Short Term Study Abroad Conference
2010-06-04 00:00 - 2010-06-05 00:00 (America/Detroit) | Kansas City, MO, Kansas City, United States
The purpose of this conference is to bring together faculty and staff who have dealt with these challenges at a variety of schools, to share their experiences and disseminate STSA ideas and best practices and to think about the lasting impressions generated by STSA programs. Whether you are an experienced STSA practitioner or just contemplating the challenges of implementing a short-term program, we hope you will find the agenda compelling. We are confident that the presentations, panels, and networking opportunities with experienced practitioners will leave you with a better understanding of your role in planning, administering, directing, and/or facilitating short-term study abroad programs.

Advanced International Business Institute for Community College Faculty
2010-06-06 00:00 - 2010-06-09 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
The Advanced International Business Institute (AIBI) for Community College Faculty is a unique faculty development program. It is designed for community college faculty who have previously attended international business faculty development workshops, seminars, or conferences, as well as faculty who bring previous international business experience to their classrooms, and international business program administrators. Topics to be covered in the AIBI include: classroom tools and course development, developing and maintaining IB programs, and best practices in IB integration. The AIBI will also offer small group breakout sessions for faculty to tackle and resolve their own IB challenges and concerns.

International Trade: Firms and Workers
2010-06-24 00:00 - 2010-06-25 00:00 | University of Nottingham, UK, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK, Nottingham, United Kingdom
MSU-CIBER and the Leverhulme Centre for Research on Globalisation and Economic Policy (GEP) are co-sponsoring a conference on “International Trade: Firms and Workers,” to be held
at the University of Nottingham June 24 “25, 2010. This conference is a follow-up to a workshop
on “Testing Trade Models with Labor Market Heterogeneity,” hosted by the Research Institute of Industrial Economics in December 2008.
That earlier workshop, also co-sponsored by MSU-CIBER, brought together researchers from around the world for the purpose of
initiating collaborative research aimed at developing a better understanding of the labor-market effects of globalization in
a world where workers have heterogeneous skills and firms have heterogeneous technologies.
Eighteen months hence, projects that emerged from that initial meeting are beginning to take shape and will be presented in Nottingham.
Colleagues from Michigan State and Nottingham will be joined by researchers from the University of Oregon, University of California at San Diego,
Columbia University, University of London, University of Copenhagen, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, and Koc University.

Academy of International Business
2010-06-25 00:00 - 2010-06-29 00:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The 2010 meeting will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from June 25-29, 2010.

U.S.-Korea Partnership: Growing Jobs Across America
2010-08-19 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Ambassador Han Duk-Soo of the Republic of Korea will be discussing the US/Korea Free Trade Agreement and the significance of the relationship between Michigan & Korea for both US exports and Foreign Direct Investment.

Economic Club of Greater Lansing: Elizabeth Haar, president and CEO, Accident Fund Holdings
2010-09-07 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Elizabeth Haar, president and CEO of Accident Fund Holdings, will speak.

Research presentation by Professor Yves Doz on The Metanational Firm
2010-09-13 00:00 | Eli Broad College of Business, Room N125, 645 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Professor Yves Doz has published path-breaking research on the strategy and organization of multinational companies, particularly in high
technology industries, most notably including The Multinational Mission: Balancing Local Demands and Global Vision, co-authored with C.K.
Prahalad (1987) and From Global to Metanational: How Companies Win in the Knowledge Economy co-authored with José Santos and Peter Williamson,
two INSEAD colleagues (2001). The latter book showed how companies can mobilize dispersed knowledge to learn from the world.
His research on strategic alliances has been summarized in Alliance Advantage, co-authored with Gary Hamel (1998).
In Fast Strategy: How Strategic Agility Will Help You Stay Ahead of the Game (2008), Yves considers the dilemma faced by successful
companies who often become victims of their own success. Yves Doz is Professor of Business Strategy and the Timken Chaired Professor of
Global Technology and Innovation at INSEAD.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Doing Business in the Middle East
2010-09-16 00:00 | MSU Henry Center for Executive Development, 3535 Forest Rd., Lansing, 48910, United States
Joe Badra from ICCS, Inc. will present on the topic “Doing Business in the Middle East”

