International Business Center

Americas Competitiveness Forum
2010-11-14 00:00 - 2010-11-16 00:00 (America/Detroit) | Atlanta, Atlanta, United States
The increasing interconnectedness of the Western Hemisphere has made it easier for us to do business, exchange ideas, and share knowledge in a cooperative effort to improve the standard of living for millions of people. This year ACF IV will highlight the successes of our region’s businesses and governments during this period of economic uncertainty. We will focus on those best practices and most useful ideas that have improved competitiveness so that our countries and businesses may learn and grow. At the ACF, all participants have a chance to make a contribution and to learn how to improve the way we do business in the Americas. This year, we have selected four key topics: green technologies; education and workforce development; entrepreneurship and small business development; and trade facilitation, border clearance, and supply chain logistics. In addition to plenary sessions and breakout panels, participants may choose from a variety of additional ACF IV events and services, including market opportunity sessions, export counseling sessions, business-to-government meetings, and business-to-business meetings.

Economic Club of Greater Lansing: Christine Todd Whitman
2010-11-16 00:00 | Eagle Eye Banquet Center, 15500 Chandler Rd #3, Bath, 48808, United States
Christine Todd Whitman, former governor of New Jersey and administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency during the Bush administration, will speak.

US-China Economic Debate
2010-11-17 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
Are you interested in the future of economic relations between the 2 largest economic powers: the US and China? Are you curious to find out more about issues like currency manipulation and possible trade war? Are you tired of media bias and would you like to learn more about how these issues actually affect the US economy and your life? If you answered yes to any of these questions you should come to the Broad China Business Society’s economic debate panel. We will have experts from academia and business discuss the current state of US-China economic relations, its importance, and the possible effects if trade war begins. They will also field audience questions at the end. This event will take place Wednesday evening, November 17 at 7 pm in room 303 of the International Center. Please come and bring friends; it will be a great educational and networking opportunity for those interested in the subject. The event is free and open to everyone and refreshments will be provided.

Global Business Club of Mid Michigan: Sustainability as a Megatrend in International Trade
2010-11-18 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
Dr. Richard Chapas is a Board member for the Center for Sustainable Enterprise at the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina. He has worked with academic and industrial experts to develop products directed at the needs of the developing world. He has presented papers throughout the world on sustainable development and innovation. He is on the Executive Committee for the U.S. Business Council for Sustainable Development which leads U.S. businesses in developing projects to drive sustainable solutions, including industrial ecology and ecosystems restoration. He currently serves on the faculty of the University of Delaware, Lerner Business School, where he teaches courses on sustainability and green business.

Economic Club of Greater Lansing: Robert Shuster
2010-12-09 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Robert Shuster, CFO, Independent Bank, and president and CEO,
Mepco Finance Corporation, will speak.

Lansing Economic Club: Don LeDuc
2011-01-13 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Don LeDuc is President, Dean, and Professor at Thomas M. Cooley Law School.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: AG Exporter of the Year
2011-02-17 00:00 | MSU Henry Center for Executive Development, 3535 Forest Rd., Lansing, 48910, United States
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: Cindy Pasky
2011-03-03 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Cindy Pasky is Founder, President, & CEO of Detroit-based Strategic Staffing Solutions. S3 is a global information technology and business services company, which provides information technology consulting, customized solutions, vendor management programs, executive search services, call center technology and IT and business development services. Pasky founded S3 in 1990 and has grown the company to more than 20 office locations employing more than 1,800 workers in the U.S. and Europe. Now in its 21st year of consecutive growth, S3 posted 2010 revenues of $205 million.Thursday, March 3
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center
55 S. Harrison Rd., East Lansing, MI 48824

Navigating Incoterms Webinar
2011-03-15 00:00 | virtual
John Toles of Supply Chain Solutions will be sharing some helpful tips on how to navigate and effectively use the 2011 Incoterms to your best advantage.

