Event date/time: January 9, 2023 from 10:30pm – 2:00pm
UW Fluno Center Skyview Room, 601 University Ave, Madison, WI (this is an In-person only event).
Kick-start 2024 with MITA’s annual Economic Forum on January 9th with a distinguished speaker who is not only an accomplished economist but also a renowned U.S. customs expert, Pete Mento from DSV Logistics.
As businesses navigate the complexities of an ever-evolving economic climate, Pete will share perspectives that can be directly applied to strategic decision-making.
Attendees will not only gain a deeper understanding of economic dynamics but will also acquire practical knowledge that can be shared within their teams and organizations to stay ahead of the curve, make informed business decisions, and contribute to the success of your company in the dynamic global marketplace.
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AGENDA:
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Registration & Networking
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM Lunch
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM Welcome, Opening Remarks, Speaker Remarks
1:45 PM – 2:00 PM Q & A Session and Closing Remarks
Cost of Admission: In -person (with lunch included): MITA Members $50; Non-members $75.
MITA’s events are Co-sponsored by its Platinum Sponsors: M.E. Dey &Co, WEDC, FTI Consulting and Star7.
Thursday, December 7 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Sprecher Brewing Co., 701 W Glendale Ave., Glendale, WI 53209 (this is In-person only event)
Don’t miss our double header – an opportunity to learn about international finance and our fun packed social event at Sprecher, the oldest Craft Brewery in Milwaukee area!
Madison International Trade Association (MITA) will host representatives from EXIM Bank, WEDC and Wells Fargo Bank for a brief discussion on international finance opportunities for Wisconsin small businesses, followed by a tour of Sprecher where guests can learn about their unique fire brewing technique!
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Cost of Admission: MITA Members $15 (priority registration, includes Sprecher Brewery Tour), Non-Members $25 (if spots remain, includes Sprecher Brewery Tour)
Program sponsor for the December 7 event is Sprecher Brewing Co. 
Event date/time: September 19, 2023 from 12:30pm – 2:00pm (this is a virtual event only).
Join MITA and FTI Consulting in our discussion on successfully navigating a Customs audit, including how to complete Customs’ questionnaires, how to collect and validate requested records, and how to execute an appropriate Customs communication strategy.
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AGENDA:
12:30 PM – 12:45 PM Welcome and Opening Remarks
12:45 PM – 1:30 PM Speaker Remarks
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM Q & A Session and Closing Remarks
Cost of Admission: FREE for MITA Members; $20 for Non-Members (registration is required for all participants)
MITA’s events are Co-sponsored by its Platinum Sponsors: M.E. Dey &Co, Trek Bicycle, FTI Consulting and Star7.
Event date/time: October 10, 2023 from 11:30pm – 2:00pm
UW Fluno Center Skyview Room, 601 University Ave, Madison, WI (this is an In-person only event).
Join MITA on October 10th to learn the latest on global supply chain issues still facing companies worldwide.
The world is not as flat as it once was. Strategies companies undertook years ago to move operations and supplier programs to China are being re-examined, and replaced with nearshoring, China+1, and similar strategies to diversify where products are coming from. How did we get here, and what is really moving to new points of origin?
Matt Dollard, a Principal in the Management Consulting practice at RSM US LLP, works with a variety of global companies including those that are owned by private equity, publicly traded and closely held businesses. He will share issues and challenges in global supply chain his clients are still facing internationally in 2023.
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AGENDA:
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Registration & Networking
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM Lunch
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM Welcome, Opening Remarks, Speaker Remarks
1:45 PM – 2:00 PM Q & A Session and Closing Remarks
Cost of Admission: In -person (with lunch included): MITA Members $50; Non-members $75.
The Key-program Sponsor for the October 10 event is RSM US LLP. 
MITA’s events are Co-sponsored by its Platinum Sponsors: M.E. Dey &Co, WEDC, FTI Consulting and Star7.
Event date/time: May 16, 2023 from 11:30am – 2:00pm
UW Fluno Center Skyview Room, 601 University Ave, Madison, WI (this is an In-person only event).
Join MITA on May 16 and learn how multinational companies are reviewing their supply chains to address sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Speaker:
Professor Steph Tai, Law School, University of Wisconsin – Madison
Cost of Admission: In-person (with lunch included): MITA Members $50; Non-members $75;
The Key-program Sponsor for the May 16 event is BDG International, Inc . 
Tuesday, March 14, 2023 (in-person only event) from 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
UW Fluno Center Skyview Room, 601 University Ave, Madison, WI (this is an in-person only event).