MBA BROADLINK Conference
2010-09-23 00:00 - 2010-09-25 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
This fall come back to where your MBA learning began and recapture the Broad School experience again as you take part in networking, education sessions and social events. A full day of education sessions offer topics such as: Entrepreneurship, Emerging Markets, Entrepreneurship, Leadership Development for You and Your Organization, Business Growth through Social Media, Models for Decision Making, Essential Financial Strategies, Global Career Approaches and more. http://www.mbabroadlink.com/

Research Seminar: Adjusting to Trade Liberalization: Reallocation and Labor Market Policies
2010-10-08 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
Dr. Kerem Cosar will present a research seminar on Adjusting to Trade Liberalization: Reallocation and Labor Market Policies. Dr. Cosar studies international trade and macroeconomics. His research contributes to the analysis of the short run effects of increased international competition. Dr. Cosar’s bio can be found at: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/faculty/bio.aspx?person_id=21748432896.

2010 International District Export Council Conference
2010-10-24 00:00 - 2010-10-27 00:00 | Detroit, MI & Windsor, Ontario
The annual International DEC Conference will be hosted for the first time in Detroit at the Renaissance Center Marriot
from October 24 to 27, 2010. This year’s Conference is entitled “Capitalizing on America’s Export Advantages: Green and Innovation” and
will feature world-renowned businesspersons and high-level government officials. Billed as the largest North America conference in 2010
devoted to exporting, the Conference is expected to attract in excess of 500 attendees. Among the unique aspects of the conference will
be a private briefing in Windsor, Canada to attendees by the Canada Border Services Agency as well as opportunities to meet with Canadian
businesses.

Economic Club of Greater Lansing: Tom Nickels, senior vice president of Federal Relations, American Hospital Association
2010-10-27 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Tom Nickels, senior vice president of Federal Relations,
American Hospital Association, will speak.

Research Seminar: Economics, Politics, and Accounting Standard Setting in the Midst of the Global Financial Crisis
2010-11-05 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
Dr. Tom Linsmeier, Member of the Financial Accounting Standards Board, will present a research seminar on the Economics, Politics, and Accounting Standard Setting in the Midst of the Global Financial Crisis. The seminar will take place Friday November 5, 2010, 2:45-4:15pm, N100, Business College Complex.

Port Lansing 2010 Global Logistics Conference
2010-11-10 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Attendees will leave the conference with valuable insights like: how to use Port Lansing for your international freight shipments, how to finance your international efforts, and what mistakes to avoid while pursuing global opportunities.

Americas Competitiveness Forum
2010-11-14 00:00 - 2010-11-16 00:00 | Atlanta, Atlanta, United States
The increasing interconnectedness of the Western Hemisphere has made it easier for us to do business, exchange ideas, and share knowledge in a cooperative effort to improve the standard of living for millions of people. This year ACF IV will highlight the successes of our region’s businesses and governments during this period of economic uncertainty. We will focus on those best practices and most useful ideas that have improved competitiveness so that our countries and businesses may learn and grow. At the ACF, all participants have a chance to make a contribution and to learn how to improve the way we do business in the Americas. This year, we have selected four key topics: green technologies; education and workforce development; entrepreneurship and small business development; and trade facilitation, border clearance, and supply chain logistics. In addition to plenary sessions and breakout panels, participants may choose from a variety of additional ACF IV events and services, including market opportunity sessions, export counseling sessions, business-to-government meetings, and business-to-business meetings.

Economic Club of Greater Lansing: Christine Todd Whitman
2010-11-16 00:00 | Eagle Eye Banquet Center, 15500 Chandler Rd #3, Bath, 48808, United States
Christine Todd Whitman, former governor of New Jersey and administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency during the Bush administration, will speak.

US-China Economic Debate
2010-11-17 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
Are you interested in the future of economic relations between the 2 largest economic powers: the US and China? Are you curious to find out more about issues like currency manipulation and possible trade war? Are you tired of media bias and would you like to learn more about how these issues actually affect the US economy and your life? If you answered yes to any of these questions you should come to the Broad China Business Society’s economic debate panel. We will have experts from academia and business discuss the current state of US-China economic relations, its importance, and the possible effects if trade war begins. They will also field audience questions at the end. This event will take place Wednesday evening, November 17 at 7 pm in room 303 of the International Center. Please come and bring friends; it will be a great educational and networking opportunity for those interested in the subject. The event is free and open to everyone and refreshments will be provided.

