For this webinar, we invited three well-established international business/marketing scholars who have published important work related to the topic of exporting. Our panelists will discuss their perspectives on the opportunities available for high impact exporting research, as well as addressing 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.

This webinar is the first of a two-part webinar focusing on Research in International Entrepreneurship.A webinar on teaching International Entrepreneurship and addressing emerging topics and approaches in teaching IE. About the IE Research Webinar This workshop will highlight the key trends, topics and techniques emerging in IE research. We will discuss implications for the field and your research, including an extended Q&A session. This webinar is FREE and open to all, but registration is required. Zoom details will be sent to all registered participants. Please click on the website link for registration.

This webinar is the second of a two-part webinar focusing on International Entrepreneurship.This webinar will focus on teaching International Entrepreneurship and address emerging topics and approaches in teaching IE. About the IE Research Webinar This workshop will highlight the key trends, topics and techniques emerging in IE research. We will discuss implications for the field and your research, including an extended Q&A session. In this workshop, you will learn: ·Emerging (and declining) topics in IE research ·New research techniques that could benefit your IE research ·Publishing tips This webinar is FREE and open to all, but registration is required. Zoom details will be sent to all registered participants.

Dr. Dean Foreman, chief economist atAmerican Petroleum Institute,will discuss the current outlook for U.S. and global oil and natural gas markets at the May 17 Lansing Economic Club. Dr. Foreman, who is known for his extensive knowledge of energy markets and ability to use advanced analytics to assess market risks, will discuss the factors influencing market conditions before and after Russia's unprovoked war on Ukraine, including macroeconomic expectations and the impact of price inflation, supply chain disruptions, and workforce issues. Dr. Foreman will also focus on the pace and need for capital investment and enabling pipeline infrastructure and trade through the energy value chain, including zooming in on Michigans economy, which requires abundant and low-cost energy to grow and maintain its competitiveness.

In this webinar, we will discuss a framework for teaching the integrating role of the finance function in the management of a global business. We will introduce and discuss two diagrams, corporate strategic framework diagram and free cash flow diagram, which we have used in the context of a global management simulation game, and demonstrate specific examples of their use in the classroom. Key Takeaways: 1. The hierarchical relationship of corporate strategy, operating strategy, and financial strategy. 2. Free cash flow as an important indicator of the operating performance of a firm. 3. The potential benefits of management simulations in teaching global business management. This is a free webinar, but registration is required.

This webinar provides an introduction to bibliometrics as a research tool, the basic steps in preparing and implementing a bibliometrics project, ways of analyzing and discussing data-driven results, and providing frameworks for guiding future research. The webinar will provide several examples of how bibliometrics has been used in international marketing/business. Key Takeaways: Understanding bibliometrics as a research tool to explore various disciplines or topics within a discipline. A stepwise guide to undertaking bibliometrics research. Developing data-driven conceptual frameworks as means of guiding future research This is a free webinar, but pre-registration is required.

The event's featured speaker is Mark de la Vergne, vice president of project development at Cavnue. Mark works closely with transportation officials from across the country and local project stakeholders to build the roadmap for the future of their roads. During the presentation, Mark will discuss the rapid advancement of technology on vehicles and how the future of roads can accelerate the benefits of automated and autonomous vehicles. He will also provide an update on the MDOT/Cavnue Michigan project that was announced by Governor Whitmer in 2020.

In the world of academia, in which the rule publish or perish seem to prevail, teaching frequently remains in the backstage. In this webinar, we discuss with senior scholars who managed to pursue remarkable careers as International Business (IB) researchers, educators, and institution builders. Moreover, the seniority of this panel participants did not prevent them from staying relevant and interesting for their always-young audience in the volatile and disruptively transforming global environment. Join us on June 9th, 2022 at 11 am EST, to explore self-development practices for sustainable career as an IB educator. This webinar is FREE and open to all, but registration is required. Zoom details will be sent to all registered participants.