Join MITA on March 14th to learn the latest information on economic development opportunities in Ukraine from our guest speaker, Terrance, “Terry” Dittrich.
Terry brings over 30 years of global construction/infrastructure and strategic planning experience, particularly in the former Soviet Republics/CIS and other emerging markets worldwide. He will provide updates on existing and future business development opportunities across multiple sectors such as agriculture, construction and industrial; and discuss new international government backed financing opportunities. Terry recently attended the Rebuild Ukraine 2023 Conference held in Warsaw, Poland and will share insight and key take aways from his participation at the event.
AGENDA:
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Registration and Lunch
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM Opening and Sponsor Remarks
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Speaker presentation
1:30 PM – 1:50 PM Q & A session
1:50 PM – 2:00 PM Closing Remarks
Cost of Admission: In-person (with lunch included): MITA Members $50; Non-members $75;
MITA’s events are Co-sponsored by its Platinum Sponsors: M.E. Dey &Co, Trek Bicycle, FTI Consulting and Star7.
Event date/time: May 12, 2023 from 8:00am – 9:30pm (this is a virtual event only).
Join MITA on May 12th to learn the latest information on economic development opportunities in Europe from our guest speaker, Petra Fischer, Senior Manager, WEDC European Trade Manager, AHP International Group
Following this presentation will be a panel of three local companies with recent experience entering European markets and utilizing WEDC.
AGENDA:
Speakers
Cost of Admission: FREE for both MITA Members and Non-members
The Key-program Sponsor for the May 12 event is WEDC.
MITA’s events are Co-sponsored by its Platinum Sponsors: M.E. Dey &Co, Trek Bicycle, FTI Consulting and Star7.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 (in-person event)
Main Program 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM
UW Fluno Center Skyview Room, 601 University Ave, Madison, WI (this is an In-person only event).
Join MITA for our annual Trade Compliance event!
Trade compliance is at the core of import/export operations. It supports successful global trade throughout all disciplines- sales, logistics/transportation, finance, legal, R & D/engineering procurement, I.T., supply chain, customer service! Compliance is a partner but too often seen as a barrier.
Is there a good strategy and practical approach that moves compliance from the sidelines to the front row across all the functional areas of the company? Can you demonstrate the ROI of good trade compliance? How do you gain the commitments required to achieve it?
Presenters will share integration approaches and must-know tips to increase the compliance voice with other departments strengthening the company’s overall trade agenda. Then, share and explore experiences in Strategic Networking with the speakers and with peer leaders in the compliance community. Discuss how-to’s, challenges / solutions for improving the company’s understanding of your role and hot topics.
Register to attend— our expert speakers will share practical ideas to start implementing now.
AGENDA:
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Registration and Lunch
12:00 PM – 12:15 PM Opening and Sponsor Remarks
12:15 PM – 12:45 PM Keynote Address: Jenny Patzlaff, Director, Supply Chain Practice at UW-Madison E-Business Consortium: Global Trade Management & Compliance- Collaboration Strategies Advancing Your Company’s Trade Agenda
12:45 PM – 3:00 PM Speaker Presentations
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM Panel Q&A and Strategic Networking
Cost of Admission: In -person (with lunch included): MITA Members $50; Non-members $75;
Thank you to our Event Sponsor: M.E. Dey Import-Export 
MITA and UWEBC* are collaborating at The Fluno Center on February 14. UWEBC is hosting its Trade Compliance Special Interest Group (SIG): learn more about the UWEBC event from 9a-11a at, just prior to our MITA event. The first 5 MITA Members registered for MITA’s 11:30a-4p event and also interested in attending the UWEBC event, may be eligible for a guest pass to the UWEBC event. After you review their SIG event, please contact UWEBC’s practice director, Jenny Patzlaff jenny.patzlaff@uwebc.wisc.edu to learn more.
*UWEBC is UW-Madison EBusiness Consortium
Event date/time: January 10, 2023 from 10:30am – 2:00pm
UW Fluno Center Skyview Room, 601 University Ave, Madison, WI (this is an In-person only event).
Join MITA at the 14th annual Global Economic Forecast event where our expert presenters will make their predictions for the global economy. And, learn how the local challenges of talent acquisition are impacting Wisconsin’s economic health.
