International Business Center

NACCE Symposium: Think Globally - Teach Entrepreneurially!
2016-11-17 00:00 - 2016-11-18 00:00 (America/Detroit) | Prestonsburg, KY, Prestonburg, United States
This two-day symposium will be held on the Campus of Big Sandy and is particularly geared toward faculty teaching in Appalachia. It includes a half-day IBI on the Road style workshop presented by MSU-CIBER.

Why Export Seminar
2016-12-01 00:00 | Detroit Eastern Market, 2934 Russell Street, Detroit, 48207, United States
Join the International Marketing Program, Food Export-Midwest and Detroits Eastern Market for a day of educational topics on the best ways to get started in exporting. Dont miss this opportunity to increase your knowledge of how to become a successful exporter.

Global Business Club: Making the Most of International Trade Shows & Trade Missions: How to Improve Your ROI
2016-12-02 00:00 | Ann Arbor Spark, 330 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, 48104, United States
Participation in an international trade show or trade mission is the best way to see a potential market first-hand while making contact with serious potential clients from around the world. Is your company ready? Learn: How to identify opportunities as well as hurdles What resources are available to help with research and pay for international marketing expenses Preparation of a list of key action items to be completed before and after trade show participation Which upcoming trade missions are being organized for Michigan companies

Lansing Economic Club Luncheon - Stephen Moore, Heritage Foundation
2016-12-15 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Stephen Moore, Heritage Foundation

International Business Institute on the Road - Michigan State University
2017-01-06 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
This one-day workshop is designed for community college faculty seeking to internationalize existing international business courses or develop new IB courses or programs.

Lansing Economic Club Luncheon - Jim Trebilcock, Dr. Pepper
2017-01-19 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Jim Trebilcock, Executive V.P., Dr. Pepper

American Association of Community Colleges Workforce Development Institution
2017-01-25 00:00 - 2017-01-28 00:00 | Newport Beach, CA, Newport Beach, United States
AACCs Workforce Development Institute 2017 (WDI) continues to be a pre-eminent opportunity for in-depth exchanges and networking for economic and workforce leaders at community colleges and their partners. The WDI 2017 theme is Inspiring Innovation.
On campuses and in communities across the country, innovation abounds: in program design, development, and delivery, in services to students and employers, and in creative solutions to workforce and economic development challenges.

Faculty Development Program for Michigan Community Colleges: International Business and Educational Partnerships in Singapore and Indonesia
2017-01-31 00:00 - 2017-02-10 00:00 | Singapore and Jakarta, Indonesia, Indonesia
This overseas FDIB program is designed for Michigan community colleges. Site visits include numerous educational institutions, U.S. Department of Commerce and Chamber of Commerce briefings, visits to businesses and culturally significant sites in Singapore and Jakarta, Indonesia.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Minimize Export Risk with Due Diligence
2017-02-16 00:00 | MSU Henry Center for Executive Development, 3535 Forest Rd., Lansing, 48910, United States
Speaker Dr. Titus Awokuse, Professor and Chairperson
Hear from experts in the field and experienced exporters about how to perform background checks and verify potential customer fit. We will discuss due diligence in choosing a partner as well as ways of insuring shipments for all types of potential risk. Prof. Awokuse of the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics is our luncheon keynote speaker, he will address where to look for the best opportunities for Michigan agricultural exports. $35 registration fee includes lunch.
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.

Lansing Economic Club Luncheon - Matt Johnson, On Target Living
2017-02-28 00:00
Matt Johnson from On Target Living will be the keynote speaker. Topic: Unlocking the Untapped Potential of Your Organization

The 4th Annual Interdisciplinary Conference on Cybercrime
2017-03-02 00:00 - 2017-03-03 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
The 4th Annual MSU Interdisciplinary Conference on Cybercrime will be held March 2nd and 3rd, 2017 at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center on the Michigan State University Campus in East Lansing (https://kelloggcenter.com/). This flagship event, sponsored in part by the MSU School of Criminal Justice, seeks to draw world class social and technical science researchers together and present their work in order to promote collaboration between the disciplines and identify new avenues of research to enrich both fields. In addition, the conference links both fields to industry and policy-makers to transform the landscape of cybersecurity, policy, and practice.

