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Good business is all about relationships. Sometimes the best way to connect with other professionals is not at a presentation, but during a wine tasting, golf game or over great ethnic cuisine. WTA sponsors several informal social events throughout the year so you can get to know other international business professionals in a casual setting.
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WTA Programs, 2021
January
  • January 15 - “Global Compliance Roundtable – Import Related Issues”
  • January 29 -  “The Realities & Misconceptions of Doing Business with India”
February
  • February 24 –“China – Growing Your Business While Mitigating Risk”
March
  • March 12 - “Global Compliance Roundtable – Surviving a CBP Audit”
  • March 31 - “Free Trade Agreements & Trade Policy with the US Chamber of Commerce”
April
  • April 28 – “Export Compliance & the New Administration”
May
  • May 14 - “Global Trade Compliance Roundtable”
  • May 26 - “Growth Opportunities in Asia”
June
  • June 30 - International Topic TBD
July
  • July 16 – “Global Trade Compliance Roundtable”
September - October
  • “WTA Global Business Insights Series”  This series will be replacing the MMAC World Trade Association’s Wisconsin International Trade Conference. 
November
  • November 12 – “Global Compliance Roundtable”
December
  • “Global Economy”
Realities and Misconceptions of Doing Business with India
​Friday, January 20, 2021

Hear from business experts on the ground in India - 
Mr. Deepak H., Founder, i2i Research 
Mr. Prakash Venkatesan, Managing Director & CEO, Essae Digitronics  
Mr. Dilip Sawhney, Managing Director, Rockwell Automation India and Regional Director, Rockwell Automation​

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2019 Trade Conference

Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Pursuing opportunities in global trade can be daunting. From finding financing and complying with complex regulations to determining distribution channels and selecting the most viable markets, it’s a tough job. Let MMAC’s World Trade Association accelerate your growth, introduce you to the right  resources, and speed up your international potential. Join us for the 55th annual Wisconsin International Trade Conference.
EMW-Global branding.pdf
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Gross Automation.pdf
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New Market Entry Strategies.pdf
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Surviving the U.S.-China Trade Wars.pdf
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U.S., Mexico, Canada Agreement and NAFTA.pdf
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WTA's Quarterly International Manufacturer’s Roundtable

Friday, October 26, 2018  |  7:30 AM - 9:30 AM  |  MMAC
Tariffs and the Effects on Imports & Exports - Join an exclusive group of the region’s manufacturers engaged in global trade.  This roundtable will feature:
  • Moderator: Paul Byrne - VP Global Sales & Marketing, Bradley Corp.
  • Moderator: Salim Hawi - VP of International Sales, Oshkosh Corp; 
  • Ben Lanza - Director of International Operations, Triderma Inc., will kick off the program by asking the question “What are the effects of tariffs on our exporting and importing operations?”

The New Trade Environment:
How is it impacting Wisconsin companies?

Thursday, October 18, 2018  |  7:30 AM - 9:30 AM  |  Godfrey & Kahn 
As trade tensions continue to escalate, spurred by US tariffs and trading partner retaliation, an increasing number of Wisconsin companies are being impacted. Tariffs imposed on imports in the US, and retaliatory tariffs imposed elsewhere, are increasing the costs of doing business.
  • Wendy Arends - Godfrey & Kahn’s International Trade Compliance Team
  • Julie Pojar - Manager of International Trade Compliance at Kohler Company
  • Sandi Siegel - Executive VP Import Division, M.E. Dey & Co

WTA's Quarterly Compliance Roundtable: US Tariffs & Trade Actions

September 28, 2018
Compliance is an ever changing issue. We make it easy to keep up on the latest rules and regulations by providing a forum for international business professionals to share best practices on compliance topics ranging from logistics & shipping, legal & financial and ultimately, the consequences on being non-compliant. This program will feature topic leader Linda Zuehlke from Rockwell Automation.
WCTC China Update.pdf
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Why Milwaukee is Good for Chinese Business & Foxconn

August 23, 2018
Held at the vibrant Chinese community in Milwaukee, this event showcased the support available to foreign investors through local trade associations and resources such as the Wisconsin Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Representatives of the international and local business community were on-hand to network with business organizations & leaders.
WEDC presentation.pdf
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International Business Development - Wenbin Yuan.pdf
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M&A Trends between China and US.pdf
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Lublin Poland Trade Venture Briefing

August 21, 2018
The Polish-American Congress Committee answered questions about the upcoming trade venture to Lublin, Poland, on October 11-14, 2018.