Lansing Economic Club: Bill Demmer
2011-03-17 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Bill Demmer is President & CEO of the Demmer Corporation.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Global Opportunities for Michigan Manufacturers
2011-03-24 00:00 | MSU Henry Center for Executive Development, 3535 Forest Rd., Lansing, 48910, United States
Chuck Hadden, President and CEO of Michigan Manufacturers Association, will speak on how to help Michigan manufacturers rise above the tough economy by diversifying their business to include new customers and new products. He will share how the MMA intends to meet this growing demand & provide the information that Michigan manufacturers need to compete against the rest of the world – and win.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.

NASBITE International Conference
2011-04-03 00:00 - 2011-04-05 00:00 | Charleston, SC, Charlseton, United States
The annual NASBITE International conference is a great opportunity to increase your knowledge and learn best practices from leading trade professionals and trade educators from around the world. You will interact with other global trade professionals and NASBITE members in a dynamic forum designed to increase your knowledge and skills in global trade.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Global: It Is a Two Way Process
2011-04-13 00:00 | MSU Henry Center for Executive Development, 3535 Forest Rd., Lansing, 48910, United States
Speaker: John E. Sztykiel, President and CEO, Spartan Motors, Inc.The Spartan Motors, Inc. Board of Directors elected John E. Sztykiel as the president and chief executive officer in June 2002. Prior to the election, John served as the president and chief operating officer of Spartan Motors, beginning in 1992 and as a director since 1988. During that time, he also held the position of president of the companysThe 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: Roger Curtis
2011-04-14 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Roger Curtis is President of the Michigan International Speedway.

World Languages Day
2011-04-16 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
World Languages Day allows hundreds of high school students, teachers, administrators, and parents to come to campus to explore a world of languages. Free to all participants, this day-long conference will focus on the experiences that languages offer, and highlight the opportunities available for language and international study at MSU.
After an engaging opening plenary session, participants will attend a variety of fun and informational sessions throughout the day.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: The Canada-Michigan Relationship & the State's New Economy
2011-05-10 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Speaker: Canadian Consul General Roy NortonConsul General Norton will highlight the many aspects of the Canada-Michigan relationship, including trade, environmental stewardship, and partners in global security. He will discuss the benefits of the New International Trade Crossing for Michigan’s businesses and the importance of modern border infrastructure to meet the needs of the state’s new 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.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Targeting Customers Around the World
2011-05-12 00:00 | MSU Henry Center for Executive Development, 3535 Forest Rd., Lansing, 48910, United States
Speaker: Pedro Moya, Manager of Online Sales, GoogleJoin us for a morning of discussions about the technology landscape around the world (focus: China) with speakers from the U.S. Commercial Service and local IT professionals. We then continue with lunch and keynote speaker Pedro Moya of Google. Don’t miss this special addition to the calendar! 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.

Coface Country Risk Meeting 2011
2011-05-12 00:00 | New York, NY, New York, United States
A panel of economists and business leaders will tackle the short-term economic outlook for the second half of 2011, with a special focus on hot spots, booming regions and the world’s economic power bases.

Lansing Economic Club: Regionalism Forum
2011-05-19 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Regionalism Forum: The Business of Education. Moderated by Tim Skubick, the panel features: Mike Flanagan, State Superintendent of Schools; Lou Glazer, president, Michigan Future ; Amber Arellan, Education Trust; Stan Kogut, superintendent, Ingham ISD; and Dan Quisenberry, president, MAPSA. Sponsored by Fahey, Schultz, Burzych, Rhodes, PLC. Program begins at Noon; please arrive early for registration & networking. Single Tickets $40, or tables of eight $300 (includes lunch). Pre-registration is required.

NAFSA Colloquium: The Business of Global Business Education Challenges and Opportunities for Accreditation and Self-Assessment
2011-06-01 00:00 | Vancouver, Canada, Vancouver, Canada
Explore how accreditation and assessment are changing and what that means for the international aspects of business education internships, language education, study abroad programs, research partnerships, and more. Presenters will share survey data and other industry indicators that institutions have used to successfully internationalize business school. Learn about the issues and challenges impacting their efforts. Leave with best practices and resources you can put into action.

