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Trade Representative Forum
Name:
Trade Representative Forum
Date:
May 5, 2015
Time:
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
Registration:
Sorry, public registration for this event has been closed.
Event Description:
Momentum West is hosting a presentation, panel discussion, and one-on-one meeting opportunity with trade representatives of Brazil, Canada, China, France/UK, Middle East, and South Korea. There will be a presentation and panel discussion until approximately 3pm. After that, attendees have the option of pre-scheduling one-on-one meetings (approximately 20 minutes per rep) with the Trade Reps of their choice. Upon registration, please specify the Trade Rep(s) that you would like to spend one-on-one time with (only those who identify the rep(s) they wish to meet with will be given one-on-one meetings).
Trade Representatives that will be in attendance:
Brazil – Claudia Tomaselli of TVZ International
Brazil is an industrial and agricultural giant that has abundant natural resources, a developed industrial base, high standards in scientific research and substantial human capital. The country offers excellent business opportunities for Wisconsin exporters with state-of-the-art technologies and innovative products. Opportunities exist in almost every sector, but especially in industrial machinery, electrical machinery, agricultural equipment, medical and scientific instruments, vehicles, construction equipment and related industries.
Canada- Gary Daley of Grow Trade Consulting
Canada and the United States share the world’s longest border—$1.9 billion of goods and services cross it each day. Canada is Wisconsin’s largest export market with the total Canada-Wisconsin bilateral trade valued at approximately $12 billion and more exports than imports. Wisconsin’s close geographic proximity and the similarity in business cultures make Canada a good first step to your success in exporting.
China - Ning Shao of MBC
Societal changes in China including wider use of automation in manufacturing, greater concern for the environment, and growing demand for improved health technology create export opportunities for Wisconsin companies. The rise of the middle class and urbanization throughout China make it a high-growth market. China’s changes drive demand for products and technology. Meanwhile, Wisconsin businesses could also benefit from offshore service contracts for legal, financial and health care work.
France/UK – Susanna Hardy of IBT Partners
France and the United Kingdom are two of Wisconsin's top international customers. As the powerhouse for EU agriculture, France is a natural export target market for food processing and packaging equipment. French businesses also boast strength in aeronautics, defense, retail, consumer and luxury goods, building materials and construction. Traditionally, Britain’s strong manufacturing base has attracted Wisconsin machinery and advanced manufacturing companies. British demand is also seeking out Wisconsin companies in life sciences, water technology and the service industries.
Middle East - Arshi Shaikh of Channels Business Solutions
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has long been recognized as the commercial and business hub of the Middle East, and can be one of the easiest markets to enter for U.S. exporters that have some trepidation about the region. Within the Middle East, countries like the UAE and Saudi Arabia have experienced strong growth for multiple years and are using their financial resources to diversify their economies away from dependence on oil and gas exports. They are spending large sums of money on expanding housing, education, healthcare and general infrastructure for their citizens.
South Korea – Ken Yang of KBS
The US-Korea Free Trade Agreement has promoted greater trade and investment ties between the two countries, bolstered small and midsize enterprises, and increased protections for intellectual property rights. Given its high demand for state-of-the art technologies and innovative products, Korea provides excellent opportunities for Wisconsin businesses in the life sciences (medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology), industrial chemicals, information technology, general machinery, computer and electronic products, chemicals and agricultural products.
Trade Representatives that will be in attendance:
Brazil – Claudia Tomaselli of TVZ International
Brazil is an industrial and agricultural giant that has abundant natural resources, a developed industrial base, high standards in scientific research and substantial human capital. The country offers excellent business opportunities for Wisconsin exporters with state-of-the-art technologies and innovative products. Opportunities exist in almost every sector, but especially in industrial machinery, electrical machinery, agricultural equipment, medical and scientific instruments, vehicles, construction equipment and related industries.
Canada- Gary Daley of Grow Trade Consulting
Canada and the United States share the world’s longest border—$1.9 billion of goods and services cross it each day. Canada is Wisconsin’s largest export market with the total Canada-Wisconsin bilateral trade valued at approximately $12 billion and more exports than imports. Wisconsin’s close geographic proximity and the similarity in business cultures make Canada a good first step to your success in exporting.
China - Ning Shao of MBC
Societal changes in China including wider use of automation in manufacturing, greater concern for the environment, and growing demand for improved health technology create export opportunities for Wisconsin companies. The rise of the middle class and urbanization throughout China make it a high-growth market. China’s changes drive demand for products and technology. Meanwhile, Wisconsin businesses could also benefit from offshore service contracts for legal, financial and health care work.
France/UK – Susanna Hardy of IBT Partners
France and the United Kingdom are two of Wisconsin's top international customers. As the powerhouse for EU agriculture, France is a natural export target market for food processing and packaging equipment. French businesses also boast strength in aeronautics, defense, retail, consumer and luxury goods, building materials and construction. Traditionally, Britain’s strong manufacturing base has attracted Wisconsin machinery and advanced manufacturing companies. British demand is also seeking out Wisconsin companies in life sciences, water technology and the service industries.
Middle East - Arshi Shaikh of Channels Business Solutions
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has long been recognized as the commercial and business hub of the Middle East, and can be one of the easiest markets to enter for U.S. exporters that have some trepidation about the region. Within the Middle East, countries like the UAE and Saudi Arabia have experienced strong growth for multiple years and are using their financial resources to diversify their economies away from dependence on oil and gas exports. They are spending large sums of money on expanding housing, education, healthcare and general infrastructure for their citizens.
South Korea – Ken Yang of KBS
The US-Korea Free Trade Agreement has promoted greater trade and investment ties between the two countries, bolstered small and midsize enterprises, and increased protections for intellectual property rights. Given its high demand for state-of-the art technologies and innovative products, Korea provides excellent opportunities for Wisconsin businesses in the life sciences (medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology), industrial chemicals, information technology, general machinery, computer and electronic products, chemicals and agricultural products.
