International Business Center

International Business Institute on the Road Workshop - Manchester Community College
2017-10-27 00:00 (America/Detroit) | Manchester, CT, Manchester, United States
The International Business Institute for Community College Faculty is a one-day workshop hosted by Manchester Community College in Manchester, Connecticut.

Global Business Schools Network Annual Conference
2017-11-01 00:00 - 2017-11-03 00:00 | WA, DC, Washington, DC, United States
Sarah Singer, Assistant Director of MSU-CIBER, and Rob Spohr, Vice President for Academic Affairs at Montcalm College will present the session Forging Partnerships from Michigan to Indonesia That Benefit Entire Communities on Thursday, November 2, at the annual GBSN conference.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Private Sector Forum on Africa
2017-11-07 00:00 | MSU Breslin Center, 534 Birch Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Speaker Robert Telchin, Senior International Trade Specialist, Office of Africa
The Private Sector Forum will focus on partnership among US and African private sector actors, African Universities and MSU leadership towards enhancing investment with positive impact for Africas future. This panel program will be followed by an interactive question and answer session.
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.

Private Sector Forum on Africa
2017-11-07 00:00 - 2018-11-07 00:00 | MSU Breslin Center, 534 Birch Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
This program will feature panelists from the US Department of Commerce (USDoC), private sector companies engaged in African investment, and African University representatives. The panel will begin with a brief overview of the landscape of US investment in Africa from Robert Telchin (US DoC), after which panelists will give brief remarks about their experiences with private sector engagement in Africa. The panelists will then engage in a dialogue with the audience about the potential of innovative partnerships to shape future engagement among African and global universities; private sector investors; non-governmental and governmental actors
and others to meet global challenges.

Lansing Economic Club Luncheon - Celebration of Regional Growth Awards
2017-11-16 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Lansing Economic Club Luncheon – Celebration of Regional Growth Awards

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Preparing for Trade Shows & New Client Meetings: Creating That Perfect Pitch
2017-12-05 00:00 | MSU Henry Center for Executive Development, 3535 Forest Rd., Lansing, 48910, United States
Speaker Neil Sheridan, President, SVPI
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. SVPI assists clients with strategy, valuation, performance, and innovation initiatives. Neil speaks internationally on strategy and innovation leadership as a keynoter, moderator or panelist.
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 - Ron Fournier, Crains Detroit Business
2017-12-12 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Lansing Economic Club Luncheon – Ron Fournier, Crains Detroit Business

International Business Institute on the Road Workshop - Florence-Darlington Community College
2017-12-13 00:00 | Florence, SC, Florence, United States
The International Business Institute for Community College Faculty is a one-day workshop hosted by Florence-Darlington Community College in Florence, South Carolina.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: The Basics of Exporting
2018-01-09 00:00 | MSU Henry Center for Executive Development, 3535 Forest Rd., Lansing, 48910, United States
Speaker Kendra Kuo, Director, US Export Assistance Center, Grand Rapids
This event will cover the basic concepts in exporting–from doing research to select your target market, how to best take advantage of international trade shows, and method of entry to the logistics and legalities of shipping your product overseas and getting paid. This session will offer a wealth of information to those considering or new to exporting, as well as some tips and ideas for those already in the export game. A portion of the morning will include group discussion, as well as time for questions and answers. Jade Sims, Trade Specialist at the MSU International Business Center, will lead the morning program. Our luncheon keynote will be provided by Kendra Kuo, Director of the US Export Assistance Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has spent most of her career helping Michigan companies grow their sales by connecting them to booming international markets.
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.

USASBE Conference
2018-01-11 00:00 - 2018-01-14 00:00 | Los Angeles, CA, Los Angeles, United States
Present globalEDGE at the annual USASBE conference.

Lansing Economic Club Luncheon - Thomas Holt, MSU, Criminal Justice
2018-01-23 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Thomas J. Holt, MSU, School of Criminal Justice, to discuss latest trends in cyber security and how to better protect your business from attack.

