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.

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Now in its seventh year, the Celebration of Regional Growth Awards luncheon has become a must-attend event for recognizing area businesses for their new economic investment and job creation in the Greater Lansing region. The 40 companies that we have recognized have together contributed over $1.5 billion in new economic growth in this region. The Celebration of Regional Growth Awards includes an International Trade Award and a newly created Emerging Economy Award, which recognizes a burgeoning industry in the Lansing area.The Celebration of Regional Growth Awards are sponsored by PNC and Loomis, Ewert, Parsley, Davis & Gotting, P.C. Program begins at Noon; please arrive early for registration & networking. This event is part of the 2014 Economic Club Speaker Series. Additional tickets are $55/single or tables of 8 are $400 (includes lunch). Pre-registration is required.