World Languages Day 2007
2007-04-21 00:00 (America/Detroit) | Michigan State University, East Lansing, 48824, United States
MSU will invite hundreds of high school students, teachers, administrators, and parents to campus to explore a world of languages during the third annual World Languages Day on April 21, 2007. Free to all participants, this annual event focuses on the experiences that languages offer, and highlights the opportunities available for language study at MSU. Participants choose from dozens of sessions ranging from “Bollywood dreams: Discover India through Hindi Cinema” and “Banane! How to speak French using food vocabulary” to “The sword and Zen: An introduction to Iajutsu”. Sponsored by over 15 different campus departments and units, this event draws students, teachers, and parents from all over Michigan.

International Business Forum
2007-05-01 00:00 | East Lansing, MI Marriott & Conference Center, 300 M. A. C. Ave, East Lansing, 48823, United States
Learn strategies and secrets from regional company leaders that have been there and done it – and have done it successfully! You will get fundamental advice on what to avoid, what to embrace, how to make the right contacts, gain knowledge and insight from professionals on getting paid for your exports, establishing the right foreign relationships, developing contracts and much more! Hear from experts straight out of China, Japan, Canada, India, Sweden, the UK, and more! Representatives from the U.S. Department of Commerce will be on hand to help you connect with over 200 trade representatives all around the world.

Summer 2007 Study Abroad
2007-05-01 00:00 - 2007-08-31 00:00
MSU-CIBER started and manages all business study abroad programs for the College of Business. The summer 2007 offerings include nineteen programs on four continents, including the Stuttgart, Germany, program that places students in internships with such companies as DaimlerChrysler and IBM. Students may choose from faculty-led and traditional study abroad programs. MSU-CIBER awards study abroad scholarships each spring for summer programs.

Global Technology Distribution Council Conference
2007-05-09 00:00 | Williams Club, New York City, 30 W 44th St, New York, 10036, United States
The GTDC’s Investor Relations Conference is a targeted, intimate gathering of buy- and sell-side financial analysts from the nation’s top investment firms that focus on IT distribution and the channel.
The conference will include panels and breakout sessions. The panels will be comprised by the leaders of the top IT distributor companies in the world. You will hear from the industry’s top wholesale distributors about their own individual performance, as well as the strength and viability of the IT channel as a whole, and specific product segments in particular.
During the conference investors and analysts will have the opportunity to register for breakout meetings with the presidents and CEOs of the GTDC member companies. The GTDC Investor Relations Conference is an invitation-only event and will be closed to the press.

Coface Country Risk Meeting
2007-05-09 00:00 | New York, NY, New York, United States
World Country Risk Trends Meeting 2007.

Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club Luncheon
2007-05-10 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
The Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club is dedicated to promoting and stimulating economic growth through timely and insightful community forums presented for personal and professional development. The Economic Club provides a forum where local business and community leaders can hear presentations on a broad range of business-related topics. Past presentations have ranged from how global economic trends affect the national and local economy, to hearing how leaders from different walks of life have achieved their success and view of the future. Karen Healey of the Delphi Corporation will speak at the May luncheon.

CIMaR 2007 Annual Conference
2007-05-17 00:00 - 2007-05-20 00:00 | Manchester, UK, Manchester, United Kingdom
CIMaR Annual Conference. The conference will be held in Manchester, England.

7th Biennial International Business Institute for Community College Faculty
2007-05-29 00:00 - 2007-06-03 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
The 7th Biennial International Business Institute for Community College Faculty is a unique professional development program designed specifically for community and technical college faculty. The Institute is designed to provide participants with the knowledge, experience and resources they need to internationalize general business courses and/or develop specialized international business courses. More information will be available at a later date.

Summer Workshops
2007-06-01 00:00 - 2007-08-24 00:00 | Michigan State University, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Every summer since 1997, CLEAR has offered professional development workshops. Teachers of all levels, especially K-12, from all over the country (and internationally) have come to MSU’s campus for these practical, informative and timely courses. The range of workshop topics includes both skills-based workshops and sessions on how to incorporate technology into the language classroom. The summer 2007 offerings have not yet been determined, but updated information will be published soon.

The Fourth Facing East/Facing West Conference: A Multidisciplinary Conference on North America's Relations with China and South Asian Countries
2007-06-15 00:00 - 2007-06-16 00:00 | Kalamazoo, MI, Kalamazoo, United States
Hosted by Western Michigan University, this conference will provide a forum to discuss business, social, legal, economic, and political issues concerning North America’s relations with China and South Asian countries. The forum welcomes multidisciplinary and multicultural presentations and discussions. The conference is co-sponsored by Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business and the Haenicke Institute of Global Education, and partially supported by Project SACEP.

