Meetings:
Regular meetings of the SLWTA are held the 4th Thursday of every month, (except November, Thursday before Thanksgiving) from September through April. The meetings feature a networking hour, a dinner meeting and a guest speaker or panel discussion focusing on current topics which are of interest to the international business community. The schedule will be:
- 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm: Networking
- 6:15 pm – 8:00 pm: Dinner & Presentation (presentation to immediately follow dinner.)
Meeting registration will be accepted via email to: [email protected] .
Meeting fees: Member $25, Non-member $35, Student $15, Presentation only $15.
Payment by Cash or check at the door. Cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full amount.
About:
The Stateline World Trade Association (formerly South Central World Trade Association - SCWWTA) was formed in 1987 to promote an understanding and appreciation of the international marketplace. SLWTA is one of four World Trade Associations in Wisconsin The association’s mission is to promote a means whereby professional people who are knowledgeable and involved in international trade can:
- Promote effective export and trade management. Educate members about international trade issues and practices.
- Advocate and support legislation that benefits international trade activities.
- Promote a favorable United States balance of trade through export development. Promote the economic benefits to the region from firms engaged in international trade.
- Involve world trade students from area high schools, colleges and universities in association activities.
- To provide practical resources for the effective expansion of international business for it’s members..
- To liaise with the public sector to identify and implement policies and programs, which will affect companies involved with international business..
- The SLWTA serves, but is not limited to, the Southern Wisconsin/Northern Illinois area.
SLWTA is a member of:
- Federation of International Trade Associations (www.fita.org)
- Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce
- Rockford Chamber of Commerce