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The 156 guests at the April 13 Global Business Club luncheon learned about the global economy from the perspective of a national lawmaker and leader. Congressman Mike Rogers of Michigan’s Eighth District, which includes the Lansing region, presented a talk entitled, “The Global Economy from a Federal Perspective.” During this speech, the Congressman discussed the current state of the American automobile industry, including the various pieces of legislation that have been introduced, and his own efforts to increase the use of alternative fuels in this country. Representative Rogers also discussed the U.S.’s relationship with China, touching on environmental issues and trade policy.
Following his service as a U.S. Army office/company commander from 1985-1988, Mr. Rogers worked as an FBI special agent investigating public corruption as a member of the Chicago Bureau’s organized crime unit from 1988-1994. During his time in the Michigan Senate from 1995-2000, the future Congressman earned a reputation as a leader on education, jobs, and Internet crime prevention. He was the senate majority leader in 1999-2000; in 2000, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
A fourth term representative, Mike Rogers’s leadership skills are acknowledged by House leaders in his appointment to serve on two major committees, the powerful Energy and Commerce panel and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. The Energy and Commerce Committee serves as the principal guide for the House in matters relating to the promotion of commerce and to the public's health and marketplace interests, including the industry so important to Michigan - the building of cars and trucks.
In addition to his work on the committee, Congressman Rogers has been aggressively working to strengthen the economy and help build a stronger jobs base for Michigan communities and encouraging more investment in alternative fuels and green technologies to help get America off its dependence on foreign oil. U.S. Rep. Rogers's legislative record and leadership experience make him an effective advocate for Michigan. He consistently reaches out to assist citizens in dealing with federal agencies and he is proactive in helping workers and businesses with job growth and retention.
A co-founder of E.B.I. Builders, Inc., a family-owned home construction business in Brighton, and a member of several chambers of commerce, Mr. Rogers also has a strong business background. He is a 1985 graduate of Adrian College, and currently resides in Brighton with his family while commuting to the nation’s Capital each week.
May 29, 2007
7th Biennial International Business Institute for Community College Faculty - Michigan State University
The 7th Biennial International Business Institute for Community College Faculty is a unique professional development program designed specifically for community and technical college faculty. The Institute is designed to provide participants with the knowledge, experience and resources they need to internationalize general business courses and/or develop specialized international business courses. More information will be available at a later date.
Jun 1, 2007
Summer Workshops - Michigan State University
Every summer since 1997, CLEAR has offered professional development workshops. Teachers of all levels, especially K-12, from all over the country (and internationally) have come to MSU's campus for these practical, informative and timely courses. The range of workshop topics includes both skills-based workshops and sessions on how to incorporate technology into the language classroom. The summer 2007 offerings have not yet been determined, but updated information will be published soon.
Jun 15, 2007
The Fourth Facing East/Facing West Conference: A Multidisciplinary Conference on North America's Relations with China and South Asian Countries - Michigan State University
Hosted by Western Michigan University, this conference will provide a forum to discuss business, social, legal, economic, and political issues concerning North America's relations with China and South Asian countries. The forum welcomes multidisciplinary and multicultural presentations and discussions. The conference is co-sponsored by Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business and the Haenicke Institute of Global Education, and partially supported by Project SACEP.
Jun 16, 2007
Global Management Accounting Research Symposium (GMARS) - Michigan State University
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.
Jun 16, 2007
NASBITE International CGBP credential - Michigan State University
The NASBITE CGBP provides a benchmark for competency in global commerce. The CGBP designation demonstrates an individual's ability to conduct global business including Global Business Management, Global Marketing, Supply Chain Management, and Trade Finance. For candidates experienced in international trade, the certification confirms that knowledge. For candidates just beginning, it establishes a professional development goal to ensure a full understanding of the profession. For companies, it assures that employees are able to practice global business at the professional level required in today's competitive environment.
Jun 25, 2007
Academy of International Business (AIB) 2007 Annual Conference - Michigan State University
The 2007 meeting will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, June 25-28, 2007. The host school is the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. For more details visit: http://aib.msu.edu/events/2007/.
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