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Vol.
8 #2, November 2008
Lead Article
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Return
of Canadians to the World Dairy Expo
Dairy industry leaders from over 80 countries assembled in Madison,
September 30 to October 4, for the 2008 World Dairy Expo. The
largest number of non-U.S. attendees came from Canada. Nearly
500 farmers, breeders, and dairy experts traveled to Wisconsin from
across Canada. Other countries sending large numbers of
attendees included Mexico (256), the Netherlands (190), ... (read
more) Interview with a Member of Wisconsin's
International
Business Community
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Pauline Klaffenboeck: A
Wisconsin
Banker’s View on the Global Economy
Pauline Klaffenboeck has spent over 30 years in the banking industry
starting as a foreign exchange trader at a bank in Salzburg,
Austria.
In her current capacity as Vice President of Global Trade Services at
M&I Marshall & Ilsley Bank, she assists companies with
their
international needs, specializing in foreign political and economic
risks. She has served as chairperson of the National ... (read
more)
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Market Info
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Booming Brazil
It
was not that long ago that business people would expect Brazil to be
more likely in the eye of an economic storm rather than being a
relatively safe harbor, but robust ... (read
more) -
Mexico Market Update
New
opportunities may exist in Mexico for Wisconsin companies in the energy
sector, specifically with the state-owned oil company Petroleos
Mexicanos (PEMEX), ... (read
more) -
Additional Wisconsin Connections in
Mexico
Wisconsin companies interested in doing business in Mexico can find
many opportunities and friends in the Mexican State of
Jalisco.
Wisconsin and Jalisco signed a sister-state ... (read
more) -
Chinese Economic Stimulus Plan
On Sunday, November 9, the Chinese government announced a $586 billion
package of infrastructure projects in an effort to maintain growth at
home and combat the effects of ... (read
more) -
WTO Reports World Trade Slipped
Last Year
Weakening demand in developed countries, realignments in exchange
rates, and fluctuations in the prices for commodities, such as oil and
gas, introduced uncertainties ... (read
more) -
Icelandic Meltdown
The United States has been hit hard by the global credit crisis, but
not as bad as Iceland. The country that last year won the
U.N.’s “best country to live in” poll,
with its
residents ... (read
more) |
Governments, Elections,
Regulations
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Canadian Federal Election Results
in More of
the Same
While
the spotlight has been on the U.S. presidential race for many months,
Canada announced and held parliamentary elections in less than two
months. On October 14, Canadian ... (read
more) -
Trade Ruling Favors Wisconsin
Papermaker
The International Trade Commission ruled on October 30 that
artificially low-priced imports from Chinese companies pose an economic
threat to Wisconsin papermaker Appleton. The firm argued ... (read
more) -
Reformulated European Chemical
Regulations
The European Union (EU) has reformed its chemical regulation
policies. The resulting Registration, Evaluation,
Authorization,
and Restriction of Chemical substances (EC1907/2006) (REACH) ... (read
more) -
Basic Guide to Exporting
The U.S. Department of Commerce has released a new edition of A
Basic Guide to Exporting that includes updated information on
identifying new markets and selecting the best ... (read
more) -
Funds Available for Ag Export
Promotions
Governor Jim Doyle announced on October 20 that federal matching funds
are available to help Wisconsin food companies promote their products
in foreign markets. Up to ... (read
more) -
Report on Foreign Direct
Investment
The U.S. Department of Commerce released a report on the U.S.
litigation environment and trends in foreign direct investment (FDI)
flows into the United States on October 29. The
... (read
more) |
Upcoming
Events
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Financial Services for Export
Businesses in
Today’s Market
The Stateline World Trade Association (SLWTA) welcomes Ms.
Betsy
Makris, Mr. Jan Blaho, and Ms. Lisa Spano to its November 20, 2008
dinner meeting. The three will speak on ... (read
more) -
Creating and Writing a Compliance
Manual
On Monday, December 1, the Milwaukee World Trade Association (MWTA)
Compliance Committee, in conjunction with the Center for Global
Education and Trade at Waukesha ... (read
more) -
Trade Mission Down Under
The Council of Great Lakes Governors (CGLG) will sponsor a
multi-industry, multi-state Trade Mission to Australia and New Zealand,
March 2-11, 2009. Companies from the ... (read
more) Click here
for a more complete list of events in Wisconsin and abroad.
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