Presented by Amin Alexander Tejani, Director, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce.

The 1st Annual Broad China Supply Chain Forum will be held on November 8, 2003 at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. This is the first time that an international forum with the dedicated focus on China's supply chain development is held in the Midwest. Over 400 attendees are expected from throughout the Midwest and the rest of the country.

Tourism is one of the largest and most dynamic economics sectors. It is also well established as the largest generator of wealth and employment in the world. Tourism is playing a vital role as the economic engine for developed and developing economies worldwide. In this presentation the author analyzes the direct and indirect tourism policy of European Union and also examine the EU Tourism Policy areas and tourism activities.

Over the last several decades, an unprecedented trend has appeared in the fields of animal and human health: approximately three-quarters of all new human diseases have come either directly or indirectly from animals. These diseases range from Salmonella to Foot and Mouth Disease to last winter's deadly outbreak of SARS.

The Broad Graduate School of Management at MSU is dedicated to continually advancing practical knowledge in the field of global supply chain management. Professor Closs is one of the key members of this effort; he will focus today on products suitable for China sourcing and the application on comprehensive techniques.

In Nepal, most women are involved in reproductive work as mothers, housewives, and voluntary service providers. Although this work is very important, it is undervalued in society because it is not directly linked to monetary returns. In order to have their work valued and to be independent, it is necessary for women to be involved in economic activities.

With 18 speakers hailing from nine countries, the 2004 World Trade Week Conference will provide attendees substantial insights on how to succeed in international markets using global partnerships. Meet and greet with the area's finest business executives, entrepreneurs, and internationally focused professionals.

The CIBER Globalization Seminars are designed to help U.S. business faculty bring international context into the classroom and to expand teaching and research skills.

GMARS aims to promote a "global village" of management accounting research by bringing together a diverse set of the highest-quality research papers, plenary speakers, and researchers from around the world.

For faculty or PhD students who plan to teach an internationally oriented course, take advantage of new technology to improve the delivery of international content, and incorporate experiential activities into your course curricula.