IBI workshop at Alamo Community College

Speaker Phumzile Mazibuko Ms. Phumzile Mazibuko was appointed Consul General at the South African Consulate General in Chicago in January of this year. As consul General, she works to promote trade and investments and enhance cooperation in the field of arts, culture, education, and effectively render consular services to South Africans in 14 states in the Midwest region of the United States. Prior to this post, she was Chief of Staff for the Department of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa. Ms. Mazibuko has been working though her professional career to further business relationships between South Africa and its trading partners. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Johannesburg. Joining Consul Mazibuko is South African Consul Political Mr. Thabo Seotlo. Consul Seotlo is also a career diplomat, spending the past decade serving South African interests around the world. Those interested in setting up a private meeting with M. Mazibuko should contact Jade Sims at sims@broad.msu.edu for a time. 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.

The Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club 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 450 of the areas key community, business and education leaders.

Speaker . Estimating manufacturing costs as well as final costs to your customers are particularly difficult these days. Join us to hear about the current tariff situation, what's expected in the near-term, and how to best plan. John Stewart is a supply chain consultant at Supply Chain Solutions, based in West Michigan. Since 2004, he has helped client teams to design and implement supply chain process improvements in manufacturing, food, retail, publishing, distribution, agriculture, and third-party logistics. Prior to consulting, John spent 18 years as a practitioner, where he honed his skills as a line manager and project manager in both international and domestic supply chain. He managed trade and logistics in manufacturing and retail, and began his career as an import entry-writer for a customshouse broker in Chicago. Who should attend: Those involved in purchasing and sales, beginning and advanced exporters and importers, and anyone interested in the implications of the current tariff situation on the U.S. and global economy. 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.

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.