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, $1,200 for the 2nd place, $800 for the 3rd 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 in the competition and be assigned to a team by organizers Entrants will be accepted on a first come first serve basis until the limit of 12 teams is reached Competition sign-up deadline: Oct 15, 2021 Registration Link:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/caseregistration/ ***Detailed competition rules are presented in the attached file*** For more information, please contact Carlotta Gmachl at gmachlca@msu.edu.

For this webinar, we invited three marketing scholars who have recently published important foundational work for the future of international marketing scholarship in the field of personal selling and sales management. Our panelists will discuss their research addressing contemporary conceptual and methodological best practices. This webinar will include short presentations followed by a discussion moderated by the co-hosts.

This is a free webinar, but registration is required. Zoom details will be sent to registered participants. Where are the women in teaching cases? Does the current cannon of business teaching cases look like researchers, students, and practitioners? Only 11% of top-used teaching cases have a female protagonist, and the percentage for women of color is even lower. Business Schools across the globe are working to achieve enrollment gender parity – what does it mean when women dont see themselves in cases literature? Please join us for a provocative session on the underrepresentation of women in global teaching cases. Hear from a researcher who uncovered the teaching cases underrepresentation of minorities, a female CEO who is actioning these findings to support more women in MBA programs, and a leading cases publisher committed to publishing case research that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Its time to positively represents real women in leadership positions in the workplace and impact the status quo! Featuring: Erika Valenti, EVP Emerald Publishing Lesley Symons, Founder of The Case for Women Elissa Sangster, CEO of Forté Gabi Rundle, Cases Product Manager Emerald Publishing

A half-day, virtual workshop by the Michigan State University Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER). Are you looking to offer more international coursework? This webinar will provide you with the knowledge, experience, and resources you need to internationalize general business courses at the two-year college level. This workshop specifically targets educators and will focus on all aspects of internationalizing business education.

Macomb County Department of Planning and Economic Development (MCPED) and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) invites you to join us for our November Back to Business event focused on the Defense and Aerospace Industry. This virtual roundtable will take place on November 17th from 9-10:30 a.m viaZoom. The roundtable discussion will feature an overview of the Defense and Aerospace industries, as well as the STEP program and international trade. It will feature special guest speakers from the Michigan Defense Center, MEDC and Michigan State University International Business Center. We will highlight programs and services offered by MEDC and MCPED. Additionally, we may cover some situational topics such as company successes and challenges, new trade markets and more.

Defense and aerospace companies are invited to a roundtable event to discuss industry-wide export challenges and opportunities to better inform our team of how we may adjust our program offerings. Companies interested in participating should contact their international trade manager by Nov. 10.

This webinar is FREE and open to all, but registration is required. Zoom details will be sent to all registered participants. Africa, as a whole, is experiencing significant political, economic and sociocultural changes that will determine, for the short and possibly the long terms, whether it is 'Africa rising' or 'Africa stagnating'. While we recognize the significant differences between Africa's regions and the unique context of each of its leading economies, there are common challenges that call for a unified and coordinated approach. In this webinar, Georgia State University professor Mourad Dakhli, and University of Pretoria professor Carolyn Chisadza invite you to join in on a conversation exploring the current realities and future prospects of Africa's economic and business context. Some of the topics that we will debater include institutional development across the continent, the changing landscape of doing business in major African economies, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on business, and the Pan-African Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and its expected consequences.

The Lansing Chamber Economic Club will welcome two prominent economic experts, Quentin L. Messer, Jr., president and CEO, Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Patrick Anderson, principal and CEO, Anderson Economic Group.In partnership with the Michigan Business Network (MBN), Mr. Messer Jr. will break down the Future Business Index Survey and Mr. Anderson will discuss the 2021-2022 economic forecast highlighting Michigan's and the Lansing regions economic competitiveness. To register, please click on the URL.

Automation Alleys event will feature international business experts who will demystify the export process and explain why the opportunities to sell overseas far outweigh the challenges. Speakers will provide case studies on how companies can best position themselves to take advantage of business opportunities overseas while sidestepping some of the common hurdles faced by exporters. They will also focus on countries around the world with the highest demand for Michigans goods and services. For additional information and to register, please click on the website link.

Major trading companies and MNCs around the world are recognizing the transformative impact of block chain technology in operating global supply chains, managing trade finance, and unlocking new business models. For this webinar, we invited two scholars from fiancé and economics fields to gain a better understanding of the impact of cryptocurrencies in the future of international business and trade. Specifically, the general discussion point will be around the introduction of cryptocurrencies, asset market volatilities, and international business. Our panelists will also discuss the potential impact of block chain technology on international trade, international business and finance. This webinar will include short presentations followed by a discussion moderated by the co-hosts. Key Takeaways Gain insights into the introduction of cryptocurrencies in international business and trade Learn the potential impact of block chain technology in operating global supply chains, managing trade finance, and unlocking new business models Learn the current state of the transformative impact of cryptocurrencies in the future of international business and trade.