74 events found.
Friday Nov. 9
Michigan State UniversityDepartment of Economics hostsMichael Bordo,Board of Governors Professor of Economics, Rutgers University, on November 9, 2018 tospeak on Central Bank Digital Currency and the Future of Monetary Policy. A number of major central banks over the world are actively exploring the initiation of sovereign digital currencies. In this analysis, Professor Bordo considers how a central bank digital currency (CBDC) can transform all aspects of the international monetary system and facilitate the systematic and transparent conduct of monetary policy. Biography at:https://economics.rutgers.edu/component/content/article?id=217:bordo-michael-d. Moreinformation at:http://econ.msu.edu/seminars/index.php.All seminars are in the Koo Room (Rm. 5A Marshall-Adams Hall; annex behind the main building) unless otherwise noted.
Wednesday Nov. 14 - Nov. 15
The 2018 Summit provides a unique opportunity to bring together top exporters, global trade leaders and trade assistance providers from across Mid-America. Outstanding exporters from across Mid-America have been invited to share their export stories highlighting best practices and/or lessons learned that have contributed to their export success.
The Summit's fast-paced, high-touch format provides exporters, trade assistance providers and educators with direct access to high-level networking and shared-learning opportunities designed to guide export expansion. This will be a premier regional event for companies focused on advancing trade and driving business growth.
Thursday Nov. 15
The Celebration of Regional Growth Awards recognizes businesses for their new economic investment and job creation in the Greater Lansing region. The 65 companies that we have recognized have together contributed over $2.5 billion in new economic growth in this region
Tuesday Nov. 27
Speaker Jean Schtokal, Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC
Defense industry sales can be lucrative; however, companies selling to the industry have additional concerns. This seminar will discuss where to find and bid on potential contracts, and what to consider before opening discussions with potential partners or attending industry trade shows. The program will terminate with a reception and time for questions and open networking.
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.
Tuesday Dec. 11
speaker series features locally and nationally prominent speakers covering a broad spectrum of business-related topics ranging from economic trends and business success stories to the latest in management and leadership techniques. The Economic Club luncheons provide members with an excellent opportunity to network with more than 350 of the areas key community, business and education leaders
Thursday Dec. 13
MBN's Founder Chris Holman moderates a panel of guests who discuss the economic outlook for 2019 in the Mid-Michigan area as well as the investment and development currently occurring in the Lansing Metro area.
Friday Jan. 25
Speaker Neil Sheridan
You have just seconds to get someone's attention, and perhaps minutes to win them over to your way of thinking. Whether you are attempting to get an investor's attention or convince a potential customer or overseas partner to give you a second look, your business pitch is everything. This half-day workshop will get you there. Our keynote speaker and facilitator Neil Sheridan is a researcher, adviser and speaker on organizational and business growth, and regularly conducts extensive trainings for businesses and entrepreneurs to prepare them for pitch competitions. Neil is President of SVPI, LLC, a Michigan advisory and management corporation active internationally. This event was so successful in 2017 we felt we needed to bring it back!
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.
Friday Jan. 25 - Mar. 22
Speaker MSU IBC & US Dept. of Commerce
ExporTech™ is a national export assistance program helping companies enter or expand in global markets. This program applies a structured export strategy development process that assists 4-8 companies to accelerate growth. It is the only national program where each company develops a written export plan, that is vetted by a panel of experts upon completion. ExporTech™ efficiently connects companies with a wide range of world-class experts to help navigate the export sales process. The result is that companies rapidly expand global sales and save countless hours of effort. Since 2006, 211 ExporTech™ programs have been delivered in 36 states and Puerto Rico with over 1,080 participating companies. This program is offered jointly by the Michigan State University International Business Center and the United States Department of Commerce Export Assistance Center in Grand Rapids. Please contact Jade Sims at sims@broad.msu.edu or 517.353.4336 with questions
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.
