International Business Center

Academy of International Business Annual Conference
2019-06-24 00:00 - 2019-06-27 00:00 (America/Detroit) | Copenhagen, Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark
Annual Conference of the Academy of International Business (AIB); the leading association of scholars and specialists in the field of international business. The AIB 2019 will be held inCopenhagen, DenmarkonJune 24-27, 2019hosted byCopenhagen Business School.

Michigan Business Network - Dennis Archer, Jr.
2019-09-04 00:00 | The University Club of MSU, 3435 Forest Rd, Lansing, 48910, United States
Dennis Archer Jr., CEO Ignition Media Group.

Lansing Regional Sister Cities Commission
2019-09-07 00:00 | The Lansing Center, 333 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, 48933, United States
Join the Lansing Regional Sister Cities Commission on Saturday, September 7, 2019, celebrate its 25th anniversary at the Lansing Center, at 6:00 p.m. The theme is A Celebration of Global Diversity. The event will feature cultural music, food, artifacts, a global fashion show and authentic entertainment from our sister cities and other cities around the globe. The Lansing Regional Sister Cities is pleased to have WLNS-TV, WLAJ-TV, News Anchor Sheri Jones as the Mistress of Ceremonies for the evening. Invited guests will include ambassadors, consuls general, officials from our sister cities, our congressional delegations and other officials from the US government. Imagine the joy and pleasure of spending time together celebrating the diversity that makes us unique, while celebrating the commonalities that we share as well.

Lansing Economic Club Luncheon -MSU President Samuel Stanley
2019-09-12 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
speaker series features locally and nationally prominent speakers covering a broad spectrum of business-related topics ranging from economic trends and business success stories to the latest in management and leadership techniques. The Economic Club luncheons provide members with an excellent opportunity to network with more than 350 of the areas key community, business and education leaders

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: 2019 Brand Protection Strategy Summit
2019-09-24 00:00 - 2019-09-25 00:00 | East Lansing, MI Marriott University Place, 300 M. A. C. Ave, East Lansing, 48823, United States
Speaker MSU Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection
Join us September 24-25 in the fight for improving responses to product counterfeiting and protecting brands. NEW THIS YEAR: a special program designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses. Hosted for our brand owner partners, our Summit is a collaborative space for brand owners, law enforcement, and academia to strategize about the issues and their solutions in a forum that facilitates open, collaborative, meaningful, and participant-led conversations on brand protection. Through interactive panels, roundtable strategy sessions, and an evening reception, you will have the opportunity to share, learn and network with one another, as well as from world-renowned scholars and globally-recognized industry and law enforcement leaders. Contact us at 517.353.4336 if you’re a SME needing financial assistance!
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.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: 2019 African Business Symposium
2019-10-04 00:00 | Wharton Center for the Performing Arts, 750 E Shaw Ln, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Speaker 2019 African Business Symposium
To celebrate the ending of the Year of Global Africa, Michigan State University is hosting aninaugural African Business Symposium. The half-day event will focus on exploring Venture Capital & Private Equity, Technology, and Entrepreneurship on the continent. The lecture aims to teach students and local entrepreneurs about the immense opportunities that exist in emerging markets.Highlight why, despite global economic uncertainties, Africa continues to growas an investment and business destination. Who should attend: Importers, exporters, and local entrepreneurs exploring or already working on the continent
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.

BisNet Conference
2019-10-10 00:00 - 2019-10-11 00:00 | Columbia, SC, Columbia, United States
Annual BisNet Conference.

Lansing Economic Club Luncheon - Anthony Scaramucci
2019-10-16 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States

Capital Area Manufacturers Council General Membership Meeting
2019-10-17 00:00 | MSU Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB), 640 S Shaw Ln, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Presentation on International Trade Resources

Michigan Business Network - Tom Dickson
2019-10-30 00:00
Business + Sports luncheon with Tom Dickson, Lansing Lugnuts.

