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.

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.