Speaker Tom Anastos, MSU Men's Hockey Coach. Sponsored by Loomis, Ewert, Parsley, Davis & Gotting, P.C. Program begins at Noon; please arrive early for registration & networking. Single Tickets $40, or tables of eight $300 (includes lunch). Pre-registration is required.

Please join us for a presentation by Jose Calderoni-Arroyo focusing on trade with Mexico. Mr. Calderoni-Arroyo is a business entrepreneur and MSU alumnus.

Dennis Swan, CEO of Sparrow Health System. Sponsored by Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, PC. Program begins at Noon; please arrive early for registration & networking. Single Tickets $40, or tables of eight $300 (includes lunch). Pre-registration is required.

The summit is planned as a benchmark event coinciding with Michigans Trade and Infrastructure month. You will gain critical information about what is needed and what will be done to accelerate the export economy that involves the U.S. Midwest and Canada.

Speakers Pat Florke and Kathy Floerke, visiting from the Center for Development in Central America (CDCA), will speak about the CDCAs work with microenterprises, lending projects, and Fair Trade. The CDCA is a non-profit devoted to sustainable development in Nicaragua.

I. Welcome/Introductions: Christine Grieve, SBTDC.II. Overview of Regional Export Strategies Project and Regional Export Survey Highlights: J.D. Snyder, MSU CCED, Project DirectorIII. Why Exporting is Important and Resources Your Company Can Use: Anita Walker, U.S. Export Assistance CenterIV. Reducing Financial Risk in International Sales: Bruce Brogan, Fifth Third BankV. MSUs Michigan Export Growth Program and globalEDGE Resources: Tunga Kiyak, MSU IBC/CIBERVI. My Experience in Exporting: Tom Gross, Dynamic Manufacturing, Weiland, Michigan

Speaker: Tony KayyodThe 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.

Overview of Small Business & Technology Development Center - Chris Wendel, SBTDC Michigan Economic Development Corporation, STEP Grant Program - Chris Bosio, MEDC Export Team Finding New Markets & Strategies for Building an Export Plan - Kendra Kuo, U.S. Department of Commerce Resources for Research & Export Training - Jade Sims, MSU International Business Center International Shipping and Logistics - Susan Edwards, FedEx Getting Paid/Export Financing - Tony Talbot, Huntington National Bank

Speaker: Athena Trentin (Global Talent Retention Initiative), Ryan Lamb (FosterSwift PC)This evening seminar event will help you learn how to infuse your company with young, energetic, international talent and the language and cultural skills and experience to help you explore global markets. We will discuss how to make connections with student interns, and affordable short- and long-term hiring options that exist.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.

This seminar features industry thought leaders who will provide a glimpse into why food exporting remains a bright spot in today's economy.