International Business Center

MSU Symposium on Multicultural Psychology: Multicultural Teams: Advancing Team Effectiveness in a Globalized World
2015-10-09 00:00 - 2015-10-10 00:00 (America/Detroit) | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
The 2015 MSU Symposium on Multicultural Psychology will focus on Multicultural Teams: Advancing Team Effectiveness in a Globalized World. This conference is part of the biennial MSU Symposium on Multicultural Psychology at Michigan State University. The conference will be held October 9-10, 2015 at the Marriott Hotel, East (across from Michigan State University campus). The conference is hosted by the Consortium for Multicultural Psychology Research (CMPR) in the Department of Psychology (http://psychology.msu.edu/cmpr/).

Is There An Energy-Efficiency Gap? Experimental Evidence from Indian Manufacturing Plants
2015-10-02 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
Nicholas Ryan is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Yale University. He has been a Cowles Foundation Fellow at Yale University (2014-15) and a Prize Fellow in Economics at Harvard University from 2012-2014. He received a PhD in Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2012 and a BA in Economics summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania. He previously worked as a Research Associate in the Capital Markets group at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington, DC. Nick studies energy markets and environmental regulation in developing countries. Energy use enables high standards of living but rapid, energy-intensive growth has caused many environmental problems in turn. Nicks research measures how energy use and pollution emissions respond to regulation and market incentives. His work includes empirical studies of the effect of power grid capacity on electricity prices, how firms make decisions about energy-efficiency and how environmental regulation can be designed to best abate pollution at low social cost.

International Business Institute on the Road - Davidson County Community College
2015-10-02 00:00 | Thomasville, NC, Thornville, United States

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: How to Utilize New Import & Export Customs Services in Mid-Michigan
2015-09-23 00:00 | MSU Henry Center for Executive Development, 3535 Forest Rd., Lansing, 48910, United States
Speaker Panel of Logistics & Cargo Specialists:International cargo planes regularly land and depart from Capital Region International Airport. Did you know that your products can fully clear customs right here in Lansing? In addition to a new licensed Customs House Broker, the Lansing Foreign Trade Zone allows for a large variety of services to facilitate your company’s international trade–potentially saving you lots of time and money! Dan Cusenza, Licensed Customs House Broker, Mourer Forster Company Brent Case, Global Development Executive, TOC Logistics International Gary Bartek, Director of Cargo, Port Lansing – Foreign Trade Zone #275The 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.

Rural Community College Alliance
2015-09-22 00:00 - 2015-09-24 00:00
Annual meeting of the Rural Community College Alliance.

Lansing Economic Club - Nick Lyon
2015-09-17 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Nick Lyon, Director, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

America's SBDC
2015-09-08 00:00 - 2015-09-11 00:00 | San Francisco, CA, San Francisco, United States
The 35th Annual America’s SBDC Conference. Theme: Gateway To Small Business Success

Opportunities in Exporting
2015-07-14 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Presentation of services offered to SMEs by MSU-IBC

International Business Institute on the Road - Kapiolani Community College
2015-07-10 00:00 | Honolulu, , HI, Honolulu, United States
This workshop is offered in conjunction with the CCID Asia Pacific Forum and is open to all faculty in the Hawaii Community College System as well as all APF attendees.

Academy of International Business Annual Conference
2015-06-27 00:00 - 2015-06-30 00:00 | Bangalore, India, Bangalore, India
Annual Conference of the Academy of International Business (AIB); the leading association of scholars and specialists in the field of international business. The 2015 meeting will be held in Bengaluru, India on June 27-30, 2015. AIB’s host school will be Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIMB).

Global Internship Conference
2015-06-09 00:00 - 2015-06-12 00:00 | Dublin, Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
The theme of the conference is: Internships and Employability: Building a Global Portfolio.Embarking on a professional career has rarely been more difficult, and the worldwide recession has meant that young graduates entry into the world of work is more hazardous than ever. How can experts in practical education help prepare our students and ease their transition to global professionals? At the Global Internship Conference we will be examining ideas, programs and results from around the world.

NASBITE CGBP training
2015-06-08 00:00 - 2015-06-09 00:00
A 2-day training to prepare individuals for the NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional exam.

11th Biennial International Business Institute for Community Colleges
2015-05-31 00:00 - 2015-06-03 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
The 11th 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.

Lansing Economic Club - David Mengebier
2015-05-21 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
David Mengebier, Vice President of Government and Public Affairs, Consumers Energy.

In 5-10 years, what will global companies look like?
2015-05-06 00:00
Join McGraw-Hill author, G. Tomas M. Hult, as he discusses the future of global companies, and the challenges they face. G.Tomas M. Hult will highlight strategies companies have implemented to stay competitive in the global marketplace. Wednesday, May 6th @ 11 AM Central Time.

West Michigan World Trade Week: Latin America: Emerging Trends Business Conference
2015-05-06 00:00 | Grand Rapids, MI, Grand Rapids, United States
World Trade Week is a dynamic network of organizations supporting West Michigan region focusing on international trade and business growth in foreign markets.For the past 30 years West Michigan trade organizations, businesses and other community stakeholders have come together to promote and facilitate the importance of international trade.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Competing Strategically in the Global Marketplace
2015-04-30 00:00 | MSU Henry Center for Executive Development, 3535 Forest Rd., Lansing, 48910, United States
Speaker Tomas Hult, PhD, Professor of Marketing & Supply Chain ManagementMost companies engaging in the global marketplace assume that they should globalize at least certain parts of their strategy and organization. But globalizing, in the sense of spreading activities around the globe, is not enough. Companies also need to be globally integrated and coordinated, which means that they need to use globally coherent strategies, operate global networks, and maximize profits on a global basis. Global Business Club is pleased to present our April program in conjunction with the MSU Executive MBA program. This day-long program will bring together industry experts and businesspersons of global expertise to explore global strategies for success utilized by firms of all sizes. This will be a must-attend event; space is limited.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 - Kevyn Orr
2015-04-23 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder appointed Kevyn Orr as emergency manager to oversee Detroit financial operations on March 14, 2013 under Public Act 72. On January 24, 2013 Snyder had signed a revised version of a controversial emergency manager law that was rejected by voters during the November election. The new law, Public Act 436, took effect on March 28, 2013 and gave the Detroit emergency manager extraordinary control over all Detroit financial matters and the ability to recommend to the governor and state treasurer that the government enter Chapter 9 bankruptcy.

