BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//International Business Center - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:International Business Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for International Business Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20050403T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20051030T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20060402T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20061029T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20070311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20071104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20080309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20081102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20060901T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20070831T000000 DTSTAMP:20260418T142815 CREATED:20240319T194037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T164206Z UID:10001114-1157068800-1188518400@ibc.broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:Onsite Workshops 2006-2007 DESCRIPTION:Onsite workshops bring members of CLEAR’s professional development staff to K-13+ institutions across the country. Workshop topics include both methodology and technology-related areas\, and are tailored to the host institution”s specific needs and requests. More information can be found by checking out the link. URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/onsite-workshops-2006-2007/ LOCATION:Host Institution CATEGORIES:IBC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20070314T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20070314T000000 DTSTAMP:20260418T142815 CREATED:20240319T194023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T010710Z UID:10001100-1173830400-1173830400@ibc.broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan DESCRIPTION:George J. Biltz\, Global Vice President of Purchasing \nThe Dow Chemical Company \n(http://www.dow.com/). URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/global-business-club-of-mid-michigan-5/ LOCATION:East Lansing\, MI\, Chicago\, United States CATEGORIES:IBC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20070316T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20070316T000000 DTSTAMP:20260418T142815 CREATED:20240319T194041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T010647Z UID:10001099-1174003200-1174003200@ibc.broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:India Information Technology Forum DESCRIPTION:This forum is meant to highlight the ever-growing information technology field in India\, especially to those in the business field. With the rapidly growing economy of India as well as their escalating presence in the field of information technology\, we feel that it is imperative to conduct an informational conference to educate others about the prevalence of India in IT. Our goals of the forum are to promote awareness about innovation and IT\, services management\, and job opportunities in the United States and India. Representatives from companies worldwide are attending this forum in order to network and gain insight for their companies. This forum is open to students\, faculty\, and professionals from a wide variety of career fields. The Michigan State University India Information Technology Forum will take place on Friday March 16th from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Kellogg Center. URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/india-information-technology-forum/ LOCATION:East Lansing\, MI\, Chicago\, United States CATEGORIES:IBC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20070320T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20070320T000000 DTSTAMP:20260418T142815 CREATED:20240319T194056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T010608Z UID:10001098-1174348800-1174348800@ibc.broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club Luncheon DESCRIPTION:The Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club is dedicated to promoting and stimulating economic growth through timely and insightful community forums presented for personal and professional development. The Economic Club provides a forum where local business and community leaders can hear presentations on a broad range of business-related topics. Past presentations have ranged from how global economic trends affect the national and local economy\, to hearing how leaders from different walks of life have achieved their success and view of the future. Jim Zook\, General Manager of U.S. BioEnergy\, will present at the March luncheon. The title of his talk is “Ethanol Basics.” URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/lansing-regional-chamber-economic-club-luncheon-3/ LOCATION:East Lansing\, MI\, Chicago\, United States CATEGORIES:IBC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20070328T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20070330T000000 DTSTAMP:20260418T142815 CREATED:20240319T194103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T010518Z UID:10001097-1175040000-1175212800@ibc.broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:Fourth Annual Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies Undergraduate Student Conference DESCRIPTION:Douglas Estry\, Acting Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education will open the conference with a welcome\, followed by a keynote panel of Latin American scholars in room 303 International Center. A reception will follow the keynote presentations at 5:00-6:00 in room 302 International Center. \nUndergraduate student panel presentations will take place Thursday and Friday\, third floor\, International Center. This year\, students from a wide range of departments and colleges will give presentations including: the College of Arts and Letters\, James Madison College\, College of Social Science and College of Education. URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/fourth-annual-center-for-latin-american-and-caribbean-studies-undergraduate-student-conference/ LOCATION:MSU International Center\, 427 N Shaw Ln\, East Lansing\, 48824\, United States CATEGORIES:IBC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20070401T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20070401T000000 DTSTAMP:20260418T142815 CREATED:20240319T194047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T010451Z UID:10001096-1175385600-1175385600@ibc.broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:NASBITE Conference (Vancouver\, BC\, Canada) DESCRIPTION:NASBITE’s national conference\, the first hosted outside the United States. URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/nasbite-conference-vancouver-bc-canada/ LOCATION:Vancouver\, BC\, Canada\, Vancouver\, Canada CATEGORIES:IBC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20070413T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20070413T000000 DTSTAMP:20260418T142815 CREATED:20240319T194023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T010358Z UID:10001095-1176422400-1176422400@ibc.broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan DESCRIPTION:April’s speaker is Congressman Mike Rogers from Michigan’s Eighth District. The title of his talk is\, “The Global Economy from a Federal Perspective.” \nThe Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan focuses on global issues of interest to the mid-Michigan business community. In this role\, the GB Club is dedicated to supporting global business growth of the State of Michigan and its diverse manufacturing and service organizations. The monthly GB Club luncheons provide outstanding speakers and relaxed networking opportunities. URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/global-business-club-of-mid-michigan-6/ LOCATION:East Lansing\, MI\, Chicago\, United States CATEGORIES:IBC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20070417T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20070417T000000 DTSTAMP:20260418T142815 CREATED:20240319T194056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T010317Z UID:10001094-1176768000-1176768000@ibc.broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club Luncheon DESCRIPTION:The Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club is dedicated to promoting and stimulating economic growth through timely and insightful community forums presented for personal and professional development. The Economic Club provides a forum where local business and community leaders can hear presentations on a broad range of business-related topics. Past presentations have ranged from how global economic trends affect the national and local economy\, to hearing how leaders from different walks of life have achieved their success and view of the future. \nThe Honorable David W. McKeague\, 6th Circuit Judge\, U.S. District Court\, will speak. URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/lansing-regional-chamber-economic-club-luncheon-4/ LOCATION:East Lansing\, MI\, Chicago\, United States CATEGORIES:IBC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20070421T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20070421T000000 DTSTAMP:20260418T142815 CREATED:20240319T194036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T010201Z UID:10001093-1177113600-1177113600@ibc.broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:World Languages Day 2007 DESCRIPTION:MSU will invite hundreds of high school students\, teachers\, administrators\, and parents to campus to explore a world of languages during the third annual World Languages Day on April 21\, 2007. Free to all participants\, this annual event focuses on the experiences that languages offer\, and highlights the opportunities available for language study at MSU. Participants choose from dozens of sessions ranging from “Bollywood dreams: Discover India through Hindi Cinema” and “Banane! How to speak French using food vocabulary” to “The sword and Zen: An introduction to Iajutsu”. Sponsored by over 15 different campus departments and units\, this event draws students\, teachers\, and parents from all over Michigan. URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/world-languages-day-2007/ LOCATION:Michigan State University\, East Lansing\, 48824\, United States CATEGORIES:IBC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20070501T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20070501T000000 DTSTAMP:20260418T142815 CREATED:20240319T194101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T010116Z UID:10001092-1177977600-1177977600@ibc.broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:International Business Forum DESCRIPTION:Learn strategies and secrets from regional company leaders that have been there and done it – and have done it successfully! You will get fundamental advice on what to avoid\, what to embrace\, how to make the right contacts\, gain knowledge and insight from professionals on getting paid for your exports\, establishing the right foreign relationships\, developing contracts and much more! Hear from experts straight out of China\, Japan\, Canada\, India\, Sweden\, the UK\, and more! Representatives from the U.S. Department of Commerce will be on hand to help you connect with over 200 trade representatives all around the world. URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/international-business-forum-14/ LOCATION:East Lansing\, MI Marriott & Conference Center\, 300 M. A. C. Ave\, East Lansing\, 48823\, United States CATEGORIES:IBC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20070501T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20070831T000000 DTSTAMP:20260418T142815 CREATED:20240319T194041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T010056Z UID:10001091-1177977600-1188518400@ibc.broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:Summer 2007 Study Abroad DESCRIPTION:MSU-CIBER started and manages all business study abroad programs for the College of Business. The summer 2007 offerings include nineteen programs on four continents\, including the Stuttgart\, Germany\, program that places students in internships with such companies as DaimlerChrysler and IBM. Students may choose from faculty-led and traditional study abroad programs. MSU-CIBER awards study abroad scholarships each spring for summer programs. URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/summer-2007-study-abroad/ CATEGORIES:IBC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20070509T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20070509T000000 DTSTAMP:20260418T142815 CREATED:20240319T194104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T010004Z UID:10001090-1178668800-1178668800@ibc.broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:Global Technology Distribution Council Conference DESCRIPTION:The GTDC’s Investor Relations Conference is a targeted\, intimate gathering of buy- and sell-side financial analysts from the nation’s top investment firms that focus on IT distribution and the channel. \nThe conference will include panels and breakout sessions. The panels