Tuesday Jan. 29
Speaker Dr. John's Healthy Sweets*CANCELED/WE ARE CURRENTLY RESCHEDULING* Laura Deierlein from SPROUTwide Global and Jean Schtokal from FosterSwift will prepare you for your upcoming travels to meet new clients. Topics will include: Market Evaluation, Choosing A Show, Fit, Strategic Partnerships, Knowing Your Numbers, Timelines for Success, Legal Compliance Issues, & Intellectual Property Protections. All attendees will be presented with a work-booklet to help them develop a strategic plan for identifying and approaching international trade shows. Our luncheon keynote will be presented by the 2018 Michigan Agricultural Exporter of the Year, Dr. John's Healthy Sweets. Dr. John's has found export success globally, with a focus on Asian markets, and will share their experience expanding globally. 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.
Tuesday Jan. 29
speaker series features locally and nationally prominent speakers covering a broad spectrum of business-related topics ranging from economic trends and business success stories to the latest in management and leadership techniques. The Economic Club luncheons provide members with an excellent opportunity to network with more than 350 of the areas key community, business and education leaders
Wednesday Jan. 30 - Feb. 1
American Association of Community College's Workforce Development Institute
Friday Feb. 1 - Feb. 3
Community Colleges for International Development Annual Conference
Thursday Feb. 14
Speaker Dr. John's Healthy Sweets
NEW DATE: Laura Deierlein from SPROUTwide Global and Jean Schtokal from FosterSwift will prepare you for your upcoming travels to meet new clients. Topics will include: Market Evaluation, Choosing A Show, Fit, Strategic Partnerships, Knowing Your Numbers, Timelines for Success, Legal Compliance Issues, & Intellectual Property Protections. All attendees will be presented with a work-booklet to help them develop a strategic plan for identifying and approaching international trade shows. Our luncheon keynote will be presented by the 2018 Michigan Agricultural Exporter of the Year, Dr. John's Healthy Sweets. Dr. John's has found export success globally, with a focus on Asian markets, and will share their experience expanding globally.
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.
Thursday Feb. 14
speaker series features locally and nationally prominent speakers covering a broad spectrum of business-related topics ranging from economic trends and business success stories to the latest in management and leadership techniques. The Economic Club luncheons provide members with an excellent opportunity to network with more than 350 of the areas key community, business and education leaders
Thursday Feb. 21
2019 International Business Luncheon with guest economist Paul Traub. Paul focuses on Michigan's current economy plus perspective of economic issues from around world.
Tuesday Mar. 26
speaker series features locally and nationally prominent speakers covering a broad spectrum of business-related topics ranging from economic trends and business success stories to the latest in management and leadership techniques. The Economic Club luncheons provide members with an excellent opportunity to network with more than 350 of the areas key community, business and education leaders
Tuesday Apr. 9
2019 Sports Business Luncheon with former Major League Baseball Umpire Rocky Roe! TheFormer MLB umpire recently spoke at the 2019 Sports Business Luncheon on Tuesday, April 9th at the University Club of MSU! Rocky was first brought up to the American League after the 1979 umpires' strike. He worked the 1990 World Series, 1994 All-Star Game and 1999 World Series most notably, in addition to four Division Series and three League Championship Series.
Tuesday Apr. 9 - Apr. 11
Annual conference and trade summit of NASBITE International.
Monday Apr. 15 - Apr. 16
6th Annual MSU Interdisciplinary Conference on Cybercrime will be held April 15th and 16th, 2019 at MSUs University Club, Heritage room, on the Michigan State University Campus in East Lansing (https://www.universityclubofmsu.org/). 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.
Wednesday Apr. 24
Join us on Wednesday, April 24 from 10 AM – 3 PM for our preconference entitled Internationalize your Community College! led by Michigan State Universitys CIBER assistant director, Dr. Sarah Singer. Learn about new community college internalization benchmarking results, hear from fellow NACCE member community college members on best practices, and leave with an action plan on how to take your community college from local to global!