NASBITE International CGBP credential
2007-06-16 00:00
The NASBITE CGBP provides a benchmark for competency in global commerce. The CGBP designation demonstrates an individual’s ability to conduct global business including Global Business Management, Global Marketing, Supply Chain Management, and Trade Finance. For candidates experienced in international trade, the certification confirms that knowledge. For candidates just beginning, it establishes a professional development goal to ensure a full understanding of the profession. For companies, it assures that employees are able to practice global business at the professional level required in today’s competitive environment.

Global Management Accounting Research Symposium (GMARS)
2007-06-16 00:00 - 2007-06-17 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
A Research Symposium that Rotates Annually Around the World: Copenhagen Business School, Michigan State University, and University of New South Wales. GMARS aims to promote a “global village” of management accounting research by bringing together a diverse set of the highest-quality research papers, plenary speakers, and researchers from around the world. GMARS will provide a broader appreciation and understanding of the many theoretical perspectives and research methods that are used to study management-accounting practices.

Academy of International Business (AIB) 2007 Annual Conference
2007-06-25 00:00 - 2007-06-28 00:00 | Indianapolis, IN, Indianapolis, United States
The 2007 meeting will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, June 25-28, 2007. The host school is the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. For more details visit: http://aib.msu.edu/events/2007/.

U.S.-Canada Trade Workshops
2007-07-12 00:00 | Lansing, MI, Lansing, United States
ITA-CSC Trade Promotion workshops are aimed at small- and medium-sized businesses in Michigan, as well as the agencies that serve them (e.g., chambers of commerce, economic development corporations, small business development groups). The initial series of workshops will consist of four, day-long in-services designed to provide attendees with a broad understanding of U.S. and Canadian trading protocols and procedures. Attendees will be invited to help plan a follow-up series of workshops by completing an end-of-session survey on their specific interests and priorities.

U.S.-Canada Trade Workshops
2007-07-26 00:00 | Traverse City, MI, Traverse City, United States

U.S.-Canada Trade Workshops
2007-08-09 00:00 | Detroit, MI, Detroit, United States

U.S.-Canada Trade Workshops
2007-08-23 00:00 | Grand Rapids, MI, Grand Rapids, United States

Women as Economic and Business Leaders
2007-08-24 00:00
This session, for Arabic women representing Saudi Arabia, Yeman, Iraq, Morocco, Libya, Algeria, Oman, and Tunisia, will focus on Women in Business and Economics. The participants are sponsored by the state department on a Middle East program involving Women in Business and Economics. After a morning of programming arranged by CIBER, they will meet with MSU President Lou Anna Simon and then move to the State Department in the afternoon.
The MSU-CIBER session will begin with a welcome by the Dean and a presentation on globalEDGE, as requested by the group. They will then hear presentations from female executives at two major American corporations before concluding the session.

Global Business Club Luncheon
2007-09-25 00:00 | The University Club of MSU, 3435 Forest Rd, Lansing, 48910, United States
The Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan focuses on global issues of interest to the mid-Michigan business community. In this role, the GB Club is dedicated to supporting global business growth of the State of Michigan and its diverse manufacturing and service organizations. The main activity of the GB Club is the luncheon speaker series.
This month’s speaker will be Bill Sepic, President and CEO of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. He will speak on the topic of “Lansing Chamber Adopts a Global Mission.”

A Dialogue on Fair Trade
2007-10-04 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
Oscar Santillan, from Otavalo Ecuador, will present a program on Fair Trade. Sr. Santillan will bring a slide show showing operations in Otavalo, Ecuador.

Global Business Club Luncheon
2007-10-25 00:00 | The University Club of MSU, 3435 Forest Rd, Lansing, 48910, United States
October’s Global Business Club luncheon will be held in concert with the anniversary celebration of the founding of the United Nations. It features an address on The UN Global Compact Approach to International Development by Carrie Hall of the United Nations Global Compact Office.
Carrie Hall joined the UN Global Compact in 2004 and is a communications and public affairs adviser for the initiative. She has served as editor of the Compact Quarterly since 2005. In addition, Ms. Hall manages a broad range of communications for Global Compact. Prior to joining the United Nations staff, she was a vice-president at Hill & Knowlton, an international public relations agency. She holds a Masters in Public Administration from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs.

