Speaker Tomas Hult, PhD, Professor of Marketing & Supply Chain ManagementMost companies engaging in the global marketplace assume that they should globalize at least certain parts of their strategy and organization. But globalizing, in the sense of spreading activities around the globe, is not enough. Companies also need to be globally integrated and coordinated, which means that they need to use globally coherent strategies, operate global networks, and maximize profits on a global basis. Global Business Club is pleased to present our April program in conjunction with the MSU Executive MBA program. This day-long program will bring together industry experts and businesspersons of global expertise to explore global strategies for success utilized by firms of all sizes. This will be a must-attend event; space is limited.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.

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder appointed Kevyn Orr as emergency manager to oversee Detroit financial operations on March 14, 2013 under Public Act 72. On January 24, 2013 Snyder had signed a revised version of a controversial emergency manager law that was rejected by voters during the November election. The new law, Public Act 436, took effect on March 28, 2013 and gave the Detroit emergency manager extraordinary control over all Detroit financial matters and the ability to recommend to the governor and state treasurer that the government enter Chapter 9 bankruptcy.

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