This event is by invitation only and will provide an informal discussionabout brand protection and anti-counterfeiting among faculty members and doctoral students.

Learn more about the emerging marijuana industry, including the new cannabis market in our region, distribution and retail opportunities, creating a new workforce, transport, and testing from a marijuana industry panel at the April Lansing Economic Club. Our panel will include Ryan Basore, CEO, Redemption Cannabis, Michael Pedrosi, managing partner, Capital Transport, Ryan Ratzloff, president, Lion Labs, Brian Gruber, COO, The Botanical Co., Franklin Fields, Biobizz, Kevin Pybus, founder, Truu Cannabis. The panel will be moderated by Lisa Ellen Smith, president, InVerve Marketing and Web.

Join us for a webinar to explore perspectives from different parts of the World on how sustainability dimensions could be debated in IB classes. In this webinar, we focus on stimulating students thinking about interconnectedness of economic, social, and environmental aspects in managerial decision-making and preparing students to apply broader considerations in their future career to address global challenges. Key Take-Aways: Obtaining examples of how social (for instance, gender equality) and environmental issues interact influencing international business and its management. Through these examples, learning to discuss with students pro-sustainability business practices. Through the examples of fishmeal and fish oil global supply chains, learning to lead the discussion about ironic situations that emerge from stakeholders sustainability concerns and situations in which stakeholders believe in the benefits of their actions that actually cause environmental harm. This webinar is FREE and open to all, but registration is required. Zoom details will be sent to all registered participants

Speaker MSU China and the World: Beyond the Headlines Series Panel China's rapid growth includes significant expansion of its investment and influence around the world. During this event we'll explore the implications for Africa, where China has invested in virtually every country. We'll also discuss what this means for U.S. businesses and foreign economic policy moving forward. Our panel of speakers includes: Jamie Monson, Michigan State University; Folahsade Soulé, University of Oxford; Gyude Moore, Center for Global Development; Bob Wekesa, University of Witwatersrand; Robert Grosse, Arizona State University; Liu Haifang, Beijing University. 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.

Like it or not, virtual learning is here to stay! While most of us are giving a sigh of relief that we can go back to normal in Fall 2021 with business as usual, all the signs seem to point that higher education business model has fundamentally shifted. New technologies, new platforms and new processes have emerged. Virtual learning will form a significant part of our portfolio in the coming decade. Key takeaways: What are some simple steps in design and delivery stages that can substantially enhance engagement, energy, and experience in virtual learning? What do we know from neuroscience about Concert Hall Effect and how can we apply that to our virtual learning? What can we learn from Psychology research on Bystander Effect and how can we apply it in virtual learning to enhance engagement? What are some modifications we should consider in our assessment if we want to create an exceptional experience for our students? This webinar is free and open to all, but registration is required. Zoom details will be sent to registered participants.

Hear the voices of small business at the Lansing Economic Club on May 6 from 11 a.m. - noon. The panel of small business owners will shine a much-needed light on the daily struggles the Greater Lansing business community has faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The panel will also talk about how small businesses have been resilient and innovative while facing tremendous adversity.

In this webinar, editors of three prominent journals in the international business fieldwill 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 for publishing international research topics Gain insights into common issues/problems raised in the review process Learn topics of significant interest to editors To register, please click on the link below.

Please join usfor a webinar highlighting Emerald Publishings case developments and scholarly resources. Hear about best instruction practices and learning tools from The CASE Journal and Emerging Market Case Studies editors, and learn more about Emeralds Cases Hub, a free resource, designed to help you use cases to teach with impact and provide guidance on how to publish your case research.

Four seasoned international business scholars share their perspectives on scholarship and careers in international business. Reflecting on their own experiences, they will provide insights on: what they find inspiring and fulfilling in IB scholarship, career guidelines which enabled them to make a sustained contribution in research, mentoring, and institution building, and advice for early-career educators Key takeaways: Learn about career paths pursued by four AIB Fellows and hear their advice. Gain perspectives about building fulfilling careers and carrying out impactful scholarship Be inspired about achieving synergy in academia by combining teaching excellence, research, and service Webinar is free, but registration is required.

Speaker Turkey and Central Eurasia Speaker Panel This panel on Turkey and Central Eurasia is the first in a series of inquiries sponsored by several MSU centers and programs into The Geopolitics and Economics of Central Eurasia and Its Neighbors. Future panels will look at China, Russia, Europe and other external actors to explore trans-regional relationships and interactions, as Chinas Belt and Road Initiative plays out, Russia seeks to regain dominant influence over former Soviet regions in its near abroad, and Turkey seeks to unite the Turkic language speaking world in what some have termed Neo-Ottomanism 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.

