Financial Solutions to Support International Growth

Event date/time: June 11, 2025 from 3:00 PM – 7:00PM

Location: Global Water Center, 247 West Freshwater Way, Milwaukee, WI 53204 (this is an In-person only event).

Join MITA for an informative panel discussion with industry experts who will share insights into the variety of financial resources and tools available to the international trade community.

At this program you will learn about Exim Financing, EB-5, Tax Credits and a new SBA Working Capital Pilot Program.  Gain a better understanding of these programs and learn how to take advantage of these resources to support international growth in your organization.

Appetizers and refreshments will be served.

Speakers:  

• Bob Kraft, Chairman and CEO, First Pathway Partners 
• Mariel Huasanga, Regional Director, Central Region, Export-Import Bank of the U.S.
• Keith Schlegel, Export Finance Manager, Office of International Trade, U. S. Small Business Administration
• Fanfu Li, International Market Development Director, WEDC

Moderator: Dan Brink,  Attorney with DeWitt LLP, Milwaukee

AGENDA:
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM      Registration & Networking
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM       Welcome, Opening Remarks, Speaker Remarks
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM      Q & A Session and Closing Remarks
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM      Networking and Happy Hour

Cost of Admission:  MITA Members $30; Non-members $45 (this is an In-person only event).

Note:  As a member, please insure your membership is up to date and please use the e-mail associated with your MITA membership when registering for this event.   

The Key-program Sponsor for the June 11 event is First Pathway.

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MITA’s events are Co-sponsored by its Platinum Sponsors:  M.E. Dey &Co, WEDC, OEC Group,  FTI Consulting and Star7