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March 2008
Global Business Forum: Spring quarter
March 31, 2008 -  May 19, 2008  - University of Washington   [Details]

Spring quarter speakers will focus on business and sustainability.
Location:  UW Seattle campus
May 2008
12th Annual MERCOSUR PROGRAM
May 11-21, 2008  - Florida International University   [Details]

The main objective of the PDIB Mercosur program is to raise US business professional and faculty awareness of the social, political, economic, and business environments that exist in South America. Topics include national economic reforms and adjustments, the opening of markets to the global economy, regional integration as a basis for global competition, the impact of these domestic changes on commerce with the US, and both regional and country specific business practices. The program in Brazil, Argentina and Chile will include meetings with business faculty from leading academic institutions, business executives from multinational companies, and government officials. It will also include cultural events and city tours.
Location:  Brazil, Argentina and Chile
Detroit Economic Club: DEC Presents The Honorable Debbie Stabenow
May 12, 2008  - Michigan State University   [Details]

The Honorable Debbie Stabenow Born in Gladwin, Michigan on April 29, 1950, Senator Stabenow grew up in the small town of Clare, Michigan. She attended Michigan State University, where she received her Bachelor's (1972) and Masters (1975) degrees. She worked with youth in the public schools before running for public office.

Elected to Congress in 1996 representing Michigan’s Eighth Congressional District, she won election to the U.S. Senate four years later.Elected to a new term in 2006, she has been appointed to the Senate Finance Committee which is responsible for our nation’s taxation, health care, pension and trade policies. She will continue serving on the Senate Budget and Agriculture committees and is chairing the Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Revitalization, Conservation, Forestry, and Credit.
Location:  Dearborn Inn Marriott
The Three Faces of Chinese Power: Might, Money and Minds
May 13, 2008  - University of Washington   [Details]

Professor David M. Lampton is Dean of Faculty at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), George and Sadie Hyman Professor of China Studies and Director of China Studies. He received his Ph.D. from Stanford University and was former President of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations. He consults with government, foundations, and businesses, including the law firm of Akin Gump where he is senior international advisor on China. Professor Lampton has written and edited many books and articles, including: Same Bed, Different Drams: Managing U.S.-China Relations, 1989-2000, and The Making of Chinese Foreign and Security Policy in the Age of Reform (editor). Lampton will talk about his just-published book entitled: The Three Faces of Chinese Power: Might, Money and Minds. This book addresses the following issues, among which are: How have Chinese viewed national power throughout their history? What is the dominant conception of comprehensive national power and national strategy today in China? How is China’s power along different dimensions changing? And, what may all this mean for the world and America as we look ahead?
Location:  University of Washington, Communications 120
Leveraging Export Resources To Succeed in the Global Marketplace
May 19, 2008  - University of Connecticut   [Details]

The Connecticut District Export Council ad Commercial News USA have organized the World Trade Week Event for Exporters, Monday, May 19 at the Old State House in Hartford, CT 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The focus of the event: “Leveraging Export Resources To Succeed in the Global Marketplace.” Congressman Joseph Courtney (D-CT) will be the keynote speaker. Anne Evans, Director of the U.S. Department of Commerce office in Middletown will launch The New Global Main Street Challenge and moderate presentations by representatives from the event’s three presenting sponsors: UHY, a business advisory, consulting, and accounting company; HSBC, a global banking company; and the Metro Hartford Alliance, which represents more than 1,000 businesses in central Connecticut. The $35 fee includes networking, a buffet lunch, and a tour of the historic Old State House. Discounts are available for multiple registrants from the same company. Seating is limited. Register online at www.thinkglobal.us/wtw or call 1-800-581-8533 to register or for more information.
Location:  Old State House, Hartford, CT
China and the Global Economy: The New Reality
May 28, 2008  - University of Washington   [Details]

Starting a business from scratch in any industry in any country is difficult. Starting a business in which you have had no prior experience, in a country where you have never worked and whose language you cannot understand is almost impossible. Jack Perkowski, pioneer in the Chinese private equity market and author of "Managing the Dragon", did exactly that in China in 1994 when he founded ASIMCO Technologies and built it into a $500 million components company with 17 plants in China and offices in the US, UK and Japan. Jack will provide his unique insights into the ways in which China's fundamentally different, cost perspective is affecting its cost structure, the development of its markets and technological innovation, and how these factors will have a profound impact on the way all industries operate around the globe. Jack's book will be available for purchase and to be signed after the event.
Location:  BAEEC, Seminar Room
Opportunity: India
May 29, 2008  - Indiana University   [Details]

Opportunity: India will feature members from the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry. It will be a one-day event with speakers, panels, and a gala dinner. This group includes representatives from the Indian government and business communities to share exciting opportunities for growing businesses.
Location:  Indianapolis, IN
June 2008
World Trade Association of Utah Annual Golf Tournament
June 6, 2008  - Brigham Young University   [Details]

Annual Golf Tournament to benefit International Business students in Utah.
Location:  Lehi, Utah
Detroit Economic Club: A Conversation with Michael Dell
June 10, 2008  - Michigan State University   [Details]

Michael Dell, born in February 1965, is the chairman of the Board of Directors and chief executive officer of Dell, the company he founded in 1984 with $1,000 and an unprecedented idea - to build relationships directly with customers. In 1992, Mr. Dell became the youngest CEO ever to earn a ranking on the Fortune 500.