This three-day event will discuss trademark protection issues in Latin America. The event will feature interactive discussion forums and will also provide space for small group discussions. The main sessions will be in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Featuring: S. Tamer Cavusgil, Georgia State University Nicole Coviello, Wilfrid Laurier University David A Griffith, Texas A&M University Saeed Samiee, The University of Tulsa Crafting good articles for scholarly journals is both an art and a science. Highly cited/seminal articles start with a compelling proposition, follow a logical structure, present a clear exposition, and feature engaging and parsimonious writing. Yet, most of us encounter difficulty with putting these ideas into practice. In this conversation with four seasoned scholars, you will receive helpful and specific guidance as to enhancing the quality of your academic writing. Key Take-aways: What are best practices in crafting effective academic articles? How do you go about refining your writing skills? What are the common faults editors and reviewers associate with poorly written manuscripts? What are some specific suggestions that can benefit early career researchers in improving their academic writing? What makes a good abstract? Note: The four speakers will provide a personalized feedback on a one-page abstract for the first 20 educators who register to this webinar. Once registered, please email your one-page abstract to: gsuciber@gsu.edu

Maintaining rigorous and relevance of their educations are among the two top priorities of business schools. One potential way to achieve these goals is to design and execute a successful DBA program. DBA programs allow business professionals to achieve a doctorate degree while working full-time. These interdisciplinary doctorates emphasize application of rigorous research to solve practical business problems, moreover, they allow their graduates to continue and grow their professional career and to shift into a part-time or full-time academic career. Join us to discuss the secrets of how to design and maintain top quality global DBA programs. Three wonderful speakers from three continents will share the best practices of the DBA programs they manage. Key takeaways: Understanding the differences (in terms of goals, target students, program management, learning outcomes, and outputs) between DBA and PhD programs Understanding the similarities and differences of the highest-quality DBA programs around the globe; learning about the essential features of successful DBA programs Comprehending benefits and opportunities of a high-profile DBA program in the educational institution Envisioning potential challenges when maintaining top quality and attractiveness of a DBA program

Jordi Blanes i Vidal from LSE will present The Effect of Advisors Incentives on Clients Investments.Though it's in the theory seminar given its IO/contracts nature, the paper's contents are highly and mostly empirical, and finance and macro-flavored, as you can tell from the abstract and attached paper. All faculty and students are welcome. Dr Jordi Blanes i Vidal is Associate Professor of Managerial Economics and Strategy in the Department of Management at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Prior to this he was a Prize Research Fellow at Nuffield College, Oxford University. During 2007 he was also a visiting scholar at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). He received his PhD and Master's, both in economics, from LSE and his BA in economics from the University of Valencia. His expertise includes organizational economics, political economy, leadership, and human resource management. His papers have appeared in journals such as Review of Economic Studies, RAND Journal of Economics, Journal of Law and Economics, and American Economic Review. If you would like to meet Jordi, please sign up here:: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pmWva8ijshoIWHWNmZMH6PofKHgS6YAoMR8eMJ2Xt3A/edit#gid=0 The password for the virtual zoom event is: msutheory

For this webinar, we invited three international business/marketing scholars who have recently published important work on the measurement of cultural distance. Specifically, our panelists will discuss their research addressing contemporary conceptual and methodological best practices for using cultural distance in international marketing/business research. This webinar will include short presentations followed by a discussion moderated by the co-hosts. To register, please click the link under the website.

Carla Bailo, is the President and CEO of the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), and is a leader in engineering and vehicle program management with 35 years of experience in the automotive industry. Glenn Stevens Jr., is the executive director of MICHauto and serves as the Detroit Regional Chambers vice president of automotive and mobility initiatives. In this role, Stevens provides strategic direction and leadership to the MICHauto program in its efforts to promote, grow and retain Michigans automotive and next-generation mobility industries. They will be joined by Trevor Pawl, Chief Mobility Officer, Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, his office works across state government, academia, and private industry to enhance Michigans mobility ecosystem, including developing dynamic mobility, and electrification policies and supporting the startup and scale up of emerging technologies and businesses. Please register using the link under Website

