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Vol. 7 #6, July 2008
Lead Article

Wisconsin Contribution to the World’s Tallest Building
When the Burj Dubai is completed sometime next year, the skyscraper in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) will be the world’s tallest man-made structure. Developers are keeping its ultimate height a secret, but as of June 19, 2008, the ... (read more)

Wisconsin Exporter Stories

National Recognition for Johnsonville Sausage’s International Work
Johnsonville Sausage, LLC of Sheboygan Falls was recognized for its international success when President George W. Bush and U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez presented the firm with the President’s “E” Award for ... (read more)

Market Info

Differences between Canadian and U.S. Housing Markets
Canada’s Toronto-Dominion (TD) Bank reported at the end of June that the long awaited end of the Canadian housing boom has finally occurred, reflecting more moderate demand and increased supply of properties for sale. While nothing like ... (read more)

Chinese Lions Coming to Milwaukee
A trade delegation of about 30 people from the Chinese city of Ningbo will be visiting Milwaukee July 21-23, 2008. The Ningbo delegation will present Mayor Barrett with two large, carved stone lions which serve as symbolic guards to the ... (read more)

Learning to Communicate in China
The Confucius Institute at UW-Platteville has begun offering courses and workshops on Chinese language, business practices and etiquette, agriculture, and general culture for businesses and civic or professional groups. Many of these short ... (read more)

Japan Expanding Use of Biomass for Energy
Japan’s current dependence on imported oil and dense population is encouraging the country to seek ways to increase the use of renewable resources for energy and realize its goal of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions in compliance with ... (read more)

Governments, Elections, Regulations

Mandatory Electronic Filing Now in Effect
As part of new Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), effective July 2, 2008, the Census Bureau is requiring mandatory filing of export information through the Automated Export System (AES) or through the AESDirect for all shipments where a ... (read more)

Online Export Control Training for Exporters
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has announced the creation of the BIS Online Training Room, an innovative new resource for companies interested in learning about U.S. dual-use export control ... (read more)

Keeping Abreast of Technical Barriers to Trade
Differing technical standards and government regulations may be some of the greatest challenges affecting Wisconsin firms seeking to sell their products in multiple countries. Countries that are members of the World Trade Organization ... (read more)

Upcoming Events

Export Compliance is Hot. Hot! HOT!
The list of 'must knows' of export compliance is long but essential for firms seeking to make international sales an important part of their business. The International Credit Executives Group will be addressing the topic at their July 15 meeting in ... (read more)

Selling to Sub-Saharan Africa with US ExIm Bank Financing
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (ExIm) will be hosting a half-day conference highlighting sales opportunities with Sub-Saharan African countries and trade financing and other support from the bank and government agencies on ... (read more)

Midwest/Japan Conference to be in Milwaukee
The 40th Annual Joint Meeting of the Midwest I.S. – Japan Association and the Japan – Midwest U.S. Association will take place in Milwaukee September 7-9, 2008. The theme of this year’s conference will be “Empowering Innovation for ... (read more)

Food Trade Mission to Taiwan
Food Export-Midwest and Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection are sponsoring a Focused Trade Mission to Taiwan, September 29 - October 1, 2008. The emphasis will be on bakery ingredients and processed ... (read more)

Chinese Dairy Feed Ingredient Buyers to Meet Wisconsin Companies
Wisconsin feed producers interested in exporting to China can now register for one-on-one sales meetings with pre-qualified Chinese feed buyers. Meetings will take place at the 2008 World Dairy Expo in Madison, September 30–October 4. ... (read more)

Business without Borders Workshop Series
Waukesha County Technical College will host a series of six 2-hour workshops highlighting topics important to Wisconsin’s international trade community. The first session, Reaching Global Markets, will be held on Friday, September 19, ... (read more)

Trade Mission Down Under
CGLG LogoThe Council of Great Lakes Governors (CGLG) will sponsor a multi-industry, multi-state Trade Mission to Australia and New Zealand, March 2-11, 2009. Companies from the Great Lakes Region will travel to Melbourne, Sydney, and ... (read more)