Speaker John Hendrickson, Executive Vice President, PerrigoRegistration: http://www.gvsu.edu/wtw/
The World Trade Week Business Conference 2012 – Achieving Export Growth – has much to offer to both novice and experienced exporters. Join us as we hear from experts and specialists about strategies, opportunities and resources available to help businesses increase international sales.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.

Join the Special Libraries Association Michigan Chapter on May 2 to learn about globalEDGE, a free international business website that offers a wealth of information, insights, and resources on global business activities.

globalEDGE has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and cited as a Best of the Best Business Website for International Business research by the Business Reference and Services Section (BRASS) of the ALA. globalEDGE features include a Resource Desk with links to thousands of high-quality international business websites, a vast IB glossary, Export Tutorials FAQ, and sections on trade blocs, countries, states, and industries featuring insights on doing business in the worlds markets and industries. Additionally, globalEDGE hosts an international business blog, the Market Potential Index for Emerging Markets, a Database of International Business Statistics (DIBS), and numerous other tools and resources for the international business practitioner, researcher, or educator.

Sarah Singer, Assistant Director of MSUs International Business Center, will show us why globalEDGE is widely used by faculty, students, librarians, and business people around the world and how you can incorporate it into your research repertoire.

Howdy Holmes, President & CEO, Chelsea Milling Co. (Jiffy Mix). Program begins at Noon; please arrive early for registration & networking. Single Tickets $40, or tables of eight $300 (includes lunch). Pre-registration is required.