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.

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.

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.

The JAMS Editor will participate in the AMA Sheth Doctoral Consortium in Ann Arbor, June 6-9.

The JAMS Editor will be at the Marketing Research Association annual conference in Orlando, June 10-12.

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.

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.

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.

The Academy of International Business (AIB) is the leading association of scholars and specialists in the field of international business.

The JAMS Editor will be at the AMS World Marketing Congress in Melbourne, Australia, July 17-20.