International Business Center

Legal Essentials to Export
2019-05-09 00:00 (America/Detroit) | Traverse City, MI, Traverse City, United States
Presentation of IBC services for SME exporters at MEDC sponsored legal seminar hosted by FosterSwift.

Lansing Economic Club Luncheon - La June Montgomery Tabron
2019-05-09 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

World Trade Week West Michigan
2019-05-15 00:00 | Grand Valley State University, Allendale, United States
West Michigan World Trade Week is a celebration of international trade and business growth for the West Michigan region.
Goals include:
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

International Business Pedagogy Workshop
2019-05-28 00:00 - 2019-05-31 00:00 | Georgia State University, Atlanta, 30302, United States
Held since 1992 by a consortium of CIBERs (Centers of Excellence designated by the U.S. Department of Education), IB Pedagogy Workshops have trained over 1,000 faculties from around the U.S. and other countries. The workshops are designed to assist business faculty to improve their practical knowledge and classroom skills for teaching international business.
Location: Georgia State University Buckhead Center
Hosted by: Georgia State University, Center for International Business Education &Research
This is a unique professional development opportunity for those who: (1) have a passion for teaching international business; (2) are interested in learning about latest classroom innovations; (3) wish to update their skills and pedagogical toolbox; and (4) wish to meet and be inspired by seasoned educators who have excelled in teaching.

BIS Export Control Training
2019-06-11 00:00 - 2019-06-12 00:00 | Westin Book Cadillac, 1114 Washington Blvd, Detroit, 48226, United States
Export Control training led by Bureau of Industry and Security officials

Global Youth Advancement Summit
2019-06-11 00:00 - 2019-06-13 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
2019 Global Youth Advancement Summit
The Global Youth Advancement Summit brings together young leaders to address and develop innovative solutions to major challenges facing young people around the world. Focusing on the grand challenge of Global Inequity, delegates will exchange ideas, showcase innovative products and services, pitch their business ventures, and build genuine networks that will enable them to collaboratively define their future in a way that is equitable, just, and sustainable.

How to Build an Export Compliance Program
2019-06-13 00:00 | Westin Book Cadillac, 1114 Washington Blvd, Detroit, 48226, United States
Bureau of Industry and Security officials conduct a 1-day training on the essentials of creating a compliance program for your company

Michigan Business Network - Cris Gardner, AARP
2019-06-13 00:00 | The University Club of MSU, 3435 Forest Rd, Lansing, 48910, United States
Cris is VP, Futurecasting at AARP where she is responsible for helping AARP make sense of and respond to emergent future trends and disruptive forces. Watch Cris give information rich presentation about the quickly changing landscape of today’s workplace.

Academy of International Business Annual Conference
2019-06-24 00:00 - 2019-06-27 00:00 | Copenhagen, Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark
Annual Conference of the Academy of International Business (AIB); the leading association of scholars and specialists in the field of international business. The AIB 2019 will be held inCopenhagen, DenmarkonJune 24-27, 2019hosted byCopenhagen Business School.

Michigan Business Network - Dennis Archer, Jr.
2019-09-04 00:00 | The University Club of MSU, 3435 Forest Rd, Lansing, 48910, United States
Dennis Archer Jr., CEO Ignition Media Group.

Lansing Regional Sister Cities Commission
2019-09-07 00:00 | The Lansing Center, 333 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, 48933, United States
Join the Lansing Regional Sister Cities Commission on Saturday, September 7, 2019, celebrate its 25th anniversary at the Lansing Center, at 6:00 p.m. The theme is A Celebration of Global Diversity. The event will feature cultural music, food, artifacts, a global fashion show and authentic entertainment from our sister cities and other cities around the globe. The Lansing Regional Sister Cities is pleased to have WLNS-TV, WLAJ-TV, News Anchor Sheri Jones as the Mistress of Ceremonies for the evening. Invited guests will include ambassadors, consuls general, officials from our sister cities, our congressional delegations and other officials from the US government. Imagine the joy and pleasure of spending time together celebrating the diversity that makes us unique, while celebrating the commonalities that we share as well.

