INVITE: WI International Trade Conference is just around the corner!

GLOBAL PULSE

Did you know that in 2015, Wisconsin businesses exported more than $22.4 billion in goods to 201 countries around the world? As new business opportunities continue to develop in global markets, are you and your business ready to meet the demand?

WTA's annual International Trade Conference is a one-of-a kind event - whether you are just venturing into the global market or a seasoned international professional. It includes seven unique break-out sessions, keynote presentations from leaders at two of Wisconsin's largest companies and so much more! >>VIEW CONFERENCE AGENDA

And there's no substitute for the in-depth conversations you'll have with global business experts and your WTA peers. I encourage you and your international team to SIGN UP TODAY!

Sincerely,
Katie Henry
WTA Executive Director

Wisconsin International

Trade Conference

Tuesday, May 10, 2016
7:30 - 6:00 PM
Wisconsin Center
400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53203

$175/WTA member
$200/non-member

$65/breakfast only $65/luncheon only $80/student

Check out the April 18-May 1, 2016 issue of the

Milwaukee BizTimes featuring a special report on international trade.

Global Trade is a hot topic

by Andrew Weiland , BizTimes Media

This year, WTA's International Trade Conference

will feature two of Wisconsin's most distinguished leaders!

"We market, sell and service products in over 100 countries on six continents,"

Todd Teske

Chairman/President/CEO
Briggs & Stratton

"We operate in 80 countries and territories and have over 3,000 offices,"
Jonas Prising

Chairman/CEO
ManpowerGroup

Read excerpts from the BizTimes interview:

Global Opportunities: Briggs & Stratton, ManpowerGroup CEOs share export advice

Export Development Grant Program helps area firms export		by Chad Hoffman, Milwaukee 7
WEDC offers export assistance		by Katy Sinnott, Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.
Trade Compliance critical to international business success		by Susan Dragotta, Waukesha County Technical College and WTA board member

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WTA Members in the News
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	WTA's Compliance Roundtable met at Rockwell Automation this month to discuss "Country of Origin" regulations. View photos The next quarterly meeting will be held in mid-July. Watch for details!

Finalists for the 2016 Governor's Export Achievement Awards

Finalists include MMAC/WTA member H.O. Bostom Co., Inc. in Waukesha and MMAC member Hydro-Thermal Corp. in Waukesha >>View complete list

Stanley Pfrang, WEDC, accepts NASBITE award

The National Association of International Business Educators (NASBITE) presented Stanley Pfrang, Market Development Director of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, the 2016 Advancing International Trade Award. This annual award is given to outstanding individuals who are dedicated to assisting companies expand globally.

Become a Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP)

WTA is an accredited Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) source to deliver continuing education credits toward your certification. For every hour you attend WTA's Trade Conference, you'll receive ONE CREDIT towards re-certification!

Interested? Contact Sue Dragotta at WCTC today!

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