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Annual conference of Community Colleges for International Development (CCID)

There are more international opportunities for your career and your business than ever before; are you prepared? This 2-day workshop will give you the information you need to confidently move your organization into the world of global commerce. This training is in alignment with the Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) credential, administered by NASBITE International. Participants will be presented with the relevant material to sit for the CCBP exam.This training will cover:Primary Content AreasGlobal Management Global Marketing International Supply Chain Management Trade Finance Best Resources & Data Sources Specific topics covered include:This training is ideal for new exporters as well as experienced exporters that need to broaden their knowledge across functional areas and service providers. Attendees will receive a copy of The Global Entrepreneur, 3rd Edition, by James Foley.International Logistics Foreign Market Selection Foreign Market Entry Mode Risk Management International Business Plan Development Trade Compliance Foreign Partner Selection Incoterms Export Documentation Financing Export Growth International Payment Methods

Speaker: Kirk Cousins, Quarterback, Washington Redskins. Kirk Cousins is an American football quarterback for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He played college football at Michigan State University, where he was the Spartans' starter from 2009 to 2011. Program begins at Noon; please arrive early for registration & networking.

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The Innovations conference is the premier event for professionals dedicated to improving organizational teaching and learning, and discovering new approaches for enhancing the community college experience. This international conference provides a forum for collaboration among academic experts and leading community college professionals, while granting participants exclusive access to the most inventive and thought-provoking programs from around the world.

Patrick McPharlin, president and chief executive office, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union, and winner of the Lansing Regional Chambers 2015 Community Service award. Program begins at noon; please arrive early for registration & networking.

This event is designed to bring researchers from the social and technical disciplines together to generate discussion and collaboration that will improve our knowledge of cybercrime and the policy response to this phenomenon. The conference will utilize a TED Talk style structure, where in a 50-minute panel two speakers will have approximately 20-25 minutes each to present their work and ideas at a high level. Each session will feature a social and technical researcher to promote synergy.

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.

Speaker Stephen Rapundalo, Phd, President & CEO, MichBioThe Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan is proud to offer its first program in conjunction with MichBio, focusing on the opportunities and unique considerations for exporting medical devices around the globe. This event will cover an overview of the medical device industry, different approaches to market entry, and regulatory and supply chain issues. In addition, a panel of global businesspersons will discuss their experiences selling internationally. This event is for new and experienced exporters, as well as anyone with an interest in the industry from an international standpoint. Note that this is an afternoon program; cocktail reception for participants is 5-6pm.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.