Events

Speaker: Canadian Consul General Roy NortonConsul General Norton will highlight the many aspects of the Canada-Michigan relationship, including trade, environmental stewardship, and partners in global security. He will discuss the benefits of the New International Trade Crossing for Michigan's businesses and the importance of modern border infrastructure to meet the needs of the state's new economy. 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.

A panel of economists and business leaders will tackle the short-term economic outlook for the second half of 2011, with a special focus on hot spots, booming regions and the world's economic power bases.

Speaker: Pedro Moya, Manager of Online Sales, GoogleJoin us for a morning of discussions about the technology landscape around the world (focus: China) with speakers from the U.S. Commercial Service and local IT professionals. We then continue with lunch and keynote speaker Pedro Moya of Google. Don't miss this special addition to the calendar! 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.

Regionalism Forum: The Business of Education. Moderated by Tim Skubick, the panel features: Mike Flanagan, State Superintendent of Schools; Lou Glazer, president, Michigan Future ; Amber Arellan, Education Trust; Stan Kogut, superintendent, Ingham ISD; and Dan Quisenberry, president, MAPSA. Sponsored by Fahey, Schultz, Burzych, Rhodes, PLC. Program begins at Noon; please arrive early for registration & networking. Single Tickets $40, or tables of eight $300 (includes lunch). Pre-registration is required.

Explore how accreditation and assessment are changing and what that means for the international aspects of business education internships, language education, study abroad programs, research partnerships, and more. Presenters will share survey data and other industry indicators that institutions have used to successfully internationalize business school. Learn about the issues and challenges impacting their efforts. Leave with best practices and resources you can put into action.