Speaker Speaches and PanelAs the 2nd event in the Global Business Club of Michigan's “Market Spotlight Series” MSU International Business Center is excited to highlight the Turkish market. The “Spotlight on Türkiye” event will feature U.S. & Turkish government officials, a Michigan Exporters Business Panel, networking, Turkish lunch, and 1-on-1 meetings with trade service providers. For questions contact MSU IBC Assistant Director Hannah Pszenica at pszenica@msu.edu.
Agenda:

10:00am: Doors Open

10:30am: Speakers – U.S. and Turkish Government Officials

11:15am: Michigan Exporters Business Panel

12:00pm: Turkish Lunch

1:00pm: Networking, 1-on-1s with service providers, walking tour of Old Town Lansing

3:00pm: Close

Speakers:

Consul General Mr. Engin Turesin – Turkish Consulate General in Chicago

Necmettin Kaymaz – Country Advisor, investment office, DC

Nurten Ural – Chief Executive Officer, Turkish Resource Center

Leo Ayala – Türkiye Commercial Desk Officer, ITA, Office of Europe and Eurasia

Current 1-on-1s on offer, subject to availability:

U.S. Commercial Service – Meet with CS Michigan specialist Eve Lerman and Turkiye desk officer Leo Ayala

MEDC – Meet with an International Trade Manager (ITM)

Michigan SBDC – Meet with Julie Oldham

EXIM - Mariel HuasangaThe 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.