Thursday Apr. 25
Speaker Register at http://bit.ly/2NCGgAO
PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER ON THIS SITE; Registration and complete information for this year's World IP Day is at: http://bit.ly/2NCGgAO. Or click Event Flyer for more information.
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.
Thursday May. 9
Presentation of IBC services for SME exporters at MEDC sponsored legal seminar hosted by FosterSwift.
Thursday May. 9
speaker series features locally and nationally prominent speakers covering a broad spectrum of business-related topics ranging from economic trends and business success stories to the latest in management and leadership techniques. The Economic Club luncheons provide members with an excellent opportunity to network with more than 350 of the areas key community, business and education leaders
Wednesday May. 15
West Michigan World Trade Week is a celebration of international trade and business growth for the West Michigan region.
Goals include:
Share international business knowledge and resources at the annual business conference and key networking events scheduled throughout the week
Highlight the link between international trade and Michigan's economic well-being
Recognize the contributions of international trade to job creation in Michigan
Commend companies succeeding in global markets
Support the annual proclamation issued by the President of the United States declaring World Trade Week in May
Tuesday May. 28 - May. 31
Held since 1992 by a consortium of CIBERs (Centers of Excellence designated by the U.S. Department of Education), IB Pedagogy Workshops have trained over 1,000 faculties from around the U.S. and other countries. The workshops are designed to assist business faculty to improve their practical knowledge and classroom skills for teaching international business.
Location: Georgia State University Buckhead Center
Hosted by: Georgia State University, Center for International Business Education &Research
This is a unique professional development opportunity for those who: (1) have a passion for teaching international business; (2) are interested in learning about latest classroom innovations; (3) wish to update their skills and pedagogical toolbox; and (4) wish to meet and be inspired by seasoned educators who have excelled in teaching.
Tuesday Jun. 11 - Jun. 12
Export Control training led by Bureau of Industry and Security officials
Tuesday Jun. 11 - Jun. 13
2019 Global Youth Advancement Summit
The Global Youth Advancement Summit brings together young leaders to address and develop innovative solutions to major challenges facing young people around the world. Focusing on the grand challenge of Global Inequity, delegates will exchange ideas, showcase innovative products and services, pitch their business ventures, and build genuine networks that will enable them to collaboratively define their future in a way that is equitable, just, and sustainable.
Thursday Jun. 13
Bureau of Industry and Security officials conduct a 1-day training on the essentials of creating a compliance program for your company
Thursday Jun. 13
Cris is VP, Futurecasting at AARP where she is responsible for helping AARP make sense of and respond to emergent future trends and disruptive forces. Watch Cris give information rich presentation about the quickly changing landscape of today's workplace.
Monday Jun. 24 - Jun. 27
Annual Conference of the Academy of International Business (AIB); the leading association of scholars and specialists in the field of international business. The AIB 2019 will be held inCopenhagen, DenmarkonJune 24-27, 2019hosted byCopenhagen Business School.
Wednesday Sep. 4
Dennis Archer Jr., CEO Ignition Media Group.
Saturday Sep. 7
Join the Lansing Regional Sister Cities Commission on Saturday, September 7, 2019, celebrate its 25th anniversary at the Lansing Center, at 6:00 p.m. The theme is A Celebration of Global Diversity. The event will feature cultural music, food, artifacts, a global fashion show and authentic entertainment from our sister cities and other cities around the globe. The Lansing Regional Sister Cities is pleased to have WLNS-TV, WLAJ-TV, News Anchor Sheri Jones as the Mistress of Ceremonies for the evening. Invited guests will include ambassadors, consuls general, officials from our sister cities, our congressional delegations and other officials from the US government. Imagine the joy and pleasure of spending time together celebrating the diversity that makes us unique, while celebrating the commonalities that we share as well.
