NOTE: MMAC offices will close for renovations on Wednesday, November 25th through Friday, December 11th.
Early registration: $25 regular members, $20 for students when received by Friday, November 20th
Registrations received either Monday, 11/23 or Tuesday, 11/24 are $30 (no student discount)
Office then closed until event
Cancellations must be received 3 business days prior to the event. No refunds will be given after that time. Substitutions are encouraged.
Program I: 4:00-5:30 pm: Doing Business in Russia
Moderator: Ben Lanza, President of Medica International Ltd
Panel: Tom Gaglione, JP Morgan Chase & David Klink, P & H Mining
Before the global economic crisis, Russia experienced nine years of economic expansion, averaging annual GDP growth of 7%. Wisconsin exports to Russia were benefiting, with an increase of 70% in 2007 and 22% in 2008. The Economist Intelligence Unit forecasts a GDP decline of 7.4% in Russia for 2009, but a return to growth in 2010 (2.5%) and 2011 (4%).
Russian oil output is increasing so business opportunities continue in this important sector. Significant opportunities are expected for years to come in infrastructure improvements across the country. Other sectors of interest include medical, telecommunications, metalworking, and agricultural equipment.
Companies targeting the Russian market need to be aware of both the opportunities, as well as the challenges. Challenges may include high import duties (relative to many other trading partners), non-tariff barriers (complex standards requirements), access to credit, intellectual property protection, and a lack of transparency.
5:00-6:00 PM Networking & Cash Bar
6:00-7:00 PM Dinner
7:00-8:00 PM Program II
Business opportunities in central and eastern Europe; highlights of our time in Prague and a brief overview of world trouble spots
Speaker: Rick Graber, former Ambassador to the Czech Republic, currently with Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren SC
Richard W. Graber Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren Attorneys at Law
 Richard W. Graber is a shareholder in the firm's Business Law and International Practices. Rick draws his clients from a variety of industries including paper manufacturing, automotive, lighting, transportation, media, publishing, petroleum, moving and storage, financial institutions and higher education.
After serving as president and chief executive officer of Reinhart from 2004 to 2006, Rick left the firm to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic. He returned to the firm in 2009. Rick uses his many relationships and experiences to help Reinhart's domestic clients doing business in Europe, and to assist European companies that are doing business in the United States.
Rick is a frequent speaker on legal and political issues. He has spoken extensively on issues related to election reform and is a regular commentator on radio and television, including CNN and the Larry King Show. Rick served as chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin from 1999 until 2006. He is a member of the Council of American Ambassadors.
NOTE: MMAC offices will close for renovations on Wednesday, November 25th through Friday, December 11th.
Early registration: $25 regular members, $20 for students when received by Friday, November 20th
Registrations received either Monday, 11/23 or Tuesday, 11/24 are $30 (no student discount)
Office then closed until event
Cancellations must be received 3 business days prior to the event. No refunds will be given after that time. Substitutions are encouraged.
Register online at www.mwta.com opens 10/28/09. All credit cards are accepted.
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