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Vol.
8 #2, November 2008
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 financial services available to
businesses involved in import and export and how those services can
improve your bottom line in today’s global financial
crisis. The meeting will be held at the Beloit Inn, 500 Pleasant
Street at 5:30 p.m.
Ms. Makris is a Vice President of Middle Market Banking at JPMorgan
Chase. Ms. Makris joined the bank in 1990 to launch and manage the
Private Banking Group in Rockford, and later expanded to Commercial
Banking. Most recently, her focus has been on building and
sustaining relationships with domestic and global middle market
companies in Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mr. Blaho is
Business Development Officer at the U.S. ExIm Bank. During his
career Mr. Blaho has worked at several international banks, most
recently for VUB Bank in Slovakia where he was a Member of the Board
and the Executive Director for the Corporate Banking Division. While
there, he worked with structured trade finance, syndications, and small
and medium enterprises. In October 2007 Mr. Blaho received ExIm
Bank’s Chairman Award for his effectiveness in servicing the
small business community. Ms. Spano is a Vice President of Global
Trade Services at JPMorgan Chase Bank. Ms. Spano’s focus is
on providing trade finance solutions to U.S. corporate clients in the
area of classical trade including letters of credit, and structured
trade and receivables financing. Her services and expertise
enables clients to integrate their international financial and physical
supply chain by providing solutions for improving cost reduction,
supply chain efficiency, working capital and compliance and risk
management.
The SLWTA was formed in 1987 to promote an understanding and
appreciation of the international marketplace. The November 20th
meeting will start with networking and cash bar at 5:30 pm, dinner at
6:15 pm, and program immediately following dinner. Cost is $25
for members, $30 for non-members and $15 for students with ID.
Registration must be received by Tuesday, November 18. To
register call Ms. Jennifer Bonk at (608) 365-8835 or register on-line
at http://www.slwta.org.
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