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Navigating the “New Normal” during Covid-19 times

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Many words have been used to describe the global pandemic that continues to impact our world. But, one word that could sum up the situation is – disruption.

The members of the MITA Board are working tirelessly during the Covid-19 pandemic to help businesses, both theirs and others, navigate this “new normal” and minimize the disruption to our lives and business.

Now more than ever, our international trade community needs the expertise, connections and advice that the MITA board members can provide. Consider the MITA board members as your resource now, during the Covid-19 pandemic, and into the future.

MITA board member contacts and their respective services are listed below.  

On behalf of the entire MITA board of directors, we wish you and yours safety, health and peace.

WI STATE RESOURCES, INTERNATIONAL TRADE SUPPORT

Katy Sinnott, VP International Business, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS, FREIGHT FORWARDING AND CUSTOMS BROKERAGE

Harry J Haney,  Director, Supply & Value Chain Center, Loyola University Chicago       
Email:  hjhaney63@gmail.com           
 
Carrie M. Fix, Vice President, International Trade Development, M.E. Dey & Co.  
Email: carrief@medey.com       
 
Paul Jarzombek, COO, L.R. International, Inc.   
Email: PaulJ@LRInternational.com           

INTERNATIONAL AUDIT TAX & ACCOUNTING

Dan Millmann, Partner, RSM US                 
Email: dan.millimann@rsmus.com     

INTERNATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT, LIABLITY AND INSURANCE

Jen Pino-Gallagher, Director, M3 Insurance   
Email: Jen.pinogallahger@m3ins.com                     

INTERNATIONAL LEGAL SUPPORT, IMMIGRATION AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Erik Ibele, Attorney, Neider & Boucher, S.C.   
Email: eibele@neiderboucher.com             

INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMPLIANCE

Jay Nash, Principal, Nash Global Trade Services (NGTS)   
 
Aleda Bourassa, Business Development Manager at ICS International Customs Services, Inc. 

TRANSLATION SERVICES

Carla Kutsche, Account Executive, The Geo Group   
Email: carla.kutsche@thegeogroup.com                  

INTERNATIONAL SALES, MARKETING AND MANUFACTURING

Maureen Muldoon, VP International Business Development, Trek Bicycle Corp.            Email:  maureen_muldoon@trekbikes.com  
 
Henrietta Bogyay, CGBP, International Sale, Exports to Europe including CIS
 
Glaselyn Miller, Director, Global Distribution at Synthego Corporation

NASBITE International Conference – Session Keynotes

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The NASBITE International Conference Keynote Session via Zoom was held April 23,  and featured presentations by three  leading small business experts. Specifically SBA programs that offer special support for small businesses during the pandemic were shared. The session was recorded and a live link will be made available. For more information you may contact Aleda Bourassa (aleda.bourassa@icsbroker.com). Aleda is a MITA Board member and a member of the NASBITE Board of Directors.
NASBITE International Conference Speakers:
Michele Schimpp, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of International Trade, SBA
SBA Debt Relief– As part of SBA’s debt relief efforts:
Christina Sevilla, Ph.D., Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Small Business, Office of the USTR, Executive Office of the President, discussed updates from the USMCA.
 
Andy Karellas, Executive Director, State International Development Organizations (SIDO) discussed the STEP Grants.
STEP Grants to States for Exporters: Wisconsin is a leading provider of STEP to help Wisconsin companies do more and better exporting. State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) provides financial awards to state and territory governments to assist small businesses with export development..  Contact a STEP awardee in your state to find out how they can help you start or expand your business to reach global customers.
Wisconsin’s STEP awardee contact:
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
Katy Sinnott  608-210-6838
201 West Washington Avenue
Madison, WI 53073
 
Stay tuned for more Breaking News & Updates from MITA.