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.
Evan Elenbaas, President, and Troy Schmaker, CFO, of Walters Gardens will speak on the topic of "Exporting Successes: Tools, Lessons, and Advice from the Ag Exporter of the Year.