Doing Business Globally

Two great events in Eau Claire!

Export Compliance Overview - 2008 Update
Wednesday | October 15 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

International Service Providers - Options. Answers. Resources.
Wednesday | November 12 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Did you know?

More than two-thirds of U.S. exporters have fewer than 20 employees?
International trade gives the average American family $9,000 more per year in purchasing power?
Jobs related to exports pay 13-15% more than non-export related jobs?

Source: TradeRoots (www.TradeRoots.org)

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Export Compliance Overview - 2008 Update

Wednesday | October 15 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Holiday Inn – Eau Claire, WI

With 96% of the world’s consumers living outside the United States, becoming a savvy exporter can reap significant results. As many of you know, it is no small feat to remain compliant with continually changing and country specific export regulations. Attend Export Compliance Overview on Oct. 15 to learn the latest, essential compliance information. Leave with practical tips, and information that will further your steps along the export learning curve.

Speakers

Ann Thomas | Circinus, Ltd.
Ann Thomas is president of Circinus, Ltd., a company that specializes in import and export compliance consulting. She is a licensed U.S. customs broker and
a Certified Customs Specialist, with over 20 years of experience with import/export compliance and international trade issues. She’s a charter member of the Twin Cities Import/Export Council and is a member of the Midwest Global Trade Association, the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America and the International Compliance Professionals Association.

Cherie Sonsalla | Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
Cherie Sonsalla is the Export Manager for Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. She has worked in the international field for over ten years and has had experience in all facets of exporting including customer service, logistics and documentation, credit, export compliance, and marketing. She has traveled to over 20 countries to strengthen customer relations and to develop new business. Cherie holds a BBA in Organizational Management from Viterbo University. She was recently awarded the NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional designation.

Agenda

11:00 – 11:30	Registration
11:30 – noon	Welcome Little Italy Lunch Buffet
noon – 12:50	International Business Compliance Overview Ann Thomas, Circinus, Ltd.
12:50-1:00	Q & A with Ann Thomas
1:00-1:20	Industry Compliance Story Cherie Sonsalla, Ashley Furniture
1:20-1:30	Q & A with Cherie Sonsalla
1:30	Closing

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International Service Providers
Options. Answers. Resources.

Wednesday | November 12 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Holiday Inn – Eau Claire, WI

Getting paid, minimizing risk, overcoming language barriers, and finding appropriate markets… This seminar will help you learn about partners and resources that can help you enter and thrive in international markets.

There will be 30-minute presentations from each service provider, as well as interactive Q&A times. Lunch will include an opportunity to ask questions
of the experts and engage in discussions with other attendees.

Wisconsin International Trade Team (Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection)
Streamlining the export process for Wisconsin agricultural product businesses

Robin Burch, GEO Group
Effective communication to every point on the globe — language translation

Mike Howard, Export Import Bank
Official export credit agency of the United States — export financing assistance

Curt Hanson, Trade Acceptance Group
Risk mitigation and trade financing solutions — export working capital line of credits

Fee

Export Compliance Overview	$45 includes lunch and handouts $15 student registration fee

International Service Providers	$55 includes lunch and handouts $15 student registration fee

Payment required with Registration
No cancellations. Substitutes welcome. If you need an accommodation for a disability to fully participate in these programs, or need this document in an alternative format, please contact Continuing Education at 715-836-3636/toll-free 866-893-2423, or use the Wisconsin Relay System (711), as soon as possible.