International Business Center

International Business Forum
2003-09-09 00:00 (America/Detroit) | Mid-Michigan, United States
Presented by Marietta Baba, Dean of the College of Social Science at Michigan State University.

International Business Forum:
2003-10-07 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
Since 1990, a consortium of organizations has offered a luncheon speaker series under the auspices of the International Business Forum (IBF) targeted to local academics, public policy makers, and the local business community. The IBF has now become The Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan, with a newly developed focus on global issues of interest to the mid-Michigan business community. The GB Club is dedicated to supporting global business growth tied to Michigan and its diverse corporations. The main activity of the GB Club is the luncheon speaker series.

International Business Forum
2003-11-11 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
Presented by Amin Alexander Tejani, Director, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Broad China Supply Chain Forum
2003-11-18 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
The 1st Annual Broad China Supply Chain Forum will be held on November 8, 2003 at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. This is the first time that an international forum with the dedicated focus on China’s supply chain development is held in the Midwest. Over 400 attendees are expected from throughout the Midwest and the rest of the country.

Tourism Policy of the European Union
2004-01-20 00:00 | Eppley Center, 645 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Tourism is one of the largest and most dynamic economics sectors. It is also well established as the largest generator of wealth and employment in the world. Tourism is playing a vital role as the economic engine for developed and developing economies worldwide. In this presentation the author analyzes the direct and indirect tourism policy of European Union and also examine the EU Tourism Policy areas and tourism activities.

International Business Forum:
2004-02-10 00:00 | Michigan Athletic Club, 2900 Hannah Blvd, East Lansing, 48823, United States
Over the last several decades, an unprecedented trend has appeared in the fields of animal and human health: approximately three-quarters of all new human diseases have come either directly or indirectly from animals. These diseases range from Salmonella to Foot and Mouth Disease to last winter’s deadly outbreak of SARS.

International Business Forum:
2004-03-16 00:00 | Michigan Athletic Club, 2900 Hannah Blvd, East Lansing, 48823, United States
The Broad Graduate School of Management at MSU is dedicated to continually advancing practical knowledge in the field of global supply chain management. Professor Closs is one of the key members of this effort; he will focus today on products suitable for China sourcing and the application on comprehensive techniques.

International Business Forum:
2004-04-13 00:00 | Michigan Athletic Club, 2900 Hannah Blvd, East Lansing, 48823, United States
In Nepal, most women are involved in reproductive work as mothers, housewives, and voluntary service providers. Although this work is very important, it is undervalued in society because it is not directly linked to monetary returns. In order to have their work valued and to be independent, it is necessary for women to be involved in economic activities.

World Trade Week
2004-05-25 00:00 - 2004-05-26 00:00 | Loosemore Auditorium Grand Valley State University, 401 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, 49504, United States
With 18 speakers hailing from nine countries, the 2004 World Trade Week Conference will provide attendees substantial insights on how to succeed in international markets using global partnerships. Meet and greet with the area’s finest business executives, entrepreneurs, and internationally focused professionals.

Globalization Seminars
2004-06-03 00:00 - 2004-06-06 00:00 | University of Memphis, 3720 Alumni Ave, Memphis, 38152, United States
The CIBER Globalization Seminars are designed to help U.S. business faculty bring international context into the classroom and to expand teaching and research skills.

Global Management Accounting Research Symposium (GMARS)
2004-06-05 00:00 - 2004-06-06 00:00 | Copenhagen Business School, University of New South Wales, High St , Sydney, Australia
GMARS aims to promote a “global village” of management accounting research by bringing together a diverse set of the highest-quality research papers, plenary speakers, and researchers from around the world.

Pedagogy for International Business (PIB) Workshop
2004-06-16 00:00 - 2004-06-18 00:00 | Indianapolis, IN, Indianapolis, United States
For faculty or PhD students who plan to teach an internationally oriented course, take advantage of new technology to improve the delivery of international content, and incorporate experiential activities into your course curricula.

Summer Institute for Teaching Business Language
2004-06-21 00:00 - 2004-06-25 00:00 | Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia, United States
There is a national need for foreign-language educators with skills in both language and knowledge of business. The Penn Lauder CIBER, together with Penn’s Graduate School of Education and West Chester University, is pleased to offer a program of study in business communication in language.

Academy of International Business Annual Meeting
2004-07-10 00:00 - 2004-07-13 00:00 | Stockholm, Sweden, Sweden
The theme of this year’s Conference “Bridging with the Other” could hardly be more relevant to the world and to the context of international business in 2004. The programme assembled by Nakiye and her colleagues looks fantastic and highly relevant to both the theory and practice of international business as we enter the new Millennium. I am sure that the sessions will be provocative and stimulating and that we will leave Stockholm with our horizons widened and our understanding deepened.

Internationalizing Doctoral Education in Business Seminar
2004-07-29 00:00 - 2004-07-31 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
The purposes of the IDEB program are to assist in the globalization of business doctoral programs nationwide; to influence a new generation of doctoral students to approach their studies with an international perspective; and to support doctoral candidates with international dissertation topics by helping develop a network of peers with related academic interests.

International Business Forum: "U.S Global Economic Leadership in the 21st Century: Paradigm Shift in our Economic Model"
2004-09-14 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
International ventures can intimidate even the most seasoned entrepreneur. Now is your chance to move your business ahead in the world. Cosponsored by Michigan State University’s Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER), Detroit College of Law at MSU, the Greater Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Lansing Community College, the monthly Forum provides outstanding speakers and relaxed networking opportunities for anyone interested in doing business in the global economy-whether you import, export or provide services.