Copy - American Association of Community Colleges Workforce Development Institute
2018-01-30 00:00 - 2018-02-02 00:00 | New Orleans, LA, New Orleans, United States
AACCs Workforce Development Institute 2018(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.
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.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Global Branding
2018-02-08 00:00 | MSU Henry Center for Executive Development, 3535 Forest Rd., Lansing, 48910, United States
Speaker The Gluten Free Bar
Our morning seminar will focus on the topic of Global Branding; we will explore methods for presenting a consistent brand while tailoring the message to best reach global audiences with unique preferences in the ways they are reached. Our luncheon keynote will be presented by brand owners of The Gluten Free Bar, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s (MDARD) first-ever recipient of the 2017 Michigan export Rising Star Award. The Rising Star Award was created to recognize a company that is new to exporting or is just starting to increase their exports into one or more countries. The Gluten Free Bar sets a great example for other small- and medium-sized companies as to the opportunities exports provide in generating more sales and growth for a company, said Jamie Clover Adams, MDARD Director. Exports are critical to the Michigan food and agriculture economy, and companies like The Gluten Free Bar are a vital part of the growth. Join us to find out how they’re growing the company through exporting, network with growers and food processors, and learn the ins-and-outs of achieving global success!
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.

International Business Institute on the Road Workshop - South Arkansas Community College
2018-02-08 00:00 | El Dorado, AK, El Dorado, United States
The International Business Institute for Community College Faculty is a one-day workshop hosted by South Arkansas Community College in El Dorado, Arkansas.

Lansing Economic Club Luncheon - Glenn Stevens, MICHauto
2018-02-15 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Glenn Stevens is the Executive Director of MICHauto and Vice President of Automotive and Mobility Initiatives at the Detroit Regional Chamber. In his role, Stevens provides strategic direction to the MICHauto program in its efforts to promote, grow, and retain Michigans automotive and next-generation mobility industries. MICHauto is a statewide industry association focused on developing the states automotive and mobility industry in the key areas of: Talent, Advocacy, Industry Awareness, Business Attraction and Mobility.

CCID Annual Conference
2018-02-16 00:00 - 2018-02-19 00:00 | Scottsdale, AZ, Scotsdale, United States
CCID Annual Meeting

ISLSP/CIBER Business Language Conference
2018-02-22 00:00 - 2018-02-24 00:00 | Gainesville, FL, Gainesville, United States
The theme for the IV International Symposium on Languages for Specific Purposes (ISLSP)/CIBER Business Language Conference is LSP Vectors: Strengthening Interdisciplinary Connections

Lansing Economic Club Luncheon - Mayor, Andy Schor
2018-03-15 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Lansing Mayor, Andy Schor will discuss his first few months in office and changes to occur.

Michigan Women's Foundation Entrepreneur YOU conference
2018-03-19 00:00 | Lansing Community College West Campus, 5708 Cornerstone Dr, Lansing, 48917, United States
The Entrepreneur YOU conference is designed to educate women with a passion for owning their own business about the challenges and opportunities inherent to the
endeavor from planning through launch to growth. The conference provides a broad overview of topics such as marketing, finance, legal issues, business funding and more. In addition to sharpening skills, you will gain powerful contacts and learn new information to drive successful business results.

NASBITE International Annual Conference and National Small Business Exporter Summit
2018-03-21 00:00 - 2018-03-23 00:00 | Baltimore, MD, Baltimore, United States
The NASBITE International Annual Conference, March 22-23, draws educators, exporters, specialists, and students from all across North America. The Conference offers a variety of education and networking opportunities and seeks to recognize outstanding and innovative developments in the area of international trade education, counseling, training, and research.
The National Small Business Exporter Summit on March 21 showcases best-in-class exporters from around the country who share their expertise in exporting excellence.

CITD 2018 Educator's Conference: Global Competencies in the Classroom and the Workforce
2018-04-10 00:00 | Long Beach, CA, Long Beach, United States
By integrating global business coursework and modules into the class curriculum, students will begin to have a firm understanding of the inter-connectivity of global commerce and its implications in their daily lives. Join us and find out how.

Michigan Business Network - Andre Hutson
2018-04-10 00:00 | Eagle Eye, 15500 Chandler Rd., Bath, 48808, United States
Former MSU and NBA basketball player, Andre Hutson, discusses success on and off the court. He is the owner of a few local small businesses.

