Research seminar series hosted by Applied Economics and MSU-CIBER brings Xavier Gine, World Bank to give a seminar on Markets, Contracts and Uncertainty: A Structural Model of a Groundwater Economy.

Speaker Mary D. KaneThe Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan is proud to work with the Lansing Regional Sister Cities Commission to host Mary D. Kane, President and CEO of Sister Cities International. Prior to joining Sister Cities International, Kane was Executive Director with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where she was responsible for identifying and building business partnerships and strategic alliances for the Chamber. Kane conducted fact-finding visits to determine the special concerns of domestic and global corporations, explained what the Chamber was doing for them in Washington, D.C., and around the world, and secured their participation in the Chambers leadership program. Kane was also a senior advisor to the Business Civic Leadership Center, a nonprofit affiliate of the Chamber dedicated to improving business and society relations. During her tenure, Kane established the U.S. Chambers military and veterans initiative and was the spokesperson for the Campaign for Free Enterprise. Before joining the Chamber, Kane was the secretary of state in Maryland and a former assistant states attorney. As secretary of state, she was a member of Gov. Robert L. Ehrlichs Executive Council, where she was responsible for his Sub-Cabinet for International Affairs, the entity that coordinates and represents Maryland state and business initiatives around the world. NOTE: You can register for the entire afternoon of activities and gala dinner by visiting: https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=1584235The 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.

A day of global engagement including sessions on building partnerships and strategic alliances, cybersecurity, and a diplomats roundtable.

Speaker Andrew S. Doctoroff – Governors Office, Senior Advisor, TransportationMichigan's Andrew S. Doctoroff – Governors Office, senior advisor – will inform and captivate the keynote luncheon audience with Michigans Transformation in Growing World Trade, detailing the States current trailblazing initiatives to advance international trade and supply chain infrastructure to benefit all in Michigan. A special focus will be placed on the State's recent initiatives that take advantage of our geographic, educational, and industry strengths to move the regional economy forward. Note that you should only register here if you are unable to participate in the rest of the conference events. If you plan to participate in the Port Lansing 2014 Global Logistics Conference, you should register at http://www.portlansing.com/conference/ This luncheon is included with full conference registration.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.

The aim of this workshop is to provide participants with the knowldedge, experience and resources they need to internationalize general business courses and/or develop specialized international business courses at the two-year college level.

Connect in person to NACCE's community of practice. Network with peers who have an entrepreneurial mindset. Crowdsource innovative solutions for your campus and entrepreneurial ecosystem. Roll up your sleeves to develop a plan to put your ideas into action. Get practical support from disruptive peers sharing their best practices.

Webinar: Creating an Award-Winning International Business Classroom: Join McGraw-Hill author, G. Tomas M. Hult, as he shares best practices for designing and delivering a dynamic International Business classroom. With a focus on cutting edge research using globalEDGE, Tomas will provide instruction on how to best illustrate theories and evidence relevant to the modern world of International Business to guide 21st century business leaders.

If you are like most business owners in the United States, you are constantly working to target the best opportunities for your firm within the constraints of more and more limited resources. Youve heard of opportunities in China, Brazil, Indiabut is Mexico a better choice? Learn how to quickly and efficiently research and rank your best overseas markets. Well utilize the best in free market research tools on the webincluding the top-ranked globalEDGE to get you quick and affordable access to up-to-the-minute and relevant information.Please come to the event with a list of your products (services), and two or three proposed countries for research.GUEST SPEAKER Jade Sims - Outreach Specialist, Business & International Trade - Michigan State University's International Business Center TOPICS INCLUDE: Choosing a Foreign Market Researching Potential Demand Within Specific Countries Hands-on Training With a No-cost Market Research Tool WHERE: Washtenaw Community College Gunder Myran, Room 022 4800 E Huron River Dr Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Learn how to use globalEDGE and other online tools to determine your best international markets!

Our October Economic Club keynote speaker is Margarte Dimond, PhD, President of Karmanos Cancer Institute. As President, Dimond manages all clinical operations of the Karmanos Center in Detroit, Farmington Hills, and Monroe. Prior to her current position, Dimond fulfilled duties as President and Chief Executive Officer of the McLaren Medical Group. Dimond has earned her doctorate degree from Michigan State University, along with a variety of other degrees from University of Michigan, Boston College, and St. Marys College. Sponsored by McLaren Greater Lansing.Program immediately follows the Healthcare Forum. $40/member, $55/nonmember or $300/table of 8 (includes lunch). Pre-registration can be completed at www.lansingchamber.org.

Speaker South African Consul Economic Donnadelliah MalulekeAfrica is home to 6 of the top 10 fastest growing countries in the world; has your business considered this amazing opportunity? Opportunities exist across industries--including all levels of agriculture, aerospace, energy, transportation/infrastructure, and education--among others. Join us for this candid assessment of opportunities and risks in the region. Speakers include U.S. Department of Commerce Export Assistance Center Director Kendra Kuo (Grand Rapids) and a panel of businesspersons experienced in the region, as well as MSU professors with extensive research and experience in Africa. This event is ideal for new and experienced exporters, as well as anyone interested in finding out more about the region.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.

