Michael A. Wells, President and Chief Executive Officer for Jackson National Life Insurance Company.Jackson National Life Insurance Company has been an economic phenomenon for the last two decades in Lansing and the financial services industry. As President and Chief Executive Officer of Jackson, Wells is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Jackson and its U.S. affiliates and for overseeing the development of business strategy. He is also a Board Member of Jackson's parent company. Previously, he has served as Jackson's Chief Operating Officer and the head of the company's distribution operations.Join us on September 4 to hear Wells share the story of Jackson's success, growth and commitment to the Lansing community!Program begins at Noon; please arrive early for registration & networking. $40/member ticket, $55/non-member ticket or $300/table of 8 (includes lunch). Pre-registration is required. For any questions, please contact Travis Richardson at (517) 853-6463 or trichardson@lansingchamber.org.

Research seminar series hosted by Applied Economics and MSU-CIBER brings Xavier Gine, World Bank to give a seminar on Markets, Contracts and Uncertainty: A Structural Model of a Groundwater Economy.

A day of global engagement including sessions on building partnerships and strategic alliances, cybersecurity, and a diplomats roundtable.

Speaker Mary D. KaneThe Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan is proud to work with the Lansing Regional Sister Cities Commission to host Mary D. Kane, President and CEO of Sister Cities International. Prior to joining Sister Cities International, Kane was Executive Director with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where she was responsible for identifying and building business partnerships and strategic alliances for the Chamber. Kane conducted fact-finding visits to determine the special concerns of domestic and global corporations, explained what the Chamber was doing for them in Washington, D.C., and around the world, and secured their participation in the Chambers leadership program. Kane was also a senior advisor to the Business Civic Leadership Center, a nonprofit affiliate of the Chamber dedicated to improving business and society relations. During her tenure, Kane established the U.S. Chambers military and veterans initiative and was the spokesperson for the Campaign for Free Enterprise. Before joining the Chamber, Kane was the secretary of state in Maryland and a former assistant states attorney. As secretary of state, she was a member of Gov. Robert L. Ehrlichs Executive Council, where she was responsible for his Sub-Cabinet for International Affairs, the entity that coordinates and represents Maryland state and business initiatives around the world. NOTE: You can register for the entire afternoon of activities and gala dinner by visiting: https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=1584235The 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.

Speaker Andrew S. Doctoroff – Governors Office, Senior Advisor, TransportationMichigan's Andrew S. Doctoroff – Governors Office, senior advisor – will inform and captivate the keynote luncheon audience with Michigans Transformation in Growing World Trade, detailing the States current trailblazing initiatives to advance international trade and supply chain infrastructure to benefit all in Michigan. A special focus will be placed on the State's recent initiatives that take advantage of our geographic, educational, and industry strengths to move the regional economy forward. Note that you should only register here if you are unable to participate in the rest of the conference events. If you plan to participate in the Port Lansing 2014 Global Logistics Conference, you should register at http://www.portlansing.com/conference/ This luncheon is included with full conference registration.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.