The Turkey-Michigan Forum will connect Michigan and Turkish colleges and universities with an agenda addressing issues of engineering, agriculture, water, and energy security in order to help establish and increase mutually beneficial partnerships. This conference will offer ample time to make new relationships and enhance established ones. There will be one-on-one meetings, city and university tours, and panels and speakers to help Turkish and Michigan universities, colleges, and businesses understand shared interests and foci relating to Trends in Higher Education and Industry.The conferences focus is on connecting Michigan and Turkish colleges and universities, private industries, and philanthropic organizations. This will be an opportunity to create faculty and student exchange programs, dual degree programs, and to maximize your institutional agenda overall while engaging the private and philanthropic sectors. The First Annual Turkey-Michigan Forum on Trends in Research and Development with Industry will be a rare opportunity to meet with government officials, connect with your alumni, and develop lasting partnerships with Turkish counterparts.

JAMS Editor Tomas Hult will be participating at the 47th AMA Sheth Foundation Doctoral Consortium (June 13-16).

The 2012 meeting will be held in Washington, DC, USA on June 30-July 3, 2012. The host schools are George Washington University and University of Maryland.

JAMS Editor Tomas Hult will be at the AIM-AMA Sheth Foundation Doctoral Consortium (July 27-29) in Bangalore.

JAMS Editor Tomas Hult will be at the 2012 AIM International Annual Conference (July 29-31) and will participate on a Meet the Editors panel.

JAMS Editor Tomas Hult will be at the AMA Summer Educators' Conference in Chicago (August 17-19).

Speaker Jim Foley and Jade Sims, presentersNote this training is by invitation only. Please direct questions to Jade Sims of the Michigan State University International Business Center, sims@bus.msu.edu, or 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.

Jim Foley is a frequent speaker on issues of international trade and teaches International Business courses at Bradley University. He is a Past President of NASBITE International, and now serves as the Director for the NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) credential. He was elected Chairman of IATTO – International Association of Trade Training Organizations during the 2004 IATTO Forum in Cape Town, South Africa and is also chair of the Association of Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC) International Interest Section. Mr. Foley is the author of the book The Global Entrepreneur discussing techniques to expand international trade for small to midsize companies. First printed in 1999 and now in its second edition, numerous colleges and universities have adopted the text for undergraduate and MBA international business courses. The book has also been used by thousands of readers to expand their international business. Prior to joining the trade center in 1994, Mr. Foley lived and worked in Europe for seven years. His overseas business experience includes positions in marketing, sales, and corporate management in the computer industry.Before London, Jim worked in Los Angeles in the software industry, and also lived in Mexico City where he earned a Spanish proficiency certificate.

We hope you join us on Wednesday, September 12 as we welcome Michael Rush, Founding Director of the Eli and Edythe Broad Museum, to keynote the September Economic Club luncheon. This luncheon is sponsored by Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith P.C.

Speaker Luiz Eugenio Porto Severo de CostaMr. Porto Severo assists U.S. businesses with interests in Brazil. A graduate of the PUC Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, he served as counsel in the areas of consulting and tax litigation at law firms Castro, Barros, Sobral Advogados and Barbosa Gomes, Müssnich & Aragão Advogados. He is currently a member of the Bichara, Barata & Costa Law Firm. He is author of articles published in books specializing in Tax Law,and has delivered numerous lectures throughout Brazil. His post-graduate studies in state law were completed at the State University of the State of Rio de Janeiro - UERJ.LLM, and in tax from Northwestern University (USA). Member of the Brazilian Bar Association, Rio de Janeiro section. Other confirmed speakers include: Angelo Oricchio, CEO, Paramount Coffee Chuck Bird, Director of International Sales, Neogen Corporation Bruce Thelen, Member,Dickinson Wright PLLC Saulo Gouveia, MSU Assistant Professor of PortugueseThe 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.