CONTACT:
Stanley Pfrang, Communications Director
Madison International Trade Association
Ph: 608-210-6777
Communications@mitatrade.org
Madison, WI, October 25, 2013 – The Madison International Trade Association (MITA) is hosting their annual full-day event on November 12th that will include information for both beginning exporters and firms that have done business internationally but are seeking to expand further.
Confirmed speakers include:
* Scott Aughenbaugh, Fellow, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
* Roger Bensinger, Executive VP, Business Development of Air/Q, a division of Prolitec, Inc. (Winner of the 2013 Governor’s Export Achievement Award)
* Shawn Guse, President and CEO of Intuitive Biosciences
* Chris Gutman, Managing Director of Red Arrow
* Lora Klenke, VP of International Business Development at the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
* Curtis Knox, VP Marketing & Sales at Lucigen Corp.
* Valerie Kozikowski, COO of PRA Global Business Development
* Porter Martin, Attorney with Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
The event takes place at the Madison Marriott West (1313 John Q Hammons Drive). Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.; the first speaker will take the podium at 9:00 a.m. and the event adjourns at 3:30 p.m. There is a luncheon speaker session-only option.
“Wisconsin companies are unique in their ability to deliver high-quality, diverse products to the world,” stated Jen Pino-Gallagher current MITA president. “Entering a global stage without a defined strategy can cost a company significant time and resources. This event brings together talent from across the country to present valuable information that will benefit companies of all sizes.”
Registration deadline is Friday, November 8th and can be made at http://www.mitatrade.org. The cost for the Full-Day program is $125 for MITA members, $150 for non-members. The Luncheon Speaker Session-only option is $25 for MITA members, $60 for non-members.
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.