will be comprised by the leaders of the top IT distributor companies in the world. You will hear from the industry’s top wholesale distributors about their own individual performance\, as well as the strength and viability of the IT channel as a whole\, and specific product segments in particular. \nDuring the conference investors and analysts will have the opportunity to register for breakout meetings with the presidents and CEOs of the GTDC member companies. The GTDC Investor Relations Conference is an invitation-only event and will be closed to the press. URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/global-technology-distribution-council-conference/ LOCATION:Williams Club\, New York City\, 30 W 44th St\, New York\, 10036\, United States CATEGORIES:IBC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20070509T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20070509T000000 DTSTAMP:20260418T142815 CREATED:20240319T194105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T005925Z UID:10001089-1178668800-1178668800@ibc.broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:Coface Country Risk Meeting DESCRIPTION:World Country Risk Trends Meeting 2007. URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/coface-country-risk-meeting/ LOCATION:New York\, NY\, New York\, United States CATEGORIES:IBC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20070510T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20070510T000000 DTSTAMP:20260418T142815 CREATED:20240319T194057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T005837Z UID:10001088-1178755200-1178755200@ibc.broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club Luncheon DESCRIPTION:The Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club is dedicated to promoting and stimulating economic growth through timely and insightful community forums presented for personal and professional development. The Economic Club provides a forum where local business and community leaders can hear presentations on a broad range of business-related topics. Past presentations have ranged from how global economic trends affect the national and local economy\, to hearing how leaders from different walks of life have achieved their success and view of the future. Karen Healey of the Delphi Corporation will speak at the May luncheon. URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/lansing-regional-chamber-economic-club-luncheon-5/ LOCATION:East Lansing\, MI\, Chicago\, United States CATEGORIES:IBC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20070517T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20070520T000000 DTSTAMP:20260418T142815 CREATED:20240319T194104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T005732Z UID:10001087-1179360000-1179619200@ibc.broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:CIMaR 2007 Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:CIMaR Annual Conference. The conference will be held in Manchester\, England. URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/cimar-2007-annual-conference/ LOCATION:Manchester\, UK\, Manchester\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:IBC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20070529T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20070603T000000 DTSTAMP:20260418T142815 CREATED:20240319T190800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T005655Z UID:10001086-1180396800-1180828800@ibc.broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:7th Biennial International Business Institute for Community College Faculty DESCRIPTION:The 7th 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. More information will be available at a later date. URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/7th-biennial-international-business-institute-for-community-college-faculty/ LOCATION:Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center\, 219 S Harrison Rd\, East Lansing\, 48824\, United States CATEGORIES:IBC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20070601T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20070824T000000 DTSTAMP:20260418T142815 CREATED:20240319T194037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T005640Z UID:10001085-1180656000-1187913600@ibc.broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:Summer Workshops DESCRIPTION:Every summer since 1997\, CLEAR has offered professional development workshops. Teachers of all levels\, especially K-12\, from all over the country (and internationally) have come to MSU’s campus for these practical\, informative and timely courses. The range of workshop topics includes both skills-based workshops and sessions on how to incorporate technology into the language classroom. The summer 2007 offerings have not yet been determined\, but updated information will be published soon. URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/summer-workshops/ LOCATION:Michigan State University\, East Lansing\, 48824\, United States CATEGORIES:IBC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20070615T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20070616T000000 DTSTAMP:20260418T142815 CREATED:20240319T194039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T005530Z UID:10001084-1181865600-1181952000@ibc.broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:The Fourth Facing East/Facing West Conference: A Multidisciplinary Conference on North America's Relations with China and South Asian Countries DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Western Michigan University\, this conference will provide a forum to discuss business\, social\, legal\, economic\, and political issues concerning North America’s relations with China and South Asian countries. The forum welcomes multidisciplinary and multicultural presentations and discussions. The conference is co-sponsored by Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business and the Haenicke Institute of Global Education\, and partially supported by Project SACEP. URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/the-fourth-facing-east-facing-west-conference-a-multidisciplinary-conference-on-north-americas-relations-with-china-and-south-asian-countries/ LOCATION:Kalamazoo\, MI\, Kalamazoo\, United States CATEGORIES:IBC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20070616T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20070616T000000 DTSTAMP:20260418T142815 CREATED:20240319T194046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T005402Z