Dennis Archer Jr., CEO Ignition Media Group.

Join the Lansing Regional Sister Cities Commission on Saturday, September 7, 2019, celebrate its 25th anniversary at the Lansing Center, at 6:00 p.m. The theme is A Celebration of Global Diversity. The event will feature cultural music, food, artifacts, a global fashion show and authentic entertainment from our sister cities and other cities around the globe. The Lansing Regional Sister Cities is pleased to have WLNS-TV, WLAJ-TV, News Anchor Sheri Jones as the Mistress of Ceremonies for the evening. Invited guests will include ambassadors, consuls general, officials from our sister cities, our congressional delegations and other officials from the US government. Imagine the joy and pleasure of spending time together celebrating the diversity that makes us unique, while celebrating the commonalities that we share as well.

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 2019 African Business Symposium

To celebrate the ending of the Year of Global Africa, Michigan State University is hosting aninaugural African Business Symposium. The half-day event will focus on exploring Venture Capital & Private Equity, Technology, and Entrepreneurship on the continent. The lecture aims to teach students and local entrepreneurs about the immense opportunities that exist in emerging markets.Highlight why, despite global economic uncertainties, Africa continues to growas an investment and business destination. Who should attend: Importers, exporters, and local entrepreneurs exploring or already working on the continent

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.