gener8tor grew significantly in 2016 with its expansion to Minnesota, and plans to continue this growth throughout 2017. The team is growing accordingly, and gener8tor is hiring three new gBETA Directors to lead the Beloit, Madison and Milwaukee programs.

gener8tor is looking for people who are:

• Mission-driven, and motivated by helping new startups succeed
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Capable of building things from scratch
• Experienced with startups or venture capital OR hungry to learn
• High EQ

View the Job Description for more details on the position. The deadline to apply is Friday, January 27.

MITA’s panel of export compliance professionals will discuss various compliance scenarios that will provide you with an overview of items and activities subject to the EAR and ITAR, export licenses and the use of license exceptions, what happens to your products after they reach a distributor or customer overseas, and anti-bribery and sanctions programs and their implications for your business.

Attend this program and gain knowledge about the latest and ever-changing export compliance laws, how to deal with shipments that get stuck at the port, common red tape concerns, and how to avoid costly penalties.  Whether you are a manufacturer or agricultural producer asking “where do I start?” or looking for insights about export compliance management plans, audits and managing multiple FTA documents, this will be an exciting seminar to learn how to successfully navigate the landscape of export-import compliance.

Who should attend:
Global supply chain executives, export managers, international sales directors, senior executives, legal counsel, export documentation staff, international customer service staff.

Panelists include:

• Jay Nash, Managing Director, for Startegy & Development, SECURUS Strategic Trade Solutions
• Victoria Connelly, Trade Compliance Manager, Oshkosh Corporation
• Wendy Arends, Attorney & Special Counsel for Trade Compliance, Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.

Moderated by: Eric Wilson, Attroney, Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.

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Canada is the largest export market for U.S.-produced goods ($337 billion in 2015), as well as for goods produced in Wisconsin ($7.3 billion in 2015). With trade between the U.S. and Canada already strong — the two countries share the world’s longest international border, and more than $2 billion of goods and services cross that border each day — Canada is a natural first step for Wisconsin producers of goods and services who are looking to begin exporting.

From April 30 to May 5, 2017, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) will be leading a global trade venture to Canada, with segments in Toronto and Montreal.

As a large, advanced economy with well-developed infrastructure, Canada is an ideal first market for new-to-export companies and one that seeks innovative, advanced technology product and service solutions. In Canada, Wisconsin companies will find a friendly market with many potential buyers for their products and services—especially if they offer innovations that solve problems for companies in their respective sectors. Both new-to-exporting companies and companies with prior exporting experience are welcome to participate; for best results, companies that apply should view exporting as an integral part of their overall corporate growth strategy.

In each city, participants will be scheduled for customized one-on-one meetings with prospective partners in the market. These partners are hand-picked for each participating company based on specific qualifications and criteria that suit the company’s needs. Each participant in the global trade venture will also receive market intelligence specific to his or her company, detailing considerations to keep in mind when introducing the company’s product or service into the Canadian market. With logistics and scheduling handled for them, participating companies can focus on business.

Register by March 6.

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The theme of this year’s conference is Shaping the Future and the conference will discuss trends, opportunities and solutions that will help Wisconsin manufacturers thrive in a dynamic and challenging business environment.

As workforce challenges and trends are on the minds of most manufacturers, this year’s keynote presenter is Michael Stull, Senior Vice President of Manpower, North America where he oversees Manpower’s staffing business in the United States and Canada. Kip will discuss key workforce trends and what manufacturers can do to secure and develop their current and future workforce.

There will be a total of 18 breakout sessions to choose from with three sessions in each of the following six conference tracks:

• Growth
• Operational Excellence
• Human Capital Management
• C-Suite Essentials
• Technology & Innovation
• Wisconsin Manufacturing

Find out more, and contact Tammy Schwarzbauer at 920-915-2582 for more information.

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The mission of the Governor’s Business Plan Contest is to encourage entrepreneurs in the startup stage of tech-based businesses in Wisconsin. The contest links up-and-coming entrepreneurs with a statewide network of community resources, expert advice, high-quality education, management talent and possible sources of capital.

Learn more. Submissions are due by 5pm on January 31st.