UID:10001082-1181952000-1181952000@ibc.broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:NASBITE International CGBP credential DESCRIPTION:The NASBITE CGBP provides a benchmark for competency in global commerce. The CGBP designation demonstrates an individual’s ability to conduct global business including Global Business Management\, Global Marketing\, Supply Chain Management\, and Trade Finance. For candidates experienced in international trade\, the certification confirms that knowledge. For candidates just beginning\, it establishes a professional development goal to ensure a full understanding of the profession. For companies\, it assures that employees are able to practice global business at the professional level required in today’s competitive environment. URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/nasbite-international-cgbp-credential/ CATEGORIES:IBC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20070616T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20070617T000000 DTSTAMP:20260418T142815 CREATED:20240319T194040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T005426Z UID:10001083-1181952000-1182038400@ibc.broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:Global Management Accounting Research Symposium (GMARS) DESCRIPTION:A Research Symposium that Rotates Annually Around the World: Copenhagen Business School\, Michigan State University\, and University of New South Wales. 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. GMARS will provide a broader appreciation and understanding of the many theoretical perspectives and research methods that are used to study management-accounting practices. URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/global-management-accounting-research-symposium-gmars-2/ LOCATION:East Lansing\, MI\, Chicago\, United States CATEGORIES:IBC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20070625T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20070628T000000 DTSTAMP:20260418T142815 CREATED:20240319T194022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T005218Z UID:10001081-1182729600-1182988800@ibc.broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:Academy of International Business (AIB) 2007 Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:The 2007 meeting will be held in Indianapolis\, Indiana\, USA\, June 25-28\, 2007. The host school is the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. For more details visit: http://aib.msu.edu/events/2007/. URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/academy-of-international-business-aib-2007-annual-conference/ LOCATION:Indianapolis\, IN\, Indianapolis\, United States CATEGORIES:IBC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20070712T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20070712T000000 DTSTAMP:20260418T142815 CREATED:20240319T194117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T005156Z UID:10001080-1184198400-1184198400@ibc.broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:U.S.-Canada Trade Workshops DESCRIPTION:ITA-CSC Trade Promotion workshops are aimed at small- and medium-sized businesses in Michigan\, as well as the agencies that serve them (e.g.\, chambers of commerce\, economic development corporations\, small business development groups). The initial series of workshops will consist of four\, day-long in-services designed to provide attendees with a broad understanding of U.S. and Canadian trading protocols and procedures. Attendees will be invited to help plan a follow-up series of workshops by completing an end-of-session survey on their specific interests and priorities. URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/u-s-canada-trade-workshops/ LOCATION:Lansing\, MI\, Lansing\, United States CATEGORIES:IBC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20070726T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20070726T000000 DTSTAMP:20260418T142815 CREATED:20240319T194118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T005134Z UID:10001079-1185408000-1185408000@ibc.broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:U.S.-Canada Trade Workshops DESCRIPTION:ITA-CSC Trade Promotion workshops are aimed at small- and medium-sized businesses in Michigan\, as well as the agencies that serve them (e.g.\, chambers of commerce\, economic development corporations\, small business development groups). The initial series of workshops will consist of four\, day-long in-services designed to provide attendees with a broad understanding of U.S. and Canadian trading protocols and procedures. Attendees will be invited to help plan a follow-up series of workshops by completing an end-of-session survey on their specific interests and priorities. URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/u-s-canada-trade-workshops-2/ LOCATION:Traverse City\, MI\, Traverse City\, United States CATEGORIES:IBC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20070809T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20070809T000000 DTSTAMP:20260418T142815 CREATED:20240319T194118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T005118Z UID:10001078-1186617600-1186617600@ibc.broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:U.S.-Canada Trade Workshops DESCRIPTION:ITA-CSC Trade Promotion workshops are aimed at small- and medium-sized businesses in Michigan\, as well as the agencies that serve them (e.g.\, chambers of commerce\, economic development corporations\, small business development groups). The initial series of workshops will consist of four\, day-long in-services designed to provide attendees with a broad understanding of U.S. and Canadian trading protocols and procedures. Attendees will be invited to help plan a follow-up series of workshops by completing an end-of-session survey on their specific interests and priorities. URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/u-s-canada-trade-workshops-3/ LOCATION:Detroit\, MI\, Detroit\, United States CATEGORIES:IBC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20070823T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20070823T000000 DTSTAMP:20260418T142815 CREATED:20240319T194119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T005046Z UID:10001077-1187827200-1187827200@ibc.broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:U.S.-Canada Trade Workshops DESCRIPTION:ITA-CSC Trade Promotion workshops are aimed at small- and medium-sized businesses in Michigan\, as well as the agencies that serve them (e.g.