9th Biennial International Business Institute for Community College Faculty
2011-06-05 00:00 - 2011-06-09 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
The 9th Biennial International Business Institute for Community College Faculty is a unique professional development program designed specifically for community and technical college faculty. The aim of the Institute is to provide participants with the knowledge, experience and resources they need to internationalize general business courses and/or develop specialized international business courses at the two-year college level.

Academy of International Business
2011-06-24 00:00 - 2011-06-28 00:00 | Nagoya, Japan, Nagoya, Japan
The 2011 meeting will be held in Nagoya, Japan. Our host school will be Nanzan University.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Global Business Club September Luncheon
2011-09-07 00:00 | MSU Henry Center for Executive Development, 3535 Forest Rd., Lansing, 48910, United States
Speaker: Peter Walters, Chairman of the Board, Guardian IndustriesJoin us as we welcome back to Michigan State Peter Walters, friend and former board member of MSU-CIBERThe 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: Why Singapore? Why Southeast Asia? Why Now?
2011-09-14 00:00 | MSU Union, 49 Abbot Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Speaker: The Honorable David I. AdelmanAmbassador Adelman and his colleagues will be addressing the state of Michigan about the benefits of strengthening our economic relationship with southeast Asia and the National Export Initiative (NEI)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: Tom Anastos, MSU Men's Hockey Coach
2011-09-15 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Speaker Tom Anastos, MSU Men’s Hockey Coach. Sponsored by Loomis, Ewert, Parsley, Davis & Gotting, P.C. Program begins at Noon; please arrive early for registration & networking. Single Tickets $40, or tables of eight $300 (includes lunch). Pre-registration is required.

Mexico - Towards Being the USA's First Trade Partner: The Necessary Political, Social and Business Conditions
2011-09-21 00:00 | MSU International Center, 427 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Please join us for a presentation by Jose Calderoni-Arroyo focusing on trade with Mexico. Mr. Calderoni-Arroyo is a business entrepreneur and MSU alumnus.

Lansing Economic Club: Dennis Swan, CEO of Sparrow Health System
2011-10-06 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Dennis Swan, CEO of Sparrow Health System. Sponsored by Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, PC. Program begins at Noon; please arrive early for registration & networking. Single Tickets $40, or tables of eight $300 (includes lunch). Pre-registration is required.

Great Lakes International Trade and Transport Hub Summit: Developing an Action Agenda
2011-10-16 00:00 - 2011-10-19 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
The summit is planned as a benchmark event coinciding with Michigans Trade and Infrastructure month. You will gain critical information about what is needed and what will be done to accelerate the export economy that involves the U.S. Midwest and Canada.

Presentation on Sustainable Development in Nicaragua
2011-10-20 00:00 | Wanderer’s Teahouse, 547 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, 48823, United States
Speakers Pat Florke and Kathy Floerke, visiting from the Center for Development in Central America (CDCA), will speak about the CDCAs work with microenterprises, lending projects, and Fair Trade. The CDCA is a non-profit devoted to sustainable development in Nicaragua.

Think Global, Go Global: Export Market Strategies to Improve Your Bottom Line
2011-11-04 00:00
I. Welcome/Introductions: Christine Grieve, SBTDC.II. Overview of Regional Export Strategies Project and Regional Export Survey Highlights: J.D. Snyder, MSU CCED, Project DirectorIII. Why Exporting is Important and Resources Your Company Can Use: Anita Walker, U.S. Export Assistance CenterIV. Reducing Financial Risk in International Sales: Bruce Brogan, Fifth Third BankV. MSUs Michigan Export Growth Program and globalEDGE Resources: Tunga Kiyak, MSU IBC/CIBERVI. My Experience in Exporting: Tom Gross, Dynamic Manufacturing, Weiland, Michigan
