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SUMMARY:Global Business Club: Spotlight on South Korea
DESCRIPTION:For the next event in the GBC Market Spotlight Series\, the MSU International Business Center is partnering with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to highlight the South Korean Market.  This event will feature market overviews\, a Michigan Exporters Business Panel\, lunch\, networking\, a Korean art tour\, and the opportunity for 1-on-1 meetings with trade service providers.  This event is open to the public and is relevant for anyone interested in learning more about South Korea and international business in general.  Information will also be provided on MEDC’s upcoming trade mission to South Korea\, taking place April 6-11\, 2025. \nFor questions contact IBC Assistant Director Hannah Pszenica\, email: pszenica@msu.edu \nThere are a select number of complimentary tickets offered to MSU students\, faculty\, and staff.  Please reach out to the above email if interested.
URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/global-business-club-spotlight-on-south-korea/
LOCATION:Detroit Institute of Arts\, 5200 Woodward Ave\, Detroit\, 48202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Global Business Club,IBC
ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Pszenica":MAILTO:pszenica@msu.edu
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SUMMARY:Global Insights: Harnessing AI to Revolutionize International Business Education
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Professor Ayse Ozturk\, this session will explore how AI can be used for teaching\, providing faculty with practical tools to enhance learning experiences and increase efficiency. Topics include: \n\nAI-Generated Presentations: Create engaging presentations from a simple prompt (e.g.\, Gamma AI).\nCulturally Tailored Branding: Generate cross-cultural brand names\, slogans\, and logos (e.g.\, Canva).\nAI-Powered Videos: Create promotional short videos (e.g.\, Invideo AI).\nSimplified Data Analysis: Analyze data quickly (e.g.\, Data Analysts Custom GPT).\nStreamlined Assessments: Automate quizzes and study guides (Notebook LM).\nTailored Online Courses: Design personalized online courses (e.g.\, WisdomPlan AI).\n\nFor questions contact IBC Assistant Director Hannah Pszenica\, email: pszenica@msu.edu
URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/global-insights-harnessing-ai-to-revolutionize-international-business-education/
CATEGORIES:IBC
ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Pszenica":MAILTO:pszenica@msu.edu
LOCATION:https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_htWDgKSzQcGqVfwmK8lxuw
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SUMMARY:Global Business Club Webinar: Winning Strategies for Trade Shows & Trade Missions
DESCRIPTION:The MSU International Business Center’s Global Business Club is partnering with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to share best practices for how to prepare for trade shows and trade missions.  Drawing on over 20 years of experience\, John Gelmisi will highlight how participating can provide significant networking opportunities and keep you updated on industry trends and current competitors. \nKey points: \n\nEvaluating Participation: Determine if your company should attend and the value it brings.\n\n\nMaximizing ROI: Strategies to optimize your participation before\, during\, and after the event.\n\n\nNetworking Opportunities: Take advantage to access key decision-makers for potential business growth and partnerships and connect with current clients.\n\nFor questions contact IBC Assistant Director Hannah Pszenica\, email: pszenica@msu.edu
URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/global-business-club-webinar-winning-strategies-for-trade-shows-trade-missions/
CATEGORIES:Global Business Club,IBC
ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Pszenica":MAILTO:pszenica@msu.edu
LOCATION:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/global-business-club-webinar-winning-strategies-for-trade-shows-trade-missions/
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SUMMARY:Virtual Global Business Club: Ecommerce to Grow Your Sales Internationally
DESCRIPTION:The MSU International Business Center’s Global Business Club is partnering with the highly regarded IBT Online to offer a webinar focused on best practices in e-commerce to grow your business internationally.  Among other topics\, this session will cover how to have an effective digital strategy and how to build high converting and localized websites. \nFor questions contact IBC Assistant Director Hannah Pszenica\, email: pszenica@msu.edu
URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/virtual-global-business-club-ecommerce-to-grow-your-sales-internationally/
CATEGORIES:Global Business Club
ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Pszenica":MAILTO:pszenica@msu.edu
