BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//6.5.2//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14@mitaonline.org DTSTART:20250116T200000Z DTEND:20250116T223000Z DTSTAMP:20250105T010312Z URL:https://mitaonline.org/events/join-us-for-ask-a-mita-expert-your-gatew ay-to-international-business-insights/ SUMMARY:Join Us for "Ask a MITA Expert" – Your Gateway to International B usiness Insights! DESCRIPTION:Join Us for "Ask a MITA Expert" – Your Gateway to Internation al Business Insights!\nJanuary 16\, 2025\n\nWhether you're navigating the complexities of international trade\, exploring supply chain strategies\, or seeking advice on global market expansion\, the Midwest International T rade Association (MITA) Board of Directors brings together experts from a wide range of industries to help you succeed. Our Board of Directors\, rep resenting fields such as banking\, manufacturing\, government\, academia\, international relations\, business development\, and more\, will be avail able to answer your questions and provide valuable insights on doing busin ess globally. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to tap into the collect ive expertise of professionals who are shaping the future of international commerce. Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned pro\, Ask a MITA Expert is the perfect chance to get the answers you need to grow your business i nternationally\, while sipping on a beverage of your choice.\n\n \;\n\ nModerator:\n\n Miceli\, Juan – Business Development Manager\, Lindsay Corporation\nSpecialties: Business development\, international sales\, int ernational distribution establishment and management\, negotiation\, marke t expansion\, manufacturing\, and sales of high-end and emerging technolog ies.\n\nThis is the list of MITA experts that will be available to answer any of your questions:\n\n Bond\, Meredith – Nebraska State Director\, U.S. Commercial Service/U.S. Department of Commerce\nSpecialties: Internat ional sales channels\, export process\, free trade agreements\, Incoterms\ , and HS classification.\n\n\n Gordon\, Brian - Senior Vice President\, I nternational Trade Finance\, Commerce Bank\nSpecialties: International ban king industry\, trade\, trade finance\, global treasury\, and foreign exch ange.\n\n\n Greenberg\, Neal – Chief Financial Officer\, Altus CXO\nSpe cialties: Financial and operational experience\, operational efficiency\, strategic planning\, and balance sheet management.\n\n\n Koester\, Kevin – Business Development\, Schemmer\nSpecialties: Business growth and deve lopment\; generation of local\, state\, federal\, and international busine ss relationships.\n\n\n McMullen\, Terry – Station Manager\, AIT Worldw ide Logistics\nSpecialties: Global supply chain management\, foreign trade zones\, transportation logistics\, export compliance\, tariffs\, freight forwarding (sea and air)\, customs clearance\, and ground transportation.\ n\n\n Meier\, Nicholas – Attorney\, Dvorak Law Group\, LLC\nSpecialties : Mergers and acquisitions\, securities\, corporate governance\, nonprofit organizations\, international business expansion\, business entity format ion\, tax planning\, and business contract negotiation.\n\n\n Ogg\, Janie – Director of International Trade Execution\, Green Plains Trade Group LLC\nSpecialties: Import/export logistics\, export compliance\, carrier se rvice contracts\, documentation\, and Incoterms 2020.\n\n\n Pinkall\, Kar en – Director\, Global Trade\, FNBO\nSpecialties: Trade finance\, letter s of credit\, and documentary collections.\n\n\n Scarcello\, Nick – Sen ior Manager of Global Supply Chain\, Lindsay Corporation\nSpecialties: Glo bal procurement\, supplier selection\, contract negotiation\, and project management.\n\n\n Schilling\, Andy – Honorary Consul for Japan to Nebra ska\nSpecialties: U.S. Department of State Diplomat\; international relati ons\, public diplomacy\, strategic communications\, and international busi ness development.\n\n\n Schulz\, Steve Ph.D. – Associate Professor of M anagement and Supply Chain\, University of Nebraska at Omaha\nSpecialties: Distribution channels\, workforce development\, high-performance organiza tions\, psychological capital\, employee well-being\, digital communicatio n strategies\, and the integration of talent and technology in the workpla ce.\n\n\n Smith\, Aaron - International Sales Manager\, Streck LLC\nSpeci alties: International sales\, distribution channel\, forecast management\, product training and implementation\, territorial market research and tre nd analysis\, marketing &\; communications and business development\n\n \n Zhang\, Jennifer – President\, JZW International Development\, LLC\n Specialties: International business\, business networking and consulting\, sales and marketing\, business recruitment\, multi-lingual skills\, and c ross-cultural networking with Chinese businesses and government officials. \n\nIf you want to learn more about the specifics of each one of the exper ts mentioned above\, please visit https://mitaonline.org/about-us/ for mor e information.\n\nDATE:  Thursday\, January 16\, 2025\n\nTIME:\n3:00-3:30 pm – Registration\, Cocktails and Networking\n3:30-5:30 pm – Panel Q& amp\;A\n\nFEE:\nPlatinum Members: Free (up to 10 attendees free)\nGold Mem bers: Free (up to 5 attendees free)\nSilver Members: Free (2 attendees fre e)\n\nBronze Members: $35/person\nNon-Members: $75/person\nStudent/Retiree s: $20/person\n\n\nLOCATION:\nTiburon Golf Club &\; Banquet Facility\n1 0302 South 168th Street\nOmaha\, Nebraska\n\nFor more information\, check HERE! 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