About abdegloelg™

Created by the International Business Center at Michigan State University (IBC), globalEDGE™ is a knowledge web-portal that connects international business professionals worldwide to a wealth of information, insights, and learning resources on global business activities. Partially funded by a U.S. Department of Education Title VI B grant, globalEDGE™ is your source for global business knowledge. The site offers:

• Global Resources - more than 5,000 online resources
• Countries - a wealth of information on all countries
• US States - a wealth of information on all US states
• Industries - in-depth analysis of selected industries
• International Business Blog - insights on business around the world
• Academy - extensive research and teaching resources
• Diagnostic Tools - decision-support tools for managers
• globalEDGE Network - connect with 36,664 registered users

globalEDGE™ offers a wide range of information and knowledge. Partnership opportunities are available for businesses and other organizations interested in international business. View the history of globalEDGE.

globalEDGE™ Statistics

¹ - Based on a search for 'International Business' as of December 29, 2008
² - Based on average statistics for the past 12 months

Success Stories

globalEDGE provides a wealth of up-to-date information, training, and resources in a well-organized format for the benefit of the international business community at large including new and seasoned companies involved in foreign trade, and American corporations/organizations operating abroad. It is especially useful to American professionals abroad in the corporate and non-profit sectors.
Leila Heron - American Citizens Abroad (ACA) - Country Contact, Republic of Panama & Venezuela

globalEDGE is a highly accessible and first-rate resource that helps keep our membership informed about relevant global business issues facing Michigan's manufacturers.
John MacIlroy - President & CEO, Michigan Manufacturers Association

globalEDGE provides us with rich and innovative knowledge on international markets as we target worldwide customers with leading-quality footwear.
Tim O'Donovan - Chairman, Wolverine World Wide

I am really impressed with how globalEDGE manages today's information overload to provide practical international business information for us in the automobile industry.
Sten Sjöberg - President & CEO, Gestamp U.S. HardTech, Inc.

globalEDGE provides a wealth of information on corporations, industries, and countries that assist us as we conduct research for our world-leading customer satisfaction indices.
Claes Fornell - Chairman, CFI Group Worldwide

globalEDGE is a very valuable partner for the U.S. Commercial Service in our mission to assist U.S. companies to be competitive in global markets.
Doug Barry - Director of Marketing & Communications, U.S. Commercial Service

globalEDGE is the nec plus ultra of international business portals: an essential tool for students, executives and researchers. It is a magnificent source and resource, continuously updated; its diagnostic tools are true interactive learning opportunities for all users. We use it integratively and fully at Georgia Tech.
Dr. John R. McIntyre - Professor of International Management and Executive Director, Georgia Tech CIBER

Michigan State was one of five universities awarded the 2006 Senator Paul Simon Award for campus internationalization and profiled in a major report published by NAFSA: Association of International Educators. The report, titled "Internationalizing the Campus 2006: Profiles of Success at Colleges and Universities," highlighted selected units at Michigan State and singled out both globalEDGE and IBC for recognition. The Eli Broad College of Business received mention not only for the renewal of the CIBER grant and top-rated globalEDGE website, but also for the depth and breadth of the study abroad programming. In 2004-2005, 521 undergraduate and graduate students at the Broad School studied abroad—the most of any college at the University.

I have used the site for my graduate class in international marketing for 3 years. I use the site to provide my students with the background information they need to succeed in my class. The site provides them with information in a user friendly environment that is both efficient and flexible. I also for the past two years have used the site in support of my undergraduate class. I have these students do the modules on the individual countries; my undergrads find the modules fascinating.
Barbara Wooldridge from Florida - Associate Professor of Marketing, The University of Tampa

Just wanted to say congratulations on your excellent website. I teach a graduate course in international management, and I have been recommending globalEDGE to my students for some time. I'm an admirer of the site, and it's great to be working with you.
Deirdre Mendez from Oregon

globalEDGE became a very powerful tool when I worked on the project of analyzing low cost country opportunities at Whirlpool this summer. It is a portal of an unbelievably large amount of information and data regarding international business. Additionally, the methodology used to analyze the emerging markets is very thought-provoking. globalEDGE was very helpful to my project and I think I will use it more frequently in the future.
Laura from Michigan

All of you are doing an outstanding job with the CIBER at MSU. Unarguably, MSU's CIBER is the best in the nation- a view that I emphatically express. Kudos for globalEDGE which is now the premiere website for information related to International Business.
Zahir A. Quraeshi from Michigan - Professor of Marketing and International Business, Western Michigan University

Thanks for providing such a wealth of information on countries and their economies. Your site is well-organized and maintained, easy to navigate, and the links are incredibly useful. I also enjoy the polls. I have used your site for the last 6 months to write a number of papers, as well as to research foreign economies and markets during my internship last summer with the US Dept of Commerce. You have made my life much easier and I am in your debt. Thanks again.
Justin from Minnesota

globalEDGE provided me with a number of relevant resources for my international expansion project. I especially appreciate the commentaries provided for each site. These assure me that the sites are reliable and trustworthy. This site greatly expedited my search for international statistics and demographic trends. I have no doubt that I will continue to use globalEDGE for all my research needs in the future!
Michael from Illinois

I found your site extremely useful and full of important information which I needed when dealing with a client from the Netherlands! I found all of the information necessary to feel prepared about their culture and work ethics. I have a Master's degree in International Marketing, and wish that I knew about your site when I was in school! Thank you very much!
Renu from Pennsylvania

I can't thank MSU-CIBER enough for providing such a wealth of valuable information in a quick and courteous manner. I've returned to finish college after about 30+ years, and your prompt reply to my request is a great experience amid many frustrations. globalEDGE has provided the best information for this project so far! Keep up the good work!
Bruce from Pennsylvania

Over the years we have provided export related consulting services to a large number of U.S. companies. Our job has been made easier since we started using CORE as a tool. It has also helped our customers better understand and control the export decision-making process.
Marc Santucci - President, ELM International, Inc

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