Annual BisNet Conference.

speaker series features locally and nationally prominent speakers covering a broad spectrum of business-related topics ranging from economic trends and business success stories to the latest in management and leadership techniques. The Economic Club luncheons provide members with an excellent opportunity to network with more than 350 of the areas key community, business and education leaders

Presentation on International Trade Resources

Business + Sports luncheon with Tom Dickson, Lansing Lugnuts.

International Business Institute on the Road Workshop with University of Washington CIBER at Highline College

Speaker George Stephanopoulos (ABC), Professor Aminda Smith (MSU) Join communities across the United States in a national conversation on China. This event will feature an interactive webcast with four speakers, moderated by George Stephanopoulos, Chief Anchor at ABC News. The livecast will be followed by an on-site discussion facilitated by Associate Professor Aminda Smith, scholar in modern Chinese History in the Department of History at MSU. Parking is available in the lot south of the International Center. Refreshments will be provided. There is no charge for this event, but there may be a parking fee. We look forward to seeing you then! 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.

Michigan has resources and funding to help your small business export its products whether you are new to exporting or are already exporting and looking to enter new markets. Learn from program administrators and local business leaders about how to navigate international trade. Hosted by Crain's Detroit Content Studio with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and guests from Michigan's Redi-Rock International Director of Sales Kevin Loe and OPS Solutions President/CEO Paul Ryznar.

speaker series features locally and nationally prominent speakers covering a broad spectrum of business-related topics ranging from economic trends and business success stories to the latest in management and leadership techniques. The Economic Club luncheons provide members with an excellent opportunity to network with more than 350 of the areas key community, business and education leaders

speaker series features locally and nationally prominent speakers covering a broad spectrum of business-related topics ranging from economic trends and business success stories to the latest in management and leadership techniques. The Economic Club luncheons provide members with an excellent opportunity to network with more than 350 of the areas key community, business and education leaders

Michigan Business Network held their annual Michigan Economic Forecast Series breakfast on Dec.12th. The breakfast includes an economic forecast of the mid-Michigan area for 2020. This year's panel includes: Chris Holman - Michigan Business Network Jade Sims - International Business Center at MSU Mike Maurer - Accident Fund Insurance of America Jack Schripsema - Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau Tim Damen - Lansing Regional Chamber Bob Trezise - Lansing Economic Area Partnership Dr. Charles Ballard - Michigan State University Part of the breakfast included the release of the Michigan Future Business Index Survey. The latest Michigan Future Business Index (MFBI) data show more than eight-in-ten (82 percent) of statewide business leaders representing small- to mid-sized businesses remain satisfied with the overall economy. Satisfaction is strongest in West Michigan (88 percent) and Metro Detroit (82 percent). . Link to 2019 Fall MFBI Survey: FALL 2019 MFBI REPORT (pdf)