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SUMMARY:Private Sector Forum on Africa
DESCRIPTION:This program will feature panelists from the US Department of Commerce (USDoC)\, private sector companies engaged in African investment\, and African University representatives. The panel will begin with a brief overview of the landscape of US investment in Africa from Robert Telchin (US DoC)\, after which panelists will give brief remarks about their experiences with private sector engagement in Africa. The panelists will then engage in a dialogue with the audience about the potential of innovative partnerships to shape future engagement among African and global universities; private sector investors; non-governmental and governmental actors \nand others to meet global challenges.
URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/private-sector-forum-on-africa/
LOCATION:MSU Breslin Center\, 534 Birch Rd\, East Lansing\, 48824\, United States
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SUMMARY:Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Tariff Update
DESCRIPTION:Speaker . \nEstimating manufacturing costs as well as final costs to your customers are particularly difficult these days. Join us to hear about the current tariff situation\, what’s expected in the near-term\, and how to best plan. John Stewart is a supply chain consultant at Supply Chain Solutions\, based in West Michigan. Since 2004\, he has helped client teams to design and implement supply chain process improvements in manufacturing\, food\, retail\, publishing\, distribution\, agriculture\, and third-party logistics. Prior to consulting\, John spent 18 years as a practitioner\, where he honed his skills as a line manager and project manager in both international and domestic supply chain. He managed trade and logistics in manufacturing and retail\, and began his career as an import entry-writer for a customshouse broker in Chicago. Who should attend: Those involved in purchasing and sales\, beginning and advanced exporters and importers\, and anyone interested in the implications of the current tariff situation on the U.S. and global economy. \nThe 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.
URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/global-business-club-of-mid-michigan-tariff-update/
LOCATION:MSU Henry Center for Executive Development\, 3535 Forest Rd.\, Lansing\, 48910\, United States
CATEGORIES:IBC
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SUMMARY:Michigan Business Network - Sports Lunch with Terry Collins
DESCRIPTION:The MBN’slongstanding Sports Luncheon is back this fall and we are excited to have with us Terry Collins\, Special Assistant to the General Manager of the New York Mets.
URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/michigan-business-network-sports-lunch-with-terry-collins/
LOCATION:The University Club of MSU\, 3435 Forest Rd\, Lansing\, 48910\, United States
CATEGORIES:IBC
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