Web3, blockchain, crypto, distributed ledger technology, tokens, NFTs...and many other words that are hard to understand and explain are filling up international business news. Research in the field of International Business (IB) on the blockchain-based businesses is only emerging leaving IB educators with little guidance on how to teach about these important, yet, highly complex innovations to their students. In this webinar, we have a unique opportunity to learn from distinguished entrepreneurs who are creating the blockchain-based business space. Aliaksandr Sasha Hudzilin will reflect on creating ecosystems for global blockchain projects; will discuss how blockchain is changing gaming and other industries, and will introduce a number of resources that are suitable for everyone interested to start learning about blockchain-based business space. Andrius Bartminas will help us uncover the secrets behind the cryptocurrencies and the colorful world of NFTs, will describe the use cases of NFTs awaiting in international business daily operations. Last, but not least Laura K. Inamedinova, will help us understand how Web3 is transforming international marketing practices and how to successfully develop blockchain-based global business. This webinar is FREE and open to all, but registration is required. Zoom details will be sent to all registered participants.

The Academy of International Business (AIB) holds annual meetings each summer (June-July) in various predetermined locations around the world. Each conference features a combination of plenaries, panels, and papers. All papers presented at AIB conferences go through a double-blind review process. The abstracts of the presented papers are published as a conference proceeding. For more information regarding the AIB Miami conference, including membership and registration info, click the website information link below. Pre-conference events begin on July 5th. Virtual Conference on July 15, 2022.

The Pacific Ocean is our planets single biggest feature. If western civilization was shaped by the Mediterranean Sea, and industrialization and hyper-globalization were marked by the Atlantic Ocean, it is clear that an important part of our future will play out in the Pacific, in environmental, security and economic terms. With the Indo-Pacific becoming a new epicenter of world affairs, a new kind of 21stcentury Great Game is taking place among global superpowers in the South Pacific. Home to fewer than 13 million inhabitants, yet covering 15% of the worlds surface, the South Pacific Island nations have been, for a long time, seen as simply a bunch of small remote islands, marred by the triple tyranny of colonial history, remoteness and size. Capturing human imagination and sparking geopolitical discourse for centuries, going back to James Harringtons utopian commonwealth of Oceana (1656), the South Pacific remains one of the neglected locations within the international business discipline, despite its growing security, economic and environmental relevance. Joined by three experts on and from the region. For additional information, go to registration site by clicking the website link. Time of event is Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Sponsored by Consumers Energy, the September Lansing Economic Club will feature a panel discussion on food insecurity and how it impacts every business, from employees and their families to clients and potential clients and the communities in which they operate. Panelists includeClaire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America, andDr. Phil Knight, executive director of Food Bank Council of Michigan.Michelle Lantz, CEO of Greater Lansing Food Bank, will moderate the program.We encourage Lansing Economic Club members to help support Greater Lansing Food Bank by bringing in a non-perishable food item. Greater Lansing Food Bank bins will be provided at the Kellogg Center.

For this webinar, we invited three supply chain scholars who have published important foundational work in the area of global supply chain management. Our panelists will discuss their research addressing contemporary conceptual and methodological best practices as well as reflect upon the field. This webinar will include short presentations followed by a discussion moderated by the co-hosts. Learn the current state of the global supply chain literature and areas of high future research opportunity Gain insights into different theoretical foundations for advancing the global supply chain literature Tips related to best practices for publishing research in the field of global supply chain management Please see registration information under website

MSU President Stanley who will discuss the spartan impact and how MSU is innovating for a better future in mid-Michigan and beyond

The International Business Center, in conjunction with African Studies, invite you to our event Doing Business in Africa as part of the Tea Time series. The session will be moderated by Marilyn Johnson, Department Chair, Accounting. The panelists include: Dr. Leonidas Murembya (Faculty, Dept. of Economics) Dr. Patrick Lukulay (Alumnus, Analytical Chemistry, class of 95. Currently, president of Technology Solutions for Global Health firm, Ghana) Dr. Anastacia Mamabolo (Associate Professor, Gordon Institute of Business, University of Pretoria. Currently at MSU as African Futures Scholar with the Alliance for African Partnership) Pius Mithika (Student, M.S in Finance) Click on the link to see the recording of the event.

