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Conference Schedule
Friday, November 20, 2009
Reeve Memorial Union, UW Oshkosh
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7:30-8:30 am
(Reeve 227A)
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Continental Breakfast
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Alison Heiser, Alison Heiser Associates (AHA), Conference Facilitator
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8:30-10:00 am
(Reeve 227A)
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Plenary Panel Session: Mexico (And Beyond)
An introduction to the Latin American market by looking at the specific case of Mexico. Speakers will discuss entrance and operation strategies for the Mexico market and how Mexico can serve as a launching point for broader participation in the Latin American market.
- Vincent Lencioni, Director of the Wisconsin Department of Commerce Mexico Office
- Paul Beagan, DMK USA, Inc.
- Robert Mescal, Director Latin America, Bemis, Inc.
- Miguel Leaman, Business Representative, ProMexico Trade and Investment
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10:30-10:45 am
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Break |
10:45 am -12:15 pm
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Break Out Sessions
- Session 1: Peru and the Peruvian Free Trade Agreement (Reeve 227B) --- The United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement became effective in February 2009, allowing U.S. businesses special access to one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Speakers will discuss what this agreement can mean for U.S. businesses and the Peruvian market in general.
- Carlos Rioja, Wisconsin Honorary Ambassador based in Lima, EIGER Board member and Director of International Affairs
- Nathan Michael, UW Oshkosh student, study abroad and intern in Peru, and Theresa Straub, UW Oshkosh student; international consulting practicum Peru
- Session 2: Getting Started in Latin America (Reeve 306) --- An introductory nuts-and-bolts session on how the Wisconsin Department of Commerce and the U.S. Commercial Services offices can help small and mid-sized businesses interested in exporting to or importing from Latin America. Speakers will also discuss partnerships, collaborations, and sourcing.
- Susan Dragotta, Wisconsin Department of Commerce, Bureau of Export Development
- Vincent Lencioni, Director of the Wisconsin Department of Commerce Mexico office
- Paul Churchill, USEAC Director, U.S. Commercial Services
- David Thiel, Trade Mission Chair, NE Wisconsin Regional Economic Partnership
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12:30-2:00 pm
(Reeve 227A)
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Lunch and Plenary Panel Session: Welcome and remarks by Secretary Dick J. Leinenkugel, Wisconsin Department of Commerce
Culture And Business in Latin America
- Understanding cultures is imperative to business success outside the United States. Speakers discuss Latin American business culture and strategies for melding U.S. and Latin American practices.
- Alston Reece,Supplier Excellence, Rockwell Automation
- James H. Parker, Vice President Sales, International and Industrial, Pierce Manufacturing
- Alejandro Tribin, Illinois Trade Representative, Pro-export USA, Columbian Government Trade Bureau
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2:00-2:15 pm
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Break |
2:15-3:15 pm
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Break Out Sessions
- Session 1: Colombia (Reeve 227B) --- Wisconsin companies exported over $109 million to Columbia in 2008, three times the value
of what was exported in 204, assisted by the U.S.-Columbia Trade
Promotion Agreement signed in 2006. Learn about economic opportunities
in the Columbian market.
- Alejandro Tribin, Illinois Trade Representative, Pro-export USA, Columbian Government Trade Bureau
- Session 2: Ecuador (Reeve 306) --- In 2000, Ecuador adopted the U.S. dollar as its official currency,
smoothing the way for easier trade with the United States. For over 10
years Ecuador has benefited from duty-free entry for many of its
exports under the Andean Trade Preferences Act (ATPA) and received
additional trade benefits under the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug
Eradication Act (AT{PDEA) in 2002.
- Karina Amaluisa, Chief of the Commercial Office in New York, Ecuadorian Consulate
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3:00-6:00 pm
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On-campus Interviews. UW Oshkosh Career Services is offering this time for company representatives to hold on-campus interviews. If interested, please select the checkbox on the registration form and someone from Career Services will contact you to schedule a time.
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