International Business Center

Lansing Economic Club - Patrick J. Kennedy, Former Congressman
2013-03-26 00:00 (America/Detroit) | Lexington Lansing Hotel, 925 S. Creyts Road, Lansing, United States
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Economic Club is pleased to announce that Patrick J. Kennedy, former U.S. Representative turned national mental health advocate, will keynote the March luncheon held Tuesday, March 26. Kennedy, 45, is the youngest child of former U.S. Senator Edward Ted Kennedy.Kennedy is being brought to Michigan by the Hope Network to advance the statewide conversation about the importance of integrating mental and physical health. The announcement of Kennedy, who openly discusses his personal struggles with mental illness, coincides with Hope Networks intention in 2013 to advocate for increased public access to mental health care.In his Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club address, Kennedy will address why mental health care is not only a major social issue, as over 50% of Americans will suffer from mental illness at some point in their lives, but also one of the most important economic issues, as the indirect cost of mental health illness due to lost productivity in Michigan is estimated to be over $4 billion. Kennedy will discuss how healthcare systems in states like Michigan can lead the way in changing how healthcare is delivered.

Partial Least Squares Modeling Workshop
2013-03-27 00:00 | North Business Building, 632 Bogue St, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Academics, industry, government, and individuals are confronted with an explosion of data. The data increasingly are emerging from sources such as Web traffic, social networking interactions, search behavior, sensors that track suppliers, customers and shipments, and GPS systems that monitor traffic, to name only some of the more visible sources. This trend, often referred to as the age of big data, is pushing the world toward data-driven discovery and decision making. This abundance of data presents both opportunities and chal¬lenges.
To solve some of the analysis issues with todays data, this one-day workshop provides an introduction to PLS Path Modeling. Participants will learn how to apply PLS Path Modeling by means of the SmartPLS software. The seminar contains several SmartPLS examples and exercises. We suggest you download the free SmartPLS software (www.smartpls.de) and install it on your computer, and then bring the computer to the workshop to participate in running the sample problems.The workshop is designed for faculty scholars, doctoral students, and marketing research professionals who are engaged in, or interested in, current techniques to perform Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using PLS Path Modeling. Christian Ringle and Marko Sarstedt will lead the workshop, authors of the recent Sage book on PLS. Ringle is also the lead creator of the SmartPLS software (which is used by more than 45,000 professionals worldwide).

Research Seminar: Small Forces and Large Firms: Foundations of the RBV
2013-04-08 00:00 | North Business Building, 632 Bogue St, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Professor Wernerfelt has been a thought leader on various strategic management, economics, marketing, and management science topics for decades. His work on the resource-based view has set the tone for numerous studies and advances across many business fields (see Wernerfelt 1984, Strategic Management Journal). For this invited research presentation, Wernerfelt will focus on issues that he presented at the Copenhagen Business School recently when they awarded him an honorary doctorate. Specifically, his presentation titled Small Forces and Large Firms: Foundations of the RBV is a synthesis of several papers he has written since the publication of A Resource-based View of the Firm (Wernerfelt, 1984). The starting point is a very small force: The reduction in bargaining costs when several bargains are pooled into one. He shows that one can construct a theory of the firm based on this force and defend the theory by arguing that it makes predictions consistent with several stylized facts. In addition, the theory suggests that firms should decide on their strategy and scope based on excess capacity of productive resources – exactly like the RBV. More on Birger Wernerfelt can be found at http://mitsloan.mit.edu/faculty/detail.php?in_spseqno=41242)

Meet the JAMS Editor @ University of Massachusetts
2013-04-10 00:00 - 2013-04-12 00:00 | Amherst, MS, Amherst, United States
JAMS Editor Tomas Hult will be at the University of Massachusetts April 11-12 to give a research talk and a presentation on publishing/JAMS.

