Howdy Holmes, President & CEO, Chelsea Milling Co. (Jiffy Mix). Program begins at Noon; please arrive early for registration & networking. Single Tickets $40, or tables of eight $300 (includes lunch). Pre-registration is required.

Join the Special Libraries Association Michigan Chapter on May 2 to learn about globalEDGE, a free international business website that offers a wealth of information, insights, and resources on global business activities. globalEDGE has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and cited as a Best of the Best Business Website for International Business research by the Business Reference and Services Section (BRASS) of the ALA. globalEDGE features include a Resource Desk with links to thousands of high-quality international business websites, a vast IB glossary, Export Tutorials FAQ, and sections on trade blocs, countries, states, and industries featuring insights on doing business in the worlds markets and industries. Additionally, globalEDGE hosts an international business blog, the Market Potential Index for Emerging Markets, a Database of International Business Statistics (DIBS), and numerous other tools and resources for the international business practitioner, researcher, or educator. Sarah Singer, Assistant Director of MSUs International Business Center, will show us why globalEDGE is widely used by faculty, students, librarians, and business people around the world and how you can incorporate it into your research repertoire.

Speaker John Hendrickson, Executive Vice President, PerrigoRegistration: http://www.gvsu.edu/wtw/ The World Trade Week Business Conference 2012 – Achieving Export Growth – has much to offer to both novice and experienced exporters. Join us as we hear from experts and specialists about strategies, opportunities and resources available to help businesses increase international sales.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 Speakers from U.S. Census, Border Control, etc. Wed, May 9: AES SEMINAR Thu, May 10: PcLink WORKSHOP Is your company compliant? It is important you understand the current requirements of the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) and how to avoid penalties and possible seizure of your commodities. In addition it is vital to provide accurate and complete data in efforts to help the trade make sound business decisions. This seminar will include clarifications to the Foreign Trade Regulations including ITAR & EAR, an overview of the AES, commodity classification, hands-on AESpc Link training, and more. Click on the flyer for registration. Shawn Shannon, shawn@m-palm.com 443.895.8881 NOTE: Included in your registration fee is the option to meet with an DEC member for a one-on-one 20 minute counseling session. Please contact Jade Sims, sims@bus.msu.edu 517.884.1660 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.

Coface Country Risk events focus on the outlook for business-to-business trade around the world. Attendees include companies, banks, academics, and professionals from the international trade community. The New York meeting focuses on the short-term economic situation on a region by region basis.

Speaker Michael Finney, Michigan Economic Development CorporationFor more information & registration, go to http://www.portlansing.com/conference/ 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.

JAMS Editor Tomas Hult will be at the Academy of Marketing Science conference and will also participate in a Meet the Editor's panel. Stop by if you are attending AMS! He will also present the annual best paper award to Shelby Hunt at the awards luncheon (also check the program for a session in which Prof. Hunt will discuss his winning paper).

If you're attending the European Marketing Academy conference, check out the Meet the Editors panel - JAMS Editor Tomas Hult will be participating.

Speaker Frank ReynoldsMore info & registration: http://eastmichigandec.org/incoterms/ Frank Reynolds is uniquely qualified to explain Incoterms® 2010 rules to Americans. He brought nearly 50 years of hands-on practical trade expertise to the 2000 and 2010 Incoterms® revisions where he represented the United States. He has been instructing trade-related topics for over 25 years.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 Mark Kinsler, Vice President International Business & Attraction, MEDCOn May 24th, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the US Census Bureau/Foreign Trade Division will bring their expertise to YOU. We have put together a half-day program of information on how to begin exporting--now. You will learn how to utilize Census information to do research and make informed decisions on entering new markets, and learn how to use SBA's online Export Business Planner. Get the tools you need to feel competent in the export game!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.