Vol.
8 #5, May 2009
Directors of Wisconsin’s Trade Offices to Visit State
The directors of four of Wisconsin’s five international
trade offices will be making their annual visit to Wisconsin May
11-15. Vince Lencioni (Mexico), Paul Swenson (China), Claudia
Tomaselli (Brazil), and Nancy Ward (Canada) serve as the eyes and ears
for Wisconsin exporters in key markets around the world. The
trade offices conduct market viability studies and agent/distributor
searches as well as identify government regulations that can affect a
firm’s sales efforts. Each May the directors of the trade
offices visit the state to disseminate information about the business
opportunities in their markets and to consult one-on-one with firms
interested in expanding their export sales efforts.
The directors will be participating in and available for one one-on-one appointments at the following events:
- Monday, May 11 – Milwaukee
2:30 – 5:30 pm
Global Opportunities for Water-related Companies
Great Lakes WATER Institute, 600 East Greenfield Avenue
Individual meeting times available, contact Ms. Susan Dragotta, Commerce Export Development Manager, susan.dragotta@wisconsin.gov, ph: (262) 691-5147
- Tuesday, May 12 – Milwaukee
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
45th Annual Wisconsin International Trade Conference
Italian Community Center, 631 East Chicago Street
Individual meeting times available, contact Ms. Susan Dragotta, Commerce Export Development Manager, susan.dragotta@wisconsin.gov, ph: (262) 691-5147
- Wednesday, May 13 – Sheboygan
7:30 – 10:40 am
Global Networking Breakfast
Blue Harbor Resort and Conference Center, 725 Blue Harbor Drive
Individual meeting times available, contact Mr. Brad Schneider, Commerce Export Development Manager, brad.schneider@wisconsin.gov, ph: (608) 347-2480
- Wednesday, May 13 – Green Bay
12:00 – 4:15 pm
Global Perspectives
Rock Garden – Comfort Suites Banquet & Conference Center, 1951 Bond Street
Individual meeting times available, contact Mr. Brad Schneider, Commerce Export Development Manager, brad.schneider@wisconsin.gov, ph: (608) 347-2480
- Thursday, May 14 – Wausau
7:45 am – 3:45 pm
Navigating the Global Marketplace: Opportunities for Northern Wisconsin Businesses
North Central Technical College, 100 West Campus Drive
Individual meeting times available, contact Event and Marketing Specialists, Ms. Christine Stamm, christine.stamm@wisconsin.gov, (608) 264-7824; or Ms. Jennifer Winner, jennifer.winner@wisconsin.gov, (608) 266-0413
- Friday, May 16 – Madison
7:30 – 9:00 am
Madison International Trade Association Networking Breakfast
Hilton Monona Terrace, 9 East Wilson Street
Individual meeting times available later that day, contact Ms. Beng Yeap, Commerce Export Development Manager, beng.yeap@wisconsin.gov, (608) 266-1480.
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