Event date/time: October 11
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 from MITA members and $35 for Non-Members.
The Key-program Sponsor for the October 11 event is M.E. Dey Import-Export Co.
Event date/time: November 8.
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.
Speakers:
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
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.
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 
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.
Speakers:
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). 
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.
Speakers:
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
