Expand your export sales in Mexico by joining Food Export-Midwest and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture on the Focused Trade Mission to Mexico, for Private Label, Food Service and Retail food product companies.

Mexico represents one of the best opportunities for U.S. exporters of food products. By 2018, retail sales in the packaged food market in Mexico is expected to reach US$74.9 billion, a growth rate of 12%, or US$7.9 billion. Products of interest at the Trade Mission include: ready to eat foods, condiments, frozen foods, and much more.

Learn more and register by May 23. For more information, contact DATCP Economic Development Consultant Ashwini Rao at 608.224.5119.

 

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) invites companies to join a trade venture to South Korea, the world’s 13th-largest economy, May 21-28.

Participants will travel to three South Korean cities—Seoul, Daejeon, and Daegu—chosen for their relevance to Wisconsin’s industry sectors of strength. Companies in water technology, green energy, medical technology and robotics are especially encouraged to consider participating.

South Korea ranks in Wisconsin’s top 10 export destinations. Following the implementation of a 2012 free trade agreement, Wisconsin’s exports to South Korea have grown over 9 percent, totaling over $472 million in goods and services produced by Wisconsin companies going to South Korea in 2014.

In each city, participants will be scheduled for one-on-one meetings with potential partners in the market. These partners are hand-selected specifically for each participating company.  Each participant in the global trade venture will also receive a South Korea market assessment specific to his or her company, detailing considerations they should keep in mind when introducing their product or service into the market.

“South Korea is a promising export market that places a high value on relationships,” said Katy Sinnott, WEDC vice president of international business development. “By partnering with WEDC’s international development team and local trade representatives, WEDC can serve as a local intermediary so your company can expand into this growing market.”

Interested companies should apply promptly to allow for consideration of their applications, as the registration deadline is April 8. For more information and to register, visit: inwisconsin.com/export/assistance/southkorea2016

In the world of containers and shipping lines – what’s a company to do who is exporting (or importing) a non-tangible such as software, ideas, technology, expertise or services? How do you build your market for a product that is a “service” and not a hard-good? How do you establish a global team to deliver your goods when your goods don’t fit into a box?

Learn how to develop, service and grow your company’s trade of intangible goods at the April 12th MITA meeting.

Find out more and register online.

Join Green County Development Corporation (GCDC) for its 2016 Annual Dinner on Wednesday, May 4th at Turner Hall in Monroe.

GCDC is excited to announce that this year’s keynote speaker will be Michael Shuman — an economist, attorney, author, entrepreneur and one of the world’s leading experts on community economics and local investment.

Learn more and purchase tickets online. Email GCDC or call 608.328.9452 for more information.

Join PowerBuy 4 You at the next BioNetWork Power Hour, a FREE networking event for biotechnology professionals of all levels to come relax, meet others in their profession in a casual atmosphere, and have an opportunity to exchange ideas.

BioNetWork Power Hour sponsorships and donations directly support Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin. We strongly encourage all attendees to please bring a couple of non-perishable food items to donate to this worthy charity.

View the event flyer and RSVP online.