New Trade Group to Host Mexican Official
Subscriber Benefit
As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowA new economic development organization designed to boost international business connections will host a meeting next month featuring the consul general of Mexico in Chicago. The Valparaiso-based Northwest Indiana World Trade Alliance will also elect its inaugural group of executives. March 10, 2015
News Release
VALPARAISO, Ind. – The newly-organized Northwest Indiana World Trade Alliance will hold its first annual meeting on April 15 at the Avalon Manor Banquet Center, 3550 East US Hwy 30 in Hobart. At this time, members will elect its first president, four vice presidents, secretary, treasurer and its board of directors. The organization's steering committee has already selected W. Dennis Hodges as its first executive vice president.
At the same meeting, the Alliance, in a co-sponsorship with the Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center, will host the Honorable Carlos Martin Jimenez Macias, consul general of Mexico in Chicago, who will discuss the business and economic climate in Mexico. His senior trade officer will also join him to discuss “Doing Business in and with Mexico.” The event will also feature the Gloria Dei Flamenco Dancers which will present authentic Mexican dance routines.
The Alliance is asking companies that produce products for Mexico to exhibit at the luncheon. There is no charge for the exhibit space.
The event is open to the public and will begin at 11:30 AM. Reservations are $30.00. For information, contact the World Trade Alliance at 219.688.8417 or email worldtradealliance.nwi@gmail.com.
The Northwest Indiana World Trade Alliance is a economic development membership organization that offers education and advice to companies looking to do business in foreign countries. It also helps to promote the area’s Foreign Trade Zones and products manufactured in Northwest Indiana in the international marketplace.
Source: The Northwest Indiana World Trade Alliance