Latest Past Events

Michigan Medical Device Export Roundtable Discussion

The Right Place 125 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids

If you are aMichigan medical device company currently selling into international markets or planning to grow your international customer base, we want to hear from you!

Please join the MSU International Business Center, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), and The Right Place for a discussion on the current state of exports in your industry.

Through participating you will have an opportunity toconnect directly with others in your field, hear where they are exporting to, what trade shows they are attending, and discuss the biggest growth and expansion successes and challenges. Feedback will also help shape the direction for our resources, as we are constantly seeking the best way to support your growing business.

Lansing Regional Chamber: Economic Club – Revitalizing Downtown Lansing

Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing

Septembers Economic Club luncheon will feature a panel discussion focused on the future economic opportunities for downtown Lansing. We are pleased to hear insights from Cathleen Edgerly withDowntown Lansing, Inc.and local developers, property management and commercial real estate service providers Van Martin (Martin Commercial Properties), Pat Gillespie (Gillespie Group) and John Hindo (Boji Group). The program moderator will lead a wide range of discussion topics including housing and office space needs, future developments, new and old challenges and why a strong urban core is necessary for a growing and thriving region.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Basics of Global Brand Protection

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Speaker Kari Kammel - Director of A-CAPP

Protecting intellectual property rights is critical. As part of the Global Business Club series, the IBC/MSU- CIBER is partnering with the MSU Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection (A-CAPP) to hold a webinar on the basics of global brand protection. Featuring Kari Kammel, Director of A-CAPP, this session will provide an overview of how to prevent and react to global counterfeiting from a variety of perspectives including legal, brand security, business strategy, and business structure.

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.