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.

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.

Annual BisNet Conference.

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

Presentation on International Trade Resources

Business + Sports luncheon with Tom Dickson, Lansing Lugnuts.

International Business Institute on the Road Workshop with University of Washington CIBER at Highline College

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.

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.

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

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

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)

globalEDGE presentation by Jade and Erkan for the professors and administrators at the Lawrence Technological University.

American Association of Community College's Workforce Development Institute

Community Colleges for International Development Annual Conference

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.

Presented resources for international market research to the participating companies of the Detroit ExporTech

Annual NASBITE Conference

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.

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.

Dr. S. Bobby Mukkamala, president of Michigan State Medical Society, who will speak on the re-opening of Michigan.

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.

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.

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.

International trade bootcamp for GW students, presentation on globalEDGE

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.