The Michigan State University International Business Center (MSU-CIBER) is pleased to announce that the 2011 annual report is now available on our website. This report recaps Center highlights from 2011 including the expansion of the Michigan Export Growth Program and other export-related programming; the 9th Biennial International Business Institute for Community College Faculty; the Academy of International Business Annual Meeting in Nagoya, Japan; and the development of the Lodging Market Potential Index. Revisit the events of 2011 and admire the MSU Global Focus photography online at: http://goo.gl/I6cfm.

2012 CIBER Business Language Conference

The theme of the 2012 conference is "Building bridges from business languages to business communities." The conference will challenge participating scholars and instructors (from universities, colleges, K-12, businesses and governmental organizations) to inspire new lines of research, rethink teaching techniques, and create links between language classrooms and real businesses. Special plenary sessions will consider how applied professional language instruction and research is advancing, discuss perspectives from academia and industry, as well as showcase exciting examples and best practices of experiential learning. 

Proposals are due by November 1, 2011; please see the conference website for additional details.

Post-conference workshops will be available (additional $45). See the online Agenda for details.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Expanding Internationally In Times of Risk & Uncertainty

Speaker University Distinguished Professor Max Kreinin

This ½ day seminar and luncheon will propose solutions to dealing with all types of risk encountered by companies that are doing business internationally or interested in starting. Professionals in the fields of trade finance, foreign exchange, private insurance and business law will be on hand. Our luncheon keynote speaker is University Distinguished Professor of Economics (Trade/International Finance) Max Kreinin. Professor Kreinin is a consultant to the Council on Foreign Relations and several federal and state agencies, and will speak on the current European economic situation and its implications for international business.

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.

Lansing Economic Club: Jim Herbert, Chairman of the Board and CEO Neogen Corporation

Jim Herbert, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Neogen Corporation.  Program begins at Noon; please arrive early for registration & networking. Single Tickets $40, or tables of eight $300 (includes lunch). Pre-registration is required.

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Automated Export Compliance Seminar & Workshop

Speaker Speakers from U.S. Census, Border Control, etc.

Is your company compliant? It is important you understand the current requirements of the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) and how to avoid penalties and possible seizure of your commodities. In addition it is vital to provide accurate and complete data in efforts to help the trade make sound business decisions. This seminar will include clarifications to the Foreign Trade Regulations including ITAR & EAR, an overview of the AES, commodity classification, hands-on AESpc Link training, and moreOnline registration: http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/?eventid=1049171 Information: Jade Sims, sims@bus.msu.edu Shawn Shannon, shawn@m-palm.com 517.884.1660

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.

Lansing Economic Club: Howdy Holmes, President & CEO, Chelsea Milling Co.

Howdy Holmes, President & CEO, Chelsea Milling Co. (Jiffy Mix).  Program begins at Noon; please arrive early for registration & networking. Single Tickets $40, or tables of eight $300 (includes lunch). Pre-registration is required.