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 MSU Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection Join us September 24-25 in the fight for improving responses to product counterfeiting and protecting brands. NEW THIS YEAR: a special program designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses. Hosted for our brand owner partners, our Summit is a collaborative space for brand owners, law enforcement, and academia to strategize about the issues and their solutions in a forum that facilitates open, collaborative, meaningful, and participant-led conversations on brand protection. Through interactive panels, roundtable strategy sessions, and an evening reception, you will have the opportunity to share, learn and network with one another, as well as from world-renowned scholars and globally-recognized industry and law enforcement leaders. Contact us at 517.353.4336 if you're a SME needing financial assistance! 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 2019 African Business Symposium To celebrate the ending of the Year of Global Africa, Michigan State University is hosting aninaugural African Business Symposium. The half-day event will focus on exploring Venture Capital & Private Equity, Technology, and Entrepreneurship on the continent. The lecture aims to teach students and local entrepreneurs about the immense opportunities that exist in emerging markets.Highlight why, despite global economic uncertainties, Africa continues to growas an investment and business destination. Who should attend: Importers, exporters, and local entrepreneurs exploring or already working on the continent 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.

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.