Speaker Meet with Directors & Representatives of Michigan's overseas network!4-6pm Directors & Representatives of Michigan's overseas trade offices will give brief presentations about opportunities in their countries and the services offered by their offices. Time will be given for questions and conversations during this informal reception. Represented countries include Brazil, Canada, China, Mexico & United Arab Emirates. Sponsors: MEDC Export Office, FosterSwiftThe 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.

Weis' presentation is entitled Healthcare Reform--What Still Needs to Be Done and will cover the following: The Healthcare Environment Mayo Clinic Strategic Priorities Mayo Clinic's Solutions Mayo Clinic Care Network and Sparrow This event is generously sponsored by Sparrow Health System.

The JAMS Editor will be at Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien (Vienna University of Economics and Business) in Austria, October 23-25.

If you're at the Society for Marketing Advances meeting in Hilton Head, make sure to say hi to the JAMS Editor!

The JAMS editor will be at ESPM in Sao Paulo, Brazil (http://www2.espm.br/international), November 16-20, and giving a presentation.

Lansing Economic Club's annual Healthcare Forum featuring a joint presentation from the Mayo Clinic and Sparrow Health System

Our morning event will cover the basic concepts in exporting--from doing market research to select your target market 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. Our luncheon keynote, John Toles, has dedicated his entire career to international trade, spending the past year as the founding director of the Detroit Regional Office of the Export-Import Bank of the United States. Ex-Im Bank provides working capital guarantees (pre-export financing); export credit insurance; and loan guarantees and direct loans. These services enable U.S. companies large and small to turn export opportunities into real sales that help to maintain and create U.S. jobs and contribute to a stronger national economy. Prior to joining ExIm, John was managing partner and founder of Supply Chain Shipping LLC. John serves on the District Export Council, and is a graduate of Western Michigan University.

JAMS Editor Tomas Hult will be at Uppsala University, Sweden from December 4-9 as an associated researcher.

JAMS Editor Tomas Hult and his co-authors will be at Leeds for a launch event for their Global Supply Chain Management trade book (http://globalscmstrategy.com/), December 9-12.

While NAFTA opened the doors to increased opportunities south of the U.S. boarder, the ensuing rise of China to a global economic powerhouse pulled our attention and economic focus across the Pacific. However, recent events (a rise in Chinese wages and tighter turnaround deadlines) have led U.S. businesses to reconsider Mexico, in spite of some of its own issues (violence and drug-related crimes). Given limited resources, many companies are asking themselves: Which country marks our best opportunity? This seminar will provide you with the information to answer that question for your company. Our keynote speaker, Al Zapanta, has worked in both the private and government sectors, and has held numerous Presidential appointments, as well as leading peacekeeping missions with the United Nations. Dr. Zapanta will cover the latest issues and trends for U.S. companies doing business in Mexico, as well as highlighting the latest opportunities.