Lansing Economic Club Luncheon - Patti Poppe, Consumers Energy
2018-04-12 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Patti Poppe, President & CEO, Consumers Energy

Interdisciplinary Conference on Cybercrime
2018-04-19 00:00 - 2018-04-20 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
It is a pleasure to announce the 5th Annual MSU Interdisciplinary Conference on Cybercrime will be held April 19th and 20th, 2018 at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, Auditorium room, 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.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: World IP Day Michigan: Protecting Your Brand Globally
2018-04-26 00:00 | MSU College of Law, 648 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Speaker Protecting Your Brand Globally
The Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection (A-CAPP) and Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan (GB Club) are pleased to present the 1st Annual World IP Day Michigan: Protecting Your Brand Globally. World IP day is celebrated every year on April 26 in order to remember the role that intellectual property rights (patents, trademarks, industrial designs, copyright) play in encouraging innovation and creativity. Join us for a half day interactive program discussing how Michigan companies can play in a vital role in the world economy and share their best practices on how they protect their intellectual property. Our three panels will focus on: Packaging Challenges & Opportunities, IP Issues in E-Commerce, and Emerging Markets: Best practices for IP issues. We will finish our program with a networking lunch. Check our agenda for updated speakers list as they are confirmed. Who should attend: businesses, policy makers, academics, and students interested in learning how to protect intellectual property while growing globally in an ever-more connected world.
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.

AACC Annual Conference - Forging Partnerships from Michigan to Indonesia
2018-05-01 00:00 | Dallas, TX, Dallas, United States
Rob Spohr (Montcalm Community College) and Sarah Singer (MSU-CIBER) will present on the 2017 FDIB program to SE Asia that resulted in a Fulbright award for Montcalm to develop a partnership withManado State Polytechnic,North Sulawesi Province, Sulawesi Island, Indonesia.

Lansing Economic Club Luncheon - Mike & Denise Busley, Grand Traverse Pie Co.
2018-05-03 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Featured speakers will be Mike and Denise Busley, Owners, Grand Traverse Pie Company.

World Trade Week West Michigan
2018-05-09 00:00 - 2018-05-14 00:00 | Grand Valley State University Seidman College of Business, 50 Front Ave SW, Grand Rapids, 49504, United States
West Michigan World Trade Week is a celebration of international trade and business growth for the West Michigan region.
For 33 years area businesses and community leaders have worked together to:
Share international business knowledge and resources at the annual business conference and key networking events scheduled throughout the week
Highlight the link between international trade and Michigan’s economic well-being
Recognize the contributions of international trade to job creation in Michigan
Commend companies succeeding in global markets
Support the annual proclamation issued by the President of the United States declaring World Trade Week in May

Coface 2018 Country Risk Conference
2018-05-10 00:00 | New York, NY, New York, United States
The Coface Country Risk conference is a yearly event focusing on the evolution of country risk throughout world. Its ambition is to help those involved in international trade – whether they are CEOs, commercial directors or credit managers – to define an efficient business development or investment strategy and to take informed decisions regarding risk in their home country or abroad.
Join a unique mix of French and international specialists from business, finance and economic research to discuss global economic trends and issues facing the world economy in 2019.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Doing Business in India
2018-05-22 00:00 | 313 South WA Square, Lansing, 313 South WA Square, Lansing, 48933, United States
Speaker Shantanu Sarkar
India is our 9th largest goods trading partner with $67.7 billion in total (two way) goods trade during 2016. Has your company considered the opportunities? Shantanu Sarkar is a U.S. Commercial Assistant based in Kolkata, India. As the Commercial Advisor in the U.S. International Trade Administration’s Commercial Services team, he works with U.S. businesses to help them enter and navigate the Indian market. Mr. Sarkar joined the U.S. Commerical Service in 2008 and is responsible for the development of U.S. trade and business in Eastern India and adjoining Bangladesh. Mr. Sarkar has over seventeen years of diverse professional experience in the field of marketing, business development, and operations. he is part of several important commercial initiatives to support the emerging economic partnership between the U.S. and India, and is the team lead in India for the mining and industrial materials sectors. Mr. Sarkar will present on opportunities and challenges for U.S. businesses entering the Indian market. Companies interested in one-on-one meetings with Mr. Sarkar should email sims@broad.msu.edu to arrange 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.
