An Insiders Guide to Outsourcing
2005-10-05 00:00 (America/Detroit) | Troy, MI, Troy, United States
With cost cutting mandates, many businesses see outsourcing as the solution. Wondering how to establish a partnership that’s mutually beneficial? Or how to establish long-term value, especially as business process outsourcing accelerates over the next decade? Find out the answers from Steve Schuckenbrock, who knows outsourcing inside out. Also, find out if key executives in Southeast Michigan think the area’s workers can compete amid a growing trend to send work overseas. At this year’s Forum, Detroit area leaders will discuss how their organizations are joining the outsourcing battle… or fighting it to the bitter end. This year’s event will be held at the Michigan State University Management Education Center in Troy, MI, with the faculty workshop presented by S. Tamer Cavusgil and Tomas Hult.

The Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan
2005-10-11 00:00 | The University Club of MSU, 3435 Forest Rd, Lansing, 48910, United States
“Dollars and Values” Presented by Mr. Doug DeVos, President, Alticor, Inc.

The United Nations at a Crossroads: What is Michigan's Interest?
2005-11-14 00:00 | Park Club, 480 Wilson Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
This Global Issues Forum will examine the current phase of reforms at the United Nations and potential impact in the areas of environment (i.e. global change), international trade and security that can be directly linked to the interests of Michigan citizens.

3rd Annual Greater China Supply Chain Forum
2005-11-18 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
The forum provides an excellent opportunity to expose students and business executives to an international conversation among specialists and professionals which enrich their understanding of the global market. It also builds a stage where the best minds of the supply chain industry leaders meet and exchange their thoughts and ideas.

The Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan
2005-11-22 00:00 | The University Club of MSU, 3435 Forest Rd, Lansing, 48910, United States
“Global Technology Drivers” – Presented by Joe Gingo, Vice President of Goodyear Tire Company

The Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan
2006-02-14 00:00 | The University Club of MSU, 3435 Forest Rd, Lansing, 48910, United States
“Customer Satisfaction Globally” – Presented by Claes Fornell Chairman of the Board, CFI Group

World in Transition: The Future of Korea
2006-02-28 00:00 | MSU Henry Center for Executive Development, 3535 Forest Rd., Lansing, 48910, United States
Ambassador Charles L. (Jack) Pritchard, President, Korea Economic Institute, Honorable Mr. Ki-Chang Kwon, First Secretary for Economic Affairs, Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the U.S. and Mr. Scott Walker, U.S. State Department, Public Diplomacy Officer for East Asian and Pacific Affairs/Korea will present World in Transition: The Future of Korea. Public Forum at 4:00 pm

The Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan
2006-03-28 00:00 | The University Club of MSU, 3435 Forest Rd, Lansing, 48910, United States
“Global Corporate Banking” presented by Thomas Ogden, Executive Vice President, Global Corporate Banking, Comerica.

Latin American & Caribbean Connections: Legacies and Transformations
2006-04-05 00:00 - 2006-04-07 00:00 | Michigan State University, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Please join us for the 3rd Annual Center for Latin American & Caribbean (CLACS) Studies Student Conference at Michigan State University. Undergraduate students from all disciplines are encouraged to submit abstracts of papers on topics relating to Latin America and the Caribbean such as migration, environment, biodiversity, education, finance, trade, social movements, history, politics, development, media, arts and literature. This can involve work for a class, independent study or as part of a study abroad program. Faculty will select the best three papers for prizes.

Understanding Wahhabism
2006-04-07 00:00 - 2006-04-08 00:00 | Michigan Sate University, East Lansing, 48824, United States
The Muslim Studies Program at MSU, with the assistance of the Office of the Provost, CSS, JMC, CAL, the Le Frak Forum, CERS, and CIBER will hold its first major conference on April 7-8 on “Understanding Wahhabism”. It will be held in Club Spartan on the 3rd Floor of Case Hall. Sessions will be held beginning 9:30am on both days. It is free and open to the public.

The Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan
2006-04-19 00:00 | The University Club of MSU, 3435 Forest Rd, Lansing, 48910, United States
Presented by James C. Epolito, President and Chief Executive Officer, Michigan Economic Development Corporation

World Languages Day 2006
2006-04-22 00:00 | Wells Hall, 619 Red Cedar Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
MSU will invite hundreds of high school students, teachers, administrators, and parents to campus to explore a world of languages during World Languages Day. Free to all participants, this event will focus on the experiences that languages offer, and highlight the opportunities available for language study at MSU.

Expanding the Borders of Business: International Opportunities and Strategies
2006-05-10 00:00 | Chicago, Il, Chicago, United States
The Forum is open to all Michigan State University alumni and friends in the Chicago business community. Chicago alumni are taking the Broad Business Alumni Network of Metro Chicago to the next level with their inaugural Broad Executive Forum. The keynote speaker will be Greg Josefowicz (BA Marketing ’74), chairman, president and CEO of the Borders Group.

Securing a Future: Globalization and the North American Auto Industry
2006-05-11 00:00 - 2006-05-12 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
Join us in exploring how Canada, the United States and Mexico can collaborate through industry, government, universities and independent research institutes to secure a healthy North American auto industry in an ever-evolving global economy. Experts from academia, government, industry, finance, labor unions, and research institutes are the targeted audience for this conference. Discussions led by international experts will focus on identifying policy options and seeking consensus on future steps to strengthen the North American auto industry.