\, chambers of commerce\, economic development corporations\, small business development groups). The initial series of workshops will consist of four\, day-long in-services designed to provide attendees with a broad understanding of U.S. and Canadian trading protocols and procedures. Attendees will be invited to help plan a follow-up series of workshops by completing an end-of-session survey on their specific interests and priorities. URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/u-s-canada-trade-workshops-4/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids\, MI\, Grand Rapids\, United States CATEGORIES:IBC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20070824T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20070824T000000 DTSTAMP:20260418T142815 CREATED:20240319T194119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T005002Z UID:10001076-1187913600-1187913600@ibc.broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:Women as Economic and Business Leaders DESCRIPTION:This session\, for Arabic women representing Saudi Arabia\, Yeman\, Iraq\, Morocco\, Libya\, Algeria\, Oman\, and Tunisia\, will focus on Women in Business and Economics. The participants are sponsored by the state department on a Middle East program involving Women in Business and Economics. After a morning of programming arranged by CIBER\, they will meet with MSU President Lou Anna Simon and then move to the State Department in the afternoon. \nThe MSU-CIBER session will begin with a welcome by the Dean and a presentation on globalEDGE\, as requested by the group. They will then hear presentations from female executives at two major American corporations before concluding the session. URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/women-as-economic-and-business-leaders/ CATEGORIES:IBC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20070925T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20070925T000000 DTSTAMP:20260418T142815 CREATED:20240319T194105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T004917Z UID:10001075-1190678400-1190678400@ibc.broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:Global Business Club Luncheon DESCRIPTION:The Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan focuses on global issues of interest to the mid-Michigan business community. In this role\, the GB Club is dedicated to supporting global business growth of the State of Michigan and its diverse manufacturing and service organizations. The main activity of the GB Club is the luncheon speaker series. \nThis month’s speaker will be Bill Sepic\, President and CEO of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. He will speak on the topic of “Lansing Chamber Adopts a Global Mission.” URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/global-business-club-luncheon/ LOCATION:The University Club of MSU\, 3435 Forest Rd\, Lansing\, 48910\, United States CATEGORIES:IBC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20071004T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20071004T000000 DTSTAMP:20260418T142815 CREATED:20240319T194123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T004837Z UID:10001074-1191456000-1191456000@ibc.broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:A Dialogue on Fair Trade DESCRIPTION:Oscar Santillan\, from Otavalo Ecuador\, will present a program on Fair Trade. Sr. Santillan will bring a slide show showing operations in Otavalo\, Ecuador. URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/a-dialogue-on-fair-trade/ LOCATION:East Lansing\, MI\, Chicago\, United States CATEGORIES:IBC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20071025T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20071025T000000 DTSTAMP:20260418T142815 CREATED:20240319T194112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T004745Z UID:10001073-1193270400-1193270400@ibc.broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:Global Business Club Luncheon DESCRIPTION:October’s Global Business Club luncheon will be held in concert with the anniversary celebration of the founding of the United Nations. It features an address on The UN Global Compact Approach to International Development by Carrie Hall of the United Nations Global Compact Office. \nCarrie Hall joined the UN Global Compact in 2004 and is a communications and public affairs adviser for the initiative. She has served as editor of the Compact Quarterly since 2005. In addition\, Ms. Hall manages a broad range of communications for Global Compact. Prior to joining the United Nations staff\, she was a vice-president at Hill & Knowlton\, an international public relations agency. She holds a Masters in Public Administration from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/global-business-club-luncheon-2/ LOCATION:The University Club of MSU\, 3435 Forest Rd\, Lansing\, 48910\, United States CATEGORIES:IBC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20071025T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20071025T000000 DTSTAMP:20260418T142815 CREATED:20240319T194122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T004701Z UID:10001072-1193270400-1193270400@ibc.broad.msu.edu SUMMARY:International Trade Symposium: The Michigan Challenge II DESCRIPTION:The State of Michigan is in the midst of a decades long transition from a predominantly manufacturing economy\, largely geared to a North American market\, to becoming a successful participant in an increasingly complex\, globalized world. \nOptimal use of existing and new resources will be a key factor in achieving a common goal: A more diversified Michigan economy and broadly educated workforce which not only benefits the people of Michigan but contributes to a better life for the world’s citizens. \nThe goal of this second International Trade Symposium is to make a timely\, practical educational contribution to this complex process. \nThe program has been planned as an overview/update for leaders involved in a variety of roles in strengthening Michigan’s economy: \n– international business entrepreneurs \n– economic development professionals\, \n– government officials and employees concerned with economic development\, \n– agricultural export entrepreneurs & leaders\, \n– academic faculty and students interested in international trade issues\, \n– non-profit leaders with international interests. URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/international-trade-symposium-the-michigan-challenge-ii/ LOCATION:MSU Henry Center for Executive Development\, 3535 Forest Rd.\, Lansing\, 48910\, United States CATEGORIES:IBC END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR