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Wednesday Jan. 20 - Jan. 23
AACC's Workforce Development Institute continues to be a pre-eminent opportunity for in-depth exchanges and networking for economic and workforce leaders at community colleges and their partners.
Tuesday Jan. 26
President, General Motors, North America.
Friday Feb. 5
Offered in partnership with Community Colleges for International Development, the International Business Institute on the Road workshops offer an abbreviated version of the flagship International Business Institute for Community College Faculty (IBI) that is offered biennially in East Lansing. The aim of the IBI is to provide participants with the knowledge, experience and resources they need to internationalize general business courses and/or develop specialized international business courses at the two-year college level. Since 1995, the biennial conference has given participants the opportunity to explore new ways of incorporating international components to their curricula as well as network with peers from across the nation.
Tuesday Feb. 9
Speaker Star of the West Milling Star of the West Milling Co. achieved an impressive 27 percent growth in export sales from 2013-2014, one of the reasons it has been recognized as Michigan Agricultural Exporter of the Year for 2015. The company exports to Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Jamaica, Japan, Malta, and South Korea. Most recently they expanded export activity into Italy, South Africa, and Columbia. Star of the West is pleased to be recognized with the 2015 Michigan Agriculture Exporter of the Year award, said Star of the West president Arthur Loeffler. This award is a reflection of the Stars commitment to partner with food producers and processors to provide quality flour, edible soybeans and dry edible bean products to help feed the world. Register for our morning program to listento and discuss a variety of export topics with experienced businesspersons and stay for lunch to hear from Star of the West and how they've achieved export success! 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. 11
Mike Duggan, Mayor, City of Detroit.
Friday Feb. 19
Offered in partnership with Community Colleges for International Development, the International Business Institute on the Road workshops offer an abbreviated version of the flagship International Business Institute for Community College Faculty (IBI) that is offered biennially in East Lansing. The aim of the IBI is to provide participants with the knowledge, experience and resources they need to internationalize general business courses and/or develop specialized international business courses at the two-year college level. Since 1995, the biennial conference has given participants the opportunity to explore new ways of incorporating international components to their curricula as well as network with peers from across the nation.
Saturday Feb. 20 - Feb. 22
Annual conference of Community Colleges for International Development (CCID)
Wednesday Feb. 24
Pre-mission briefing to Mexico trade mission
Thursday Mar. 3 - Mar. 4
This event is designed to bring researchers from the social and technical disciplines together to generate discussion and collaboration that will improve our knowledge of cybercrime and the policy response to this phenomenon. The conference will utilize a TED Talk style structure, where in a 50-minute panel two speakers will have approximately 20-25 minutes each to present their work and ideas at a high level. Each session will feature a social and technical researcher to promote synergy.
Tuesday Mar. 22
Speaker Elena Stegemann, Director of International Business, NuStepThis event will cover the basic concepts in exporting--from doing research to select your target market, how to best take advantage of international trade shows, and method of entry to the logistics and legalities of shipping your product overseas and getting paid. This session will offer a wealth of information to those considering or new to exporting, as well as some tips and ideas for those already in the export game. A portion of the morning will include group discussion, as well as time for questions and answers. Jade Sims, Trade Specialist at the MSU International Business Center, will lead the morning program. Zara Smith, Export Program Manager at Michigan Small Business Development Center, will focus on the export assistance offered by SBDC to its clients, most notably the search engine optimization (SEO) services and other helpful information for selling online. Our luncheon keynote will be provided by Elena Stegemann, Director of International Business at NuStep, a fast-growing exercise equipment company with outstanding international success.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 Mar. 24
Presentation of MSU-IBC resources to conference participants.
Friday Mar. 25
Offered in partnership with Community Colleges for International Development, the International Business Institute on the Road workshops offer an abbreviated version of the flagship International Business Institute for Community College Faculty (IBI) that is offered biennially in East Lansing. The aim of the IBI is to provide participants with the knowledge, experience and resources they need to internationalize general business courses and/or develop specialized international business courses at the two-year college level. Since 1995, the biennial conference has given participants the opportunity to explore new ways of incorporating international components to their curricula as well as network with peers from across the nation.
Monday Apr. 4 - Apr. 8
The 29th annual NASBITE conference. Theme: At the Helm of Global Commerce
Thursday Apr. 7
Michigan Governor, Rick Snyder.
Friday Apr. 15
Speaker *PLEASE DON'T USE THIS SITE FOR REGISTRATION*2016 Michigan China Forum is hosted and organized by Broad China Business Society (BCBS), and is sponsored by the Global Business Club. The event will feature six guest speakers from Morgan Stanley, Deloitte, Lodging Capitals, Steelcase Inc., Domino's Pizza International, Inc., and other organizations to present and share with us about their investing strategies, business insights, global business experience and financial knowledge. Industry professionals, students, and faculty are invited to join the discussion related to industry trends, current issues and unique opinions. Please go to http://www.msubcbs.org/2016-michigan-china.html for registration and 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.
