The International Business Center, in conjunction with African Studies, invite you to our event Doing Business in Africa as part of the Tea Time series. The session will be moderated by Marilyn Johnson, Department Chair, Accounting. The panelists include: Dr. Leonidas Murembya (Faculty, Dept. of Economics) Dr. Patrick Lukulay (Alumnus, Analytical Chemistry, class of 95. Currently, president of Technology Solutions for Global Health firm, Ghana) Dr. Anastacia Mamabolo (Associate Professor, Gordon Institute of Business, University of Pretoria. Currently at MSU as African Futures Scholar with the Alliance for African Partnership) Pius Mithika (Student, M.S in Finance) Click on the link to see the recording of the event.

Exporting is arguably the most consequential international business (IB) and international marketing (IM) activity undertaken by firms. It is also the backbone of IB initiatives, with MNCs and other large international firms being among the largest exporters. Recently, the anti-globalization theme has regained momentum, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and subsequent supply chain bottlenecks. These disruptions have demonstrated the importance of exporting and importing not only for finished goods but also commodities. Paradoxically, as compared to the past, far less research on exporting topics is published in academic journals lately. Research activity on exporting as an alternative to more involved forms of IB/IM engagement does not appear to have gained much momentum among scholars. Our goal in this webinar is to present exportings role in IB/IM research and practice. We will also discuss how exporting strategy can respond to fundamental shifts in globalization (e.g., digitalization, anti-globalization, strong dollar), and disruptive changes in global climate (e.g., politics, economic, the pandemic). The webinar will highlight country and company illustrations and will provide various lenses through which scholars and practitioners might approach exporting. The target audiences include academics, researchers, and practitioners Key Takeaways: The ubiquity and importance of exporting within IM/IB Responding to fundamental global shifts and disruptive forces through exporting Issues and topics for future export research consideration (areas, conceptualizations, and methods) To register click website link

Rarely does a company sustain its global industry leadership for more than a few decades, and most that do so are very well-known global brands. YKK, an 87-year-old Japanese manufacturer of zippers, is not a household name, yet it has quietly and impressively, stayed atop of the global fastener industry for decades. It has remained relevant and preserved its leadership globally and in the U.S. market. What enables YKK to do so well for so long? Join us for a conversation with senior leadership of YKK North America and learn how YKK has beaten the odds, and provides a possible roadmap for other companies looking to sustain a viable, profitable business in international markets. Key takeaways: Learn about key factors that contributed to YKKs longevity Gain insights from YKKs senior leaders as to future challenges and prospects Learn about implications for other firms seeking persistent success in global business Click the website link for registration information

IBC/MSU-CIBER is organizing an international business case competition in the Broad College. The student teams will have 3 days to work on the business case and present their solutions to a panel of industry judges. Each presentation will last for 20 min, followed by 10 min Q&A session. You are invited! $4,000 competition award fund: $2,000 for the 1st place, $1,000 for the 2nd place, $600 for the 3rd place, $400 for the 4th place Gain valuable experience and make yourself more marketable (unique line on a resume, topic of conversation in interviews, etc.) Each participant will receive Case in Point: Case Competition book, a great toolkit for case preparation Potential to represent Broad College at the national case competitions Eligibility The competition is open to Broad College undergraduate students Each team must consist of 4 students. Participants can either: form a team of 4 students (preferred option) or express interest and be assigned to a team by organizers Entrants will be accepted on a first come first serve basis, Apply early! Detailed competition rules are presented in the attached file (below) Competition sign-up deadline: Oct 14, 2022 Registration Link: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5dx160WWNi9HKpU For more information, please contact Janhavi Venkatesh at venkat50@msu.edu

Lansing Economic Club series is presented by the Capital Region International Airport. Celebration of Regional Growth Awards is Co-sponsored by PNC and Loomis, Ewert, Parsley, Davis & Gotting, P.C., five organizations are recognized for investments that are making a transformational impact on the community. This years CORG honorees include: Farm Bureau Insurance McKesson Moneyball Sportswear TechSmith Red Cedar Development

In this webinar, four area editors of the Journal of International Business Studies will discuss key trends, topics and issues in IB research, as well as the best practices for publishing in leading international business journals. This webinar will include short presentations followed by a discussion moderated by the co-hosts, Dr. Ahmet Kirca and Dr. David Griffith. Key Takeaways Learn topics of significant interest to a variety of international business areas Tips related to best practices for publishing international business research Gain insights into the JIBS review process Webinar Meeting Time Conversions: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (CDT) 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (EDT) 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (GMT) Registration is not available, but you can view the recorded session in the website link

A one-day conference to transformbusiness education for a globalized world.

Join expert Jon M. Huntsman, Jr, former US Ambassador to Russia, China and Singapore,in the national conversation of US-China relations! Jon Huntsman, Jr. began his career in public service as a staff assistant to President Ronald Reagan, and served each of the five presidents since then in critical roles around the world, including as deputy assistant secretary of commerce for Asia, U.S. trade ambassador, and ambassador to Singapore, China, and most recently, Russia. Twice elected governor of Utah, Governor Huntsman brought about strong economic and tax reforms, tripled the states rainy-day fund, and helped bring unemployment rates to historic lows. During his tenure, Utah was named the best-managed state in America and ranked number one in the nation in job growth. Ambassador Huntsman was a candidate for president in 2012. Previously he chaired or served on the boards of several major companies, educational institutions, and nonprofits. He has been a visiting fellow at the Kennedy School of Government, and a distinguished lecturer at Duke Universitys Sanford School of Public Policy. Huntsman is a seventh generation Utahn and has been married for 36 years to Mary Kaye Huntsman. They are the parents of seven children, including two adopted daughters from China and India. Huntsman is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and has ten honorary doctoral degrees. Registration in the website link.

A key concern in business education is creating solid and sustained bridges between school and career. Career readiness remains a central focus and challenge. Recent studies by Pew Research points to the lack of preparedness of college graduates for the workplace and the need for novel approaches in what we teach, and how we teach it, to address the skills gap. In international business, partnerships and virtual exchange are increasingly valuable ingredients in developing the skills required of todays global managers. Using selected virtual exchange projects with partners in North and South Africa, we discuss how global competencies, cultural awareness, and international virtual-teaming skills can be imparted as integral aspects of an international business curriculum. The three panelists representing academic and business groups will describe their roles in designing and implementing these collaborative cross-border projects, their value to different stakeholders, including students and employers, and propose ways to assess and sustain these career readiness, impactful initiatives. Key Takeaways Conceiving, implementing and assessing team-based, virtual exchange projects, involving international partners. Leveraging academic-business partnerships to ensure career relevant virtual exchange initiatives for students. Identifying funding sources for signature international business projects.

When Martin Richenhagen joined AGCO Corp. in 2004, it was already a $3 billion publicly traded firm. But sixteen years later, when he retired from his posts as chairman and CEO, it was a Fortune 500 powerhouse combining some of the biggest brands in the business of agricultural equipment. With $10 billion in sales, it doubled in size during his tenure to more than 20,000 employees around the globe. This extraordinary growth story, rooted in metro Atlanta, is linked with Mr. Richenhagens vision to expand aggressively via acquisitions while peering constantly around the corner to see future trends in food and farming. Key Takeaways: -How multinational corporations should navigate a strategy of growth through acquisitions versus organic sales -Lessons on hiring, training and deploying executives in various emerging and developed markets and across functions, from management to marketing to manufacturing -How leaders can use embrace cultural differences as an advantage rather than a hindrance