Exporting is arguably the most consequential international business (IB) and international marketing (IM) activity undertaken by firms. It is also the backbone of IB initiatives, with MNCs and other large international firms being among the largest exporters. Recently, the anti-globalization theme has regained momentum, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and subsequent supply chain bottlenecks. These disruptions have demonstrated the importance of exporting and importing not only for finished goods but also commodities. Paradoxically, as compared to the past, far less research on exporting topics is published in academic journals lately. Research activity on exporting as an alternative to more involved forms of IB/IM engagement does not appear to have gained much momentum among scholars. Our goal in this webinar is to present exportings role in IB/IM research and practice. We will also discuss how exporting strategy can respond to fundamental shifts in globalization (e.g., digitalization, anti-globalization, strong dollar), and disruptive changes in global climate (e.g., politics, economic, the pandemic). The webinar will highlight country and company illustrations and will provide various lenses through which scholars and practitioners might approach exporting. The target audiences include academics, researchers, and practitioners Key Takeaways: The ubiquity and importance of exporting within IM/IB Responding to fundamental global shifts and disruptive forces through exporting Issues and topics for future export research consideration (areas, conceptualizations, and methods) To register click website link

Rarely does a company sustain its global industry leadership for more than a few decades, and most that do so are very well-known global brands. YKK, an 87-year-old Japanese manufacturer of zippers, is not a household name, yet it has quietly and impressively, stayed atop of the global fastener industry for decades. It has remained relevant and preserved its leadership globally and in the U.S. market. What enables YKK to do so well for so long? Join us for a conversation with senior leadership of YKK North America and learn how YKK has beaten the odds, and provides a possible roadmap for other companies looking to sustain a viable, profitable business in international markets. Key takeaways: Learn about key factors that contributed to YKKs longevity Gain insights from YKKs senior leaders as to future challenges and prospects Learn about implications for other firms seeking persistent success in global business Click the website link for registration information

IBC/MSU-CIBER is organizing an international business 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: Oct 14, 2022 Registration Link: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5dx160WWNi9HKpU For more information, please contact Janhavi Venkatesh at venkat50@msu.edu

Lansing Economic Club series is presented by the Capital Region International Airport. Celebration of Regional Growth Awards is Co-sponsored by PNC and Loomis, Ewert, Parsley, Davis & Gotting, P.C., five organizations are recognized for investments that are making a transformational impact on the community. This years CORG honorees include: Farm Bureau Insurance McKesson Moneyball Sportswear TechSmith Red Cedar Development

In this webinar, four area editors of the Journal of International Business Studies 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 a discussion moderated by the co-hosts, Dr. Ahmet Kirca and Dr. David Griffith. Key Takeaways Learn topics of significant interest to a variety of international business areas Tips related to best practices for publishing international business research Gain insights into the JIBS review process Webinar Meeting Time Conversions: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (CDT) 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (EDT) 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (GMT) Registration is not available, but you can view the recorded session in the website link

A one-day conference to transformbusiness education for a globalized world.

Join expert Jon M. Huntsman, Jr, former US Ambassador to Russia, China and Singapore,in the national conversation of US-China relations! Jon Huntsman, Jr. began his career in public service as a staff assistant to President Ronald Reagan, and served each of the five presidents since then in critical roles around the world, including as deputy assistant secretary of commerce for Asia, U.S. trade ambassador, and ambassador to Singapore, China, and most recently, Russia. Twice elected governor of Utah, Governor Huntsman brought about strong economic and tax reforms, tripled the states rainy-day fund, and helped bring unemployment rates to historic lows. During his tenure, Utah was named the best-managed state in America and ranked number one in the nation in job growth. Ambassador Huntsman was a candidate for president in 2012. Previously he chaired or served on the boards of several major companies, educational institutions, and nonprofits. He has been a visiting fellow at the Kennedy School of Government, and a distinguished lecturer at Duke Universitys Sanford School of Public Policy. Huntsman is a seventh generation Utahn and has been married for 36 years to Mary Kaye Huntsman. They are the parents of seven children, including two adopted daughters from China and India. Huntsman is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and has ten honorary doctoral degrees. Registration in the website link.

