Presented in Conjunction with Tariffs Hurt the Heartland
May 13, 2020, 12-1pm, a virtual event addressed the issues of tariffs and trade. You're welcome to review the Agenda.
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AnnMarie Schneider is the director of the Canadian Studies Center at Michigan State University, as well as the Director for Program Planning and Development of the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research. She is especially involved in Michigan’s trade relationships and has focused on shared infrastructure and supply chain, including the new Gordy Howe Bridge and as well as ports and rail connections.
Most of us in Michigan tend to take our relationship with Canada for granted, and see Canadians as very much like us. In this segment, AnnMarie talks about the fact that Canadians do not see the relationship the same way but see us as quite different from them. She discusses how important our differences are, and how they enrich our relationship and opportunity to learn from each other.
Anna Rose Benson is a student in the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University, majoring in Marketing and Spanish. Already during her time at MSU, she has participated in two education abroad programs, has become President of the student Marketing Association, and Senior Vice President of Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity. She plans to enter the Master of Science in Market Research program upon completion of her undergraduate degree.
Anna Rose chose MSU and the Broad College not just because of their reputation, but also because of the experiential opportunities they offer and global networks of alumni. She has found her instructors to be experienced and caring individuals, and believes that the opportunities she’s given at MSU will help her to be a successful global brand manager upon completion of her studies.
Doug Barry lives in Washington, D.C., where he is Senior Director of Communications and Publications at the U.S. China Business Council (USCBC) and adjunct professor at George Washington University. Doug has worked in the private sector as a strategic communications consultant, assisting clients in industries including healthcare, data analytics, and higher education. He has also held posts in Washington and throughout Asia at the US Foreign and Commercial Service. Earlier in his career he worked as a journalist for ABC News in New York and London. He has written several books and numerous articles on international trade for businesspeople. As a spokesperson, he has been quoted in The New York Times, Washington Post, Christian Science Monitor, USA Today, and many other publications and broadcast news outlets.
The Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan host this Presentation in Conjunction with Tariffs Hurt the Heartland
Virtual Event May 13, 2020 12-1pm
The Michigan State University International Business Center is pleased to announce that the 2019 MSU International Business Center Annual Report is now posted online, and we would love for you to check it out.
Kendra Kuo, Director of the US Export Assistance Center Grand Rapids. Kendra and her organization assist US companies sell their goods and services into foreign markets. Their assistance falls into four areas: international market research, international matchmaking (finding local partners and customers), trade events and training, and advocacy and investment. The U.S. Commercial Service, part of the International Trade Administration, has 100 U.S. locations and a presence in 70 countries worldwide.
Ron Stevens is Associate Regional Director of the Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) of the Greater Washtenaw Region, where he’s been since 2007. His office is located at Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, although the SBDCs are located at 10 locations around Michigan and they work with businesses of all sizes to launch or expand. He specializes on businesses in the areas of retail, restaurant, and breweries.
Click below to listen to full interview with Ron!
Angela Hofmann is President of World Strategies, a globally-focused government affairs and policy consulting firm. She’s also the co-founder and Executive Co-Director of Farmers for Free Trade, a 501c4 bi-partisan group working to educate farmers and the public on free trade and mobilize support, which she started in 2017.
Click below to listen to full interview with Angela!
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