Now in its seventh year, the Celebration of Regional Growth Awards luncheon has become a must-attend event for recognizing area businesses for their new economic investment and job creation in the Greater Lansing region. The 40 companies that we have recognized have together contributed over $1.5 billion in new economic growth in this region. The Celebration of Regional Growth Awards includes an International Trade Award and a newly created Emerging Economy Award, which recognizes a burgeoning industry in the Lansing area.The Celebration of Regional Growth Awards are sponsored by PNC and Loomis, Ewert, Parsley, Davis & Gotting, P.C. Program begins at Noon; please arrive early for registration & networking. This event is part of the 2014 Economic Club Speaker Series. Additional tickets are $55/single or tables of 8 are $400 (includes lunch). Pre-registration is required.

In this webinar, Emily Treptow will discuss the applications of globalEDGE to librarianship, and then Sarah Singer will provide an in-depth demonstration of the resource. globalEDGE is especially compelling because of the depth of information that it provides for free. This is a resource that academic librarians can point community members to. It is also a resource that public librarians who cant afford to subscribe to international business databases can easily utilize.

Detroit has hosted an auto show for over a century. For the first several decades of its existence, however, the show's focus was strictly regional. Then, in 1987, a visionary group of auto dealers within the Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA) asked a bold question: Why not make the event truly international in scope?Achieving this objective within only a few years' time, the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) pursues a vision of continually redefining what it means to be an indispensable international event. To achieve this goal, the NAIAS continually introduces bold new ways to enhance attendees' experiences and deliver exceptional value to media, industry and the public.Speakers: Rod Alberts, Executive Director and Scott LaRiche, 2015 Chairman North American International Auto Show

The aim of this workshop is to provide participants with the knowldedge, experience and resources they need to internationalize general business courses and/or develop specialized international business courses at the two-year college level.

Dombrowski is a highly decorated veteran with over 35 years of experience in Major League Baseball. He started his career with the Chicago White Sox in 1979 and within 3 years was named assistant general manager of the organization. He then joined the Montreal Expos in 1985 and was named the United Press International Major League Executive of the Year in 1990.When the Miami Marlins were formed in 1991, Dombrowski was hired as their first general manager and executive vice president. He remained with the team for 9 years. With the help of his guidance, the Marlins won the 1997 World Series, and in 1998, they were named the USA Today Organization of the Year.In 2001, Dombrowski came to Detroit and was named the president of the Tigers. He became the general manager of the Tigers in 2002. Since joining the team, the Tigers have been conference champions for four straight years (2011-2014), made three straight American League Championship appearances (2011-2013), and made two World Series appearances (2006, 2012).

The 22nd annual AACC Workforce Development Institute (WDI) will challenge you to rethink workforce and economic development partnerships and possibilities from new perspectives.

This is an introduction to exporting for companies that have done no proactive exporting (but may have done reactionary sales). Topics covered include: benefits of exporting, assessing your readiness, tools for market research, considerations when creating an export plan, financing, risks, basic documentation, and resources available to exporters.Who Should Attend? Business owners who are interested in increasing their customer base and sales Business owners from various industries including manufacturing, wholesale and the service industries Business owners who have reactionary international sales but are now ready to take a more proactive approach to international trade

Speaker Steven CooperThe Global Business Club is again pleased to announce its partnership with Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development's International Marketing Program. This program offers a full morning of presentations on topics in exporting--applicable to all companies interested in expanding overseas, with a special focus on issues important to agricultural companies. Our luncheon speaker is Steven Cooper, the COO and General Manager of Continental Dairy Facilities LLC. Continental Dairy is the winner of the 2014 Michigan Agricultural Exporter of the Year award.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.

The MSU-CIBER team of Drs. Hult, Betts, and Singer traveled to the campus of Oakwood University, our HBCU consortium partner to meet with faculty and administrators there.

Using online tools to determine your best overseas business prospects

Annual conference of Community Colleges for International Development (CCID)

There are more international opportunities for your career and your business than ever before; are you prepared? This 2-day workshop will give you the information you need to confidently move your organization into the world of global commerce. This training is in alignment with the Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) credential, administered by NASBITE International. Participants will be presented with the relevant material to sit for the CCBP exam.This training will cover:Primary Content AreasGlobal Management Global Marketing International Supply Chain Management Trade Finance Best Resources & Data Sources Specific topics covered include:This training is ideal for new exporters as well as experienced exporters that need to broaden their knowledge across functional areas and service providers. Attendees will receive a copy of The Global Entrepreneur, 3rd Edition, by James Foley.International Logistics Foreign Market Selection Foreign Market Entry Mode Risk Management International Business Plan Development Trade Compliance Foreign Partner Selection Incoterms Export Documentation Financing Export Growth International Payment Methods

Speaker: Kirk Cousins, Quarterback, Washington Redskins. Kirk Cousins is an American football quarterback for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He played college football at Michigan State University, where he was the Spartans' starter from 2009 to 2011. Program begins at Noon; please arrive early for registration & networking.

How to vet and choose your international partners