The Pacific Ocean is our planets single biggest feature. If western civilization was shaped by the Mediterranean Sea, and industrialization and hyper-globalization were marked by the Atlantic Ocean, it is clear that an important part of our future will play out in the Pacific, in environmental, security and economic terms. With the Indo-Pacific becoming a new epicenter of world affairs, a new kind of 21stcentury Great Game is taking place among global superpowers in the South Pacific. Home to fewer than 13 million inhabitants, yet covering 15% of the worlds surface, the South Pacific Island nations have been, for a long time, seen as simply a bunch of small remote islands, marred by the triple tyranny of colonial history, remoteness and size. Capturing human imagination and sparking geopolitical discourse for centuries, going back to James Harringtons utopian commonwealth of Oceana (1656), the South Pacific remains one of the neglected locations within the international business discipline, despite its growing security, economic and environmental relevance. Joined by three experts on and from the region. For additional information, go to registration site by clicking the website link. Time of event is Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Sponsored by Consumers Energy, the September Lansing Economic Club will feature a panel discussion on food insecurity and how it impacts every business, from employees and their families to clients and potential clients and the communities in which they operate. Panelists includeClaire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America, andDr. Phil Knight, executive director of Food Bank Council of Michigan.Michelle Lantz, CEO of Greater Lansing Food Bank, will moderate the program.We encourage Lansing Economic Club members to help support Greater Lansing Food Bank by bringing in a non-perishable food item. Greater Lansing Food Bank bins will be provided at the Kellogg Center.

For this webinar, we invited three supply chain scholars who have published important foundational work in the area of global supply chain management. Our panelists will discuss their research addressing contemporary conceptual and methodological best practices as well as reflect upon the field. This webinar will include short presentations followed by a discussion moderated by the co-hosts. Learn the current state of the global supply chain literature and areas of high future research opportunity Gain insights into different theoretical foundations for advancing the global supply chain literature Tips related to best practices for publishing research in the field of global supply chain management Please see registration information under website

MSU President Stanley who will discuss the spartan impact and how MSU is innovating for a better future in mid-Michigan and beyond

The International Business Center, in conjunction with African Studies, invite you to our event Doing Business in Africa as part of the Tea Time series. The session will be moderated by Marilyn Johnson, Department Chair, Accounting. The panelists include: Dr. Leonidas Murembya (Faculty, Dept. of Economics) Dr. Patrick Lukulay (Alumnus, Analytical Chemistry, class of 95. Currently, president of Technology Solutions for Global Health firm, Ghana) Dr. Anastacia Mamabolo (Associate Professor, Gordon Institute of Business, University of Pretoria. Currently at MSU as African Futures Scholar with the Alliance for African Partnership) Pius Mithika (Student, M.S in Finance) Click on the link to see the recording of the event.

Exporting is arguably the most consequential international business (IB) and international marketing (IM) activity undertaken by firms. It is also the backbone of IB initiatives, with MNCs and other large international firms being among the largest exporters. Recently, the anti-globalization theme has regained momentum, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and subsequent supply chain bottlenecks. These disruptions have demonstrated the importance of exporting and importing not only for finished goods but also commodities. Paradoxically, as compared to the past, far less research on exporting topics is published in academic journals lately. Research activity on exporting as an alternative to more involved forms of IB/IM engagement does not appear to have gained much momentum among scholars. Our goal in this webinar is to present exportings role in IB/IM research and practice. We will also discuss how exporting strategy can respond to fundamental shifts in globalization (e.g., digitalization, anti-globalization, strong dollar), and disruptive changes in global climate (e.g., politics, economic, the pandemic). The webinar will highlight country and company illustrations and will provide various lenses through which scholars and practitioners might approach exporting. The target audiences include academics, researchers, and practitioners Key Takeaways: The ubiquity and importance of exporting within IM/IB Responding to fundamental global shifts and disruptive forces through exporting Issues and topics for future export research consideration (areas, conceptualizations, and methods) To register click website link

Rarely does a company sustain its global industry leadership for more than a few decades, and most that do so are very well-known global brands. YKK, an 87-year-old Japanese manufacturer of zippers, is not a household name, yet it has quietly and impressively, stayed atop of the global fastener industry for decades. It has remained relevant and preserved its leadership globally and in the U.S. market. What enables YKK to do so well for so long? Join us for a conversation with senior leadership of YKK North America and learn how YKK has beaten the odds, and provides a possible roadmap for other companies looking to sustain a viable, profitable business in international markets. Key takeaways: Learn about key factors that contributed to YKKs longevity Gain insights from YKKs senior leaders as to future challenges and prospects Learn about implications for other firms seeking persistent success in global business Click the website link for registration information

IBC/MSU-CIBER is organizing an international business case competition in the Broad College. The student teams will have 3 days to work on the business case and present their solutions to a panel of industry judges. Each presentation will last for 20 min, followed by 10 min Q&A session. You are invited! $4,000 competition award fund: $2,000 for the 1st place, $1,000 for the 2nd place, $600 for the 3rd place, $400 for the 4th place Gain valuable experience and make yourself more marketable (unique line on a resume, topic of conversation in interviews, etc.) Each participant will receive Case in Point: Case Competition book, a great toolkit for case preparation Potential to represent Broad College at the national case competitions Eligibility The competition is open to Broad College undergraduate students Each team must consist of 4 students. Participants can either: form a team of 4 students (preferred option) or express interest and be assigned to a team by organizers Entrants will be accepted on a first come first serve basis, Apply early! Detailed competition rules are presented in the attached file (below) Competition sign-up deadline: Oct 14, 2022 Registration Link: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5dx160WWNi9HKpU For more information, please contact Janhavi Venkatesh at venkat50@msu.edu

Lansing Economic Club series is presented by the Capital Region International Airport. Celebration of Regional Growth Awards is Co-sponsored by PNC and Loomis, Ewert, Parsley, Davis & Gotting, P.C., five organizations are recognized for investments that are making a transformational impact on the community. This years CORG honorees include: Farm Bureau Insurance McKesson Moneyball Sportswear TechSmith Red Cedar Development

In this webinar, four area editors of the Journal of International Business Studies will discuss key trends, topics and issues in IB research, as well as the best practices for publishing in leading international business journals. This webinar will include short presentations followed by a discussion moderated by the co-hosts, Dr. Ahmet Kirca and Dr. David Griffith. Key Takeaways Learn topics of significant interest to a variety of international business areas Tips related to best practices for publishing international business research Gain insights into the JIBS review process Webinar Meeting Time Conversions: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (CDT) 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (EDT) 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (GMT) Registration is not available, but you can view the recorded session in the website link