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Wednesday Apr. 24
For the next event in the GBC Market Spotlight Series, the MSU International Business Center is partnering with the MSU Marketing Department and African Studies Center to highlight the West African Market. This event will feature keynotes from Bolaji Balogun, CEO of Chapel Hill Denham in Nigeria, and Godwin Tamakloe, an expert in fintech at Mobile Money, Ltd.…
Thursday May. 23
Join us for the May Lansing Economic Club, featuring a panel discussion on Michigan’s economic growth. Panelists include Quentin Messer, President and CEO, Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Hilary Doe, Chief Growth Officer, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, who will share expert insights on the state’s economic competitiveness. From economic growth strategies, talent and workforce development,…
Wednesday May. 29 - May. 31
Calling all IB educators who are 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…
Thursday Jul. 18
The MSU International Business Center is sponsoring a Global Business Networking event hosted by the German American Business Council of Michigan and MSU VIPP.  This event will bring together 30 Fulbright students from across Germany, MSU faculty and staff, Michigan business leaders, and members of the German American Business Council.  Participants will have the chance…
Wednesday Aug. 14
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Speaker Speakers and Panelists For the next event in the GBC Market Spotlight Series, the MSU International Business Center is partnering with the U.S. Commercial Service and the Van Andel Global Trade Center to highlight the Vietnamese market. This event will feature market overviews, a Michigan Exporters Business Panel, lunch, networking, and the opportunity for…
Tuesday Aug. 27
Online
This webinar will provide an industry and academic perspective on how to launch and adapt your brands and products for global markets.  Topics will include best practices and pitfalls to avoid, how to create market segments, how to find and use market research, and how to determine pricing. Featured Speakers: Dr. Ahmet Kirca – Director…
Friday Sep. 13
Online
In this webinar, editors of three prominent journals in the international business field will discuss key trends, topics and issues in IB research, as well as the best practices for publishing in leading international business journals. This webinar will include short presentations followed by discussion moderated by the co-hosts. Key takeaways: Tips related to best practices…
Friday Sep. 13
Online
The free webinar will feature editors of three prominent journals in the international business field.  Panelists will discuss key trends, topics, and issues in IB research, as well as the best practices for publishing in leading international business journals. The webinar will include short presentations followed by discussions moderated by the co-hosts. Key takeaways for…
Tuesday Sep. 24
The Lansing Economic Club will welcome Jon Decker, White House Correspondent and Senior National Editor for Gray Television on Tuesday, Sept. 24. Decker will provide an overview of the 2024 presidential election. Thank you to our program sponsor Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes.
Thursday Sep. 26
Online
Are You Ready to Grow Your Exports?  Learn how EXIM Bank can support you!  Don’t lose potential business to competitors by overlooking different payment options that could be attractive to your international buyers.  To succeed in today’s global marketplace and win sales against competitors, exporters must be able to offer their customers attractive credit terms…
Thursday Oct. 10
Online
How is a Star Wars movie like an internal audit? What lessons can we learn about toxic leadership from the story of Daenerys Targaryen? The author of the BSFA Award-winning essay series Project Management from Rogue One and the BSFA and World Fantasy Award-nominated book Management Lessons from Game of Thrones talks about how to…
Thursday Oct. 10
Join us for the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Lansing Economic Club program “State of Healthcare: Future of Care in the Lansing Region.” on Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center. The focus of the program is to discuss the current state and outlook of healthcare in our region.   Panelist include:  Kirk Ray, President & CEO McLaren Greater Lansing Margaret Dimond, PhD, President, University of Michigan Health Regional…
Wednesday Oct. 16
Online
The MSU International Business Center’s Global Business Club is partnering with the highly regarded IBT Online to offer a webinar focused on best practices in e-commerce to grow your business internationally.  Among other topics, this session will cover how to have an effective digital strategy and how to build high converting and localized websites. For…
Wednesday Nov. 6
As part of the Lansing Economic Club speaker series, the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce will honor five organizations for their investments that are reshaping and transforming our region during the 19th annual Celebration of Regional Growth (CORG) Awards. Since 2006, more than 90 companies have been recognized and have combined to contribute $3 billion…
Friday Nov. 15
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…
Wednesday Nov. 20
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The MSU International Business Center’s Global Business Club is partnering with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to share best practices for how to prepare for trade shows and trade missions.  Drawing on over 20 years of experience, John Gelmisi will highlight how participating can provide significant networking opportunities and keep you updated on industry…
Thursday Nov. 21
Online
Today, we have seen the rise of many populist leaders and parties across the globe. This has led to rising interest in the phenomenon of populism. However, this interest, particularly in the public domain has led to naive and stereotypical definitions and views on populism based on a few prominent contemporary cases. Yet populism has…
Friday Nov. 22
Presented by Professor Ayse Ozturk, this session will explore how AI can be used for teaching, providing faculty with practical tools to enhance learning experiences and increase efficiency. Topics include: AI-Generated Presentations: Create engaging presentations from a simple prompt (e.g., Gamma AI). Culturally Tailored Branding: Generate cross-cultural brand names, slogans, and logos (e.g., Canva). AI-Powered…
Thursday Dec. 5
Interest in circular business models (CBMs) and sustainable practices across the value chain is growing as businesses face increasing pressure to operate responsibly on a global scale. While CBMs hold the promise of sustainability and resource efficiency, adapting and internationalizing these models presents unique challenges. How can companies successfully enter into new markets while staying…
Wednesday Dec. 11
For the next event in the GBC Market Spotlight Series, the MSU International Business Center is partnering with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to highlight the South Korean Market.  This event will feature market overviews, a Michigan Exporters Business Panel, lunch, networking, a Korean art tour, and the opportunity for 1-on-1 meetings with trade…