Research seminar series hosted by Applied Economics and MSU-CIBER brings Xavier Gine, World Bank to give a seminar on Markets, Contracts and Uncertainty: A Structural Model of a Groundwater Economy.

Speaker Mary D. KaneThe Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan is proud to work with the Lansing Regional Sister Cities Commission to host Mary D. Kane, President and CEO of Sister Cities International. Prior to joining Sister Cities International, Kane was Executive Director with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where she was responsible for identifying and building business partnerships and strategic alliances for the Chamber. Kane conducted fact-finding visits to determine the special concerns of domestic and global corporations, explained what the Chamber was doing for them in Washington, D.C., and around the world, and secured their participation in the Chambers leadership program. Kane was also a senior advisor to the Business Civic Leadership Center, a nonprofit affiliate of the Chamber dedicated to improving business and society relations. During her tenure, Kane established the U.S. Chambers military and veterans initiative and was the spokesperson for the Campaign for Free Enterprise. Before joining the Chamber, Kane was the secretary of state in Maryland and a former assistant states attorney. As secretary of state, she was a member of Gov. Robert L. Ehrlichs Executive Council, where she was responsible for his Sub-Cabinet for International Affairs, the entity that coordinates and represents Maryland state and business initiatives around the world. NOTE: You can register for the entire afternoon of activities and gala dinner by visiting: https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=1584235The 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.

A day of global engagement including sessions on building partnerships and strategic alliances, cybersecurity, and a diplomats roundtable.

Speaker Andrew S. Doctoroff – Governors Office, Senior Advisor, TransportationMichigan's Andrew S. Doctoroff – Governors Office, senior advisor – will inform and captivate the keynote luncheon audience with Michigans Transformation in Growing World Trade, detailing the States current trailblazing initiatives to advance international trade and supply chain infrastructure to benefit all in Michigan. A special focus will be placed on the State's recent initiatives that take advantage of our geographic, educational, and industry strengths to move the regional economy forward. Note that you should only register here if you are unable to participate in the rest of the conference events. If you plan to participate in the Port Lansing 2014 Global Logistics Conference, you should register at http://www.portlansing.com/conference/ This luncheon is included with full conference registration.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 aim of this workshop is to provide participants with the knowldedge, experience and resources they need to internationalize general business courses and/or develop specialized international business courses at the two-year college level.

Connect in person to NACCE's community of practice. Network with peers who have an entrepreneurial mindset. Crowdsource innovative solutions for your campus and entrepreneurial ecosystem. Roll up your sleeves to develop a plan to put your ideas into action. Get practical support from disruptive peers sharing their best practices.

Webinar: Creating an Award-Winning International Business Classroom: Join McGraw-Hill author, G. Tomas M. Hult, as he shares best practices for designing and delivering a dynamic International Business classroom. With a focus on cutting edge research using globalEDGE, Tomas will provide instruction on how to best illustrate theories and evidence relevant to the modern world of International Business to guide 21st century business leaders.

If you are like most business owners in the United States, you are constantly working to target the best opportunities for your firm within the constraints of more and more limited resources. Youve heard of opportunities in China, Brazil, Indiabut is Mexico a better choice? Learn how to quickly and efficiently research and rank your best overseas markets. Well utilize the best in free market research tools on the webincluding the top-ranked globalEDGE to get you quick and affordable access to up-to-the-minute and relevant information.Please come to the event with a list of your products (services), and two or three proposed countries for research.GUEST SPEAKER Jade Sims - Outreach Specialist, Business & International Trade - Michigan State University's International Business Center TOPICS INCLUDE: Choosing a Foreign Market Researching Potential Demand Within Specific Countries Hands-on Training With a No-cost Market Research Tool WHERE: Washtenaw Community College Gunder Myran, Room 022 4800 E Huron River Dr Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Learn how to use globalEDGE and other online tools to determine your best international markets!

Our October Economic Club keynote speaker is Margarte Dimond, PhD, President of Karmanos Cancer Institute. As President, Dimond manages all clinical operations of the Karmanos Center in Detroit, Farmington Hills, and Monroe. Prior to her current position, Dimond fulfilled duties as President and Chief Executive Officer of the McLaren Medical Group. Dimond has earned her doctorate degree from Michigan State University, along with a variety of other degrees from University of Michigan, Boston College, and St. Marys College. Sponsored by McLaren Greater Lansing.Program immediately follows the Healthcare Forum. $40/member, $55/nonmember or $300/table of 8 (includes lunch). Pre-registration can be completed at www.lansingchamber.org.