Madison, WI – We are proud to honor Ana Garic, Administrative Director of the Madison International Trade Association (MITA), as a recipient of the 2026 Advancing International Trade (AIT) award from NASBITE International at the 2026 Annual Training Forum held at the Marriott St. Louis Grand in St. Louis, Missouri on March 30th to April 1st.
Garic’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and execution has strengthened MITA’s mission and expanded our presence. From strategic programming and partnerships to fostering meaningful global connections, her leadership continues to advance Wisconsin’s role in international trade. This achievement reflects the dedication and collaborative spirit that drive MITA’s success.
Garic was nominated for the award by NASBITE board member Aleda Bourassa, who also serves on the MITA Board of Directors and is the President of ExportAble LLC (formerly of WCTC-Waukesha County Technical College) as well as a Wisconsin DEC member.
For information on MITA’s activities and upcoming events on April 23rd on Growing Wisconsin Cheese Exports Globally and on hosting the Wisconsin World Trade Day on May 19th visit: https://mitatrade.org/events/
The NASBITE International AIT award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated sustained commitment to advancing international trade over four or more years. The NASBITE International AIT award recipients are individuals or trade offices at the State and Federal levels, educators at institutions of higher education, exporters and service providers. Ana plays a critical role in MITA’s success, helping deliver 9–12 major global trade programs annually and supporting a growing statewide presence.
NASBITE International is a non-profit organization founded in 1988 dedicated to the advancement of international trade and its activities. Since developing its credential program in the early 2000’s the organization has awarded more than 2,000 Certified Global Business Professional (CGBPÔ) certifications. The annual conference attracts the global trade community from the US, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Canada, other regions of the world. For more information: www.nasbite.org
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. MITA’s mission is to provide the Wisconsin business community through quality education of current trading trends and networking opportunities. 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: www.mitatrade.org.