Annual Meeting of the CIMaR and other International Business Scholars
2006-05-26 00:00 - 2006-05-30 00:00 | Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul, Turkey
Academic sessions will be concentrated in the morning; afternoons and evenings will be devoted to explore the rich commercial, cultural, historical, and scenic heritage of Istanbul. There will be opportunities to network among the participants and meet with local business and academic constituents.

HBCU-CIBER Initiative: Faculty Study Abroad to South Africa
2006-06-02 00:00 - 2006-06-17 00:00 | South Africa, South Africa
The study abroad tour will include extensive industry and academic oriented visits in Cape Town, Durban, and Johannesburg. The program will provide an opportunity for participants to interact with business faculty at various leading South African institutions (University of Cape Town, University of Western Cape, Stellenbosch University, University of the Witwatersrand), financial and business leaders, labor leaders, and medium and small scale South African entrepreneurs. In addition, there will be numerous site visits to a diversity of business enterprises from large shipping ports, mines, and modern factories to wine producers and microenterprises in urban townships. Special attention will be given to the post-apartheid commitment to Black Empowerment and to South Africa’s growing economic involvement and influence throughout Africa.

Academy of International Business Annual Meeting
2006-06-23 00:00 - 2006-06-26 00:00 | Peking University and the Beijing International Conference Center, Beijing, China
The conference will focus on the theme entitled “From the Silk Road to Global Networks.”

Onsite Workshops 2006-2007
2006-09-01 00:00 - 2007-08-31 00:00 | Host Institution
Onsite workshops bring members of CLEAR’s professional development staff to K-13+ institutions across the country. Workshop topics include both methodology and technology-related areas, and are tailored to the host institution”s specific needs and requests. More information can be found by checking out the link.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan
2006-09-26 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
Global Leadership and International Business – Presented by Nancy Bennett, Director of Global Learning & Performance, College of Leadership, General Motors University (www.gm.com)

Trends in Occupational Studies
2006-10-12 00:00 - 2006-10-13 00:00 | Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, 187 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, 49503, United States
A conference for Michigan community college educators

4th Annual Greater China Supply Chain Forum
2006-10-20 00:00 | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
The Greater China Supply Chain Forum is a core project of the Broad International Business Forum (BIBF), held each fall at Michigan State University. Each year over 300 students, faculty and professionals converge to hear top managers speak about their experiences in China. These managers travel to East Lansing from around the globe to represent such multinational corporations as Dell, Whirlpool, UPS, GM, A.T. Kearney, and many more. Three panels of speakers are joined by guest moderators to provide a full day of presentations and Q&A on focused topics in current, international business

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan
2006-10-24 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
“CrossCom National: Starting an Overseas Company” presented by Bruce R. Leech, Philanthropist
Former Founder & Chairman, CrossCom National, Inc.
(www.crosscomnational.com)

International Trade Symposium
2006-10-24 00:00 | Hannah Community Center, East Lansing, MI, East Lansing, 48824, United States
The Michigan Challenge: Despite a slowdown in the automotive sector (and in some ways because of it) Michigan is now poised to capitalize on key emerging trends in international trade. At the state, regional, and corporate levels, we can and must now serve as our own global trade mission. The October 24, 2006 event of the The Greater Lansing Chapter United Nations Association-USA, sponsored by several local organizations (including MSU-CIBER) is intended address these challenges for Michigan.

Michigan and the World Coalition - China: Closer Than You Think
2006-11-17 00:00 | Henry Ford Community College, 5101 Evergreen Rd, Dearborn, 48128, United States
Join us for expert analysis of issues and trends regarding the inter-relationship between Michigan and China while exploring such topics as: trade and labor, energy and environment, foreign relations, and intellectual property rights.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan
2006-11-21 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
Chris Holman, Publisher, The Greater Lansing Business Monthly
Host, “Business Today with Chris Holman,” WILX TV
Host, “The Chris Holman Morning Show,” WILS Radio
(www.lansingbusinessmonthly.com)

Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club Luncheon
2007-01-23 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
Mike Bishop, State Senator and Michigan senate Majority Leader will speak.

Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club Luncheon
2007-02-07 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
Robert Fish and Mary Roszel, Franchise Co-owner’s of BEANER’S Coffee will speak.

24th Annual Pow-Wow of Love
2007-02-10 00:00 - 2007-02-11 00:00 | Jenison Field House at MSU, 223 Kalamazoo St, East Lansing, 48824, United States
The pow-wow has attracted 4,000 people from the Michigan State community, the greater Lansing Area, and all over the U.S., and is also the largest student organized event on campus. The pow-wow is an opportunity for Native American students to share their heritage and invite others to learn about and experience a culture than many people do not have the opportunity to experience. This year’s pow-wow is the 24th annual event.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan
2007-02-13 00:00 | East Lansing, MI, Chicago, United States
Tim Daman, Vice President, Economic Development Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, presents “Greater Lansing Region: Attracting International Business Investment.”

Economy, Politics, Islam, EU, and everything about Turkey
2007-02-27 00:00 | MSU International Center, 427 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Would you like to know more about: The land of Hittites, Seljuks and Ottomans? A bridge between West & East? A secular Muslim country?
