In its annual Country Risk Conference, Coface brings together leading specialists from the world of finance, research and business to discuss the major trends shaping the world economy and to shed light on the main economic issues for 2017 and beyond. Michigan State University's International Business Center has been a partner with Coface through the globalEDGE research tool since 2007 including but not limited to the Coface Annual Country Risk Conferences.

IBC Director Tomas Hult and Assistant Director Sarah Singer will present a one-day workshop on internationalization business education at Madison Area Technical College.

Lansing Economic Club Luncheon - Molly Fletcher, Motivational Speaker & Former Sports Agent.

Learn how to cultivate employee engagement, collaborate with international business partners, and protect your brand in key foreign markets.

Lansing's mayoral candidates share their plan and vision for the economy and jobs, roads and infrastructure, etc. Judi Brown Clarke, candidate. Andy Schor, candidate.

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.

The Global Internship Conference brings together faculty and administrators from institutions across the global on best practices and current research in international internship placement.

Sarah Singer will present a session on globalEDGE.msu.edu at the 2017 National Conference on Geography Education.

The 37th Annual Americas SBDC Conferencetakes place September 4-8 in Nashville, Tennessee, at the beautiful Gaylord Opryland Resort. Every year our conference attracts 1,300+ SBDC professionals from all over the nation. These advisors, trainers and directors come together for professional development and networking. Their passion for small business can be seen in the 140+ workshops that overflow into the hallways, and in the exhibit hall where they eagerly mingle with each other and the tradeshow exhibitors, seeking the latest information on products and services that can ensure the success of their small business clients. The theme of this years conference isWork Smarter. Live Better.

Doug Barry, Vice President, Conover + Gould Strategy Group, Washington DC