This short-term study abroad program exposes business and non-business students to marketing, supply chain, and cultural practices in the Japanese business environment.

Jennifer Guarino of Shinola (Detroit) presents to the Lansing Economic Club.

While CPAs may be fluent in industry rules and regulations, individuals working in, or with clients that, work in the international business space must speak a variety of languages. Dont let any required standards get lost in translation! This unique, 4-hour program ensures youre up-to-speed on the important issues that affect international practice by connecting you with experts who have been there and seen it all. This is one program you cant afford to miss.If youre looking for a breakdown of important issues affecting international practice, this session was designed just for you! Our experts cover tax related topics including the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), tax treaties, entity selection, immigration issues and more. Additional topics covered include essential GAAP and IFRS similarities and differences and important regulatory and cultural issues such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, currency transaction issues and cultural differences in doing business. What more could you ask for? Teresa L. Gordon, CPA – Shareholder – International Accounting Services, Clayton & McKervey, PC, Southfield Mick Rennick, CPA – Audit Partner, Grant Thornton, LLP, Southfield Jade Sims – Outreach Specialist, Business & International Trade, International Business Center, Michigan State University, East Lansing Suzanne T. Tuson, CPA, MST – International Tax Shareholder, Clayton & McKervey, PC, Southfield

The Michigan State University International Business Center (MSU-CIBER) is home to globalEDGE.msu.edu, consistently ranked as one of the top international business websites. Attend this session to learn more about this valuable free resource and its many unique features. This session will include a review of the export tutorials available on the site, the Market Potential Index for Emerging Markets, and the extensive Database of International Business Statistics (DIBS). Numerous other tools and resources for the international business practitioner, researcher, or educator will also be covered in-depth.

Annual Conference of the Academy of International Business (AIB); the leading association of scholars and specialists in the field of international business. The 2014 meeting will be held in Vancouver, Canada on June 23-26, 2014. Our host school will be Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University.

The event will cover the basic concepts in exporting--from doing market research, to entering your target market, to the logistics and legalities of shipping your product overseas, and getting paid. This session will offer a wealth of information to those considering, or new to exporting, as well as some tips and ideas for those already exporting. The seminar will include case studies and interactive group discussions, as well as time for questions and answers. The following areas will be discussed: Creating an Export Plan Local, Statewide, and National Resources for Exporting Market Research & Foreign Market Selection International Logistics & Incoterms Trade Compliance, Export Controls & Documentation Risk Management Speaker(s): Jade Sims - Outreach Specialist, Business & International Trade - Michigan State University's International Business Center

The workshop is designed for faculty and administrators considering or actively engaged in the internationalization of business courses, programs, and/or certifica tes on their campus. Modeled on the Biennial International Business Institute for Community College Faculty, this workshop aims to introduce participants to the knowledge and resources they need to internationalize general business courses and/or develop specialized international business courses at the two-year college level.

Michael A. Wells, President and Chief Executive Officer for Jackson National Life Insurance Company.Jackson National Life Insurance Company has been an economic phenomenon for the last two decades in Lansing and the financial services industry. As President and Chief Executive Officer of Jackson, Wells is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Jackson and its U.S. affiliates and for overseeing the development of business strategy. He is also a Board Member of Jackson's parent company. Previously, he has served as Jackson's Chief Operating Officer and the head of the company's distribution operations.Join us on September 4 to hear Wells share the story of Jackson's success, growth and commitment to the Lansing community!Program begins at Noon; please arrive early for registration & networking. $40/member ticket, $55/non-member ticket or $300/table of 8 (includes lunch). Pre-registration is required. For any questions, please contact Travis Richardson at (517) 853-6463 or trichardson@lansingchamber.org.

In conjunction with the U.S. Commercial Service and the Regional District Export Council, the MSU International Business Center-CIBER is pleased to offer this 2-day forum to meet with high-ranking U.S. trade officials, U.S. commercial diplomats posted at U.S. Embassies abroad, and international business leaders from the private sector. Included in the forum are high-profile speakers, interactive breakout sessions on doing international business, a networking reception, and opportunities to share best practices with U.S. exporters. Registration also includes the opportunity to schedule one-on-one meetings with representatives from 18 different FTA countries. This is a unique opportunity, and wont be repeated in the near future. Take this opportunity to join us!

The primary goal of this session is to introduce participants to globalEDGE.msu.edu, the #1 international business resources site on the Internet (Google, 11/19/13). Participants will learn about the site and how it can help SBDCs, their staff, and their clients to better understand issues in international trade and business.After attending this session, participants should be knowledgeable about globalEDGE as an international business and trade resource and able to use the site for their own research, as well as direct clients to relevant portions of, and resource listings on, globalEDGE (according to client needs). Examples of such information might include trade contacts in each state, Diagnostic Tools, exporting tutorials, the online module series (especially the Basic Guide to Exporting modules), and trade statistics and cultural information on over 200 countries.