This two-day symposium will be held on the Campus of Big Sandy and is particularly geared toward faculty teaching in Appalachia. It includes a half-day IBI on the Road style workshop presented by MSU-CIBER.

Join the International Marketing Program, Food Export-Midwest and Detroits Eastern Market for a day of educational topics on the best ways to get started in exporting. Dont miss this opportunity to increase your knowledge of how to become a successful exporter.

Participation in an international trade show or trade mission is the best way to see a potential market first-hand while making contact with serious potential clients from around the world. Is your company ready? Learn: How to identify opportunities as well as hurdles What resources are available to help with research and pay for international marketing expenses Preparation of a list of key action items to be completed before and after trade show participation Which upcoming trade missions are being organized for Michigan companies

Stephen Moore, Heritage Foundation

This one-day workshop is designed for community college faculty seeking to internationalize existing international business courses or develop new IB courses or programs.

Jim Trebilcock, Executive V.P., Dr. Pepper

AACCs Workforce Development Institute 2017 (WDI) continues to be a pre-eminent opportunity for in-depth exchanges and networking for economic and workforce leaders at community colleges and their partners. The WDI 2017 theme is Inspiring Innovation. On campuses and in communities across the country, innovation abounds: in program design, development, and delivery, in services to students and employers, and in creative solutions to workforce and economic development challenges.

This overseas FDIB program is designed for Michigan community colleges. Site visits include numerous educational institutions, U.S. Department of Commerce and Chamber of Commerce briefings, visits to businesses and culturally significant sites in Singapore and Jakarta, Indonesia.

Speaker Dr. Titus Awokuse, Professor and Chairperson Hear from experts in the field and experienced exporters about how to perform background checks and verify potential customer fit. We will discuss due diligence in choosing a partner as well as ways of insuring shipments for all types of potential risk. Prof. Awokuse of the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics is our luncheon keynote speaker, he will address where to look for the best opportunities for Michigan agricultural exports. $35 registration fee includes lunch. 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.

Matt Johnson from On Target Living will be the keynote speaker. Topic: Unlocking the Untapped Potential of Your Organization