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In the spirit of Michigan State University’s “world-grant” initiative, MSU’s International Business Center in the Eli Broad College of Business is implementing Pro Bono Services for businesses in the Greater Lansing Region (Michigan, USA) which are striving to engage in the global marketplace. The Michigan Export Growth Program was started with a seed grant from the Ford College Community Challenge, which funds projects that meet community leads, create student leaders while building sustainable communities and fostering community partnerships. Location:
This year’s theme is "Securing Population Centers" and will focus on present and future capabilities necessary to protect population centers. Using the November 26, 2008 Mumbai attack as the starting point, speakers and panels will examine successes and mistakes, challenges and requirements when dealing with a multi-level terrorist attack. Attendees will discuss opportunities for partnerships in the business, government and non-profit sectors, necessary for an effective tiered response. Location: Honolulu, HI
Instant global telecommunications, ever-enhancing computer power, and general advances in technical and business education have contributed to the internationalization of business, so much so that the origins of products, and in some cases delivery of services, may come from a multitude of countries. In the life sciences, there is a similar trend.
The momentum of Japanese companies, employing numerous strategies to expand internationally, has yielded great results, especially in the United States. And the reverse is also true.
However, because life science commerce is so heavily regulated, the process of international expansion is far more complex than in other industries. The Tenth Annual Dialogue will explore these factors.
Location: Crowne Plaza Kobe, Kobe, Japan
The Global Business Forum is an MBA class sponsored by the Global Business Center. The speaker series focuses on international business issues, inviting executives from private sector companies and non-profit organizations to share their perspective on working in a global business environment.
The Global Business Forum is an MBA class sponsored by the Global Business Center. The speaker series focuses on international business issues, inviting executives from private sector companies and non-profit organizations to share their perspective on working in a global business environment.
Fall quarter's theme is Europe.
Speaker: Lars Jonsson, Stellar International Holdings
Dambisa Moya, economist, NY Times best-selling author, and one of TIME magazine's 100 of the world's most influential people, will give a pubblic lecture called "Dead Aid: Why Aid is not working and how there is a better way for Africa." Seating is limited, contact rsvpkenan@unc.edu. Location: Koury Auditorium
Lecture on the Philosopy of Islamic Banking and Finance by Dr. Muhammad Amin Ali Qattan, Director of Islamic Economics Unit, Centre of Excelence in Management, College of Business Administration, Kuwait University Location: West Lafayette, IN
Distinguished International Speaker Series, William Fetter
November 12, 2009
- The Ohio State University
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Mr. William Fetter is the Chief Executive Officer at Digital Progucts International. He has more than 25 years of consumer electronics, business to business and retail experience from a variety of world renowned companies. Prior to joining DPI Inc., he was the Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for American Identity, one of the industry leaders in the promotional products industry. He worked with more than 300 of the Fortune 1000 companies in America. Location: Fisher College of Business
Three panelists will share their experiences working and investing in Africa and discuss critical issues on microfinance, energy, risk management, collaboration with governments and NGOs, culture across regions, and the future outlook for the continent. Seating is limited, contact rsvpkenan@unc.edu to attend. Location: Kenan Center
The Global Business Forum is an MBA class sponsored by the Global Business Center. The speaker series focuses on international business issues, inviting executives from private sector companies and non-profit organizations to share their perspective on working in a global business environment.
Fall quarter's theme is Europe.
Speaker: Jim Murphy, Sr. Vice President for International Operations, Costco
Topic: "Taking the Costco Business Model from the UK to the Continent" Location: UW Balmer Hall
Distinguished International Speaker Series, Tom Hellman
November 16, 2009
- The Ohio State University
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Dr. Paul Baer, Assistant Professor at the School of Public Policy at Georgia Tech, and Research Director at Eco-Equity, will give a talk titled: "Greenhouse Development Rights: A Fair Global Climate Framework Whose Time Has (not yet)Come?"
November 16 at 4:00PM, SDSU Campus - Scripps Cottage Location: SDSU Scripps Cottage
Andrew Mangan, Executive Director of the U.S. Business Council for Sustainable Development, presents "Taking Your Business Global Through Foreign Partners." Location: MSU Henry Center
The Global Business Forum is an MBA class sponsored by the Global Business Center. The speaker series focuses on international business issues, inviting executives from private sector companies and non-profit organizations to share their perspective on working in a global business environment.
Fall quarter's theme is Europe.
Speaker: Jim Murphy, Sr. Vice President for International Operations, Costco
Topic: "Taking the Costco Business Model from the UK to the Continent" Location: UW Balmer Hall
The Global Business Forum is an MBA class sponsored by the Global Business Center. The speaker series focuses on international business issues, inviting executives from private sector companies and non-profit organizations to share their perspective on working in a global business environment.
The Global Business Forum is an MBA class sponsored by the Global Business Center. The speaker series focuses on international business issues, inviting executives from private sector companies and non-profit organizations to share their perspective on working in a global business environment.
The Global Business Forum is an MBA class sponsored by the Global Business Center. The speaker series focuses on international business issues, inviting executives from private sector companies and non-profit organizations to share their perspective on working in a global business environment.
The Global Business Forum is an MBA class sponsored by the Global Business Center. The speaker series focuses on international business issues, inviting executives from private sector companies and non-profit organizations to share their perspective on working in a global business environment.
The Global Business Forum is an MBA class sponsored by the Global Business Center. The speaker series focuses on international business issues, inviting executives from private sector companies and non-profit organizations to share their perspective on working in a global business environment.
Fall quarter's theme is Europe.
Speaker: Bill Bryant, Bryant Consulting
Location: UW Balmer Hall
The Global Business Forum is an MBA class sponsored by the Global Business Center. The speaker series focuses on international business issues, inviting executives from private sector companies and non-profit organizations to share their perspective on working in a global business environment.