Conducting e-Commerce
2015-04-02 00:00 | Tejara Global Business Development Center, 10415 West Warren Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126, 10415 West Warren Ave, Dearborn, 48126, United States
Doing business online

International Business Institute on the Road - Casper College
2015-04-02 00:00
Offered in partnership with Community Colleges for International Development, the International Business Institute on the Road workshops offer an abbreviated version of the flagship International Business Institute for Community College Faculty (IBI) that is offered biennially in East Lansing. The aim of the IBI 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. Since 1995, the biennial conference has given participants the opportunity to explore new ways of incorporating international components to their curricula as well as network with peers from across the nation.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Medical Technologies: Growth Strategies for the Global Marketplace
2015-03-31 00:00 | MSU Henry Center for Executive Development, 3535 Forest Rd., Lansing, 48910, United States
Speaker Stephen Rapundalo, Phd, President & CEO, MichBioThe Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan is proud to offer its first program in conjunction with MichBio, focusing on the opportunities and unique considerations for exporting medical devices around the globe. This event will cover an overview of the medical device industry, different approaches to market entry, and regulatory and supply chain issues. In addition, a panel of global businesspersons will discuss their experiences selling internationally. This event is for new and experienced exporters, as well as anyone with an interest in the industry from an international standpoint. Note that this is an afternoon program; cocktail reception for participants is 5-6pm.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.

World Languages Day
2015-03-28 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
World Languages Day is a free, all-day conference for high school students, teachers, and parents. The event bringsover 500 participants, presenters, and volunteers to campus for a conference on world cultures and languages, globalization, the importance of learning foreign languages, and the positive impact knowledge of other languages can have on future career paths. High school students, parents, and teachers from across the state come to learn more about Michigan State University and the myriad international opportunities it offers. Participants choose from 75-85 sessions taught by MSU faculty, graduate students, and community members on topics includinglanguage, culture, globalization, and general information about MSU.

The 2nd Annual Interdisciplinary Conference on Cybercrime
2015-03-26 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
This event is designed to bring researchers from the social and technical disciplines together to generate discussion and collaboration that will improve our knowledge of cybercrime and the policy response to this phenomenon. The conference will utilize a TED Talk style structure, where in a 50-minute panel two speakers will have approximately 20-25 minutes each to present their work and ideas at a high level.
Each session will feature a social and technical researcher to promote synergy.

Lansing Economic Club: Patrick McPharlin
2015-03-12 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Patrick McPharlin, president and chief executive office, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union, and winner of the Lansing Regional Chambers 2015 Community Service award. Program begins at noon; please arrive early for registration & networking.

League for Innovation in the Community College
2015-03-08 00:00 - 2015-03-11 00:00 | Boston, MS, Boston, United States
The Innovations conference is the premier event for professionals dedicated to improving organizational teaching and learning, and discovering new approaches for enhancing the community college experience. This international conference provides a forum for collaboration among academic experts and leading community college professionals, while granting participants exclusive access to the most inventive and thought-provoking programs from around the world.

Choosing International Partners
2015-03-05 00:00 | Tejara Global Business Development Center, 10415 West Warren Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126, 10415 West Warren Ave, Dearborn, 48126, United States
How to vet and choose your international partners

Lansing Economic Club: Kirk Cousins
2015-02-26 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Speaker: Kirk Cousins, Quarterback, Washington Redskins. Kirk Cousins is an American football quarterback for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He played college football at Michigan State University, where he was the Spartans’ starter from 2009 to 2011. Program begins at Noon; please arrive early for registration & networking.

Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) Training
2015-02-24 00:00 - 2015-02-25 00:00 | Automation Alley, 2675 Bellingham, Troy, United States
There are more international opportunities for your career and your business than ever before; are you prepared? This 2-day workshop will give you the information you need to confidently move your organization into the world of global commerce. This training is in alignment with the Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) credential, administered by NASBITE International. Participants will be presented with the relevant material to sit for the CCBP exam.This training will cover:Primary Content AreasGlobal Management
Global Marketing
International Supply Chain Management
Trade Finance
Best Resources & Data Sources
Specific topics covered include:This training is ideal for new exporters as well as experienced exporters that need to broaden their knowledge across functional areas and service providers. Attendees will receive a copy of The Global Entrepreneur, 3rd Edition, by James Foley.International Logistics
Foreign Market Selection
Foreign Market Entry Mode
Risk Management
International Business Plan Development
Trade Compliance
Foreign Partner Selection
Incoterms
Export Documentation
Financing Export Growth
International Payment Methods

CCID Annual Conference
2015-02-20 00:00 - 2015-02-23 00:00
Annual conference of Community Colleges for International Development (CCID)

Conducting International Market Research
2015-02-19 00:00 | Tejara Global Business Development Center, 10415 West Warren Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126, 10415 West Warren Ave, Dearborn, 48126, United States
Using online tools to determine your best overseas business prospects
