The MBN'slongstanding Sports Luncheon is back this fall and we are excited to have with us Terry Collins, Special Assistant to the General Manager of the New York Mets.

A 2-day training for international business professionals on the basics of global management, marketing, trade finance, and logistics.

Michigan State UniversityDepartment of Economics hostsMichael Bordo,Board of Governors Professor of Economics, Rutgers University, on November 9, 2018 tospeak on Central Bank Digital Currency and the Future of Monetary Policy. A number of major central banks over the world are actively exploring the initiation of sovereign digital currencies. In this analysis, Professor Bordo considers how a central bank digital currency (CBDC) can transform all aspects of the international monetary system and facilitate the systematic and transparent conduct of monetary policy. Biography at:https://economics.rutgers.edu/component/content/article?id=217:bordo-michael-d. Moreinformation at:http://econ.msu.edu/seminars/index.php.All seminars are in the Koo Room (Rm. 5A Marshall-Adams Hall; annex behind the main building) unless otherwise noted.

The 2018 Summit provides a unique opportunity to bring together top exporters, global trade leaders and trade assistance providers from across Mid-America. Outstanding exporters from across Mid-America have been invited to share their export stories highlighting best practices and/or lessons learned that have contributed to their export success. The Summit's fast-paced, high-touch format provides exporters, trade assistance providers and educators with direct access to high-level networking and shared-learning opportunities designed to guide export expansion. This will be a premier regional event for companies focused on advancing trade and driving business growth.

The Celebration of Regional Growth Awards recognizes businesses for their new economic investment and job creation in the Greater Lansing region. The 65 companies that we have recognized have together contributed over $2.5 billion in new economic growth in this region

Speaker Jean Schtokal, Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC Defense industry sales can be lucrative; however, companies selling to the industry have additional concerns. This seminar will discuss where to find and bid on potential contracts, and what to consider before opening discussions with potential partners or attending industry trade shows. The program will terminate with a reception and time for questions and open networking. 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.

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

MBN's Founder Chris Holman moderates a panel of guests who discuss the economic outlook for 2019 in the Mid-Michigan area as well as the investment and development currently occurring in the Lansing Metro area.

Speaker Neil Sheridan You have just seconds to get someone's attention, and perhaps minutes to win them over to your way of thinking. Whether you are attempting to get an investor's attention or convince a potential customer or overseas partner to give you a second look, your business pitch is everything. This half-day workshop will get you there. Our keynote speaker and facilitator Neil Sheridan is a researcher, adviser and speaker on organizational and business growth, and regularly conducts extensive trainings for businesses and entrepreneurs to prepare them for pitch competitions. Neil is President of SVPI, LLC, a Michigan advisory and management corporation active internationally. This event was so successful in 2017 we felt we needed to bring it back! 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.

Speaker MSU IBC & US Dept. of Commerce ExporTech™ is a national export assistance program helping companies enter or expand in global markets. This program applies a structured export strategy development process that assists 4-8 companies to accelerate growth. It is the only national program where each company develops a written export plan, that is vetted by a panel of experts upon completion. ExporTech™ efficiently connects companies with a wide range of world-class experts to help navigate the export sales process. The result is that companies rapidly expand global sales and save countless hours of effort. Since 2006, 211 ExporTech™ programs have been delivered in 36 states and Puerto Rico with over 1,080 participating companies. This program is offered jointly by the Michigan State University International Business Center and the United States Department of Commerce Export Assistance Center in Grand Rapids. Please contact Jade Sims at sims@broad.msu.edu or 517.353.4336 with questions 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.