Saturday Apr. 16
World Languages Day is a free, all-day conference for high school students, teachers, and parents. The event bringsover 500 participants, presenters, and volunteers to campus for a conference on world cultures and languages, globalization, the importance of learning foreign languages, and the positive impact knowledge of other languages can have on future career paths. High school students, parents, and teachers from across the state come to learn more about Michigan State University and the myriad international opportunities it offers. Participants choose from 75-85 sessions taught by MSU faculty, graduate students, and community members on topics includinglanguage, culture, globalization, and general information about MSU.
Thursday May. 5
Major General Gregory Vandai.
Thursday May. 5 - May. 7
Each year high school students in southeast Michigan engage in an intensive, three-day, hands-on virtual learning experience that simulates an entrepreneurial and business international trade mission. Through this extraordinary opportunity, awareness is created around exciting careers in entrepreneurial and international business in high-tech industries; many in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields.
Wednesday May. 11
World Trade Week is a dynamic network of organizations supporting the West Michigan region to focus on international trade and business growth in foreign markets.For the past 31 years West Michigan trade organizations, businesses, and other community stakeholders have come together to promote and facilitate the importance of international trade.
Tuesday May. 24
Come join the Michigan Trade Summit Committee and global business leaders from across the State of Michigan to collaborate and learn about new trade opportunities.
Thursday Jun. 9 - Jun. 10
This faculty development program is designed for business and foreign language faculty at community colleges. Sample sessions will include an overview of internationalization efforts at community colleges; resources and best practices for teaching international business and business language classes; and how to develop an international business certificate or degree program.
Wednesday Jun. 15 - Jun. 17
The 2016 Global Internship Conference, Internships: A revolution in global education?will be held in Boston, MA.
Thursday Jun. 23
Join colleagues from Community Colleges across the Northeast for a full day of presentations designed to foster the development of curricular international business content across many academic disciplines. Global value chains will be the primary area of focus.
Monday Jun. 27 - Jun. 30
Annual Conference of the Academy of International Business (AIB); the leading association of scholars and specialists in the field of international business. The 2016 meeting will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA on June 27-30, 2016.
Monday Aug. 8 - Aug. 9
A 2-day training for international business professionals on the basics of global management, marketing, trade finance, and logistics.
Tuesday Sep. 6 - Sep. 9
This event features film and book promotion by the author(s) of Second Shift: The Inside Story of the Keep GM Movement book. The Lansing Works! Keep GM! movement was a victory of people over bureaucracy, of a can-do attitude over cynicism―a story rarely told in todays complex, technological, and often dehumanizing world of large business and out-of-control government. And the best part was that, in the end, both sides came away winners. Its proof positive that when the public and private sectors work together as equal partners, amazing things can happen.
Thursday Sep. 15
Speakers Keith Granger, Glenn Granger, Granger Construction; Brig Sorber, Two Men and a Truck; Tom Archipley, Centurion Medical Products.
Monday Sep. 19
This event features film and book promotion by the author(s) of Second Shift: The Inside Story of the Keep GM Movement book. The Lansing Works! Keep GM! movement was a victory of people over bureaucracy, of a can-do attitude over cynicism―a story rarely told in todays complex, technological, and often dehumanizing world of large business and out-of-control government. And the best part was that, in the end, both sides came away winners. Its proof positive that when the public and private sectors work together as equal partners, amazing things can happen.
Tuesday Sep. 20
This event features film and book promotion by the author(s) of Second Shift: The Inside Story of the Keep GM Movement book. The Lansing Works! Keep GM! movement was a victory of people over bureaucracy, of a can-do attitude over cynicism―a story rarely told in todays complex, technological, and often dehumanizing world of large business and out-of-control government. And the best part was that, in the end, both sides came away winners. Its proof positive that when the public and private sectors work together as equal partners, amazing things can happen.
Tuesday Sep. 20
This event features film and book promotion by the author(s) of Second Shift: The Inside Story of the Keep GM Movement book. The Lansing Works! Keep GM! movement was a victory of people over bureaucracy, of a can-do attitude over cynicism―a story rarely told in todays complex, technological, and often dehumanizing world of large business and out-of-control government. And the best part was that, in the end, both sides came away winners. Its proof positive that when the public and private sectors work together as equal partners, amazing things can happen.
Tuesday Sep. 20 - Sep. 22
A presentation of the globalEDGE website to professional small business development councilors and faculty from across the United States.
Wednesday Sep. 21
This event features film and book promotion by the author(s) of Second Shift: The Inside Story of the Keep GM Movement book. The Lansing Works! Keep GM! movement was a victory of people over bureaucracy, of a can-do attitude over cynicism―a story rarely told in todays complex, technological, and often dehumanizing world of large business and out-of-control government. And the best part was that, in the end, both sides came away winners. Its proof positive that when the public and private sectors work together as equal partners, amazing things can happen.