Speaker Jim Foley, Director of the Turner Center at Bradley University and author This 2-day training (8am-5pm June 17-18) is sponsored by the MEDC for its export partners and is open by invitation only. It is aligned with the national NASBITE CGBP trade professional exam and will support efforts of participants to sit for the national exam. This training covers the Primary Content Areas of the exam:Global Management, Global Marketing, International Supply Chain Mgmt, Trade Finance, Best resources & data sources 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.

If you're at the AIB Annual Conference in Istanbul, make sure to say hi to the JAMS Editor and Managing Editor, who will be there, July 3-6.

The Academy of International Business (AIB) is the leading association of scholars and specialists in the field of international business.

The JAMS Editor will be at the AMS World Marketing Congress in Melbourne, Australia, July 17-20.

The JAMS Editor will participate in the AMA Summer Educators' Conference in Boston, August 9-11.

The JAMS Editor will be at the AOM Annual Conference, August 9-13.

Speaker Jim Foley, Director of the Turner Center at Bradley University and author This 2-day training (8am-5pm August 12-13) is sponsored by the MEDC for its export partners and is open by invitation only. It is aligned with the national NASBITE CGBP trade professional exam and will support efforts of participants to sit for the national exam. This training covers the Primary Content Areas of the exam:Global Management, Global Marketing, International Supply Chain Mgmt, Trade Finance, Best resources & data sourcesThe 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 Jim Foley, Director of the Turner Center at Bradley University and author This 2-day training (8am-5pm August 14-15) is sponsored by the MEDC for its export partners and is open by invitation only. It is aligned with the national NASBITE CGBP trade professional exam and will support efforts of participants to sit for the national exam. This training covers the Primary Content Areas of the exam:Global Management, Global Marketing, International Supply Chain Mgmt, Trade Finance, Best resources & data sourcesThe 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 Robert Selig, President and CEO, Capital Region Airport AuthorityJoin us for our first Global Business Club program of the season! Gain a basic understanding of import/export management--including logistics, dealing with overseas partners, and which local resources are there to support you. Attendees with also hear from local logistics providers and new regulatory changes--including the new Chinese VAT and US Customs enforcement of ISF (10+2)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 Delany is the current commissioner of the Big Ten Conference, a role in which he has served since 1989. He is regarded among college athletics as being influential in the creation of the Bowl Championship Series and its maintenance. During his tenure as commissioner of the Big Ten Conference, Delany has overseen: The creation of the Big Ten Network The expansion of the conference to 14 schools with the addition of Penn State University in 1990, the University of Nebraska in 2011 and in 2012, the University of Maryland and Rutgers University. Guaranteed participation for Big Ten schools in seven different bowl games Development and implementation of the first college football instant replay system An increase in average Big Ten football game attendance from 58,000 per game to 72,000 per game by 2005 Negotiations with CBS to achieve a US$6 billion 11-year contract for men's basketball NCAA tournament games