Featuring: Dr. Liesl Riddle, George Washington University School of Business, US Dr. Andreas Schotter, Ivey Business School, Canada Webinar Jointly Organized by AIB Teaching & Education SIG and GSU CIBER MBA programs are an essential part of executive development globally. Ability to provide managers with frameworks and insights that would help developing their businesses further ensures the success of an MBA program. However, how can universities and academic faculty teaching in them ensure that MBA education reflects fast-pacing realities of disruptive business environment? How can MBAs incorporate state-of-art knowledge from the world of practice without compromising demands for the academic rigorousness? What materials, teaching methods, and teaching approaches should dominate MBA programs to train managers operating in constant uncertainty and change? Join us to discuss these and many other essential questions with two outstanding educators and program managers who brought MBA education in their schools to new heights. This webinar is free to attend, but you must register in advance using the link listed under Website

Join us for a three-part webinar on how to write a compact case in business. Compact cases are emerging as a new case format. They are typically under 1,000 words. Hear from our expert, Dr. Rebecca Morris, on how to develop, research, prepare instructors materials, and publish a compact case. The first webinar will cover specifics and approaches on how to develop a compact case. Registrants will then have to opportunity to develop their own case and submit it for judging. During the second webinar we will award three compact case submissions U.S. $150 and discuss dos and donts as key learning objectives. The final webinar will cover how to prepare an instructors manual and submission for publication of your case. Registration is FREE and open to all, but required. Please click on the Website url to register.

China Corner Office'spodcast organized in partnership withSupChina, the leading media platform for China-related news and insights, and the US-China Business Council, a non-profit, nonpartisan organization that represents over 250 companies doing business with China, many of them Fortune 500 firms. In every state, there is a unique ecosystem that supports trade with China and other countries that track the national situation to varying degrees. This episode examines how firms in Michigan have continued to do business with China in recent years and what are the resources available to Michigan companies who are interested in exporting. Speakers: Chris Marquis - Moderator (Cornell University), Erkan Kocas (MSU-CIBER),Mark Becker (Cherry Central Co-Op), Kendra Kuo (U.S. Commercial Service), Alyssa Tracey (MEDC) For the live event, there were 92 people that registered to attend. For the Youtube video, there are 47 views For the Podcast, there are 316 listens

SpeakerAmbassador Craig Allen, Alyssa Tracey, Carlotta Gmachl Are you interested in doing business with China? IBCs Global Business Club together with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and U.S. China Business Council are organizing a two-part event series focused on how Michigan companies can tackle the Chinese market. Part 1 of the series will examine the U.S. China Business Councils annual survey, which takes a deep dive into the data and trends in the US-China relationship. We would also like to encourage businesses who wish to OR already do business in China to attend the meeting and give us some feedback on their experience. Part 2 of the series will take place in October of 2021 and will give companies a toolbox to assist with their entry to China – stay tuned for more information soon! 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.

This webinar is free and open to all, but registration is required. Zoom details will be sent to all registered participants. Register in the website link Moderated by S. Tamer Cavusgil, Georgia State University Atilla Yaprak, Wayne State University Join us for a conversation with Professor Peter Buckley, inarguably one of the foremost thought leaders in international business. As a highly influential contributor to the development of the field of international business, Professor Buckley will comment on the past, present, and future of thought development and respond to questions by moderators. Key takeaways: Gain a historical perspective on the evolution of international business scholarship Learn about milestones and key contributors to international business theory Be inspired by Professor Buckleys views about the future of international business research

Chang-Tai Hsiehis the Winkleread Professor of Economics and Chicago Booth, an NBER Research Associate,a Senior Fellow at the Bureau for Research in Economic Analysis of Development,an Elected Member of Academia Sinica, and the recipient of the Sun Ye-Fang award for research on the Chinese economy. His work bridges macroeconomics and applied economics with a focus on economic development and growth in Latin America and Asia. He will be presenting Special Deals from Special Investors: The Rise of State-Connected Private Owners in China (available via the link,under working papers) which studies ownership structures of Chinese firms and connections to state-owned firms.

The Fall 2021 Midwest Economic Theory and International Trade Meetings will be held October 8-10 at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. The meeting will be in person and there is no submission fee and no registration fee. The deadline for submission is August 25 at 11:59 PM EDT. Please see the file upload attachment for details and the conference website will be updated soon.

The global Muslim market, encompassing 1.8 billion consumers and with an estimated worth of 3.2 trillion dollars by 2024, is of interest to many companies and scholars of business. This panel will discuss a diverse array of topics such as the halal industry, Islamic branding, and Islamic business strategy. The event will be moderated by Professor Ahmet H. Kirca (Director MSU-CIBER) and MohammadH. Khalil (MSU-MSP).

