In the spirit of Michigan State University's "world-grant" initiative, MSU's International Business Center in the Eli Broad College of Business is implementing Pro Bono Services for businesses in the Greater Lansing Region (Michigan, USA) which are striving to engage in the global marketplace. The Michigan Export Growth Program was started with a seed grant from the Ford College Community Challenge, which funds projects that meet community leads, create student leaders while building sustainable communities and fostering community partnerships.
Michigan agriculture, while dynamic, holds tremendous potential for the future. We just need to tap the innovative spirit, abundant resources and unbridled work ethic of our industries to capture new markets, create new products and expand aggressively to meet the needs of consumers and industry. The Michigan Food & Agri-Business Symposium includes panel discussions on retail trends, industry opportunities and challenges, and the financial forecast. Matthew Tripodi of Euromonitor International will offer the keynote address.
