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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:
The Global Challenge is a unique opportunity to devise an entirely new public-private alliance--one that will allow a private enterprise to contribute to international development initiatives in a specified region. This event is being held in the spirit of President Obama’s Global Engagement,which seeks to address development challenges by engaging and empowering local stakeholders.
We invite MBA and graduate students from across the nation to employ their creativity, research skills, business acumen and passion for seeking solutions that advance growth and reduce poverty. Registration will be open from January 19 to February 5, 2010. Up to eight teams will be invited to participate in a live oral competition at USAID headquarters in Washington, D.C. on April 23, 2010. Location: USAID headquarters in Washington, D.C.
On Friday, February 12, 2010, industry leaders, researchers, field practitioners and students will gather to exchange perspectives on the conference theme, “Powering the Global Supply Chain.” Keynote speaker Peter J. Walters, Vice President Purchasing & Distribution, will offer a unique perspective on how Saint-Gobain Containers is supplying solutions to the major challenges of energy savings and protecting the environment Location: West Lafayette
Lansing Economic Club - MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon
February 16, 2010
- Michigan State University
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Michigan State University's president, Lou Anna K. Simon, will speak. Location:
Companies on the path to a greener supply chain are limited by the absence of metrics that can be used to quantify their progress. The Third Annual Green Supply Chain Forum hosted by Florida International University will invite experts in industry and government to help you determine ways to quantify your efforts.
Being green is changing from a competitive advantage to a must in the current environment. Legislation and regulations are moving towards stricter guidelines every day. It is essential that companies learn what regulations will require change in their industry, and how it will be measured. Join us, and learn from the experts, about what to expect.
The Forum will focus on four core areas:
Technology and the Green Supply Chain
Understanding the future of regulations
What is the market demanding?
Framework for ranking performance
Location: Miami, Florida
A Forum: The Relevance of Chinese Economic Development
March 4-5, 2010
- Purdue University
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China has become an increasingly important economic power in the world. There are many areas that U.S. and China need to work together to ensure a stable and growing world economy. Investigating and learning Chinese economy and its relationship with U.S. are called upon for scholars and educators. We will organize a conference on March 4-5, 2010 to provide an information exchange platform for discovery and learning in this field. Location: West Lafayette, IN
International Business Conference
March 12, 2010
- University of Pennsylvania
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Lincoln Univeristy cordially invites all HBCUs and Institutional Partners to a conference on Educating HBCUs for the Global Marketplace. The topics are: Morning Session:- Making Profits and Social Responsibility Initiatives: Can Comapnies Do Both?- Preparing Students for the Global Marketplace Reshaping the Business Curriculum in Response to Emerging Trends and Events; Afternoon:-U.S. Multinationals in a Global Marketplace - Global Immigration and Job Outsourcing; Keynotes:- Globalization and Global Interdependence: Causes and Consequences Location: Lincoln University International Cultural Center
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
Russia Today: Energy, Economics, Public Policy in Transition
March 19-21, 2010
- University of Pittsburgh
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This course will introduce students to Russia's political, economic, and institutional transformation as a result of the collapse of communism. It will focus on the transition from communism and state-planned economy to democracy and market economy, as well as changes in public policy, including health, education and the arts. The course will also focus on pressing contemporary issues of global importance such as energy policy, international trade, and Russia's position on the war on terror. Location: Frick Fine Arts Auditorium
5:30 pm, Public lecture by former US Ambassador to Brazil, Anthony S. Harrington followed by reception. Mr. Harrington is president, CEO and co-founder of Stonebridge International, LLC, and leads the firm's Latin American and investment industry practices. Location: Kenan Center
Lansing Economic Club - Dave Brandon
March 25, 2010
- Michigan State University
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Dave Brandon, CEO of Domino's Pizza, is the keynote speaker. Location:
April 2010
Lansing Economic Club - Phil Power
April 6, 2010
- Michigan State University
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Phil Power, President of the The Center for Michigan, will speak. Location:
"Setting the Stage for Trade" - theme of 23rd annual NASBITE International Conference. 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.
Location: Austin, TX
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
May 2010
Lansing Economic Club - Regionalism Forum
May 6, 2010
- Michigan State University
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This meeting of the Lansing Economic Club will be a regionalism forum. Location:
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