Fall quarter's theme is Europe.
Speaker: Pierre Volosin, Senior Manager Market and Competitive Analysis, Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Topic: "Boeing in Eastern Europe " Location: UW Balmer Hall
Silicon Valley is increasingly invested in clean technologies and is already looked upon as a global leader in new technological development. As happens with most new technologies in their infancy, Silicon Valley's focus is currently on component manufacturing. However, a difference from earlier technology cycles is the upfront impact of globalization, especially the emergence of China and India as providers of skilled labor and large markets. Accordingly, the globalization of cleantech could follow some well-trodden paths and some new ones:
As manufacturing gets modularized, firms such as Applied Materials might shift component work to East Asia. Some of this is already happening.
System integration and other service provision might increasingly be provided by the large Indian system integrators. As of 2009, however, there is little evidence of this happening.
Firms in Europe and East Asia have been investing in cleantech for some time now, and might participate in technological leadership.
In each case, we are interested in exploring the time-frame and the driving forces. These will typically be outcomes of a mix of regulatory, domestic market and skills issues. Location: Bechtel Conference Center, 616 Serra Street, Stanford University
India’s colossal economy is intrinsically dynamic and innovative. In today’s globalized and interdependent economy, innovation is recognized as an essential engine of growth and India is seen as a top global player. Despite the global slowdown, and although growth has slowed from last year, the economy is still expanding faster than most other countries.
The program is designed for professionals and faculty interested in pursuing their interests in the Indian business environment. Participants will experience first hand how multinationals and leading Indian companies are riding the downfall, while simultaneously reshaping the Indian business environment resulting in a competitive INDIA INC.
The program will take place in Mumbai and Chennai, two of the most advanced and business forward cities throughout India. In Mumbai, the participants will visit top multinational companies such as GlaxoSmithKline Limited, Siemens, RPG Group, and US Foreign Commercial Service. In Chennai, participants will visit companies such as TATA Consultancy Services, BMW, as well as take part in lectures at Park Global School of Business Excellence.
Location: India
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. Location: China
Do you know where the second largest country in the world is? Where one tenth of the world's forests are located? Or what country was rated as "the best place to invest and do business" by the Economic Intelligence Unit? Oh Canada! The 2010 Canada Study Tour will be a four-day visit to our friendly northern neighbors to explore US-Canada relations in the context of politics, business and society.
The following is a list of possible destinations to be included on the group itinerary:
* U.S. Consulate in Vancouver
* 2010 Commerce Centre
* Canada Export Centre
* Canucks Hockey
* TD Financial Group
* Microsoft Canada Development Centre
* University of British Columbia
* Simon Fraser University
* EA Games
* Best Buy
* Port of Vancouver Location:
2010 Weatherspoon Lecture
January 25, 2010
- University of North Carolina
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This year's popular Weatherspoon Lecture features Vicente Fox, former President of Mexico.
The lecture will begin in Koury Auditorium at 5:30 pm and is free and open to the public.
Parking is available in the Business School Deck.
Please RSVP to kfbsrsvp@unc.edu or 919.843.7787
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
The goal of this study tour is to provide a forum for students to learn about business issues of Japan and to gain an introductory understanding of Japanese business culture through company visits and cultural activities.
This study tour will focus on 3 main categories of Japanese business culture: innovation in products/services; innovation in people (leadership and management); and innovation in organizations.
Some questions this study tour seeks to answer are: How does a country that has embraced a seniority-based promotion system with lifetime employment change to a Western-style meritocracy? Would an individualistic business approach be more suitable to stimulate innovation and be the most beneficial to the Japanese economy? How might Japanese businesses adapt foreign ideals or business strategies to promote innovation and stimulate the Japanese economy?
Japanese businesses have strong relationships with many companies on the West Coast. Japan is WA State's 2nd largest trading partner. An introduction to Japanese customs and business practices will be directly applicable to students planning live and work in the Pacific Northwest. Location: Japan
UAE and Oman will expose participants to the culture, business practices, and current economic challenges in the Middle East. Both countries have made significant marks in the world economy in the past decade, with Dubai outpacing India in tech growth and Muscat increasingly becoming a popular tourist destination. Their economies have a limitless appetite for growth, while simultaneously facing dwindling oil reserves. Participants will learn how major companies are facing this challenge while planning their sustainable growth. This tour will meet its overall theme of “achieving economic sustainability” by focusing on three major industries: Energy, Entertainment, and Manufacturing.
The goal of this study tour is to provide the participants a first-hand experience of the regional culture, as well as an opportunity to meet with various organizations and businesses. Location: United Arab Emirates & Oman
NASBITE International will hold its annual conference March 7-9, 2010, in Austin Texas. The annual NASBITE International conference is a great opportunity to increase your knowledge and learn best practices from leading trade professionals and trade educators from around the world. You will interact with other global trade professionals and NASBITE members in a dynamic forum designed to increase your knowledge and skills in global trade. For more information and to register for the conference, please see the NASBITE website, http://www.nasbite.org. Michigan State University is one of the co-sponsors of this conference. Location: Austin, Texas
The 23rd annual Asia Pacific Business Outlook (APBO), produced in partnership with the U.S. Commercial Service of the Department of Commerce, is North America's premier event for businesses that want to develop and improve their trade and investment opportunities in the Asia/Pacific region. Get the current intelligence on 15 economies, as well as practical, applicable solutions to your logistical, legal, financial, marketing, planning, and human resource issues.
The interactive format of the conference will allow you to meet one-on-one with the experts. In order to ensure that participants have as much personal interaction with speakers and fellow participants as possible, we are limiting attendance to 250 participants. So register early!
Location: University of Southern California, Davidson Conference Center, 3415 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0871
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