Global Business Club of Mid Michigan: Sustainability as a Megatrend in International Trade
2010-11-18 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
Dr. Richard Chapas is a Board member for the Center for Sustainable Enterprise at the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina. He has worked with academic and industrial experts to develop products directed at the needs of the developing world. He has presented papers throughout the world on sustainable development and innovation. He is on the Executive Committee for the U.S. Business Council for Sustainable Development which leads U.S. businesses in developing projects to drive sustainable solutions, including industrial ecology and ecosystems restoration. He currently serves on the faculty of the University of Delaware, Lerner Business School, where he teaches courses on sustainability and green business.

Economic Club of Greater Lansing: Robert Shuster
2010-12-09 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Robert Shuster, CFO, Independent Bank, and president and CEO,
Mepco Finance Corporation, will speak.

Lansing Economic Club: Don LeDuc
2011-01-13 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Don LeDuc is President, Dean, and Professor at Thomas M. Cooley Law School.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: AG Exporter of the Year
2011-02-17 00:00 | MSU Henry Center for Executive Development, 3535 Forest Rd., Lansing, 48910, United States
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 Economic Club: Cindy Pasky
2011-03-03 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Cindy Pasky is Founder, President, & CEO of Detroit-based Strategic Staffing Solutions. S3 is a global information technology and business services company, which provides information technology consulting, customized solutions, vendor management programs, executive search services, call center technology and IT and business development services. Pasky founded S3 in 1990 and has grown the company to more than 20 office locations employing more than 1,800 workers in the U.S. and Europe. Now in its 21st year of consecutive growth, S3 posted 2010 revenues of $205 million.Thursday, March 3
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center
55 S. Harrison Rd., East Lansing, MI 48824

Navigating Incoterms Webinar
2011-03-15 00:00 | virtual
John Toles of Supply Chain Solutions will be sharing some helpful tips on how to navigate and effectively use the 2011 Incoterms to your best advantage.

Lansing Economic Club: Bill Demmer
2011-03-17 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Bill Demmer is President & CEO of the Demmer Corporation.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Global Opportunities for Michigan Manufacturers
2011-03-24 00:00 | MSU Henry Center for Executive Development, 3535 Forest Rd., Lansing, 48910, United States
Chuck Hadden, President and CEO of Michigan Manufacturers Association, will speak on how to help Michigan manufacturers rise above the tough economy by diversifying their business to include new customers and new products. He will share how the MMA intends to meet this growing demand & provide the information that Michigan manufacturers need to compete against the rest of the world – and win.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.

NASBITE International Conference
2011-04-03 00:00 - 2011-04-05 00:00 | Charleston, SC, Charlseton, United States
The annual NASBITE International conference is a great opportunity to increase your knowledge and learn best practices from leading trade professionals and trade educators from around the world. You will interact with other global trade professionals and NASBITE members in a dynamic forum designed to increase your knowledge and skills in global trade.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Global: It Is a Two Way Process
2011-04-13 00:00 | MSU Henry Center for Executive Development, 3535 Forest Rd., Lansing, 48910, United States
Speaker: John E. Sztykiel, President and CEO, Spartan Motors, Inc.The Spartan Motors, Inc. Board of Directors elected John E. Sztykiel as the president and chief executive officer in June 2002. Prior to the election, John served as the president and chief operating officer of Spartan Motors, beginning in 1992 and as a director since 1988. During that time, he also held the position of president of the companysThe 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 Economic Club: Roger Curtis
2011-04-14 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Roger Curtis is President of the Michigan International Speedway.

World Languages Day
2011-04-16 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
World Languages Day allows hundreds of high school students, teachers, administrators, and parents to come to campus to explore a world of languages. Free to all participants, this day-long conference will focus on the experiences that languages offer, and highlight the opportunities available for language and international study at MSU.
After an engaging opening plenary session, participants will attend a variety of fun and informational sessions throughout the day.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: The Canada-Michigan Relationship & the State's New Economy
2011-05-10 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Speaker: Canadian Consul General Roy NortonConsul General Norton will highlight the many aspects of the Canada-Michigan relationship, including trade, environmental stewardship, and partners in global security. He will discuss the benefits of the New International Trade Crossing for Michigan’s businesses and the importance of modern border infrastructure to meet the needs of the state’s new economy. 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.
