Offered in partnership with Community Colleges for International Development, the International Business Institute on the Road workshops offer an abbreviated version of the flagship International Business Institute for Community College Faculty (IBI) that is offered biennially in East Lansing. The aim of the IBI is to provide participants with the knowledge, experience and resources they need to internationalize general business courses and/or develop specialized international business courses at the two-year college level.

This event features film and book promotion by the author(s) of Second Shift: The Inside Story of the Keep GM Movement book. The Lansing Works! Keep GM! movement was a victory of people over bureaucracy, of a can-do attitude over cynicism―a story rarely told in todays complex, technological, and often dehumanizing world of large business and out-of-control government. And the best part was that, in the end, both sides came away winners. Its proof positive that when the public and private sectors work together as equal partners, amazing things can happen.

This event features film and book promotion by the author(s) of Second Shift: The Inside Story of the Keep GM Movement book. The Lansing Works! Keep GM! movement was a victory of people over bureaucracy, of a can-do attitude over cynicism―a story rarely told in todays complex, technological, and often dehumanizing world of large business and out-of-control government. And the best part was that, in the end, both sides came away winners. Its proof positive that when the public and private sectors work together as equal partners, amazing things can happen.

Michigan Business Network celebrates its annual Greater Lansing Business + Sports Luncheon. This is one of four major events the Michigan Business Network host per year, bringing in the regionalbusinesses. This events past speakers have ranged across the sports landscape. They have taken that notoriety and their skills and impacted the business world. This year's speaker is Michigan, born and bred. He attended Waterford Kettering High School before becoming a two-sport star at Michigan State University. Kirk Gibson went on to a successful professional baseball career, that included two of the most iconic home runs in World Series history. Following his athletic career he became a baseball analyst for the Detroit Tigers. In 2003 he began a decade in coaching. In 2015 he returned to the booth for the Tigers

Eric Schneidewind, President of the AARP.

MSU-CIBER will be showcasing globalEDGE at the annual IATTO meeting.

This event features film and book promotion by the author(s) of Second Shift: The Inside Story of the Keep GM Movement book. The Lansing Works! Keep GM! movement was a victory of people over bureaucracy, of a can-do attitude over cynicism―a story rarely told in todays complex, technological, and often dehumanizing world of large business and out-of-control government. And the best part was that, in the end, both sides came away winners. Its proof positive that when the public and private sectors work together as equal partners, amazing things can happen.

Regional Growth awards recognizes outstanding companies in the Lansing area. This year's recipients are: Sparrow, Block Imaging, MSUFCU, and Lansing Community College.

This two-day symposium will be held on the Campus of Big Sandy and is particularly geared toward faculty teaching in Appalachia. It includes a half-day IBI on the Road style workshop presented by MSU-CIBER.

Join the International Marketing Program, Food Export-Midwest and Detroits Eastern Market for a day of educational topics on the best ways to get started in exporting. Dont miss this opportunity to increase your knowledge of how to become a successful exporter.

Participation in an international trade show or trade mission is the best way to see a potential market first-hand while making contact with serious potential clients from around the world. Is your company ready? Learn: How to identify opportunities as well as hurdles What resources are available to help with research and pay for international marketing expenses Preparation of a list of key action items to be completed before and after trade show participation Which upcoming trade missions are being organized for Michigan companies

Stephen Moore, Heritage Foundation

This one-day workshop is designed for community college faculty seeking to internationalize existing international business courses or develop new IB courses or programs.

Jim Trebilcock, Executive V.P., Dr. Pepper

AACCs Workforce Development Institute 2017 (WDI) continues to be a pre-eminent opportunity for in-depth exchanges and networking for economic and workforce leaders at community colleges and their partners. The WDI 2017 theme is Inspiring Innovation. On campuses and in communities across the country, innovation abounds: in program design, development, and delivery, in services to students and employers, and in creative solutions to workforce and economic development challenges.

This overseas FDIB program is designed for Michigan community colleges. Site visits include numerous educational institutions, U.S. Department of Commerce and Chamber of Commerce briefings, visits to businesses and culturally significant sites in Singapore and Jakarta, Indonesia.

Speaker Dr. Titus Awokuse, Professor and Chairperson Hear from experts in the field and experienced exporters about how to perform background checks and verify potential customer fit. We will discuss due diligence in choosing a partner as well as ways of insuring shipments for all types of potential risk. Prof. Awokuse of the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics is our luncheon keynote speaker, he will address where to look for the best opportunities for Michigan agricultural exports. $35 registration fee includes lunch. 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.

