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Vol.
8 #3, January 2009
Lead Articles
Next
Generation Manufacturing Leading to
Global Success
New strategies are helping Wisconsin firms achieve world-class
performance and success, according to a study assessing the global
competitiveness of Wisconsin manufacturers that was commissioned by the
Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership ... (read
more)
Export Achievement Awards
Each year, the Governor recognizes Wisconsin firms and organizations
that have achieved extraordinary results in international markets or
have contributed to Wisconsin's ability to compete globally.
This
year’s Export Achievement Awards will be presented on
... (read
more)
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Market Info
Wisconsin
Delegation visits Japan
A 20-member Wisconsin delegation visited Chiba Prefecture,
Wisconsin’s sister-state in Japan, November 8–15,
2008. The delegation ... (read
more)
Big 5 Show in Dubai Great Success
for
Wisconsin Companies
Four Wisconsin companies joined more than 30 other American companies
exhibiting in the USA Pavilion of the Big 5 PMV trade show, the ... (read
more)
Brazil Building for World Cup and
Olympics
Last year, Brazil was confirmed as the host country for the 2014 FIFA
World Soccer Cup, one the world’s largest sports
events.
The ... (read
more)
Resources for the Iraq Market
There has been a noticeable increase in the number of questions related
to exporting to Iraq coming to the Wisconsin Department ... (read
more)
Happy Year of the Ox
Mark your calendars – The Chinese year 4707 begins on Monday,
January 26, 2009. The traditional Chinese New
Year’s
celebration is 15 ... (read
more)
Chinese Domain Name Scam and
Trademark
Registrations
An increase in scams involving internet domain registrations in China
has been reported. A firm may receive a message from someone
claiming ... (read
more)
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Government and
Regulations
Chinese Food Regulations
In an attempt to address scandals over contaminated milk and eggs, the
Chinese government announced a new series of food safety regulations on
... (read
more)
Tips on Obtaining a U.S. Business
Visa
Wisconsin exporters are often surprised by the intricacies of obtaining
a visa for customers, distributors, or employees from other countries
in order ... (read
more)
Wisconsin Native Promoted at Ex-Im
Bank
Fond du Lac native, Mr. John Richter, has been named senior vice
president of the small business division of the Export-Import Bank
of ... (read
more)
Customs and Border Protection
Issues Trade
Strategy
Mr. W. Ralph Basham, Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection
(CBP), announced the publication of the CBP Trade Strategy, the
... (read
more)
Importer Security Filing Going into
Effect
After public and industry input, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
(CBP) has made some changes to its Importer Security Filing (ISF), ... (read
more)
Free Trade Agreement News
The U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA) went into effect on January 1,
2009. According to U.S. Trade Representative, Susan
C.
... (read
more)
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Upcoming
Events
Export Webinars
Over the coming months the U.S. Export Assistance Centers in the
Midwest are hosting a series of live web-based seminars covering ... (read
more)
U.S. Export Council Trade and
Investment
Mission to U.A.E.
Over three years, the Annual World CEO Forum has grown and become an
important event to meet with principals, network, and establish ... (read
more)
Mexican Dairy Conference "ENGALEC
2009"
The Wisconsin International Trade Team will sponsor a trade show
exhibit at ENGALEC, one of Mexico's most prestigious dairy and ... (read
more)
Food and Beverage Exhibit
Opportunity in
China
Wisconsin food and beverage companies interested in expanding their
reach into China can benefit from exhibiting at the U.S.A. Pavilion at
the ... (read
more)
Navigating a Chinese Business
Banquet
Professor Wang Xiaojun, a visiting scholar from Wuhan, China, currently
at the UW-Platteville Confucius Institute, will lead a presentation ...
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more)
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for a more complete list of events in Wisconsin and abroad.
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