Lansing Economic Club - Timothy Sparks, VP, Energy Supply for Consumers Energy
2013-04-25 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Sparks will provide an overview of the natural gas industry and discuss many of the changes in recent years that have led to an increased energy supply and lower costs. He will also discuss Consumers Energys natural gas infrastructure, and how it enables Consumers Energy to pass on these lower natural gas fuel prices to its customers.
Sparks has overall responsibility for daily energy supply operations, including natural gas and electricity purchasing and delivery. He previously was the director of fossil fuel supply and oversaw the procurement and transportation of fuel for the utilitys fossil-fuel generating plants. From 2001 to 2006, he served as director of electric system planning and protection and was responsible for the relay protection and planning of the utilitys high-voltage electric system. Before 2001, he held increasingly responsible engineering and management positions in the electric system operations and electric transmission areas. Sparks joined the company in 1990 as a graduate engineer who handled electric system, bulk power substation, distribution substation and customer substation planning for western Michigan.
Sparks graduated from Michigan Technological University with a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering. He also received a master of business administration from Western Michigan University. Sparks is a registered professional engineer with the state of Michigan and a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Doing Business in China
2013-05-02 00:00 | MSU Henry Center for Executive Development, 3535 Forest Rd., Lansing, 48910, United States
Speaker Mr. Ning Shao, Director, Michigan China CenterChina is the third largest export market for the U.S., and China is Michigans third largest export market, with $3.3 billion in export sales last year. Michigans exports to China grew 21% from 2011-2012; is your business part of this growth? Mr. Ning Shao will present a brief history of Chinas reform over the past 30 years and Chinas five-year plan, and why they matter to Michigan. He will cover eight lessons for doing business in China, as well as potential business opportunities and challenges in China for Michigan businesses.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 North America Country Risk Meeting 2013
2013-05-02 00:00 | New York, NY, New York, United States
Coface Country Risk events focus on the outlook for business-to-business trade around the world. Attendees include companies, banks, academics, and professionals from the international trade community.

Meet the JAMS Editor @ AMS Annual Conference
2013-05-15 00:00 - 2013-05-18 00:00 | Monterey, CA, Monterey, United States
The JAMS Editor will be at the AMS Annual Conference in Monterey, May 15-18, participating on meet the editors panels, presenting the JAMS best paper award, and more

Lansing Economic Club - James Lammers, Exec. VP & General Counsel, Dart Container Corp.
2013-05-23 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
In May 2012, Dart Container acquired Illinois-based Solo Cup Company and now has approximately 15,000 employees and more than 45 production, distribution center, and office locations in eight countries. Dart plans to build a new corporate headquarters building and warehouse facility as well as expand existing buildings on its Alaiedon Township campus to integrate Solo Cup corporate and administrative operations into Darts location in Michigan. The employment growth will be fueled both by the relocation of some Solo Cup Company staff from the Chicago area to Mason and new jobs that will be available to Michigan residents.

10th Biennial International Business Institute for Community College Faculty
2013-06-02 00:00 - 2013-06-05 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
The 10th 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.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: U.S. Export Assistance Centers: Putting the Resources to Work for YOU
2013-06-03 00:00 | MSU Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Speaker Kendra Kuo, Director, Grand Rapids U.S. Export Assistance CenterKendra Kuo has been working with the U.S. Department of Commerce to help U.S. businesses grow sales through increased exports since 2000. Her office, in conjugation with partner offices around the country and around the globe, provides a large array of low-cost and free government assistance programs. These programs include matchmaking services, background checks, market research, and trade missions, all with the goal of helping U.S. business to grow and create jobs. Join us for lunch to network with colleagues and learn how to connect to with these important resources!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.

Meet the JAMS Editor @ AMA Sheth Doctoral Consortium
2013-06-05 00:00 - 2013-06-09 00:00 | Ann Arbor, MI, Ann Arbor, United States
The JAMS Editor will participate in the AMA Sheth Doctoral Consortium in Ann Arbor, June 6-9.

Meet the JAMS Editor @ MRA Insights and Strategies Conference
2013-06-09 00:00 - 2013-06-12 00:00 | Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort, Orlando, FL, Orlando, United States
The JAMS Editor will be at the Marketing Research Association annual conference in Orlando, June 10-12.