Matt Johnson from On Target Living will be the keynote speaker. Topic: Unlocking the Untapped Potential of Your Organization

The 4th Annual MSU Interdisciplinary Conference on Cybercrime will be held March 2nd and 3rd, 2017 at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center on the Michigan State University Campus in East Lansing (https://kelloggcenter.com/). This flagship event, sponsored in part by the MSU School of Criminal Justice, seeks to draw world class social and technical science researchers together and present their work in order to promote collaboration between the disciplines and identify new avenues of research to enrich both fields. In addition, the conference links both fields to industry and policy-makers to transform the landscape of cybersecurity, policy, and practice.

The EntrepreneurYOU conferences bring together women entrepreneurs for a day of learning and networking with like-minded peers.

Speaker Karen di Benedetto, Senior Export Compliance Specialist, Bureau of Industry and Security Export regulations have changed, and will continue to change. Are you up to date? Do you know what your company needs to do to be compliant? Does your product require an export license? How do you know? Where can you check? The regulations have changed, do you know which government agencies oversee export controls? Karen will discuss US Export Administration Regulations and how to find out if your product or technology requires a license for export. She will address the new 600 series and how Export Control Reform can affect your company. Whether or not your product or technology requires an export license, restricted party screening is something every company needs to do. Do you conduct OFAC screening? We will discuss compliance visits from the government, and export enforcement including compliance best practices in light of changing regulations. Do you know what your company should be doing to steer clear of violations? Dan Klutch, Special Agent-in-Charge, Office of Export Enforcement (BIS) will discuss what happens when regulations are violated. Jean Schtokal, international trade attorney with Foster Swift will discuss OFAC regulations and screening. Time will be allotted for questions. From the President and CEO to the shipping clerk, everyone is responsible for compliance with regulations. This workshop is ideal for current exporters, as well as new exporters. We will highlight the top 6 things companies should be doing right now in light of the new and changing regulatory environment. 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.

Tenth Annual World Languages Day: There are sessions ranging from Vikings to vinyasa yoga, teen life and language in France to Tamil-speaking teens, from Hangeul to Hamlet. A video greeting will be delivered by MSU President Lou Anna Simon at the opening session, and the plenary will be given by Nathan Bynum, an MSU alumnus and current Japanese language teacher. Nearly twenty organizations will be hosting information booths as well, which participants can visit during the morning to obtain information about specific language programs, departments, and colleges, admission to MSU, financial aid, study abroad, and numerous other campus units.

Annual meeting of NASBITE International.

Dave Armstrong, GreenStone Farm Credit Services.

Speaker Panel Presentation E-commerce is transforming business & trade. Are you best taking advantage of the opportunities it brings? This panel presentation is suitable for all levels of ecommerce experience & will answer the following questions: How do I decide which platforms (Amazon, Etsy, Ebay, etc.) are the best for my products? How do I make sure that my website is optimized for searches by international buyers? How do I get paid & how do I set that up online? What do I need to think about to create a successful e-commerce strategy? How is the best way to ship my products & how much does it cost? What are the common problems and solutions that other businesses experience? A special thank you to FosterSwift Law Firm for their generous sponsorship of this event. 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 Profs. Xiao-Ping Chen & Jiing-Lih Farh Join us for this conversation on doing business with the Chinese. While the explicit practices of doing business internationally can be easily learned, understanding the cultural side is much more complex. Professor Chen will discuss why gift exchange is essential to develop interpersonal guanxi (interpersonal cultural practices that facilitate business) in the Chinese context, and the steps involved in developing and maintaining high quality relationships in China. Professor Farh will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of paternalistic leadership and share personal insights of when this leadership style is practiced in Chinese society. 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.

Assistant Director Sarah Singer will present a session on International Business resources and globalEDGE at 10:30am on Friday, April 14, at the annual NBEA meeting.

In its annual Country Risk Conference, Coface brings together leading specialists from the world of finance, research and business to discuss the major trends shaping the world economy and to shed light on the main economic issues for 2017 and beyond. Michigan State University's International Business Center has been a partner with Coface through the globalEDGE research tool since 2007 including but not limited to the Coface Annual Country Risk Conferences.

IBC Director Tomas Hult and Assistant Director Sarah Singer will present a one-day workshop on internationalization business education at Madison Area Technical College.

Lansing Economic Club Luncheon - Molly Fletcher, Motivational Speaker & Former Sports Agent.

Learn how to cultivate employee engagement, collaborate with international business partners, and protect your brand in key foreign markets.

Lansing's mayoral candidates share their plan and vision for the economy and jobs, roads and infrastructure, etc. Judi Brown Clarke, candidate. Andy Schor, candidate.