Broad China Business Forum: Global Perspectives in a Challenging Economic Climate Saturday, January 23rd 1:00 - 5:30 MSU Union Ballroom (http://maps.msu.edu/interactive/index.php?location=ub) Keynote speaker: Chinese Consul General Huang Ping FREE Admission The 7th Annual Broad China Business Forum will be hosted by the Broad China Business Society. Esteemed speakers will present on topics of concern to the future of Sino-American economic and business relations. Delivering the keynote speech will be the Chinese Consul General in Chicago, Mr. Huang Ping. The event will begin at one o'clock on Saturday, January 23rd at the MSU Union Ballroom on the North side of the Michigan State University campus in East Lansing, MI. Admission is free.

Michigan State University welcomes Consul General Huang Ping, Head of the Chinese Consulate in Chicago, to give a presentation about the trade relationship between the United States and the People's Republic of China. Presented by the Chinese Undergraduate Student Association and the Broad China Business Society with support from Bank of America and CIBER. Location: North Business College Complex, Michigan State University N100 (directions: http://www.bus.msu.edu/information/about/maps/nbusiness.cfm). Admission is free and everyone is invited to attend.

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.

Students from all disciplines are encouraged to submit 1-page abstracts of presentations on topics related to Latin America and the Caribbean and our conference theme. Papers on other topics related to Latin America and the Caribbean are also welcome.

The Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club is dedicated to promoting and stimulating economic growth through timely and insightful community forums presented for personal and professional development. The Economic Club provides a forum where local business and community leaders can hear presentations on a broad range of business-related topics. Past presentations have ranged from how global economic trends affect the national and local economy, to hearing how leaders from different walks of life have achieved their success and view of the future. Samuel Kahan, Senior Economist, Federal Reserve, Bank of Chicago-Detroit Branch, will speak at the December luncheon.

The Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club is dedicated to promoting and stimulating economic growth through timely and insightful community forums presented for personal and professional development. The Economic Club provides a forum where local business and community leaders can hear presentations on a broad range of business-related topics. Past presentations have ranged from how global economic trends affect the national and local economy, to hearing how leaders from different walks of life have achieved their success and view of the future. Denise Illitch, President of Illitch Enterprises will speak at the November luncheon.

The Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club is dedicated to promoting and stimulating economic growth through timely and insightful community forums presented for personal and professional development. The Economic Club provides a forum where local business and community leaders can hear presentations on a broad range of business-related topics. Past presentations have ranged from how global economic trends affect the national and local economy, to hearing how leaders from different walks of life have achieved their success and view of the future. Juliette Okotie-Eboh, Vice President of Community Affairs at the MGM Grand Detroit, will speak at the October luncheon.

Oscar Santillan, from Otavalo Ecuador, will present a program on Fair Trade. Sr. Santillan will bring a slide show showing operations in Otavalo, Ecuador.

A Research Symposium that Rotates Annually Around the World: Copenhagen Business School, Michigan State University, and University of New South Wales. GMARS aims to promote a "global village" of management accounting research by bringing together a diverse set of the highest-quality research papers, plenary speakers, and researchers from around the world. GMARS will provide a broader appreciation and understanding of the many theoretical perspectives and research methods that are used to study management-accounting practices.

The Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club is dedicated to promoting and stimulating economic growth through timely and insightful community forums presented for personal and professional development. The Economic Club provides a forum where local business and community leaders can hear presentations on a broad range of business-related topics. Past presentations have ranged from how global economic trends affect the national and local economy, to hearing how leaders from different walks of life have achieved their success and view of the future. Karen Healey of the Delphi Corporation will speak at the May luncheon.