Lansing Economic Club Luncheon -MSU President Samuel Stanley
2019-09-12 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: 2019 Brand Protection Strategy Summit
2019-09-24 00:00 - 2019-09-25 00:00 | East Lansing, MI Marriott University Place, 300 M. A. C. Ave, East Lansing, 48823, United States
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.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: 2019 African Business Symposium
2019-10-04 00:00 | Wharton Center for the Performing Arts, 750 E Shaw Ln, East Lansing, 48824, United States
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.

BisNet Conference
2019-10-10 00:00 - 2019-10-11 00:00 | Columbia, SC, Columbia, United States
Annual BisNet Conference.

Lansing Economic Club Luncheon - Anthony Scaramucci
2019-10-16 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States

Capital Area Manufacturers Council General Membership Meeting
2019-10-17 00:00 | MSU Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB), 640 S Shaw Ln, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Presentation on International Trade Resources

Michigan Business Network - Tom Dickson
2019-10-30 00:00
Business + Sports luncheon with Tom Dickson, Lansing Lugnuts.

International Business Institute on the Road Workshop - Highline College
2019-11-15 00:00 | Highline College, Des Moines, WA, 2400 S 240th St, Des Moines, 98198, United States
International Business Institute on the Road Workshop with University of Washington CIBER at Highline College

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: China Town Hall: Local Connections, National Reflections
2019-11-18 00:00 | MSU International Center, 427 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, 48824, United States
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.

"How to take your small business global" webinar
2019-11-20 00:00 | virtual
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.

Lansing Economic Club Luncheon - Regional Growth Awards
2019-11-21 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States

Lansing Economic Club Luncheon - Economic Forecast/Bill Adams PNC
2019-12-10 00:00

Michigan Business Network - Economic Forecast Breakfast, Dec 12, 2019
2019-12-12 00:00 | The University Club of MSU, 3435 Forest Rd, Lansing, 48910, United States
Michigan Business Network held their annual Michigan Economic Forecast Series breakfast on Dec.12th. The breakfast includes an economic forecast of the mid-Michigan area for 2020. This year’s panel includes: Chris Holman – Michigan Business Network Jade Sims – International Business Center at MSU Mike Maurer – Accident Fund Insurance of America Jack Schripsema – Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau Tim Damen – Lansing Regional Chamber Bob Trezise – Lansing Economic Area Partnership Dr. Charles Ballard – Michigan State University Part of the breakfast included the release of the Michigan Future Business Index Survey. The latest Michigan Future Business Index (MFBI) data show more than eight-in-ten (82 percent) of statewide business leaders representing small- to mid-sized businesses remain satisfied with the overall economy. Satisfaction is strongest in West Michigan (88 percent) and Metro Detroit (82 percent). . Link to 2019 Fall MFBI Survey: FALL 2019 MFBI REPORT (pdf)

Detroit ExporTech _ Train the Trainer
2020-01-10 00:00 | Southfield, MI, Southfield, United States
globalEDGE presentation by Jade and Erkan for the professors and administrators at the Lawrence Technological University.

AACC Workforce Development Institute
2020-01-22 00:00 - 2020-01-25 00:00 | Amelia Island, FL, Amelia Island, United States
American Association of Community College’s Workforce Development Institute

CCID Annual Conference
2020-02-07 00:00 - 2020-02-10 00:00 | St. Petersburg, FL, St. Petersburg, United States
Community Colleges for International Development Annual Conference

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: ExporTech (TM) Export Acceleration Training (3 days: February 21, March 20, April 24)
2020-02-21 00:00 - 2020-04-24 00:00 | FosterSwift Law Offices, 313 South WA Square, Lansing, 48933, United States
Speaker MSU IBC & US Department of Commerce
Please contact us before registering on this site; this program is by interview only. 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.

Detroit ExporTech Company Training on Market Research
2020-02-28 00:00 | Southfield, MI, Southfield, United States
Presented resources for international market research to the participating companies of the Detroit ExporTech

NASBITE National Conference
2020-04-23 00:00 - 2020-06-11 00:00 | virtual
Annual NASBITE Conference
