Global Business Perspectives

This interview with John Gu a Corporate Consultant, Education Specialist and China Expert talks about what China was like 25 years ago and how it has changed.
John’s personal experience growing up in the People’s Republic of China and now living as an American for two decades provides insight into the similarities and the differences [...]

 

 The Transformation of China [20:51m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

There are many resources available for businesses who want to go global.  Richard Mishler, the interim General Manager for Techtown in Detroit, Michigan and a Soft Landings Incubator, shares a  great way for companies to have a global presence with lots of help to guide them.
Global business concerns like location, office space, staff, culture, [...]

 

 51: Richard Mishler and Global Business Incubators [21:15m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

I am so excited to say, that I have 50 podcasts under my belt.  Thank you for listening.
This podcast interview is with a past interviewee, Noel Nevshehir, the Director of International Services from Automation Alley.
We talk about what Automation Alley is and how important it is to the Detroit Region, the importance of trade missions, [...]

 

 #50 - Noel Nevshehir, International Business Services, Automation Alley [29:28m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

I was very excited to interview Scott Monty, the head of social media (his real corporate title is a mouthful) at Ford Motor Company.  His social media experience combined with Ford’s global presence have been intriguing me for several months now.
In this discussion, we talked about the current state of the Auto Industry and [...]

 

 #47 Scott Monty from Ford Motor Company on Social Media and Global Business [22:03m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

With the U.S. economy feeling the havoc of the credit crisis and reeling from bailouts and a presidential election, how does all of this affect the global marketplace?
In this interview with Yannick Greiner, Director of International Sales and Durakon Industries, we discuss the rising strength of the U.S. Dollar, the G20 meeting, and the [...]

 

 #46 Global Business Today, Opportunity or Challenge? [25:41m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 

 The U.S. Commercial Service and How It Can Help You [23:07m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Any U.S. company who is thinking about going global or entering a new market MUST seek information from the U.S. Commercial Service.  This resource is one that can help you with business connections, background checks, partnerships, market research and more.  Some of their services are offered for free and some are for a charge.  Either [...]

Today, I went to Ypsilanti to Eastern Michigan University with my mother and two friends to celebrate the United Nations International Day of Peace.  I wasn’t sure what to expect but knew that anything that centered around peace vs. anti war would be interesting. 
The idea that people got together all over the globe [...]

Ahmad Ezzeddine is the Associate Vice president for Educational Outreach and international Programs for Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.
He immigrated to the United States from Lebanon in the 80’s and has come to be a very important regional figure for the Detroit Community.  He works with the University’s international students and faculty and [...]

 

 Ahmad Ezzedine, Wayne State University and International Visitors Council: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Last Friday, I attended a speech at my former alma matter, Wayne State University where the former president of Mexico, Vicente Fox spoke about his new book. He highlighted several very “hot” topics here in the U.S. and the Detroit Region; globalization and immigration. He spoke to a packed house of people from all [...]

This interview with Bob Hudson who is a shareholder and practice group leader for Butzel Long and President of the French American Chamber of Commerce in Detroit, talks about about how important belonging to a chamber is for global business.
If you are thinking of entering a global market in the near future, than a [...]

 

 French American Chamber of Commerce: Bob Hudson [17:49m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download