International Business Center

NACCE & Fox Valley Technical College’s Global Entrepreneurship Pathways Summit
2018-05-24 00:00 - 2018-05-25 00:00 (America/Detroit) | Appleton, WI, Appleton, United States
During this summit, guests will learn about initiatives in formal and informal entrepreneurship education and training opportunities in the areas of K-12 STEM education, technical college program areas, and business/industry/education partnerships. The goal of the summit is to share best practices and initiatives to promote entrepreneurship and innovation education across the globe.

Global Internship Conference
2018-06-12 00:00 - 2018-06-14 00:00 | Detroit, MI, Detroit, United States
Annual Global Internship Conference

Michigan Business Network - Claes Fornell, ACSI
2018-06-14 00:00 | Eagle Eye, 15500 Chandler Rd., Bath, 48808, United States
This MBN will featureone of the world’s leading experts on customer satisfaction measurement and customer asset management.Claes Fornell is the founder and chairman of CFI Group, an international consulting firm with offices in the US, China, Sweden, Italy and London, specializing in assisting companies with measuring and optimizing customer satisfaction for improved consumer utility and company financial return.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Certified Global Business Professional Training
2018-07-10 00:00 - 2018-07-11 00:00 | Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith Lansing Offices, 313 South WA Square, Lansing, 48933, United States
Speaker Jade Sims, CGBP Certified Trainer
Earning the Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) credential is an easy way to kick-start your international business career, or a great way to formally recognize your professional knowledge. The CGBP credential issued by NASBITE confirms familiarity in international trade and assures that employees are able to practice global business at the professional level required in todays competitive environment. The CGBP is fast becoming the top nationally recognized certification for those in international business to show the world that they are qualified. The CGBP certifies that a candidate is competent in the four primary domains of trade global business management, global marketing, supply chain management, trade finance. All exporters, compliance officers, trade lawyers, financial service providers, and accounts involved in international business, freight forwarders and logistics professionals, engineers, university officials, and anyone else who wants to demonstrate expertise in international trade are invited to attend. **PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A 2-DAY TRAINING**
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.

Community College Internationalization Workshop: The Workforce Development Pipeline for Careers in International Business
2018-07-31 00:00 | Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia, United States
This workshop at the Community College of Philadelphia focuses on the U.S. export economy and increasing international investment in the U.S. through program and curricular innovation.

Michigan Business Network - Michigan Mobility Luncheon with Huei Peng
2018-09-04 00:00 | The University Club of MSU, 3435 Forest Rd, Lansing, 48910, United States
He currently serves as the Director of Mcity, which studies connected and autonomous vehicle technologies and promotes their deployment. He has served as the PI or co-PI of more than 50 research projects, with a total funding of more than 50 million dollars. He has more than 250 technical publications, including 110 in referred journals and transactions and four books. His h-index is 69 according to the Google scholar analysis. The total number of citations to his work is more than 18,000. He believes in setting high expectation and helping students to exceed it by selecting innovative research topics with real impact. One of his proudest achievements is that more than half of his Ph.D. students have each published at least one paper cited more than 100 times.

Lansing Economic Club Luncheon - Kevin Suboski, Suboski & Co.
2018-09-13 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
The Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) was created to help entrepreneurs get what they want out of their businesses. EOS is a simple and practical system that gives you control over your company and helps your organization communicate better. Learn actionable, simple, and practical tools to improve business operations, help your business grow, and create greater balance in your life.

International Business Institute on the Road Workshop - Alamo Community College
2018-09-14 00:00 | San Antonio, TX, San Antonio, United States
IBI workshop at Alamo Community College

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Breakfast with South African Consul General Phumzile Mazibuko
2018-09-28 00:00 | MSU Henry Center for Executive Development, 3535 Forest Rd., Lansing, 48910, United States
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.

Lansing Economic Club Luncheon - Doug Rothwell, President & CEO, Business Leaders for MI
2018-10-18 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
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.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Tariff Update
2018-10-30 00:00 | MSU Henry Center for Executive Development, 3535 Forest Rd., Lansing, 48910, United States
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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.

Michigan Business Network - Sports Lunch with Terry Collins
2018-10-30 00:00 | The University Club of MSU, 3435 Forest Rd, Lansing, 48910, United States
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.

NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) Training
2018-11-06 00:00 - 2018-11-08 00:00 | MTU, Houghton, MI, 1400 Townsend Dr, Houghton, 49931, United States
A 2-day training for international business professionals on the basics of global management, marketing, trade finance, and logistics.