Thursday Sep. 12
speaker series features locally and nationally prominent speakers covering a broad spectrum of business-related topics ranging from economic trends and business success stories to the latest in management and leadership techniques. The Economic Club luncheons provide members with an excellent opportunity to network with more than 350 of the areas key community, business and education leaders
Tuesday Sep. 24 - Sep. 25
Speaker MSU Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection
Join us September 24-25 in the fight for improving responses to product counterfeiting and protecting brands. NEW THIS YEAR: a special program designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses. Hosted for our brand owner partners, our Summit is a collaborative space for brand owners, law enforcement, and academia to strategize about the issues and their solutions in a forum that facilitates open, collaborative, meaningful, and participant-led conversations on brand protection. Through interactive panels, roundtable strategy sessions, and an evening reception, you will have the opportunity to share, learn and network with one another, as well as from world-renowned scholars and globally-recognized industry and law enforcement leaders. Contact us at 517.353.4336 if you're a SME needing financial assistance!
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.
Friday Oct. 4
Speaker 2019 African Business Symposium
To celebrate the ending of the Year of Global Africa, Michigan State University is hosting aninaugural African Business Symposium. The half-day event will focus on exploring Venture Capital & Private Equity, Technology, and Entrepreneurship on the continent. The lecture aims to teach students and local entrepreneurs about the immense opportunities that exist in emerging markets.Highlight why, despite global economic uncertainties, Africa continues to growas an investment and business destination. Who should attend: Importers, exporters, and local entrepreneurs exploring or already working on the continent
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.
Wednesday Oct. 16
speaker series features locally and nationally prominent speakers covering a broad spectrum of business-related topics ranging from economic trends and business success stories to the latest in management and leadership techniques. The Economic Club luncheons provide members with an excellent opportunity to network with more than 350 of the areas key community, business and education leaders
Thursday Oct. 17
Presentation on International Trade Resources
Wednesday Oct. 30
Business + Sports luncheon with Tom Dickson, Lansing Lugnuts.
Friday Nov. 15
International Business Institute on the Road Workshop with University of Washington CIBER at Highline College
Monday Nov. 18
Speaker George Stephanopoulos (ABC), Professor Aminda Smith (MSU)
Join communities across the United States in a national conversation on China. This event will feature an interactive webcast with four speakers, moderated by George Stephanopoulos, Chief Anchor at ABC News. The livecast will be followed by an on-site discussion facilitated by Associate Professor Aminda Smith, scholar in modern Chinese History in the Department of History at MSU. Parking is available in the lot south of the International Center. Refreshments will be provided. There is no charge for this event, but there may be a parking fee. We look forward to seeing you then!
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.
Wednesday Nov. 20
Michigan has resources and funding to help your small business export its products whether you are new to exporting or are already exporting and looking to enter new markets. Learn from program administrators and local business leaders about how to navigate international trade. Hosted by Crain's Detroit Content Studio with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and guests from Michigan's Redi-Rock International Director of Sales Kevin Loe and OPS Solutions President/CEO Paul Ryznar.
Thursday Nov. 21
speaker series features locally and nationally prominent speakers covering a broad spectrum of business-related topics ranging from economic trends and business success stories to the latest in management and leadership techniques. The Economic Club luncheons provide members with an excellent opportunity to network with more than 350 of the areas key community, business and education leaders
Tuesday Dec. 10
speaker series features locally and nationally prominent speakers covering a broad spectrum of business-related topics ranging from economic trends and business success stories to the latest in management and leadership techniques. The Economic Club luncheons provide members with an excellent opportunity to network with more than 350 of the areas key community, business and education leaders
Thursday Dec. 12
Michigan Business Network held their annual Michigan Economic Forecast Series breakfast on Dec.12th. The breakfast includes an economic forecast of the mid-Michigan area for 2020. This year's panel includes: Chris Holman - Michigan Business Network Jade Sims - International Business Center at MSU Mike Maurer - Accident Fund Insurance of America Jack Schripsema - Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau Tim Damen - Lansing Regional Chamber Bob Trezise - Lansing Economic Area Partnership Dr. Charles Ballard - Michigan State University Part of the breakfast included the release of the Michigan Future Business Index Survey. The latest Michigan Future Business Index (MFBI) data show more than eight-in-ten (82 percent) of statewide business leaders representing small- to mid-sized businesses remain satisfied with the overall economy. Satisfaction is strongest in West Michigan (88 percent) and Metro Detroit (82 percent). . Link to 2019 Fall MFBI Survey: FALL 2019 MFBI REPORT (pdf)
Friday Jan. 10
globalEDGE presentation by Jade and Erkan for the professors and administrators at the Lawrence Technological University.