Meet the JAMS Editor @ AMA Faculty Consortium
2013-06-13 00:00 - 2013-06-14 00:00 | Texas Christian University, 2800 S University Dr, Fortworth, 76109, United States
The JAMS Editor will participate on a Getting Research Published meet the editors panel at the AMA Faculty Consortium in Fort Worth TX, June 14.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) Training
2013-06-17 00:00 | Automation Alley, 2675 Bellingham, Troy, MI, 2675 Bellingham, Troy, United States
Speaker Jim Foley, Director of the Turner Center at Bradley University and author This 2-day training (8am-5pm June 17-18) is sponsored by the MEDC for its export partners and is open by invitation only. It is aligned with the national NASBITE CGBP trade professional exam and will support efforts of participants to sit for the national exam.
This training covers the Primary Content Areas of the exam:Global Management, Global Marketing, International Supply Chain Mgmt, Trade Finance, Best resources & data sources
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.

Meet the JAMS Editor @ AIB Annual Conference
2013-07-02 00:00 - 2013-07-06 00:00 | Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul, Turkey
If you’re at the AIB Annual Conference in Istanbul, make sure to say hi to the JAMS Editor and Managing Editor, who will be there, July 3-6.

Academy of International Business Annual Meeting
2013-07-03 00:00 - 2013-07-06 00:00 | Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul, Turkey
The Academy of International Business (AIB) is the leading association of scholars and specialists in the field of international business.

Meet the JAMS Editor @ AMS World Marketing Congress
2013-07-16 00:00 - 2013-07-20 00:00 | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia., Melbourne, Australia
The JAMS Editor will be at the AMS World Marketing Congress in Melbourne, Australia, July 17-20.

Meet the JAMS Editor @ AMA Summer Educators' Conference
2013-08-08 00:00 - 2013-08-11 00:00 | Boston, MS, Boston, United States
The JAMS Editor will participate in the AMA Summer Educators’ Conference in Boston, August 9-11.

Meet the JAMS Editor @ AOM Annual Conference
2013-08-08 00:00 - 2013-08-13 00:00 | Lake Buena Vista, FL, Lake Buena Vista, United States
The JAMS Editor will be at the AOM Annual Conference, August 9-13.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) Training
2013-08-12 00:00 | GVSU Eberhard Center, 301 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, 49504, United States
Speaker Jim Foley, Director of the Turner Center at Bradley University and author This 2-day training (8am-5pm August 12-13) is sponsored by the MEDC for its export partners and is open by invitation only. It is aligned with the national NASBITE CGBP trade professional exam and will support efforts of participants to sit for the national exam.
This training covers the Primary Content Areas of the exam:Global Management, Global Marketing, International Supply Chain Mgmt, Trade Finance, Best resources & data sourcesThe 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: Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) Training
2013-08-14 00:00 | NWCOG, 600 E. Front St., Traverse City, 600 E. Front St, Traverse City, United States
Speaker Jim Foley, Director of the Turner Center at Bradley University and author This 2-day training (8am-5pm August 14-15) is sponsored by the MEDC for its export partners and is open by invitation only. It is aligned with the national NASBITE CGBP trade professional exam and will support efforts of participants to sit for the national exam.
This training covers the Primary Content Areas of the exam:Global Management, Global Marketing, International Supply Chain Mgmt, Trade Finance, Best resources & data sourcesThe 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: Overseas Partners & Global Logistics
2013-09-05 00:00 | MSU Henry Center for Executive Development, 3535 Forest Rd., Lansing, 48910, United States
Speaker Robert Selig, President and CEO, Capital Region Airport AuthorityJoin us for our first Global Business Club program of the season! Gain a basic understanding of import/export management–including logistics, dealing with overseas partners, and which local resources are there to support you. Attendees with also hear from local logistics providers and new regulatory changes–including the new Chinese VAT and US Customs enforcement of ISF (10+2)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 - Jim Delany, Commissioner, Big Ten Conference & Mark Hollis, MSU Athletic Director
2013-09-12 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Jim Delany is the current commissioner of the Big Ten Conference, a role in which he has served since 1989. He is regarded among college athletics as being influential in the creation of the Bowl Championship Series and its maintenance.
During his tenure as commissioner of the Big Ten Conference, Delany has overseen:
The creation of the Big Ten Network
The expansion of the conference to 14 schools with the addition of Penn State University in 1990, the University of Nebraska in 2011 and in 2012, the University of Maryland and Rutgers University.
Guaranteed participation for Big Ten schools in seven different bowl games
Development and implementation of the first college football instant replay system
An increase in average Big Ten football game attendance from 58,000 per game to 72,000 per game by 2005
Negotiations with CBS to achieve a US$6 billion 11-year contract for men’s basketball NCAA tournament games

