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November Global Business Club Features Two Prominent Speakers

The Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan participants received a surprise visit from Iraq's top investment chief, Sami Al-Araji who is the chairperson of Iraq's National Investment Commission and an alumnus of Michigan State University's College of Engineering.

The envoy, who was in Michigan to woo investors to make inroads into Iraq, as the country embarks on an economic restoration program, urged Michigan business leaders to establish a symbiotic trade relationship with Iraq to facilitate the much needed economic growth both in the state and in Iraq, as he outlined the various projects that Iraq has earmarked for foreign investment.

Following this special presentation was scheduled keynote speaker, Dr. Richard Chapas, board member for the Center for Sustainable Enterprise at the Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina, who delivered the keynote speech on corporate sustainability.

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Upcoming Activities

Sunday, January 02, 2011

South East Asia FDIB: Singapore and Malaysia

The University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Hawai'i CIBERs are pleased to expand the successful 2009 and 2010 Southeast Asia FDIB: Vietnam program to Singapore and Malaysia in 2011. This new FDIB opportunity will provide participating faculty from institutions of higher education throughout the United States with a greater understanding of the business practices, economic policies, political structures and diverse cultural environments of these Southeast Asian nations, which are among the United States' fastest-growing trading partners. The program will address the unique aspects of each country, such as the knowledge/innovation economy in Singapore and Islamic business practices in Malaysia. Each location will include background briefings, site visits to U.S., locally owned, and international organizations as well as cultural activities. Site visits may include organizations in the manufacturing, financial, real estate, technology, food processing, and educational sectors.

Monday, January 03, 2011

2011 China: An Emerged Economic Powerhouse in the Global Economy

The program compares the dynamic growth of China's two leading economic regions "“ the Yangtze River Delta and the Pearl River Delta "“ and explores China's transformation from a planned economy to a globally competitive market oriented economy. Faculty will meet with entrepreneurs, business executives, and government officials who make this growth happen and visit cultural sites, universities, and companies to develop a framework for the past and present. The program begins in Shanghai, China's burgeoning economic and financial center with 25% of China's exports and 12.5% of its financial revenues. Participants travel to Hangzhou where the GDP has increased an average of 22% annually. On to Guangzhou, a world class manufacturing center where 34% of China's exports, 30% of its foreign direct investment, and 19% of its GDP occur on 0.5% of China's land. Finally to Hong Kong, a world class service center that ranks among the most competitive regions on the globe.

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Business Language Workshop for Foreign Language Educators in Spanish, French, German and Japanese

The Business Language Workshop offers participants valuable insights into the relationship between foreign language and international business, discusses how to develop a business language curriculum, and explores the resources available to the foreign language educator interested in this new and exciting field. Above all, this workshop will serve as a unique forum for the exchange of ideas among participants.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: AG Exporter of the Year

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.

Success Story
Business Language Programs - Michigan State University

MSU-CIBER has been incredibly supportive as our foreign language program continues to diversify its offerings with courses like French for Business. A grant from CIBER allowed me to get training on how to develop and deliver such courses from professors who literally wrote the book(s) on professional track courses. The 2012 International Language Institute (currently in development) will allow me to give back to CIBER by sharing what I have learned with other community college instructors from around the country.

Keith T. Phillips - Professor of French and Spanish, Lansing Community College

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