Second Annual Conference on Emerging Research Frontiers in International Business
2004-09-16 00:00 - 2004-09-19 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
The Second Annual Conference on Emerging Research Frontiers in International Business will be held on September 16-19, 2004 at the James B. Henry Center for Executive Development at Michigan State University. The conference theme will be “Empirical and Theoretical Advances in International Business Research: A Focus on Key Constructs, Metrics, and Theoretical Frameworks.” Our objective is to stimulate new thinking and empirical work on key components of the models we test in international business.

International Business Forum: "The Dynamics of the New Zealand Economy: Challenging Conventional International Growth Paths"
2004-10-12 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States

Supply Chain in China-the Challenges of Transformation
2004-10-22 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
The second China Supply Chain Forum promises to be even more rewarding for participants as it probes more deeply into changes and challenges in the supply chain industry in China. This year’s theme, Supply Chain in China – the Challenges of Transformation, strives to capture the challenges that the foreign enterprises are facing in the supply chain management during their market entry.

International Business Forum: "Michigan's International Initiatives"
2004-11-09 00:00 | Michigan Athletic Club, 2900 Hannah Blvd, East Lansing, 48823, United States
Mr. Pezza’s presentation will highlight the undergoing strategic initiatives aimed at successfully positioning Michigan in the global economy. Key issues will include redefining Michigan’s global image, increasing research and development efforts by organizations in Michigan, attracting new industry sectors to Michigan, regional collaborations involving Michigan organizations, and incentive targeting for organizations to join the Michigan business environment.

International Business Workshop
2004-11-17 00:00 | Michigan State University, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Jonathan Elendu’s presentation will focus current events and business climate in Nigeria. He will highlight excerpt from his newest book The Amazon Takes a Bow.

Michigan and the World Coalition Statewide Conference
2004-11-19 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
This full day conference will present expert analysis of issues and trends in international trade, with breakout sessions to examine trade impacts on the environment, human health and economic development. The conference will focus on Trade and Economic Development, featuring speakers from a variety of governmental agencies and corporations.

International Business Forum: Building a Foreign Subsidiary in Michigan
2005-02-08 00:00 | Michigan Athletic Club, 2900 Hannah Blvd, East Lansing, 48823, United States
Mr. Sjoberg’s presentation will outline how to build and grow a foreign subsidiary in Michigan (SSAB is located in Mason, Michigan). It is a story of a Swedish company coming to the U.S. in 1997 (Sweden is ranked #3 on global competitiveness in the world). He will touch on reasons why SSAB selected Michigan as its location, along the way discussing the initial groundbreaking to the finished plant to quadrupling in size in the last five years.

International Business Forum:
2005-03-22 00:00 | Michigan Athletic Club, 2900 Hannah Blvd, East Lansing, 48823, United States
“Building Successful Global Brands” – presented by Tim O’Donovan, CEO and President of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. Mr. O’Donovan will provide insights into the challenges and rewards associated with building strategies and global brands for Wolverine World Wide Inc.

Crisis Abroad: Prevention and Response
2005-03-24 00:00 | MSU International Center, 427 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, 48824, United States
A seminar to assist faculty take steps to prevent possible emergencies as well as be informed of the process to follow during a crisis abroad.

World Languages Day 2005
2005-04-02 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
MSU will invite hundreds of high school students, teachers, administrators, and parents to campus to explore a world of languages during World Languages Day. Free to all participants, this event will focus on the experiences that languages offer, and highlight the opportunities available for language study at MSU.

International Business Forum: "Manufacturing and the New Global Realities"
2005-04-12 00:00 | Michigan Athletic Club, 2900 Hannah Blvd, East Lansing, 48823, United States
Presented by John W. MacIlroy, President and Chief Executive Officer, Michigan Manufacturers Association. As American manufacturing emerges from a long, difficult recession, leaders are recognizing important new realities. The recession suggested structural change, reflecting a mix of global and domestic challenges. Mr. MacIlroy will share insights into policy agenda for MMA and talk about where it’s heading from both a “structural reality” and policy basis.

Corporate Governance Evolution In Asia After The Crisis In 1997
2005-04-19 00:00 | Business College Complex, 632 Bogue St, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Dr. Jang currently serves as a member of the board of directors and executive committee of Global Corporate Governance Academic Network, which is supported by the Global Corporate Governance Forum of the World Bank. In this presentation, he will speak on the impacts the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis had on Corporate Governance.

6th Biennial International Business Institute for Community College Faculty
2005-05-14 00:00 - 2005-05-19 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
The 6th Biennial International Business Institute for Community College Faculty is a unique professional development program designed specifically for community and technical college faculty. The Institute is designed to provide participants with the knowledge, experience and resources they need to internationalize general business courses and/or develop specialized international business courses.

Consortium for International Marketing Research (CIMaR)
2005-05-29 00:00 - 2005-05-31 00:00
CIMaR brings together international business scholars from around the globe, including the communities of: AIB, EIBA, ANZIBA, EMAC, AMA (Global Marketing SIG), Academy of Management (International Division), and others. 2005 Annual Meeting will take place at the Autonomous University of Barcelona.
