Speaker: Athena Trentin (Global Talent Retention Initiative), Ryan Lamb (FosterSwift PC)This evening seminar event will help you learn how to infuse your company with young, energetic, international talent and the language and cultural skills and experience to help you explore global markets. We will discuss how to make connections with student interns, and affordable short- and long-term hiring options that exist.The 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.

Richard Yamarone, Bloomberg Economist. Sponsored by Comcast Business Class. Program begins at Noon; please arrive early for registration & networking. Single Tickets $40, or tables of eight $300 (includes lunch). Pre-registration is required.

Speaker: Athena Trentin (Global Talent Retention Initiative), Ryan Lamb (FosterSwift PC)This evening seminar event will help you learn how to infuse your company with young, energetic, international talent and the language and cultural skills and experience to help you explore global markets. We will discuss how to make connections with student interns, and affordable short- and long-term hiring options that exist.The 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.

Dennis Swan, CEO of Sparrow Health System. Sponsored by Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, PC. Program begins at Noon; please arrive early for registration & networking. Single Tickets $40, or tables of eight $300 (includes lunch). Pre-registration is required.

Speaker Tom Anastos, MSU Men's Hockey Coach. Sponsored by Loomis, Ewert, Parsley, Davis & Gotting, P.C. Program begins at Noon; please arrive early for registration & networking. Single Tickets $40, or tables of eight $300 (includes lunch). Pre-registration is required.

Regionalism Forum: The Business of Education. Moderated by Tim Skubick, the panel features: Mike Flanagan, State Superintendent of Schools; Lou Glazer, president, Michigan Future ; Amber Arellan, Education Trust; Stan Kogut, superintendent, Ingham ISD; and Dan Quisenberry, president, MAPSA. Sponsored by Fahey, Schultz, Burzych, Rhodes, PLC. Program begins at Noon; please arrive early for registration & networking. Single Tickets $40, or tables of eight $300 (includes lunch). Pre-registration is required.

Speaker: Canadian Consul General Roy NortonConsul General Norton will highlight the many aspects of the Canada-Michigan relationship, including trade, environmental stewardship, and partners in global security. He will discuss the benefits of the New International Trade Crossing for Michigan's businesses and the importance of modern border infrastructure to meet the needs of the state's new economy. The 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.

Roger Curtis is President of the Michigan International Speedway.

Bill Demmer is President & CEO of the Demmer Corporation.

Cindy Pasky is Founder, President, & CEO of Detroit-based Strategic Staffing Solutions. S3 is a global information technology and business services company, which provides information technology consulting, customized solutions, vendor management programs, executive search services, call center technology and IT and business development services. Pasky founded S3 in 1990 and has grown the company to more than 20 office locations employing more than 1,800 workers in the U.S. and Europe. Now in its 21st year of consecutive growth, S3 posted 2010 revenues of $205 million.Thursday, March 3 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center 55 S. Harrison Rd., East Lansing, MI 48824