Ball State will host a program designed to prepare area businesses to enter the global marketplace.

"Crossing Borders," designed to assist firms in assessing their readiness for exporting, is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 7 at the Alumni Center, 2800 W. Bethel Ave.

The seminar features Steve Akard, director of international development for the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, who will discuss the implications of globalization on Indiana. A panel of local business leaders familiar with the globalization process also will discuss their experiences.

Also participating is Jack Skinner of Ice Miller Inc., who will review pertinent issues in international and domestic business law. 

The program, hosted by the Miller College of Business in partnership with the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, is partially sponsored by a grant from the Global Issues Fund of the Center for International Business Education and Research at Purdue University.

Additional supporters include the Eastern Indiana Economic Growth Region, Anderson/Madison County Corporation for Economic Development, Grant County Economic Growth Council and Energize-ECI.

Cost is $69 per person or $200 for a table of four. Registration deadline is May 31. To register, go to www.bsu.edu/business/crossingborders or call (765) 285-5926.