Speaker Neil Sheridan

You have just seconds to get someone's attention, and perhaps minutes to win them over to your way of thinking. Whether you are attempting to get an investor's attention or convince a potential customer or overseas partner to give you a second look, your business pitch is everything. This half-day workshop will get you there. Our keynote speaker and facilitator Neil Sheridan is a researcher, adviser and speaker on organizational and business growth, and regularly conducts extensive trainings for businesses and entrepreneurs to prepare them for pitch competitions. Neil is President of SVPI, LLC, a Michigan advisory and management corporation active internationally. This event was so successful in 2017 we felt we needed to bring it back!

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.

speaker series features locally and nationally prominent speakers covering a broad spectrum of business-related topics ranging from economic trends and business success stories to the latest in management and leadership techniques. The Economic Club luncheons provide members with an excellent opportunity to network with more than 350 of the areas key community, business and education leaders

Speaker Dr. John's Healthy Sweets*CANCELED/WE ARE CURRENTLY RESCHEDULING* Laura Deierlein from SPROUTwide Global and Jean Schtokal from FosterSwift will prepare you for your upcoming travels to meet new clients. Topics will include: Market Evaluation, Choosing A Show, Fit, Strategic Partnerships, Knowing Your Numbers, Timelines for Success, Legal Compliance Issues, & Intellectual Property Protections. All attendees will be presented with a work-booklet to help them develop a strategic plan for identifying and approaching international trade shows. Our luncheon keynote will be presented by the 2018 Michigan Agricultural Exporter of the Year, Dr. John's Healthy Sweets. Dr. John's has found export success globally, with a focus on Asian markets, and will share their experience expanding globally. 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.