Speakers:
Brendan McKenna, Vice President and International Economist, Wells Fargo’s Corporate and Investment Bank
Dennis Winters, Chief Economist, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
Cost of Admission: In-person (with lunch included): MITA Members $50; Non-members $75;
The Key-program Sponsor for the January 10 event is Wells Fargo 
MITA is a proud sponsor of the MMAC’s WTA 6-week Seminar Series: 2022 Global Business Insights!
For more than 50 years, MMAC’s World Trade Association (WTA) has brought together the top minds in international business to learn from subject matter experts, global business leaders and each other. For the second year in a row, WTA is converting their in-person conference to a virtual series every Wednesday in the fall.
Wednesdays, September 21 – October 26, 2022 at 11:30am
These events are FREE with your MITA Membership.
Event date/time: November 8, 2022.
This is a hybrid event: In-Person from 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM (virtual starts at 12:30 pm and runs until 2:00 pm)
Join MITA for this In-person or virtually event on November 8 and learn how to navigate the challenges of the oceanic global supply chains during the times of unprecedented disruptions due to the lasting effects of the pandemic.
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Cost of Admission: In-person (with lunch included): MITA Members $50; Non-members $75; Virtual attendees: $20 from MITA members and $35 for Non-Members.
Location for In-person luncheon event: Fluno Center, 601 University Ave, Madison, WI 53715
The Key-program Sponsor for the November 8 event is Nash Global Trade Services 
Wednesday, December 14 from 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Please join fellow Madison International Trade Association (MITA) members for an end of year social event at historic Mansion Hill Inn in the heart of downtown Madison. We will be joined by Mr. Byron Shoulton, International Economist at FCIA Management Co. Inc.
Keynote sponsor for the December 14 event is Trek Bicycle.
Mr. Shoulton will be the speaker at MITA’s program on December 15th where he will discuss how international trade may be impacted by what’s happening in Europe and BRIC countries. You can register separately for the luncheon event here.
Thursday, December 15, 2022 from 11:30am – 2:30pm CT
UW Fluno Center Skyview Room, 601 University Ave, Madison, WI (this is an In-person only event).
We are pleased to have leading international economist Byron Shoulton as the featured speaker for our December 2022 event. Mr. Shoulton will share his outlook on major economic, trade and political risks including their respective impacts on trade flows for the next 12-18 months.
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December’s program also serves as the annual membership meeting where MITA President Jay Nash will provide an overview of the year’s accomplishments and a preview of the year ahead. All members are encouraged to attend.
Cost of Admission: In -person (with lunch included): MITA Members $50; Non-members $75
Key program sponsor for the December 15 event is Harris Bricken. 
Event date/time: October 20, 2022 from 7:30AM – 9:00AM
This is an In-person BREAKFAST event.
Location for In-person breakfast event: WEDC, 201 W Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703
In response to Russia’s war in Ukraine, the United States has brought the full complement of US foreign policy tools to bear, short of direct military engagement. Using diplomacy and engagement with both friends and foes, its economic might and influence, and a wide array of financial and military assistance, the United States has been a major factor in Ukraine’s success thus far. Why is Ukraine’s fate so important to US interests, and how effective have these different foreign policy tools been?
Join us for a discussion with former US diplomat and senior fellow at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs to learn more about America’s engagement on Ukraine.
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Cost of Admission: In-person attendees: FREE for MITA members and $20 for Non-Members.
The Key-program Sponsor for the October 20 event is WEDC.
Event date/time: October 11, 2022
This is a WEBINAR event that starts at 12:30 pm and runs until 2:00 pm.
Think about your business and ask – who is responsible for trade compliance? The answer is: Every employee in every division.
Failure to create a robust plan and foster a compliance culture can result in fines, penalties, seized shipments and jail time. If your plan is leaning towards complacency – this is the perfect event to attend.
The information shared will be applicable to all sizes of organizations for small-to-midsized companies to multi-nationals.
Our expert speakers include:
Cost of Admission: Virtual attendees: $20 for MITA members and $35 for Non-Members.
The Key-program Sponsor for the October 11 event is M.E. Dey & Co.
MITA is starting the new program year by hosting this webinar event on Canada’s Non-Resident Importer (NRI) program! Join MITA virtually on September 13 and learn how to grow sales in this important market without taking on high operating costs or major business risk.
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Event date/time: September 13 from 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Cost of Admission: Virtual attendees: $20 from MITA members and $35 for Non-Members.
The Key-program Sponsor for the September 13 event is the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). 
Please join on us on August 25 for our annual social event where we network, learn about MITA’s upcoming events for the new program year, and socialize with people from various industries with one common interest: international trade.