Mr. Dell serves on the Foundation Board of the World Economic Forum, the executive committee of the International Business Council and is a member of the U.S. Business Council. Mr. Dell also serves on the U.S. President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, the Technology CEO Council and the governing board of the Indian School of Business in Hyderabad, India.
Location:  MGM Grand Detroit
Coface North American 2008 Coface Country Risk Conference
June 11, 2008  - Michigan State University   [Details]

Meeting Agenda * Latin America: Ex-Im Bank Country Risk Outlook * Russia: Perspectives on Russian Risk Assessment * India: Business Climate * United States: Recovery or Decline * Coface Outlook and Ratings
Location:  Lighthouse Executive Conference Center, New York City
Practicing Leadership in a Political Environment
June 21, 2008  - University of Florida   [Details]

The PURC Leadership Workshop will use the “field laboratory” method of examining participants’ own leadership challenges. Most learning will take place in teams and will use industry-specific cases and scenarios as teaching points. Instructors will present brief “tool kit” sessions followed by intensive team application exercises and workshop-wide presentations by the teams.
Location:  Hilton University Conference Center, Gainesville, FL
Detroit Economic Club: Energy: The Next U.S. Challenge
June 23, 2008  - Michigan State University   [Details]

Michael G. Morris, chairman, president and chief executive officer of American Electric Power Co., Inc., will speak.
Location:  TBA
July 2008
PACIBER Annual Meeting
July 5-8, 2008  - University of Hawaii at Manoa   [Details]

Annual meeting of the 31 member schools from U.S., Canada, Asia, Australia and New Zealand in either Hawaii or Asia. This year's theme is "Internationalization of Business in Transitional Economies."
Location:  
September 2008
Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan
September 23, 2008  - Michigan State University   [Details]

The Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan focuses on global issues of interest to the mid-Michigan business community. In this role, the GB Club is dedicated to supporting global business growth of the State of Michigan and its diverse manufacturing and service organizations. The main activity of the GB Club is the luncheon speaker series.
Location:  MSU University Club
Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club Luncheon
September 25, 2008  - Michigan State University   [Details]

Speaker: David Hall, Senior Vice President, Rock Financial
Location:  Kellogg Center, East Lansing, MI
October 2008
Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club Luncheon
October 9, 2008  - Michigan State University   [Details]

Speaker: Daniel J. Loepp, President & CEO, BlueCross BlueShield
Location:  Kellogg Center, East Lansing, MI
Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan
October 24, 2008  - Michigan State University   [Details]

The Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan focuses on global issues of interest to the mid-Michigan business community. In this role, the GB Club is dedicated to supporting global business growth of the State of Michigan and its diverse manufacturing and service organizations. The main activity of the GB Club is the luncheon speaker series.
Location:  MSU University Club
November 2008
Latin America Business Symposium and Career Workshop, Latin American Business: The Last Ten Years, The Next Ten Years
November 7-8, 2008  - University of Florida   [Details]

Seminars, discussion groups and round tables concerning the Latin American Business Environment, past, present and future.
Location:  University of Florida
Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan
November 12, 2008  - Michigan State University   [Details]

The Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan focuses on global issues of interest to the mid-Michigan business community. In this role, the GB Club is dedicated to supporting global business growth of the State of Michigan and its diverse manufacturing and service organizations. The main activity of the GB Club is the luncheon speaker series.
Location:  MSU University Club
Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club Luncheon
November 19, 2008  - Michigan State University   [Details]

Speaker: Dr. David Cole, Chairman, Center for Automotive Research
Location:  Kellogg Center, East Lansing
December 2008
Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club Luncheon
December 9, 2008  - Michigan State University   [Details]

Speaker: Dana Johnson, Chief Economist, Comerica Bank
Location:  Kellogg Center, East Lansing
International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS)
December 14-17, 2008  - Michigan State University   [Details]

ICIS is the premier international conference on information systems
Location:  Paris, France
April 2009
NASBITE International Conference
April 19-22, 2009  - University of South Carolina   [Details]

Annual NASBITE International Conference, sponsored in part by the SC CIBER, to be held at the Kona Kai Resort in San Diego. Hotel phone: 619-221-8000.
Location:  San Diego, CA