Building Bridges Between Theory and Practice: The Sixth Global Supply Chain Management Conference
2013-09-26 00:00 - 2013-09-28 00:00 | Dearborn, MI, Dearborn, United States
The University of Toledo College of Business and Innovation and the Michigan State
University Eli Broad College of Business are pleased to present this important educational program, along with our international partner schools: Manufacturing Management Research Centers (MMRC) of the University of Tokyo (Japan), IE Business School (Spain), PSG Institute of Management (India), Business Schools of Kyungpook National University (Korea), Hanyang University (Korea), Zhejiang University (China) and Institute for Manufacturing of the University of Cambridge (UK).Since the first annual conference was held in 2007 (The University of Toledo, USA),
international partner schools hosted in Korea (2008), India (2009), Spain (2010), Japan (2012). This years theme is Building Bridges Between Theory and Practice as we focus on forging private-public and industry-university partnerships in Global Supply Chain Management and related areas, with special emphasis on automotive, healthcare, green business and sustainability industries.We recognize that progressive companies doing business internationally must
consistently use every resource at their disposal to succeed. With our eye on success in the real world, we are presenting an event that will enable you to: Benefit from the latest supply chain management research being conducted at
universities from around the world
Learn from renowned global supply professionals implementing best practices
Participate in ground-breaking panel discussions between business and academia that will influence programs for future supply chain students
Build relationships with other business professionals, including human resource
experts
Collectively influence key international policies through significant workshops

Meet the JAMS Editor @ SMS Conference
2013-09-27 00:00 - 2013-10-01 00:00 | Atlanta, GA, Atlanta, United States
The JAMS Editor will be at the Strategic Management Society annual conference in Atlanta, September 28-October 1.

2013 CN Forum
2013-10-10 00:00 | Anderson House Office Building, Lansing, MI, 124 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, 48933, United States
2013 CN Forum: SYNERGETIC TRANSFORMATIONOF THE GREAT LAKES REGIONThe CN Forum, presented by the Michigan State University Canadian Studies Center and sponsored by the Canadian National Railway Company, is an annual conference designed to improve the Great Lakes Region on both sides of the border. While the theme of the forum changes from year to year, the goal remains the same: to provide an environment conducive to productive dialogue that leads to real positive change.The CN Forum is host to individuals from many different professional backgrounds, including business leaders, legislators, educators, and students, who are all interested in working as a collaborative effort to improve the region as a whole.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Global Trade Days Cocktail Reception & Hors d'oeuvres
2013-10-16 00:00 | Foster Swift Law Firm, 313 S WA Sq, 313 S Washington Square, Lansing, 48933, United States
Speaker Meet with Directors & Representatives of Michigan’s overseas network!4-6pm Directors & Representatives of Michigan’s overseas trade offices will give brief presentations about opportunities in their countries and the services offered by their offices. Time will be given for questions and conversations during this informal reception. Represented countries include Brazil, Canada, China, Mexico & United Arab Emirates. Sponsors: MEDC Export Office, FosterSwiftThe 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 - Shirley Weiss, VP & CAO, Mayo Clinic
2013-10-17 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Weis’ presentation is entitled Healthcare Reform–What Still Needs to Be Done and will cover the following:
The Healthcare Environment
Mayo Clinic Strategic Priorities
Mayo Clinic’s Solutions
Mayo Clinic Care Network and Sparrow
This event is generously sponsored by Sparrow Health System.

Meet the JAMS Editor @ Vienna University of Economics and Business
2013-10-22 00:00 - 2013-10-25 00:00 | Vienna University of Economics and Business, Vienna, Austria, Vienna, Austria
The JAMS Editor will be at Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien (Vienna University of Economics and Business) in Austria, October 23-25.
