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.

Webinar: Creating an Award-Winning International Business Classroom: Join McGraw-Hill author, G. Tomas M. Hult, as he shares best practices for designing and delivering a dynamic International Business classroom. With a focus on cutting edge research using globalEDGE, Tomas will provide instruction on how to best illustrate theories and evidence relevant to the modern world of International Business to guide 21st century business leaders.

Learn how to use globalEDGE and other online tools to determine your best international markets!

If you are like most business owners in the United States, you are constantly working to target the best opportunities for your firm within the constraints of more and more limited resources. Youve heard of opportunities in China, Brazil, Indiabut is Mexico a better choice? Learn how to quickly and efficiently research and rank your best overseas markets. Well utilize the best in free market research tools on the webincluding the top-ranked globalEDGE to get you quick and affordable access to up-to-the-minute and relevant information.Please come to the event with a list of your products (services), and two or three proposed countries for research.GUEST SPEAKER
Jade Sims - Outreach Specialist, Business & International Trade - Michigan State University's International Business Center

TOPICS INCLUDE:

Choosing a Foreign Market

Researching Potential Demand Within Specific Countries

Hands-on Training With a No-cost Market Research Tool

WHERE:

Washtenaw Community College

Gunder Myran, Room 022

4800 E Huron River Dr

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Our October Economic Club keynote speaker is Margarte Dimond, PhD, President of Karmanos Cancer Institute. As President, Dimond manages all clinical operations of the Karmanos Center in Detroit, Farmington Hills, and Monroe. Prior to her current position, Dimond fulfilled duties as President and Chief Executive Officer of the McLaren Medical Group. Dimond has earned her doctorate degree from Michigan State University, along with a variety of other degrees from University of Michigan, Boston College, and St. Marys College. Sponsored by McLaren Greater Lansing.Program immediately follows the Healthcare Forum. $40/member, $55/nonmember or $300/table of 8 (includes lunch). Pre-registration can be completed at www.lansingchamber.org.