International Business Institute on the Road Workshop - Highline College
2019-11-15 00:00 | Highline College, Des Moines, WA, 2400 S 240th St, Des Moines, 98198, United States
International Business Institute on the Road Workshop with University of Washington CIBER at Highline College

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: China Town Hall: Local Connections, National Reflections
2019-11-18 00:00 | MSU International Center, 427 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Speaker George Stephanopoulos (ABC), Professor Aminda Smith (MSU)
Join communities across the United States in a national conversation on China. This event will feature an interactive webcast with four speakers, moderated by George Stephanopoulos, Chief Anchor at ABC News. The livecast will be followed by an on-site discussion facilitated by Associate Professor Aminda Smith, scholar in modern Chinese History in the Department of History at MSU. Parking is available in the lot south of the International Center. Refreshments will be provided. There is no charge for this event, but there may be a parking fee. We look forward to seeing you then!
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.

"How to take your small business global" webinar
2019-11-20 00:00 | virtual
Michigan has resources and funding to help your small business export its products whether you are new to exporting or are already exporting and looking to enter new markets. Learn from program administrators and local business leaders about how to navigate international trade. Hosted by Crain’s Detroit Content Studio with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and guests from Michigan’s Redi-Rock International Director of Sales Kevin Loe and OPS Solutions President/CEO Paul Ryznar.

Lansing Economic Club Luncheon - Regional Growth Awards
2019-11-21 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States

Lansing Economic Club Luncheon - Economic Forecast/Bill Adams PNC
2019-12-10 00:00

Michigan Business Network - Economic Forecast Breakfast, Dec 12, 2019
2019-12-12 00:00 | The University Club of MSU, 3435 Forest Rd, Lansing, 48910, United States
Michigan Business Network held their annual Michigan Economic Forecast Series breakfast on Dec.12th. The breakfast includes an economic forecast of the mid-Michigan area for 2020. This year’s panel includes: Chris Holman – Michigan Business Network Jade Sims – International Business Center at MSU Mike Maurer – Accident Fund Insurance of America Jack Schripsema – Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau Tim Damen – Lansing Regional Chamber Bob Trezise – Lansing Economic Area Partnership Dr. Charles Ballard – Michigan State University Part of the breakfast included the release of the Michigan Future Business Index Survey. The latest Michigan Future Business Index (MFBI) data show more than eight-in-ten (82 percent) of statewide business leaders representing small- to mid-sized businesses remain satisfied with the overall economy. Satisfaction is strongest in West Michigan (88 percent) and Metro Detroit (82 percent). . Link to 2019 Fall MFBI Survey: FALL 2019 MFBI REPORT (pdf)

Detroit ExporTech _ Train the Trainer
2020-01-10 00:00 | Southfield, MI, Southfield, United States
globalEDGE presentation by Jade and Erkan for the professors and administrators at the Lawrence Technological University.

AACC Workforce Development Institute
2020-01-22 00:00 - 2020-01-25 00:00 | Amelia Island, FL, Amelia Island, United States
American Association of Community College’s Workforce Development Institute

CCID Annual Conference
2020-02-07 00:00 - 2020-02-10 00:00 | St. Petersburg, FL, St. Petersburg, United States
Community Colleges for International Development Annual Conference

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: ExporTech (TM) Export Acceleration Training (3 days: February 21, March 20, April 24)
2020-02-21 00:00 - 2020-04-24 00:00 | FosterSwift Law Offices, 313 South WA Square, Lansing, 48933, United States
Speaker MSU IBC & US Department of Commerce
Please contact us before registering on this site; this program is by interview only. ExporTech™ is a national export assistance program helping companies enter or expand in global markets. This program applies a structured export strategy development process that assists 4-8 companies to accelerate growth. It is the only national program where each company develops a written export plan, that is vetted by a panel of experts upon completion. ExporTech™ efficiently connects companies with a wide range of world-class experts to help navigate the export sales process. The result is that companies rapidly expand global sales and save countless hours of effort. Since 2006, 211 ExporTech™ programs have been delivered in 36 states and Puerto Rico with over 1,080 participating companies. This program is offered jointly by the Michigan State University International Business Center and the United States Department of Commerce Export Assistance Center in Grand Rapids. Please contact Jade Sims at sims@broad.msu.edu or 517.353.4336 with questions.
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.

Detroit ExporTech Company Training on Market Research
2020-02-28 00:00 | Southfield, MI, Southfield, United States
Presented resources for international market research to the participating companies of the Detroit ExporTech

NASBITE National Conference
2020-04-23 00:00 - 2020-06-11 00:00 | virtual
Annual NASBITE Conference

Community Colleges for International Development Webinar Series: Internationalizing Business Curriculum & Courses
2020-05-08 00:00 | virtual
This webinar discusses ways of internationalizing your college’s business curriculum through free resources from Michigan State University CIBER, including the globalEDGE website and the customizable International Business Institute programs offered at community colleges across the nation.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Michigan Trade & Tariffs Town Hall
2020-05-13 00:00 | virtual
Speaker Michigan Business & Agriculture Panel
The event will feature a panel of Michigan entrepreneurs, farmers, small business owners, and manufacturers who would welcome the elimination of tariffs as they strive to navigate and survive the complexities of the market. We’ve scheduled speakers from: National Association of Wheat Growers, Cherry Central Cooperative, Mabuchi Motor America Corp., Amway, MSU, FosterSwift. The Michigan-focused roundtable is hosted with Tariffs Hurt the Heartland, a bipartisan, nationwide, grassroots effort supported by over 160 of the countrys largest trade organizations, representing thousands of businesses as well as agriculture producers, manufacturers, workers and consumers across the USA. Further information about the group is available at www.tariffshurt.com.
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.

Lansing Regional Chamber - Economic Club, S. Bobby Mukammala - May 26, 2020
2020-05-26 00:00 | virtual
Dr. S. Bobby Mukkamala, president of Michigan State Medical Society, who will speak on the re-opening of Michigan.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: The New USMCA and its Implications for Michigan Agricultural Business in Canada
2020-06-02 00:00 | virtual
Speaker Consul General of Canada in Detroit Joseph Comartin & Guests
Join the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development’s International Marketing Program, Consul General of Canada in Detroit Joseph Comartin, Quebec Delegation’s Martine Hébert and guests as we discuss the new U.S.-Canada-Mexico trade agreement, its updates from NAFTA and their implications for Michigan businesses engaging in trade with Canada. Registrants will be sent a link to the Microsoft Teams meeting prior to the event.
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.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: POSTPONED Small and Medium Size Business Toolkit for Brand Protection: Why it's important for SMEs to protect their brands
2020-06-03 00:00 | MSU Henry Center for Executive Development, 3535 Forest Rd., Lansing, 48910, United States
Speaker Jay KennedyPOSTPONED: NEW DATE TBD Dr. Jay P. Kennedy is an Assistant Professor jointly appointed to the School of Criminal Justice and the Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection. In this role he is actively involved in research, education, and outreach efforts that focus on external partners including corporations, industry associations, and law enforcement agencies. Together with his team of researchers, Dr. Kennedy has developed a toolkit designed for small business owners to proactively address intellectual property (IP) concerns with limited budgets. His other current research explores managerial and organizational responses to employee theft within small and medium enterprises, the incarceration and post-incarceration experiences of white-collar offenders, the sale of counterfeit goods on the Internet, and the structure of occupational pharmaceutical counterfeiting schemes. Dr. Kennedy’s work has been published in a number of outlets, including American Behavioral Scientist, Criminal Justice Review, Journal of Crime and Justice, Journal of Financial Crime, Security Journal, and Victims and Offenders.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.

Academy of International Business Annual Conference
2020-07-01 00:00 - 2020-07-09 00:00 | virtual
Annual Conference of the Academy of International Business (AIB); the leading association of scholars and specialists in the field of international business. The AIB 2020 will be held online.

International Trade Bootcamp at George Washington University
2020-07-06 00:00 | George WA University, 2121 I St NW, Washington, DC, 20052, United States
International trade bootcamp for GW students, presentation on globalEDGE

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: A Brand's New World: The Future of Challenges in Brand Protection
2020-07-20 00:00 - 2020-07-22 00:00 | virtual
Speaker Speakers Listed on Website
The Michigan State University International Business and GBClub are partnering with the Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection (A-CAPP) as it hosts a special conference on brand protection issues post-pandemic, looking into the future. This conference will be offered virtually to facilitate collaborative and meaningful discussions on strategies and issues in brand and product protection going forward in the next one to two years. Especially interesting for our audience will be a session for SMEs on protecting intellectual property while exporting, featuring Professor Jay P. Kennedy from the School of Criminal Justice. Attendees will have the opportunity to share, learn and network with one another. Join the A-CAPP Center and us with other academic, industry and law enforcement partners as they host a series of short discussion-based panels over a 3 day period. This is a free event but requires 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.