A half-day, virtual workshop by the Michigan State University Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER). Are you looking to offer more international coursework? This webinar will provide you with the knowledge, experience, and resources you need to internationalize general business courses at the two-year college level. The workshop is specifically targeted towards educators and will focus on all aspects of internationalizing business education. Agenda: 10:00 – 10:15 AM Welcome and Introductions 10:15 – 11:30 AM Developing an IB Course: Strategies, Topics, Texts, Formats 11:30 – 11:40 AM Break 11:40 – 12:30 AM Resources of Content for Your International Business Course

IBC's Global Business Club together with the National Committee on U.S. China Relations and their China Townhall Initiative are organizing the second part of our Demystifying China event series. This townhall will feature keynote Amy P. Celico, Principal at Albright Stonebridge Group (ASG), who will take a deep dive into whether companies should consider investing time, resources, and money into China. After the event, participants can join the National Committee of U.S. China Relation's national townhall at 7PM EDT featuring best selling author and CNN host Fareed Zakaria. Zakariawill talk abouthow the U.S.-China relationship affects our cities, towns, and communities. From supply chains to national security, new technologies to climate change, the future of both countries will be determined by their relations with one another and the global community. More about his event can be found here:https://www.ncuscr.org/event/CTH-2021-fareed-zakaria

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, $1,200 for the 2nd place, $800 for the 3rd 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 in the competition and be assigned to a team by organizers Entrants will be accepted on a first come first serve basis until the limit of 12 teams is reached Competition sign-up deadline: Oct 15, 2021 Registration Link:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/caseregistration/ ***Detailed competition rules are presented in the attached file*** For more information, please contact Carlotta Gmachl at gmachlca@msu.edu.

For this webinar, we invited three marketing scholars who have recently published important foundational work for the future of international marketing scholarship in the field of personal selling and sales management. Our panelists will discuss their research addressing contemporary conceptual and methodological best practices. This webinar will include short presentations followed by a discussion moderated by the co-hosts.

This is a free webinar, but registration is required. Zoom details will be sent to registered participants. Where are the women in teaching cases? Does the current cannon of business teaching cases look like researchers, students, and practitioners? Only 11% of top-used teaching cases have a female protagonist, and the percentage for women of color is even lower. Business Schools across the globe are working to achieve enrollment gender parity – what does it mean when women dont see themselves in cases literature? Please join us for a provocative session on the underrepresentation of women in global teaching cases. Hear from a researcher who uncovered the teaching cases underrepresentation of minorities, a female CEO who is actioning these findings to support more women in MBA programs, and a leading cases publisher committed to publishing case research that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Its time to positively represents real women in leadership positions in the workplace and impact the status quo! Featuring: Erika Valenti, EVP Emerald Publishing Lesley Symons, Founder of The Case for Women Elissa Sangster, CEO of Forté Gabi Rundle, Cases Product Manager Emerald Publishing

A half-day, virtual workshop by the Michigan State University Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER). Are you looking to offer more international coursework? This webinar will provide you with the knowledge, experience, and resources you need to internationalize general business courses at the two-year college level. This workshop specifically targets educators and will focus on all aspects of internationalizing business education.

Macomb County Department of Planning and Economic Development (MCPED) and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) invites you to join us for our November Back to Business event focused on the Defense and Aerospace Industry. This virtual roundtable will take place on November 17th from 9-10:30 a.m viaZoom. The roundtable discussion will feature an overview of the Defense and Aerospace industries, as well as the STEP program and international trade. It will feature special guest speakers from the Michigan Defense Center, MEDC and Michigan State University International Business Center. We will highlight programs and services offered by MEDC and MCPED. Additionally, we may cover some situational topics such as company successes and challenges, new trade markets and more.

Defense and aerospace companies are invited to a roundtable event to discuss industry-wide export challenges and opportunities to better inform our team of how we may adjust our program offerings. Companies interested in participating should contact their international trade manager by Nov. 10.

This webinar is FREE and open to all, but registration is required. Zoom details will be sent to all registered participants. Africa, as a whole, is experiencing significant political, economic and sociocultural changes that will determine, for the short and possibly the long terms, whether it is 'Africa rising' or 'Africa stagnating'. While we recognize the significant differences between Africa's regions and the unique context of each of its leading economies, there are common challenges that call for a unified and coordinated approach. In this webinar, Georgia State University professor Mourad Dakhli, and University of Pretoria professor Carolyn Chisadza invite you to join in on a conversation exploring the current realities and future prospects of Africa's economic and business context. Some of the topics that we will debater include institutional development across the continent, the changing landscape of doing business in major African economies, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on business, and the Pan-African Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and its expected consequences.