I wanted to write to thank you again for the excellent program at the Advanced IBI. You both put great effort into, not only the planning, but also the execution, and it showed. The sessions were remarkable for their lack of overlap and yet they were complementary throughout. The breakout sessions were also well done. A number of us had quite a bit of time to kill Thursday afternoon at the Lansing Airport and we continued to talk about ideas generated by the conference. I know that a number of us will stay in touch and continue the interaction you began. I've let both the UT and Texas A&M CIBERS know how pleased I was with the opportunity they helped provide me.
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The last year has seen the continued growth of MSU-CIBER’s award-winning international business website, globalEDGE, and the addition of several new features. For example, globalEDGE now boasts the globalEDGE Business Review (gBR), globalEDGE’s new on-line journal designed specifically for international business professionals. To date, topics have ranged from Knowledge in Global Supply Chains to The Challenges of Dual Career Households in a Global Economy and Why CAFTA Faces Opposition.
The globalEDGE team also recently rolled out a new U.S. states section. In addition to demographic, economic, and historical information on each state, this section contains data on corporations with headquarters in each state, and links to state-specific resources. Executive memos are also available. In tandem with the development of the states section, globalEDGE has partnered with CentradeX to offer our users interactive tables and charts showcasing the international trade activities of countries, industries, and U.S. states.
Fall 2008 saw globalEDGE roll out the globalEDGE International Business blog. The blog offers greater flexibility for the entire globalEDGE team to lend their unique perspectives to all manner of international business issues and trends. Posts so far have ranged from a discussion of trade among Latin American companies to the effects of the financial crisis on European soccer teams.
And of course, we are continuing to update and expand our popular – and free! – online international business module series. In 2008, globalEDGE teamed with the U.S. Commercial Service to create interactive, online modules for each chapter of the Commercial Service’s A Basic Guide to Exporting. As always the modules remain an excellent source of IB information for students and self-learners around the country, as well as a great resource for preparation for the NASBITE Certified Global Professional Exam.
From its beginning as a single Web page in 1994, globalEDGE has developed into one of the most comprehensive international business resource online, with an objective to provide students, teachers, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders with access to all of the resources they need in the field of international business.
Feb 17, 2009
Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: The IT Industry
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. The luncheons are open to the general public. Typically, about 100 business executives, public policy makers, and academics attend each luncheon.
Feb 18, 2009
Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club Luncheon: Jack Kresnak
Speaker: Jack Kresnak, CEO, Michigan's Children
Feb 19, 2009
Business Language Workshop for Foreign Language Educators in Spanish, French, German and Japanese
The workshops will serve as a unique forum for the exchange of ideas among the participants. The workshop leaders offer:
• numerous insights into the relationship between foreign language, culture and international business;
• discussions on how to develop and teach a business language curriculum;
• exploration of the resources available in this new and fast-changing field;
• introductions to the business language examinations (i.e., Prüfung Wirtschaftsdeutsch International (PWDP);
• ways to structure a business language program for varying needs; and
• instruction in the use of the internet.
Mar 4, 2009
Short Term Study Abroad Conference
A conference designed to bring together novice and veteran faculty and staff involved with
Short Term Study Abroad programs, from the full spectrum of colleges and universities, to
discuss innovative ideas and best practices.
Mar 19, 2009
Title VI 50th Anniversary Conference
In consultation with the National Advisory Committee, the conference program will be developed to: 1) highlight the significant impacts of Title VI programs in the United States over the past 50 years? 2) demonstrate the pressing need for Title VI programs given future and current needs? and, 3) address future directions of Title VI programs. Presenters at the conference will include invited keynote speakers to be determined in consultation with the National Advisory Committee. In addition, concurrent breakout session panels will include speakers solicited in a "Call for Proposals."
Mar 19, 2009
Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club Luncheon: Transportation Policy
Speaker, TBA, Transportation Policy
Mar 24, 2009
Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: The Agricultural Industry
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. The luncheons are open to the general public. Typically, about 100 business executives, public policy makers, and academics attend each luncheon.
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