International Trade Symposium: The Michigan Challenge II
2007-10-25 00:00 | MSU Henry Center for Executive Development, 3535 Forest Rd., Lansing, 48910, United States
The State of Michigan is in the midst of a decades long transition from a predominantly manufacturing economy, largely geared to a North American market, to becoming a successful participant in an increasingly complex, globalized world.
Optimal use of existing and new resources will be a key factor in achieving a common goal: A more diversified Michigan economy and broadly educated workforce which not only benefits the people of Michigan but contributes to a better life for the world’s citizens.
The goal of this second International Trade Symposium is to make a timely, practical educational contribution to this complex process.
The program has been planned as an overview/update for leaders involved in a variety of roles in strengthening Michigan’s economy:
– international business entrepreneurs
– economic development professionals,
– government officials and employees concerned with economic development,
– agricultural export entrepreneurs & leaders,
– academic faculty and students interested in international trade issues,
– non-profit leaders with international interests.

Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club Luncheon
2007-10-31 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
The Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club is dedicated to promoting and stimulating economic growth through timely and insightful community forums presented for personal and professional development. The Economic Club provides a forum where local business and community leaders can hear presentations on a broad range of business-related topics. Past presentations have ranged from how global economic trends affect the national and local economy, to hearing how leaders from different walks of life have achieved their success and view of the future. Juliette Okotie-Eboh, Vice President of Community Affairs at the MGM Grand Detroit, will speak at the October luncheon.

Celebrating Rumi in the 21st Century
2007-11-03 00:00 | MSU Union, 49 Abbot Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
This conference examines the poetry & philosophy of Rumi, the 13th-century Muslim poet, philosopher, & mystic, & its relevance to contemporary understandings of Islamic culture. It also deals with renewed interests in Rumi’s writings in recent years throughout the Middle East, Europe, & the United States. The starting point of the conference is Rumi’s well-known verse “come, come again, whoever you are, come!” Rumi’s eloquent & humanistic poetry, written sometimes with a sense of humor, creates a window on Islamic beliefs, values, & wisdom that is far removed from images of violence & terrorism. Bringing well-known scholars of Islamic mysticism, Rumi, & the Middle East together, we explore Rumi’s writings, their place in Islamic literature & society, & their resurgence as bestsellers in the West. The universality of Rumi’s poetry fosters an understanding of the human experience that transcends the boundaries of nations, religions, & languages.

MSU Greater China Supply Chain Forum
2007-11-16 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
The Greater China Supply Chain Forum is a core project of the Broad International Business Forum (BIBF), held each fall at Michigan State University. Each year over 300 students, faculty and professionals converge to hear top managers speak about their experiences in China. These managers travel to East Lansing from around the globe to represent such multinational corporations as Dell, Whirlpool, UPS, GM, A.T. Kearney, and many more. Three panels of speakers are joined by guest moderators to provide a full day of presentations and Q&A on focused topics in current, international business. An informal luncheon in the middle of the day brings speakers and attendees together for a chance to interact on a more personal level, and sets the scene for the announcement of the annual BIBF scholarship recipient. This award is given to an outstanding international student and made possible by the generous donations of the forum’s sponsors.

Global Festival 2007
2007-11-18 00:00 | MSU Union, 49 Abbot Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
At this 22nd annual festival, MSU international student organizations and area nationality groups will share their cultures with exhibits, performances of ethnic dances and music; fashion shows; and demonstrations of native games and crafts. The World Gift shop offers a variety of international art works, jewelry, glassware, clothing, stamps, and a multitude of gift items (proceeds support scholarship fund for spouses of international students to attend MSU classes). The Global Cafe serves ethnic cuisine.

Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club Luncheon
2007-11-28 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
The Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club is dedicated to promoting and stimulating economic growth through timely and insightful community forums presented for personal and professional development. The Economic Club provides a forum where local business and community leaders can hear presentations on a broad range of business-related topics. Past presentations have ranged from how global economic trends affect the national and local economy, to hearing how leaders from different walks of life have achieved their success and view of the future. Denise Illitch, President of Illitch Enterprises will speak at the November luncheon.

Global Business Club Luncheon
2007-11-28 00:00 | The University Club of MSU, 3435 Forest Rd, Lansing, 48910, United States
The Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan focuses on global issues of interest to the mid-Michigan business community. In this role, the GB Club is dedicated to supporting global business growth of the State of Michigan and its diverse manufacturing and service organizations. The main activity of the GB Club is the luncheon speaker series.
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. The luncheons are open to the general public. Typically, about 100 business executives, public policy makers, and academics attend each luncheon.

Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club Luncheon
2007-12-12 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
The Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club is dedicated to promoting and stimulating economic growth through timely and insightful community forums presented for personal and professional development. The Economic Club provides a forum where local business and community leaders can hear presentations on a broad range of business-related topics. Past presentations have ranged from how global economic trends affect the national and local economy, to hearing how leaders from different walks of life have achieved their success and view of the future. Samuel Kahan, Senior Economist, Federal Reserve, Bank of Chicago-Detroit Branch, will speak at the December luncheon.

Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club Luncheon
2008-01-23 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Speaker: Joe Reid, Chairman and CEO, Capitol Bancorp