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SUMMARY:Virtual Global Business Club: Getting Paid & Risk Mitigation for Your Exports
DESCRIPTION:Are You Ready to Grow Your Exports?  Learn how EXIM Bank can support you!  Don’t lose potential business to competitors by overlooking different payment options that could be attractive to your international buyers.  To succeed in today’s global marketplace and win sales against competitors\, exporters must be able to offer their customers attractive credit terms supported by the appropriate payment methods and risk mitigation solutions.  Join us for a conversation with Mariel Huasanga\, EXIM’s Regional Director\,  who will dive deeper into the various tools EXIM has available for exporters to grow their exports and offset the risk of non-payment.  In this free webinar\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nProtect your business against buyer nonpayment.\nExtend competitive open account credit terms to international buyers.\nUnlock cash flow to fulfill sales orders and acquire new business abroad.\n\nFor questions contact IBC Assistant Director Hannah Pszenica\, email: pszenica@msu.edu
URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/virtual-global-business-club-getting-paid-risk-mitigation-for-your-exports/
CATEGORIES:Global Business Club
ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Pszenica":MAILTO:pszenica@msu.edu
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SUMMARY:IB Research Spotlight: Publishing in International Business Research - Tips and Trends from Editors
DESCRIPTION:The free webinar will feature editors of three prominent journals in the international business field.  Panelists will discuss key trends\, topics\, and issues in IB research\, as well as the best practices for publishing in leading international business journals. The webinar will include short presentations followed by discussions moderated by the co-hosts. \nKey takeaways for attendees will include: \n\nTips related to best practices for publishing\nGain insights into common issues/problems raised in the review process\nLearn topics of significant interest to editors
URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/ib-research-spotlight-publishing-in-international-business-research-tips-and-trends-from-editors/
LOCATION:virtual
CATEGORIES:IBC
ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Pszenica":MAILTO:pszenica@msu.edu
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SUMMARY:Virtual Global Business Club: Opportunities and Updates: AI & Machine Learning in Advanced Manufacturing
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URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/virtual-global-business-club-opportunities-and-updates-ai-machine-learning-in-advanced-manufacturing/
LOCATION:virtual
CATEGORIES:Global Business Club
ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Pszenica":MAILTO:pszenica@msu.edu
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SUMMARY:Virtual Global Business Club: How to Adapt Your Brands and Products for Global Markets
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide an industry and academic perspective on how to launch and adapt your brands and products for global markets.  Topics will include best practices and pitfalls to avoid\, how to create market segments\, how to find and use market research\, and how to determine pricing. \nFeatured Speakers: \n\nDr. Ahmet Kirca – Director of the MSU IBC / CIBER and Associate Professor of International Business and Marketing\nWellington Chu – Former U.S. Commercial Diplomat and Global Marketing Executive\n\nFor questions contact IBC Assistant Director Hannah Pszenica\, email: pszenica@msu.edu
URL:https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/virtual-global-business-club-how-to-adapt-your-brands-and-products-for-global-markets/
LOCATION:virtual
CATEGORIES:Global Business Club
ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Pszenica":MAILTO:pszenica@msu.edu
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SUMMARY:Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Global Business Club: Spotlight on Vietnam
DESCRIPTION:Speaker Speakers and Panelists \nFor the next event in the GBC Market Spotlight Series\, the MSU International Business Center is partnering with the U.S. Commercial Service and the Van Andel Global Trade Center to highlight the Vietnamese market.  This event will feature market overviews\, a Michigan Exporters Business Panel\, lunch\, networking\, and the opportunity for 1-on-1 meetings with trade service providers.  For questions contact IBC Assistant Director Hannah Pszenica\, email: pszenica@msu.edu \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-global-business-club-spotlight-on-vietnam/
LOCATION:Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center\, 219 S Harrison Rd\, East Lansing\, 48824\, United States
CATEGORIES:IBC
ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Pszenica":MAILTO:pszenica@msu.edu
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