Speaker: Jack Kresnak, CEO, Michigan's Children

Speaker, Mark Hollis, Athletic Director, Michigan State University

Speaker: Dana Johnson, Chief Economist, Comerica Bank

Speaker: Dr. David Cole, Chairman, Center for Automotive Research

The 6th Annual Greater China Supply Chain Forum is organized by The Broad China Business Society (BCBS), a completely student-run organization which aims to promote awareness of the global business environment among students, educators, and professionals. The theme of this year's forum is "Michigan and China, Supply Chain Partners in Environmental Sustainability."

Speaker: Daniel J. Loepp, President & CEO, BlueCross BlueShield

Speaker: John Kelley, Manager, Online Sales & Operations, Google Ann Arbor

Speaker: Gerard van Grinsven, President & CEO, West Bloomfield Hospital

Speaker: Hester Wheeler, Executive Director of Detroit NAACP

The workshop is aimed at enhancing Michigan companies knowledge of exporting and how to target top export markets for their products. Dennis Lynch, Food Export Helpline® Counselor for Food Export Association of the Midwest, will present information on a wide range of exporting issues. Jan Blaho of the Export-Import Bank of the United States will discuss financing for export shipments. Topics for the seminar will include the following: * The elements of an export transaction; * Trade finance and reducing your international risks; * Protection against non-payment as you enter into new foreign markets; * Buyer financing through U.S. Export-Import Bank; * International terms of sale and how they are integrated into pricing, quoting, and shipping process; and * Resources available to assist Michigan companies. Additionally, a speaker from the Michigan State University International Business Center will discuss the center's knowledge web-portal, globalEDGE.