Department of Economics Seminar Series: Central Bank Digital Currency and the Future of Monetary Policy
2018-11-09 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
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.

Mid-America Trade Summit
2018-11-14 00:00 - 2018-11-15 00:00 | Columbia, MO, Columbia, United States
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.

Lansing Economic Club Luncheon - Celebration of Regional Growth Awards
2018-11-15 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
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

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Preparing for Defense Industry Trade Shows & Sales
2018-11-27 00:00 | MSU, 426 Auditorium Road, East Lansing, 48824, United States
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.

Lansing Economic Club Luncheon - Lisa Corless, President, AF Group
2018-12-11 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
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

Michigan Business Network - Michigan Economic Forecast Series
2018-12-13 00:00 | The University Club of MSU, 3435 Forest Rd, Lansing, 48910, United States
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.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Creating That Perfect Pitch
2019-01-25 00:00 | Foster Swift Law Office Lansing, 313 South WA Square, Lansing, 48933, United States
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.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: ExporTech (TM) Export Acceleration Training (January-March)
2019-01-25 00:00 - 2019-03-22 00:00 | FosterSwift Law Offices of Lansing, 313 South WA Square, Lansing, 48933, United States
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.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: *CANCELED* Making the Most of International Trade Shows with MI Ag Exporter Dr. John's Healthy Sweets
2019-01-29 00:00 | Foster Swift Law Office Lansing, 313 South WA Square, Lansing, 48933, United States
Speaker Dr. John’s Healthy Sweets*CANCELED/WE ARE CURRENTLY RESCHEDULING* Laura Deierlein from SPROUTwide Global and Jean Schtokal from FosterSwift will prepare you for your upcoming travels to meet new clients. Topics will include: Market Evaluation, Choosing A Show, Fit, Strategic Partnerships, Knowing Your Numbers, Timelines for Success, Legal Compliance Issues, & Intellectual Property Protections. All attendees will be presented with a work-booklet to help them develop a strategic plan for identifying and approaching international trade shows. Our luncheon keynote will be presented by the 2018 Michigan Agricultural Exporter of the Year, Dr. John’s Healthy Sweets. Dr. John’s has found export success globally, with a focus on Asian markets, and will share their experience expanding globally. 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 - Richard Pappas, Davenport Univ.
2019-01-29 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States

AACC Workforce Development Institute
2019-01-30 00:00 - 2019-02-01 00:00 | San Diego, CA, San Diego, United States
American Association of Community College’s Workforce Development Institute

CCID Annual Conference
2019-02-01 00:00 - 2019-02-03 00:00 | San Diego, CA, San Diego, United States
Community Colleges for International Development Annual Conference

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Making the Most of International Trade Shows with MI Ag Exporter Dr. John's Healthy Sweets
2019-02-14 00:00 | Foster Swift Law Office Lansing, 313 South WA Square, Lansing, 48933, United States
Speaker Dr. John’s Healthy Sweets
NEW DATE: Laura Deierlein from SPROUTwide Global and Jean Schtokal from FosterSwift will prepare you for your upcoming travels to meet new clients. Topics will include: Market Evaluation, Choosing A Show, Fit, Strategic Partnerships, Knowing Your Numbers, Timelines for Success, Legal Compliance Issues, & Intellectual Property Protections. All attendees will be presented with a work-booklet to help them develop a strategic plan for identifying and approaching international trade shows. Our luncheon keynote will be presented by the 2018 Michigan Agricultural Exporter of the Year, Dr. John’s Healthy Sweets. Dr. John’s has found export success globally, with a focus on Asian markets, and will share their experience expanding globally.
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 - Construction Mgmt Service Leaders
2019-02-14 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States

Michigan Business Network - Paul Traub
2019-02-21 00:00 | The University Club of MSU, 3435 Forest Rd, Lansing, 48910, United States
2019 International Business Luncheon with guest economist Paul Traub. Paul focuses on Michigan’s current economy plus perspective of economic issues from around world.

Lansing Economic Club Luncheon - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
2019-03-26 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States

Michigan Business Network - Rocky Roe
2019-04-09 00:00 | The University Club of MSU, 3435 Forest Rd, Lansing, 48910, United States
2019 Sports Business Luncheon with former Major League Baseball Umpire Rocky Roe! TheFormer MLB umpire recently spoke at the 2019 Sports Business Luncheon on Tuesday, April 9th at the University Club of MSU! Rocky was first brought up to the American League after the 1979 umpires’ strike. He worked the 1990 World Series, 1994 All-Star Game and 1999 World Series most notably, in addition to four Division Series and three League Championship Series.
