A View from the Trenches of International Trade

Date:  February 12, 2008 Time:  11:30 PM - 2:00 PM Location:  Sheraton Madison Hotel, 702 John Nolen Drive Phone:  (608) 251-2300 Email:  jcarmichael@johnsonbank.com Web Address:  http://165.189.168.149/CurrentMonth.html Contact:  Jill Carmichael Sponsor:  Madison International Trade Association (MITA) Co-Sponsor:  Center for World Affairs and the Global Economy (WAGE) and Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) Cost:  $30 for MITA members, $35 for non-members

Thomas Friedman may have sold plenty of books by saying that the world is flat, but anyone who has had even a little experience with international business knows that lofty mountains, raging rivers, and shifting sands still exist. The world trading system is plagued by barriers, distortions, and manipulations.   Neal Asbury will lead us on a brief world tour highlighting the risks and opportunities in major regions of the world.

Neal Asbury is a veteran exporter and founder of Greenfield World Trade, a leading full-service, global provider of commercial foodservice equipment and supplies. Mr. Asbury is a Member of the Florida District Export Council and a regular contributor to tothepointnews.com.

Cost: 
$30 for members 
$35 for non-members

Registration Info:
On-line registration is now available.  Follow the link to register and pay by credit card on-line.
Or you register by sending an e-mail to Jill Carmichael, MITA Treasurer, at jcarmichael@johnsonbank.com by Thursday, January 3.  Payments are accepted at the door on the day of the event.

MITA Cancellation Policy:
To cancel your registration without penalty, contact Jill Carmichael (jcarmichael@johnsonbank.com) four business days prior to the scheduled event, as final counts are given to the meeting facility at that time. She can be reached by phone at (608) 240-1951. If you register for a luncheon or dinner program and do not attend, you will be billed for the full price of the meeting. Substitutions are permitted.