Michigan Women's Foundation EntrepreneurYOU Conference
2017-03-03 00:00 - 2017-10-17 00:00 | Grand Rapids, MI, Grand Rapids, United States
The EntrepreneurYOU conferences bring together women entrepreneurs for a day of learning and networking with like-minded peers.

Michigan Women's Foundation EntrepreneurYOU Conference
2017-03-10 00:00 | Lansing, Lansing, United States

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Export Controls & Compliance: What Every Exporting Company Needs to Know in Light of New Export Control Reforms
2017-03-23 00:00 | MSU Henry Center for Executive Development, 3535 Forest Rd., Lansing, 48910, United States
Speaker Karen di Benedetto, Senior Export Compliance Specialist, Bureau of Industry and Security
Export regulations have changed, and will continue to change. Are you up to date? Do you know what your company needs to do to be compliant? Does your product require an export license? How do you know? Where can you check? The regulations have changed, do you know which government agencies oversee export controls? Karen will discuss US Export Administration Regulations and how to find out if your product or technology requires a license for export. She will address the new 600 series and how Export Control Reform can affect your company. Whether or not your product or technology requires an export license, restricted party screening is something every company needs to do. Do you conduct OFAC screening? We will discuss compliance visits from the government, and export enforcement including compliance best practices in light of changing regulations. Do you know what your company should be doing to steer clear of violations? Dan Klutch, Special Agent-in-Charge, Office of Export Enforcement (BIS) will discuss what happens when regulations are violated. Jean Schtokal, international trade attorney with Foster Swift will discuss OFAC regulations and screening. Time will be allotted for questions. From the President and CEO to the shipping clerk, everyone is responsible for compliance with regulations. This workshop is ideal for current exporters, as well as new exporters. We will highlight the top 6 things companies should be doing right now in light of the new and changing regulatory environment.
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.

World Languages Day
2017-03-25 00:00 | Business College Complex, 632 Bogue St, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Tenth Annual World Languages Day: There are sessions ranging from Vikings to vinyasa yoga, teen life and language in France to Tamil-speaking teens, from Hangeul to Hamlet. A video greeting will be delivered by MSU President Lou Anna Simon at the opening session, and the plenary will be given by Nathan Bynum, an MSU alumnus and current Japanese language teacher. Nearly twenty organizations will be hosting information booths as well, which participants can visit during the morning to obtain information about specific language programs, departments, and colleges, admission to MSU, financial aid, study abroad, and numerous other campus units.

NASBITE International Annual Conference
2017-03-29 00:00 - 2017-03-31 00:00 | Spokane, WA, Spokane, United States
Annual meeting of NASBITE International.

Lansing Economic Club Luncheon - Dave Armstrong
2017-03-30 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Dave Armstrong, GreenStone Farm Credit Services.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Selling Online Internationally
2017-04-13 00:00 | The Runway, 300 S Washington Sq, Lansing, 48933, United States
Speaker Panel Presentation
E-commerce is transforming business & trade. Are you best taking advantage of the opportunities it brings? This panel presentation is suitable for all levels of ecommerce experience & will answer the following questions: How do I decide which platforms (Amazon, Etsy, Ebay, etc.) are the best for my products? How do I make sure that my website is optimized for searches by international buyers? How do I get paid & how do I set that up online? What do I need to think about to create a successful e-commerce strategy? How is the best way to ship my products & how much does it cost? What are the common problems and solutions that other businesses experience? A special thank you to FosterSwift Law Firm for their generous sponsorship of this event.
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.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Doing Business with the Chinese
2017-04-14 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Speaker Profs. Xiao-Ping Chen & Jiing-Lih Farh
Join us for this conversation on doing business with the Chinese. While the explicit practices of doing business internationally can be easily learned, understanding the cultural side is much more complex. Professor Chen will discuss why gift exchange is essential to develop interpersonal guanxi (interpersonal cultural practices that facilitate business) in the Chinese context, and the steps involved in developing and maintaining high quality relationships in China. Professor Farh will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of paternalistic leadership and share personal insights of when this leadership style is practiced in Chinese society.
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.

