http://eastmichigandec.org/incoterms/ Frank Reynolds is uniquely qualified to explain Incoterms® 2010 rules to Americans. He brought nearly 50 years of hands-on practical trade expertise to the 2000 and 2010 Incoterms® revisions where he represented the United States. He has been instructing trade-related topics for over 25 years.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.

Speaker Mark Kinsler, Vice President International Business & Attraction, MEDCOn May 24th, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the US Census Bureau/Foreign Trade Division will bring their expertise to YOU. We have put together a half-day program of information on how to begin exporting--now. You will learn how to utilize Census information to do research and make informed decisions on entering new markets, and learn how to use SBA's online Export Business Planner. Get the tools you need to feel competent in the export game!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.

Speaker Tomas Hult, Director, International Business CenterDr. Hult and Ms. Jade Sims, Trade Specialist, will present these 2 complementary workshops. In the morning, you will learn about the online tools available to you and have the opportunity to create your own market selection tool. In the afternoon, we will explore the costs and benefits of different modes of international market entry. $50 includes lunch & certificate of completion. Registration at: http://www.lansingchamber.org/panel/upcoming-eventsThe 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.

The Turkey-Michigan Forum will connect Michigan and Turkish colleges and universities with an agenda addressing issues of engineering, agriculture, water, and energy security in order to help establish and increase mutually beneficial partnerships. This conference will offer ample time to make new relationships and enhance established ones. There will be one-on-one meetings, city and university tours, and panels and speakers to help Turkish and Michigan universities, colleges, and businesses understand shared interests and foci relating to Trends in Higher Education and Industry.The conferences focus is on connecting Michigan and Turkish colleges and universities, private industries, and philanthropic organizations. This will be an opportunity to create faculty and student exchange programs, dual degree programs, and to maximize your institutional agenda overall while engaging the private and philanthropic sectors. The First Annual Turkey-Michigan Forum on Trends in Research and Development with Industry will be a rare opportunity to meet with government officials, connect with your alumni, and develop lasting partnerships with Turkish counterparts.

JAMS Editor Tomas Hult will be participating at the 47th AMA Sheth Foundation Doctoral Consortium (June 13-16).

The 2012 meeting will be held in Washington, DC, USA on June 30-July 3, 2012. The host schools are George Washington University and University of Maryland.