This year, the event will be hosted at the headquarters of Trek Bicycle, a global leader in the bicycle industry. Appetizers and assorted beverages will be provided.
MITA members can attend the event for FREE. For guests or non-members, the cost will be $15 per person. Spots are limited so please sign-up today.
Date: Thursday, August 25th from 4:30 – 6:30 PM
Location: Trek Bicycle Atrium, 801 W. Madison Ave., Waterloo, WI
Keynote sponsor for this event is Great Dane Pub & Brewing 
Please join on us on August 16 for our annual social event where we network, learn about MITA’s upcoming events for the new program year, and socialize with people from various industries with one common interest: international trade.
This year, the event will be hosted at at Lake Mills Golf Course. Appetizers and refreshments will be served with an available cash bar.
For MITA Members, guests or non-members, the cost will be $10 per person, golf not included.
Golf Sign-Up: Contact Dan Brink at djb@dewittllp.com to secure your spot by Monday, August 14th. Spots will be given on a first come first served basis.
Date: Wednesday, August 16th from 4:30 – 7:00 PM
Location: Lake Mills Golf Course, 800 South Main Street, Lake Mills, WI
Thank you to our event sponsor Picture This Now. 
This special joint and in-person program on July 12 is offered by two of Wisconsin’s premier trade-related business associations seeks to shed light on how we got here, exactly where we are, and what to do now that we’re here when it comes to U.S. trade controls on China and Russia with a distinguished group of experts from academia, legal practice, and industry.
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AGENDA:
– 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Speaker Presentation and Q&A
– 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Luncheon and Networking
Program location: Milford Hills, W5670 French Rd, Johnson Creek, WI 53038
Cost of Admission: ICE & MITA members: $55.00; Non-Members: $75.00
There are many aspects to completing a successful export transaction. A misstep to any one of them can risk winning the order, getting paid, or obtaining that next order. Join us for MITA’s May Program where we dive deeper into three key components to completing a successful export sale: shipping and logistics, settling on agreeable incoterms and risk mitigation.
May 10 from 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM webinar
Speakers:
Paul Jarzombek, President and CEO with LR International
Aaron Zitzelsberger, Director of Global Trade and Investment with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).
The Key-program Sponsor for the May 10 event are LR International 
and WEDC. 
Join us on Tuesday April 12th and gain insights from internationally active CFO’s on their best practices in the ever changing international economy.
Speakers:
Rich Malin, Vice President of Finance for Carmalabs (AKA Carmex)
Steve Victor, Chief Executive Officer for Fedco Batteries
Alan Schoepp, Chief Financial Officer at Mueller Sports Medicine
Bruce Glaub, Principal, Trade Acceptance Group, LTD
The panel will be facilitated by Ken Wasylik, Managing Director of E.M. Wasylik Associates.
AGENDA:
12:30 PM – 12:45 PM Welcome and Opening Remarks
12:45 PM – 1:30 PM Speaker Remarks
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM Q & A Session and Closing Remarks
Cost of Admission: FREE for MITA Members; $20 for Non-Members. Registration required for all participants.
The April 12 webinar is sponsored by WisPolitics. 
Join us for MITA’s upcoming program on March 8 where we tackle the topic of “Intercultural Understanding” and what drives how different cultures approach decision making, long term planning and authority. You will hear from Jessica Rathke with Hofstede Insights, an industry expert in the field of Dr. Geert Hofstede’s work on the six cultural dimensions and the applications for businesses and organizations. David Weber with Electronics for Imaging (EFI) will share some challenges and solutions to issues he has encountered in working with US and Asian partners in Japan, Korea and China.
AGENDA:
12:30 PM – 12:45 PM Welcome and Opening Remarks
12:45 PM – 1:30 PM Speaker Remarks
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM Q & A Session and Closing Remarks
Cost of Admission: FREE for MITA Members; FREE for Non-Members (a $20 value) For MARCH EVENT ONLY. Registration required for all participants.
The Key-program Sponsor for the March 8 event is The Geo Group. 
MITA’s events are Co-sponsored by M.E. Dey Import-Export, Trek Bicycle and The Geo Group.
Tuesday, February 8, 2022 [Webinar]
Whether you are a novice or experienced compliance professional or focused in another specialization, join MITA for this informative event and gain knowledge that will help you do your job better.