A key concern in business education is creating solid and sustained bridges between school and career. Career readiness remains a central focus and challenge. Recent studies by Pew Research points to the lack of preparedness of college graduates for the workplace and the need for novel approaches in what we teach, and how we teach it, to address the skills gap. In international business, partnerships and virtual exchange are increasingly valuable ingredients in developing the skills required of todays global managers. Using selected virtual exchange projects with partners in North and South Africa, we discuss how global competencies, cultural awareness, and international virtual-teaming skills can be imparted as integral aspects of an international business curriculum. The three panelists representing academic and business groups will describe their roles in designing and implementing these collaborative cross-border projects, their value to different stakeholders, including students and employers, and propose ways to assess and sustain these career readiness, impactful initiatives. Key Takeaways Conceiving, implementing and assessing team-based, virtual exchange projects, involving international partners. Leveraging academic-business partnerships to ensure career relevant virtual exchange initiatives for students. Identifying funding sources for signature international business projects.

When Martin Richenhagen joined AGCO Corp. in 2004, it was already a $3 billion publicly traded firm. But sixteen years later, when he retired from his posts as chairman and CEO, it was a Fortune 500 powerhouse combining some of the biggest brands in the business of agricultural equipment. With $10 billion in sales, it doubled in size during his tenure to more than 20,000 employees around the globe. This extraordinary growth story, rooted in metro Atlanta, is linked with Mr. Richenhagens vision to expand aggressively via acquisitions while peering constantly around the corner to see future trends in food and farming. Key Takeaways: -How multinational corporations should navigate a strategy of growth through acquisitions versus organic sales -Lessons on hiring, training and deploying executives in various emerging and developed markets and across functions, from management to marketing to manufacturing -How leaders can use embrace cultural differences as an advantage rather than a hindrance

FREE and open to all, but registration is required. Recently, the nature of entrepreneurial activity has gone through tremendous change with entrepreneurs designing business models challenging even the strongest global players, and responding to urgent calls such as sustainability. Fashion industry have showcased numerous striking examples of how new ventures change the rules of the game in a well-established industrial domain. This has been traced in the rise of several international brands founded by fashion entrepreneurs (i.e., ACBC Shoes, Reformation, Everlane, Patagonia), in the increasing number of collaborations between incumbent firms, new ventures and NGOs (i.e., ACBC shoes collaborating with luxury brands like Missoni and Chloe, Gucci collaborating with Wordrise and Artolution, Adidas collaborating with Parley for the Oceans), as well as in criticisms towards the current business models of established global brands (i.e., fast fashion companies like Zara). With the purpose of providing insight both from the academic domain and practice, this webinar will present a discussion to highlight following questions: - How does a strong orientation towards sustainability transform the playground of big multinationals in the fashion industry? What kind of opportunities have emerged for international new ventures? - How do digital technologies change the nature of fashion entrepreneurship and affect the achievement of sustainability-oriented goals? Is technology a part of the problem, or is it the solution? - In the face of these changes, what are the high priorities on the agenda of practitioners? What are the striking research questions for academics? Key take-aways: Hearing about the personal experience of a fashion entrepreneur with international coverage. Gaining a viewpoint on various business model implications of sustainability orientation with a special focus on how entrepreneurs change the face of international competition in the fashion industry. Learning about new research questions and strategies

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. View program flyer in the File Upload Please click the website link to register.

The Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club, in partnership with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan will welcome Donzaleigh Abernathy, actress, author, and civil rights activist on Thursday, Feb. 2. Sponsored by LAFCU, Abernathy is the goddaughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the daughter of Rev. Ralph Abernathy, who was a leader in the civil rights movement with Dr. King, and will focus her talk on the business case for diversity, equity and inclusion, economic justice, and civil rights.

A new world order is in place. Globalization is taking a different turn and evolving further. Businesses operate in a deeply interconnected yet polarized world, facing disruptions at multiple levels. Local relevance is one of the pillars for companies to maintain resilience and to thrive during times of turbulence. How do multinationals win with local consumers, customers and stakeholders? What are some of the critical enablers for success in the face of a VUCA environment and scarcity of resources? Where do you centralize and how much do you localize to create scale and maintain focus? What is the impact of talent, organizational structure and culture to drive global scale and local relevance? Todays radical change in context requires us to review and refresh past learnings on some of the questions which have been discussed for decades. Recycling our knowledge might be helpful as we design the next phase of global business where the dichotomy of local and global is becoming both blurred and further contrasted. Key take-aways: Gain insights into how multinationals operate in local settings Learn about different approaches in adapting global value propositions Obtain learnings on talent, structure and culture in leading and executing multinational operations