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State of Wisconsin
Trade Mission to Japan and China
Whether you are exploring the
market potential of Japan and China or would like to deepen existing
relationships in either country, the State of Wisconsin Trade Mission
to China is an excellent way to build contacts in these two important
countries.
Mission
Objectives
- Increase sales of Wisconsin products and services,
- Encourage foreign direct investment in the state,
- Assist Wisconsin’s leaders in learning more
about market potential in Japan and China, and
- Expand our cultural and educational ties with these
East Asian countries.
Benefits
of Participating in a State of Wisconsin Trade Mission
- Access to important government and business decision
makers
- Introductions to potential customers, agents,
distributors, and investors
- Events designed to attract foreign direct investment
- Briefings from U.S. Embassy senior commercial staff
- Opportunities to discuss international business
strategies with peers
- First-hand observation of current market conditions
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Who
Should Participate
The Trade Mission to Japan and China is open to business, educational,
and community leaders seeking to increase ties between Wisconsin and
our destination countries. Participants in previous
successful missions have included marketing executives conducting
market research, sales executives seeking to find agents or
distributors, representatives of firms opening up new retail or
distribution facilities, university chancellors and professors desiring
to establish exchange programs, and elected officials and economic
development personnel wanting to promote their community as an
investment site.
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Mission
Registration and
Deposit
There is a three-step registration process for the mission. Each individual joining the trade mission must:
1) submit a Registration Form,
2) submit a signed Certification Statement, and
3) pay a Deposit of $1500.
Click here for a printable .pdf version of the full Registration Packet with Registration Form.
The signed original of the Certification Statement along with a Deposit
check made payable to "Wisconsin Department of Commerce" in the amount of
$1500 should be mailed to:
Wisconsin Department of Commerce
P. O. Box 78257
Milwaukee, WI 53293
The $1500 deposit will be applied to your final mission costs and the
Wisconsin Department of Commerce will bill you for the balance due.
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Estimated
Mission Costs
Your final costs of participating
in the State of Wisconsin Trade Mission to Japan and China will be
determined by your level of participation. Please note
that the prices quoted below are estimates and are subject to change
pending negotiations with service providers:
Air
Coach class airfare to Japan and China - $2000
Business class airfare to Japan and China - $6670
Coach class airfare to China - $1600
Business class airfare to China - $5703
Hotels
Japan and China (11 nights) - $2215
China (8 nights) - $1600
Basic mission fee*
Japan and China** - $2100 per person
China - $1500 per person
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Includes group events/meals, group ground transportation, briefings in
Wisconsin and China, planning, implementation and follow-up of mission
by Wisconsin International Trade Team
** Fee includes
conference fee for the 39th Annual Joint Meeting of The Midwest
U.S.-Japan Association and The Japan - Midwest U.S. Association
conference in Tokyo September 9th-11th.
Additional fees will apply for the following services:
Individualized appointments schedules - Must be reserved by June 18th
Single day of appointments - $685
Second day of appointments in same city - $385
Interpreter/car and driver - $300 per day
Individual ground transportation when traveling outside of the group itinerary
Passport fees and Chinese visa fees
Trade Show Grant
A Trade Show Grant may be available for qualified companies to cover costs of business appointments and interpreters/translations.
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Destinations
and
Individualized Itinerary
Mission events will take place in multiple cities. Your
schedule can be customized for your individual business priorities.
TOKYO, JAPAN: Saturday, September 8 - Wednesday, 9/12
Meet Japanese business counterparts at the 39th annual U.S. Midwest
Japan Conference. Wisconsin will host the conference in 2008.
SHANGHAI, CHINA: Wednesday, September 12 - Saturday,
9/15
Individualized business appointments can be scheduled for you in the
bustling commercial hub of China.
NINGBO, CHINA: Friday, September 14 - Saturday, September 15
Meet business people in Milwaukee’s sister-city and the home
of China’s second largest seaport.
HARBIN, CHINA: Friday, September 14 - Saturday, September 15
Learn about agricultural and environmental opportunities in
Heilongjiang Province, our sister-state.
BEIJING, CHINA: Saturday, September 15 - Wednesday, September 19
Meet government and business leaders in the Chinese capital and site of
the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Follow the link for a more detailed updated schedule.
Business
Appointment Schedules
For business appointment schedules in Japan or China, please contact
Ms. Beng Yeap, Commerce’s Asia Specialist,
beng.yeap@wisconsin.gov, ph: (608) 266-1480. Appointment schedule
requests will be accepted until June 18. Later requests will be
accepted based upon availability.
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Flight
and Hotel Arrangements
Corporate Travel Solutions/American Express is the dedicated travel
agency for the trade mission. Kathleen Marron, Group Sales Consultant,
will assist you with your flight and hotel reservations and can be
reached at (800) 635-5488 or by email at
kmarron@ctsinc.com. The travel agency will coordinate airline and hotel
reservations and arrange
group ground transportation.
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Passport
& Visa Requirements
A valid passport is required for travel to both Japan and China.
Please be sure that your passport is valid through March 2008 and has
at least one full blank visa page (not an amendment page). A visa
is required for entry into China. Commerce staff will supply
further details on obtaining a visa at a later date. Other entry
requirements may apply for citizens of countries other than the United
States.
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Pre-Mission
Business Briefing
Mark your calendars to attend the briefing on Tuesday, August
7th at the
Fluno Center in Madison.
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This trade mission to Japan and
China is coordinated by the
Wisconsin International Trade Team, a collaboration of the
Wisconsin Department of Commerce and the Department of Agriculture
Trade and Consumer Protection, in partnership with the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce
(MMAC).
Sponsorship Opportunities are available for firms or organizations
seeking to support mission activities. For more information,
contact Mary Regel, mary.regel@wisconsin.gov, ph: (608) 266-1767. |
For information about logistical
arrangements, contact:
Ms. Jennifer Winner
Trade Mission Coordinator
Tel: (608) 266-0413
jennifer.winner@wisconsin.gov
or
Ms. Christine Stamm
Trade Show/Mission Coordinator
Tel: (608) 264-7824
christine.stamm@wisconsin.gov
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For
information about market potential for your firm in Japan or China,
contact:
Manufactured Products and Services
Ms. Beng Yeap
Tel: (608) 266-1480
beng.yeap@wisconsin.gov
Processed Foods
Ms. Lisa Stout
Tel: (608) 224-5126
lisa.stout@wisconsin.gov
Livestock
Mr. Dan Vogel
Tel: (608) 224-5113
dan.vogel@wisconsin.gov
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For
information about MMAC’s China Council, contact:
Mr. Peter Beitzel
Vice President of Business Development
Tel: (414) 287.4140
pbeitzel@mmac.org
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| For information on
on how the Wisconsin International Trade Team
can help you initiate or expand your export sales in markets all around
the world, contact the Outreach Consultant in your part of the state: |
Northern Wisconsin
Mr. John Konkel
Tel: (715) 833-6441
FAX: (715) 833-6336
john.konkel@wisconsin.gov
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East
Central Wisconsin
Mr. Brad Schneider
Tel: (920) 420-1796
FAX: (608) 266-5551
brad.schneider@wisconsin.gov
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Southwestern & South
Central Wisconsin
Mr. Stanley Pfrang (interim)
Tel: (608) 267-0639
FAX: (608) 266-5551
stanley.pfrang@wisconsin.gov
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Southeastern
Wisconsin
Ms. Susan Dragotta
Tel: (262) 691-5147
FAX: (262) 691-5092
susan.dragotta@wisconsin.gov
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