Wednesday Jan. 22 - Jan. 25
American Association of Community College's Workforce Development Institute
Friday Feb. 7 - Feb. 10
Community Colleges for International Development Annual Conference
Friday Feb. 21 - Apr. 24
Speaker MSU IBC & US Department of Commerce
Please contact us before registering on this site; this program is by interview only. ExporTech™ is a national export assistance program helping companies enter or expand in global markets. This program applies a structured export strategy development process that assists 4-8 companies to accelerate growth. It is the only national program where each company develops a written export plan, that is vetted by a panel of experts upon completion. ExporTech™ efficiently connects companies with a wide range of world-class experts to help navigate the export sales process. The result is that companies rapidly expand global sales and save countless hours of effort. Since 2006, 211 ExporTech™ programs have been delivered in 36 states and Puerto Rico with over 1,080 participating companies. This program is offered jointly by the Michigan State University International Business Center and the United States Department of Commerce Export Assistance Center in Grand Rapids. Please contact Jade Sims at sims@broad.msu.edu or 517.353.4336 with questions.
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.
Friday Feb. 28
Presented resources for international market research to the participating companies of the Detroit ExporTech
Friday May. 8
This webinar discusses ways of internationalizing your college's business curriculum through free resources from Michigan State University CIBER, including the globalEDGE website and the customizable International Business Institute programs offered at community colleges across the nation.
Wednesday May. 13
Speaker Michigan Business & Agriculture Panel
The event will feature a panel of Michigan entrepreneurs, farmers, small business owners, and manufacturers who would welcome the elimination of tariffs as they strive to navigate and survive the complexities of the market. We've scheduled speakers from: National Association of Wheat Growers, Cherry Central Cooperative, Mabuchi Motor America Corp., Amway, MSU, FosterSwift. The Michigan-focused roundtable is hosted with Tariffs Hurt the Heartland, a bipartisan, nationwide, grassroots effort supported by over 160 of the countrys largest trade organizations, representing thousands of businesses as well as agriculture producers, manufacturers, workers and consumers across the USA. Further information about the group is available at www.tariffshurt.com.
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.
Tuesday May. 26
Dr. S. Bobby Mukkamala, president of Michigan State Medical Society, who will speak on the re-opening of Michigan.
Tuesday Jun. 2
Speaker Consul General of Canada in Detroit Joseph Comartin & Guests
Join the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development's International Marketing Program, Consul General of Canada in Detroit Joseph Comartin, Quebec Delegation's Martine Hébert and guests as we discuss the new U.S.-Canada-Mexico trade agreement, its updates from NAFTA and their implications for Michigan businesses engaging in trade with Canada. Registrants will be sent a link to the Microsoft Teams meeting prior to the 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.
Wednesday Jun. 3
Speaker Jay KennedyPOSTPONED: NEW DATE TBD Dr. Jay P. Kennedy is an Assistant Professor jointly appointed to the School of Criminal Justice and the Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection. In this role he is actively involved in research, education, and outreach efforts that focus on external partners including corporations, industry associations, and law enforcement agencies. Together with his team of researchers, Dr. Kennedy has developed a toolkit designed for small business owners to proactively address intellectual property (IP) concerns with limited budgets. His other current research explores managerial and organizational responses to employee theft within small and medium enterprises, the incarceration and post-incarceration experiences of white-collar offenders, the sale of counterfeit goods on the Internet, and the structure of occupational pharmaceutical counterfeiting schemes. Dr. Kennedy’s work has been published in a number of outlets, including American Behavioral Scientist, Criminal Justice Review, Journal of Crime and Justice, Journal of Financial Crime, Security Journal, and Victims and Offenders.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.
