CONTACT:
Jen Pino-Gallagher – Communications Director
Madison International Trade Association
Ph: 608-516-3257
Email: Communications@mitatrade.org
Madison, WI – The Madison International Trade Association (MITA) is hosting an event on January 17 entitled “The European Debt Crisis: Impact on U.S. Business?” The event takes place at the Fluno Center for Executive Education at 601 University Avenue, Madison, WI. The two-hour program begins at 8:00 a.m and includes breakfast.
Registration deadline is Friday, January 13 and can be made at http://www.mitatrade.org or by contacting Suzanne Dove at (608)265-4938 (email: sdove@bus.wisc.edu). Cost is $25 for MITA members and $40 for non-members.
The European Union and the United States have the world’s most extensive trade and financial ties and each depends heavily on the other for stability and economic growth. Since 2009, the European Union has been struggling with a protracted sovereign debt crisis. The most recent developments threaten the viability of the euro and the European Union itself, as well as endangering the global economy.
Two distinguished speakers at the January 17th program will provide an update on the rapid evolution of the European debt crisis in recent weeks. Dr. Mark Copelovitch, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Public Affairs at University of Wisconsin-Madison, will address the political obstacles that have hindered a viable solution to the crisis. The second speaker, Dr. Scott Anderson, director and senior economist at Wells Fargo, will discuss the implications for world financial markets and U.S. businesses.
This event is Co-sponsored by: Wells Fargo and University of Wisconsin-Madison European Union Center of Excellence (EUCE).
About MITA
MITA is a Madison, Wisconsin-based organization whose mission is to foster understanding of the issues, practices, information, legislation and trends that affect and influence all aspects of international trade. Membership includes a broad spectrum of professionals interested in and involved with international trade throughout the state of Wisconsin. Membership, meetings and information are open to all interested parties of the public, and professionals at all levels of international organizations participate in MITA activities. Member companies include manufacturers, food companies, and services providers such as freight forwarders, banks, law firms as well as universities and governmental institutions. More information is available at the website: http://www.mitatrade.org.