Main Program 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
AGENDA:
12:15 PM – 12:45 PM Keynote Address: Gwen Hassan, Compliance Officer and Legal Counsel
Forced Labor— A Matter of Conscience and Compliance
12:45 PM – 3:00 PM Concurrent Tracks – Attendees choose either the Export Track OR the Import Track in each of the two Sessions
OPERATIONS TRACK
Round I: Structuring a Global I/E Compliance Team
Hans Kuhn, Global Trade Compliance and Logistics Manager, Modine Manufacturing Company
Margaret Lange, LCB, Director of Compliance, M.E. Dey
Round II: Structuring a Local I/E Compliance Team
Ben Andrews, Manager, Global Logistics and Trade Compliance, The Vollrath Company, LLC
Ruth Girmscheid, LCB, CCS, President, International Customs Services, Inc. (ICS)
ISSUES TRACK
Round I: 21St Century Customs Framework
Julie Pojar, LCB, Senior Manager of International Trade Compliance, Kohler Co.
Jody Swentik, LCB, Director, Global Trade Compliance, Spectrum Brands
Round II: Best Practices for Implementing OFAC’s Sanctions Compliance Framework
Jenn Jin, Corporate Counsel, Briggs & Stratton, LLC
Lori Johnson, LCB, Director of Global Compliance, The Manitowoc Co.
Thank you to our Event Sponsor: M.E. Dey Import-Export
Cost of Admission:
FREE for MITA Members; $45 for Non-Members
Registration Required
Attend this half-day MITA webinar and stay on top of global trade compliance issues in 2022!
Join MITA at our 13th Annual Global Economic Forecast Conference to look into the future of the global economy.
At this MITA flagship event, two renowned economists will provide insights into the US and global economy
Speakers:
Marcia McGregor, Senior Investment Strategist & Managing Director, Bank of America
Ron Feldman, Chief Operating Officer at Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Cost of Admission:
FREE for MITA Members; $45 for Non-Members
Registration Required
Thank you to our sponsor Bank of America 
Come listen to our experts discuss their experience with distributor lifecycle management: from finding the right partner, to growing the partnership, to termination, if required.
December 14 from 1 PM – 2:30 PM webinar
Panel of Speakers:
Stephen R. Lundeen, Attorney, von Briesen & Roper Law Firm
Miguel Dominguez, Director of Sales & Support, Mirus Bio
Gautam Malik, President & COO, Gamber Johnson
Alexann Reno, CTPAT Program Manager, Siemens Corporation
The Key-program Sponsor for the December 14 event is 
MITA is pleased to present this session focused on the future of food and ag exports from Wisconsin.
November 9 from 1 PM – 2:30 PM webinar
This program features a panel of speakers that will help you succeed in exporting of food and ag products despite the global upheavals.
Speakers:
Dr. Michael J. Swanson, Wells Fargo Agricultural Economist and Consultant
Cindy Brown, President of Chippewa Valley Bean
Sam Allison, Global Markets Manager for Sartori Cheese
Nick Stoller, Associate Brand Manager – Global for Sartori Cheese
The Key-program Sponsor for the November 9 event is Wells Fargo Bank.
Join MITA’s panel of seasoned manufacturers and freight forwarders/customs brokers to learn firsthand how they are dealing with rising costs and delays. The panelists will share tips and strategies on how best to handle freight movement going forward.
October 12 from 1 PM – 2:30 PM webinar
Speakers:
Sandi Siegel, President, M.E. Dey & Co.
Paul Jarzombek, COO, LR International
Francis (Cody) Heller, CEO, Central Wisconsin Agriculture Services Global
Amber Wodill, International Sales and Export Manager, Clack Corp.
Prospective Member Promotion: Apply your registration fee to a fully year membership. For more information and how to apply for this promotion contact us at: Communications@mitatrade.org
MITA is co-sponsoring the upcoming MMAC World Trade Association’s Global Business Insights Virtual Series Events every Wednesday from September 23 to November 4, 2020 from 11:30 AM – 1PM.
These seven critical topics will help businesses and practitioners at all levels of your company navigate current challenges and succeed in these uncertain times.
Cost of Admission:
MITA Members can register at the same SPECIAL price as WTA Members.
Full Series Prices
WTA/MMAC/MITA Members: $100
Non-Members: $250
Individual Session Prices:
Members: $25 per session
Non-Members: $40 per session
For more information and to Register for all or individual events go to: https://www.mmac.org/global-business-insights-series.html
If you could find a key that would virtually open doors to new foreign markets, would you use it? If it was right here in Wisconsin would you want to know more? Would you still listen if it was a government program?
Tuesday, September 15 • 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
