One-day IBI event organized in partnership with George Washington University CIBER.

Dr. Robert K. McMahan is set to present at the upcoming MBN Speaker Series on Wednesday, March 24th! Dr. McMahan is President of Kettering University, one of the nations premier engineering, science, business universities, and is a national leader in preparing STEM and business entrepreneurs and innovators. Dr. McMahan has extensive national and international speaking, consulting, and management experience in organizations and initiatives related to technology and product development, research policy, investment capital, entrepreneurship and innovation-based economic development. Register in advance.

Are you using case studies in your own research, supervising case-based research or interested in doing a case study in the future? If so, join our webinar presented by the authors of the 2021 JIBS Decade Award winning article Theorizing from case studies: Towards a pluralist future for international business research.The authors will discuss the key arguments from their 2011 paper, in particular the different forms that theorizing from case studies can take. They will adopt a critical stance towards inductive theory building and recommend contextualized explanation as a promising alternative to doing case studies. They will also cover developments in case research since the publication of their 2011 paper, not just in international business but in management and the social sciences more generally. They will share with the audience what they see as the most exciting opportunities for case research in the future. Participants in the webinar will gain a state-of-the-art understanding of case study methodology and an appreciation of the various options for achieving contextualized explanation in their studies. This is a free webinar, but registration is required.

While the United States leveraged the power of sports even before the ping pong diplomacy era, Sports Diplomacy Division at the U.S. Department of State was established in the wake of 9/11 as a means of reaching out to youth in the Middle East through soccer. Its scope has expanded to include all regions, thousands of participants, and the full spectrum of sports. The divisions people-to-people sports exchanges open doors in hard-to-reach places and engage communities at the grassroots level. For additional details, visit the link below. This is a free webinar, but registration is required. Time of webinar in EDT.

This event is by invitation only and will provide an informal discussionabout brand protection and anti-counterfeiting among faculty members and doctoral students.

Learn more about the emerging marijuana industry, including the new cannabis market in our region, distribution and retail opportunities, creating a new workforce, transport, and testing from a marijuana industry panel at the April Lansing Economic Club. Our panel will include Ryan Basore, CEO, Redemption Cannabis, Michael Pedrosi, managing partner, Capital Transport, Ryan Ratzloff, president, Lion Labs, Brian Gruber, COO, The Botanical Co., Franklin Fields, Biobizz, Kevin Pybus, founder, Truu Cannabis. The panel will be moderated by Lisa Ellen Smith, president, InVerve Marketing and Web.

Join us for a webinar to explore perspectives from different parts of the World on how sustainability dimensions could be debated in IB classes. In this webinar, we focus on stimulating students thinking about interconnectedness of economic, social, and environmental aspects in managerial decision-making and preparing students to apply broader considerations in their future career to address global challenges. Key Take-Aways: Obtaining examples of how social (for instance, gender equality) and environmental issues interact influencing international business and its management. Through these examples, learning to discuss with students pro-sustainability business practices. Through the examples of fishmeal and fish oil global supply chains, learning to lead the discussion about ironic situations that emerge from stakeholders sustainability concerns and situations in which stakeholders believe in the benefits of their actions that actually cause environmental harm. This webinar is FREE and open to all, but registration is required. Zoom details will be sent to all registered participants

Speaker MSU China and the World: Beyond the Headlines Series Panel China's rapid growth includes significant expansion of its investment and influence around the world. During this event we'll explore the implications for Africa, where China has invested in virtually every country. We'll also discuss what this means for U.S. businesses and foreign economic policy moving forward. Our panel of speakers includes: Jamie Monson, Michigan State University; Folahsade Soulé, University of Oxford; Gyude Moore, Center for Global Development; Bob Wekesa, University of Witwatersrand; Robert Grosse, Arizona State University; Liu Haifang, Beijing University. 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.

Like it or not, virtual learning is here to stay! While most of us are giving a sigh of relief that we can go back to normal in Fall 2021 with business as usual, all the signs seem to point that higher education business model has fundamentally shifted. New technologies, new platforms and new processes have emerged. Virtual learning will form a significant part of our portfolio in the coming decade. Key takeaways: What are some simple steps in design and delivery stages that can substantially enhance engagement, energy, and experience in virtual learning? What do we know from neuroscience about Concert Hall Effect and how can we apply that to our virtual learning? What can we learn from Psychology research on Bystander Effect and how can we apply it in virtual learning to enhance engagement? What are some modifications we should consider in our assessment if we want to create an exceptional experience for our students? This webinar is free and open to all, but registration is required. Zoom details will be sent to registered participants.

Hear the voices of small business at the Lansing Economic Club on May 6 from 11 a.m. - noon. The panel of small business owners will shine a much-needed light on the daily struggles the Greater Lansing business community has faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The panel will also talk about how small businesses have been resilient and innovative while facing tremendous adversity.