Wednesday Jul. 1 - Jul. 9
Annual Conference of the Academy of International Business (AIB); the leading association of scholars and specialists in the field of international business. The AIB 2020 will be held online.
Monday Jul. 6
International trade bootcamp for GW students, presentation on globalEDGE
Monday Jul. 20 - Jul. 22
Speaker Speakers Listed on Website
The Michigan State University International Business and GBClub are partnering with the Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection (A-CAPP) as it hosts a special conference on brand protection issues post-pandemic, looking into the future. This conference will be offered virtually to facilitate collaborative and meaningful discussions on strategies and issues in brand and product protection going forward in the next one to two years. Especially interesting for our audience will be a session for SMEs on protecting intellectual property while exporting, featuring Professor Jay P. Kennedy from the School of Criminal Justice. Attendees will have the opportunity to share, learn and network with one another. Join the A-CAPP Center and us with other academic, industry and law enforcement partners as they host a series of short discussion-based panels over a 3 day period. This is a free event but requires 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.
Monday Aug. 10
Bill Beekman, Athletic Director, Michigan State University Monday, August 10th 11-noon. Beekman will discuss the current state of Michigan State University Athletics and how they plan to operate in a COVID-19 world.
Thursday Aug. 20
Lansing Regional Chamber - Economic Club, Changing Landscape of Education in Mid-MI, August 20, 2020
Hear from a panelist of local Superintendents on how school districts are adapting to the changing landscape caused by COVID-19 in Mid-Michigan Panelist: Sam Sinicropi, Superintendent, Lansing School District Dori Leyko, Superintendent, East Lansing Public School District Jason Mellema, Superintendent Ingham ISD Kelly Blake Superintendent, Waverly School District Moderator: Peter Spadafore, Deputy Executive Director for External Relations, Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators
Thursday Sep. 10
The International Business Center is a sponsor of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, Economic Club series. This meeting will be held virtually andis a Local Government Panel of statewide municipal leaders focusing on the changing landscape of local government and how they are responding and battling the COVID-19 pandemic. The panelists are: Summer Minnick, Deputy Executive Director & CMO, Michigan Municipal League; Stephan Currie, Executive Director, Michigan Association of Counties; Neil Sheridan, Executive Director, Michigan Townships Association; Dr. Eric Scorsone, Associate Professor & Director, Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, MSU.
Thursday Sep. 10
This is an IBC co-sponsored event with GSU-CIBER. In this virtual webinar, you will hear the perspectives of Professor Kelly Hewett, the current Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of International Marketing, and Professor S. Tamer Cavusgil, the Founding Editor-in-Chief, on future research in international marketing. This is a FREE webinar, but registration is required.
Wednesday Sep. 16
The International Business Center is a proud sponsor of the Michigan Business Network (MBN). The MBN is excited to announce that our Speaker Series continues virtual on Wednesday, September 16th with speaker Sandy K. Baruah! Sandy is president and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber, the third largest chamber of commerce in the nation. The Chamber represents the business interests of a region comprising 5.4 million residents and 11 Fortune 500 companies.
Wednesday Sep. 23
The Global Business Club, along with the Lansing Chamber of Commerce, created a video to discuss the US-China Political and Business Relationship. The video can be viewed via Youtube in the link.
Thursday Sep. 24
Hear from University Research Corridor Presidents on each of the three universities' responses and research to COVID-19.
Dr. Mark Schlissel, President University of Michigan;Dr. M. Roy Wilson, President Wayne State University;Samuel L. Stanley, Jr., M.D., President Michigan State University
Tuesday Sep. 29
Businesses globally have experienced unprecedented and dramatic challenges in the past couple of months and this pandemic will have a long-lasting impact on global business activity. This webinar will specifically focus on the immediate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on international trade and foreign direct investment flows, as well as the global supply chain disruptions that create unique challenges for the global business community. In addition, this webinar will discuss how globalization and anti-globalization pressures will remain enduring features of the business environment in the Post-Pandemic World.
