2012 SLWTA Calendar of Events

January 26: Day of Compliance
2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Compliance with Incoterms 2010
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Compliance with the Bankers' Bible (UCPP600)
Del Brahm of Western Overseas Corp. will direct the afternoon workshops. Del is an International Freight Forwarder; Customhouse Broker; NVOCC, and Airfreight Agent.
5:30 p.m. Networking
6:15 p.m. Dinner and Program
Presenter Ulice Payne is Managing Member of Addison Clifton, LLC, an advisor regarding global trade compliance solutions. Payne previously served as the Managing Partner of the headquarter office of the Foley & Lardner LLP law firm and also served as Chair of the International Business Team at the firm where he represented global and domestic companies in cross-border transactions. This program will address compliance with Supply Chain procedures including a recap on 2011 supply chain and what's new and/or anticipated in future supply chain dealings.
Members: $50 for afternoon, $25 for dinner, $70 for both
Non-Members: $60 for afternoon, $35 for dinner, $90 for both
Students: Call for pricing.

February 23: EB-5 Investor Visa Program
5:30 p.m. Networking
6:15 p.m. Dinner and Program
Presenter Penny Lechtenberg, JD of Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP. will discuss the EB-5 Investor Visa Program. The EB-5 program allows foreign investors to obtain permanent residency in the United States by investing and creating employment opportunities for U.S. workers in particular geographic areas. The potential for business creation and partnership opportunites in the Stateline area is great. Join us for an informational evening that could lead to significant business growth opportunities for employers in our region. Cost is $25 for members, $35 for non-members, and $15 for students.

March 22: Importing and Emerging Topics in World Trade
5:30 Networking
6:15 p.m. Dinner and Program
Presenter Paula Hubbard, personally licensed customhouse broker and branch manager for Western Overseas Corp., Milwaukee office, will discuss the basics of importing plus any new or hot topics and questions attendees might have. Cost is $25 for members, $35 for non-members, and $15 for students.

April 26: SLWTA Awards Banquet
5:30 p.m. Networking
6:15 p.m. Dinner and Program
The SLWTA World Trade Award is awarded in April of each year to one or two companies in the Stateline area for outstanding achievement. The program includes presentation of the awards with a program highlighting the businesses being honored. Cost is $25 for members, $35 for non-members, and $15 for students.

All SLWTA events take place at The Butterfly Club in Beloit, WI.