The 29th annual NASBITE conference. Theme: At the Helm of Global Commerce

Michigan Governor, Rick Snyder.

Speaker *PLEASE DON'T USE THIS SITE FOR REGISTRATION*2016 Michigan China Forum is hosted and organized by Broad China Business Society (BCBS), and is sponsored by the Global Business Club. The event will feature six guest speakers from Morgan Stanley, Deloitte, Lodging Capitals, Steelcase Inc., Domino's Pizza International, Inc., and other organizations to present and share with us about their investing strategies, business insights, global business experience and financial knowledge. Industry professionals, students, and faculty are invited to join the discussion related to industry trends, current issues and unique opinions. Please go to http://www.msubcbs.org/2016-michigan-china.html for registration and more information.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 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.

Major General Gregory Vandai.

Each year high school students in southeast Michigan engage in an intensive, three-day, hands-on virtual learning experience that simulates an entrepreneurial and business international trade mission. Through this extraordinary opportunity, awareness is created around exciting careers in entrepreneurial and international business in high-tech industries; many in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields.

World Trade Week is a dynamic network of organizations supporting the West Michigan region to focus on international trade and business growth in foreign markets.For the past 31 years West Michigan trade organizations, businesses, and other community stakeholders have come together to promote and facilitate the importance of international trade.

Come join the Michigan Trade Summit Committee and global business leaders from across the State of Michigan to collaborate and learn about new trade opportunities.

This faculty development program is designed for business and foreign language faculty at community colleges. Sample sessions will include an overview of internationalization efforts at community colleges; resources and best practices for teaching international business and business language classes; and how to develop an international business certificate or degree program.

The 2016 Global Internship Conference, Internships: A revolution in global education?will be held in Boston, MA.