To view previous webinars, please go to:https://execed.broad.msu.edu/programs/managing-through-crisis-summer-series/?utm_source=imodules&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=summerseries
Thursday Oct. 15
Jeff Poet, president of Jay's Sporting Goods. Poet will discuss the impact huntinghas on Michigan from a retailer's point of view and the economic statistics of the contribution hunting has on the state of Michigan.
Tuesday Oct. 20
Speaker Craig Allen, President, US-China Business Council
Together with the Lansing Economic Club, we are pleased invite Craig Allen to share his thoughts on the future of the US-China Business & Trade Relationship. Craig is the President of the United States-China Business Council (USCBC), a private, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization representing over 200 American companies doing business with China. Prior to joining USCBC, Craig had a long, distinguished career in US public service. Craig began his government career in 1985 at the Department of Commerces International Trade Administration (ITA). He entered government as a Presidential Management Intern, then became an international economist in ITAs China Office. Craig served as Director of the American Trade Center in Taipei. He returned to the Department of Commerce for as Commercial Attaché at the US Embassy in Beijing. From there Craig went to the US Embassy in Tokyo and was promoted to the Senior Foreign Service. He served the National Center for APEC in Seattle, working on the APEC Summits in Brunei, China, and Mexico, then returned to Bejing as the Senior Commercial Officer. After a four-year tour in South Africa, Craig became Deputy Assistant Secretary for Asia. He later became Deputy Assistant Secretary for China. Craig was sworn in as the United States ambassador to Brunei Darussalam on December 19, 2014. He served there until July 2018, when he transitioned to President of the US-China Business Council. Craig received a B.A. from the University of Michigan in Political Science and Asian Studies in 1979. He received a Master of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University in 1985.
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.
Tuesday Nov. 10
Speaker Ray Dalio
Renowned investor, philanthropist, and New York Times best-selling author Ray Dalio is keynoting this year's China Town Hall event, organized bythe National Council on US-China Relations and hosted locally by Michigan State University. Each year this event is broadcast from Washington, DC, and hosted by local institutions all over the country. Join us to hear Mr. Dalio's thoughts on the future of the US-China relationship, and come back for our follow-up panel discussion on Friday, November 13th, at 11am. Who should attend: businesspersons, community members, faculty and students interested in hearing about the many opportunities and challenges of the US-China relationship
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.
Tuesday Nov. 10
Lansing Economic Club will featureKirk Ray, president and CEO,McLarenGreaterLansingdiscuss redesigning healthcare, technology, partnerships, and innovation.
Wednesday Nov. 11
A panel discussion moderated by Dr. Isabella Tirtowalujo on educational partnerships in Asia that are in different stages, focusing on program goals, obstacles, lessons learned, innovations, and/or responses to COVID-19.
To join, click on the URL and use passcode: Asia.
Friday Nov. 13
Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: The Future of the US-China Economic and Political Relationship
Speaker Panel presentation
Together with the MSU Asian Studies Center and the MSU Office of China Programs, we're proud to bring you this panel to discuss the future of the US-China Economic and Political Relationship. Our esteemed panelists include Tom Rawski, Emeritus Professor of Economics at the University of Pittsburgh and expert on the development and modern history of Chinas economy; Yan Liang, Professor of Economics at Willamette University and specialist in Post Keynesian-Institutionalist approach to international trade and finance, financial macroeconomics and economic development with a regional focus on China; Brian Connors, Executive Director of the Michigan-China Innovation Center, and Joe Miao, experienced global automotive industry professional.
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.
Tuesday Dec. 1
The program celebrates the economic investments, growth, and job creation that are reshaping and transforming the Lansing region. Our 2020honorees include Gillespie Group, Coleman Road, Michigan State Capitol Commission and Sparrow Health System.This year's virtual event will also capture the voice of small business and the resiliency, innovation, and leadership demonstrated during the COVID-19 pandemic.