Australian Business Briefing with WEDC

August 10, 2018
This executive roundtable discussion gave participants up-to-date information on doing business with Australia and keys to success/market recommendations, followed by Q&A with Jenny O’Sullivan, WEDC Trade Representative; Senior Consultant, International Trade & Investment, Foley & Associates to find out more about the upcoming WEDC Global Trade Venture to Australia taking place in November, 2018.

Wisconsin International Trade Conference

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Wednesday, May 9 from 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Pursuing opportunities in global trade can be daunting. From finding financing and complying with complex regulations to determining distribution channels and selecting the most viable markets, it’s a tough job. Let MMAC’s World Trade Association open some doors, introduce you to the right people and resources, and unlock your international potential. Join us for the 54th annual Wisconsin International Trade Conference. View presentations from each session below.

Federal tax code changes and your international business
Tax considerations of doing business in Canada.pdf
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Winsert - Innovactive alloy solutions.pdf
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The impact of the new federal tax law on Wisconsin Exporters.pdf
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Adventures in exporting - Whacking weeds around the world.pdf
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Global E-Commerce: The Great Equalizer
Hsu's Ginseng.pdf
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Assessing the China eCommerce opportunity
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Website localization and international online marketing.pdf
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Compliance
Trade compliance at Briggs & Stratton - Focus on exports.pdf
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Update on US sanctions, export controls & natural security law compliancepdf
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Transportation: Enhancing Wisconsin's Competitive Advantage
Enhancing Wisconsin't competitive advantage
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Creative Growth Strategies
Our world is changing - Proactive exporting is essential
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WTA Webinar: Export Import Bank – Making it Work for You

Wednesday, March 21 from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Export Opportunities in Germany & the Broader European Market

Wednesday, March 14, 2018 from 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and MMAC’s World Trade Association and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh are happy to welcome Dr. Linda von Delhaes-Guenther, managing director of WEDC’s trade office in Europe, to Wisconsin for meetings with Wisconsin companies.

Dr. von Delhaes-Guenther will address:
•    The return of growth in the Euro zone
•    Designing pan-European and country specific strategies
•    The current status of Brexit
•    Succeeding in the highly competitive German market
•    Using WEDC’s upcoming trade venture to Germany to build sales in Europe

WEDC will be leading a trade venture to Germany from June 23-30, 2018.  Dr. von Delhaes-Guenther’s visit to Wisconsin will be a great opportunity to discuss your firm’s potential in multiple European markets and how to use the trade venture to meet potential agents, distributors, and end-users in Germany.  More information on the trade venture to Germany is available at https://wedc.org/germany18.

WTA Compliance Webinar: General Data Protection Regulation

Wednesday, February 21 from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PMThe “General Data Protection Regulation” is a lengthy privacy law passed by the European Parliament & signed into law by the European Commission (the government of the EU) in 2016.  Compliance will become mandatory by June 2018.
Speaker: Hubert Kirchgaessner, MBA, CISA, CISSP, CRISC
This hot topic webinar will cover –
•    What is the GDPR
•    Who has to comply
•    The consequences of non-compliance
•    GDPR compliance requirements

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Quarterly Compliance Roundtable

Friday, February 2 from 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM at Rockwell Automation
Compliance is an ever-changing issue. WTA makes it easy to keep up on the latest rules and regulations by providing a forum for international business professionals to share best practices on compliance topics ranging from logistics & shipping, legal & financial and ultimately, the consequences on being non-compliant.

WTA Webinar: Import Clearance Process

Wednesday, January 17, 2018 - Facilitator: Robert Gardenier - President, M.E. Dey & Co.
Classification, valuation and country of origin determination for imports can be a challenging process. Hear from a local customs broker that assists many Wisconsin companies with the complex import process.
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