National Business Education Association
2017-04-14 00:00 | Chicago, Il, Chicago, United States
Assistant Director Sarah Singer will present a session on International Business resources and globalEDGE at 10:30am on Friday, April 14, at the annual NBEA meeting.

Coface Conference Country Risk Meeting 2017
2017-04-20 00:00 | New York, NY, New York, United States
In its annual Country Risk Conference, Coface brings together leading specialists from the world of finance, research and business to discuss the major trends shaping the world economy and to shed light on the main economic issues for 2017 and beyond. Michigan State University’s International Business Center has been a partner with Coface through the globalEDGE research tool since 2007 including but not limited to the Coface Annual Country Risk Conferences.

International Business Institute on the Road Workshop - Madison Area Technical College
2017-04-21 00:00 | Madison, WI, Madison, United States
IBC Director Tomas Hult and Assistant Director Sarah Singer will present a one-day workshop on internationalization business education at Madison Area Technical College.

Lansing Economic Club Luncheon - Molly Fletcher
2017-04-27 00:00
Lansing Economic Club Luncheon – Molly Fletcher, Motivational Speaker & Former Sports Agent.

2017 West Michigan World Trade Week
2017-05-10 00:00 | William Seidman Center, 50 Front Ave SW, Grand Rapids, 49504, United States
Learn how to cultivate employee engagement, collaborate with international business partners, and protect your brand in key foreign markets.

Lansing Economic Club Luncheon - Lansing Mayoral Candidates
2017-05-11 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Lansing’s mayoral candidates share their plan and vision for the economy and jobs, roads and infrastructure, etc. Judi Brown Clarke, candidate. Andy Schor, candidate.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Certified Global Business Professional Training
2017-06-07 00:00 - 2017-06-08 00:00 | Grand Rapids, MI, Grand Rapids, United States
Speaker Jade Sims, CGBP Certified Trainer
Earning the Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) credential is an easy way to kick-start your international business career, or a great way to formally recognize your professional knowledge. The CGBP credential issued by NASBITE confirms familiarity in international trade and assures that employees are able to practice global business at the professional level required in todays competitive environment. The CGBP is fast becoming the top nationally recognized certification for those in international business to show the world that they are qualified. The CGBP certifies that a candidate is competent in the four primary domains of trade global business management, global marketing, supply chain management, trade finance. All exporters, compliance officers, trade lawyers, financial service providers, and accounts involved in international business, freight forwarders and logistics professionals, engineers, university officials, and anyone else who wants to demonstrate expertise in international trade are invited to attend. **PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A 2-DAY TRAINING**
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.

Global Internship Conference
2017-06-13 00:00 - 2017-06-15 00:00 | Santiago, Chile, Santiago, Chile
The Global Internship Conference brings together faculty and administrators from institutions across the global on best practices and current research in international internship placement.

National Council for Geographic Education
2017-07-26 00:00 - 2017-07-29 00:00 | Albuquerque, NM, Albuquerque, United States
Sarah Singer will present a session on globalEDGE.msu.edu at the 2017 National Conference on Geography Education.

America's Small Business Development Center Annual Conference
2017-09-04 00:00 - 2017-09-08 00:00 | Nashville, TN, Nashville, United States
The 37th Annual Americas SBDC Conferencetakes place September 4-8 in Nashville, Tennessee, at the beautiful Gaylord Opryland Resort. Every year our conference attracts 1,300+ SBDC professionals from all over the nation. These advisors, trainers and directors come together for professional development and networking.
Their passion for small business can be seen in the 140+ workshops that overflow into the hallways, and in the exhibit hall where they eagerly mingle with each other and the tradeshow exhibitors, seeking the latest information on products and services that can ensure the success of their small business clients. The theme of this years conference isWork Smarter. Live Better.

Michigan Business Network - Doug Barry
2017-09-07 00:00 | Eagle Eye Golf Club, 15500 Chandler Rd., Bath, 48808, United States
Doug Barry, Vice President, Conover + Gould Strategy Group, Washington DC
