Nass won’t seek reelection

GOP state Sen. Steve Nass, who’s been in the Legislature since 1991, announced today that he won’t seek reelection, saying it’s time “for a new fighter to take on the mission of preserving life, liberty and pursuit of happiness” for his constituents.
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Talking Trade with Susan Meyer, Norwegian honorary consul for Illinois and Wisconsin

The latest episode of “Talking Trade” is with Susan Meyer, Norwegian honorary consul for Illinois and Wisconsin.  Meyer, who’s also a partner at the law firm UB Greensfelder in Chicago, discusses the ties between Nordic countries and the Midwest and calls for more collaboration between the regions.  Along with the existing Norwegian community in Wisconsin, she points to Swedish and Danish heritage in nearby Illinois.  “We already know each other, so now is the time to leverage those cultural connections to drive strategic growth,” she said. “Wisconsin, for instance, has a lot of manufacturing, skilled labor, logistics, of course as well as being centrally located. While Nordic technology, automation and capital can compliment and support local manufacturing facilities.”  Meyer says Norway and other nearby countries are very interested in exporting physical products to the United States, as well as entertainment and other cultural assets.  The discussion also explores intellectual property

Talking Trade with Susan Meyer, Norwegian honorary consul for Illinois and Wisconsin

The latest episode of “Talking Trade” is with Susan Meyer, Norwegian honorary consul for Illinois and Wisconsin.  Meyer, who’s also a partner at the law firm UB Greensfelder in Chicago, discusses the ties between Nordic countries and the Midwest and calls for more collaboration between the regions.  Along with the existing Norwegian community in Wisconsin, she points to Swedish and Danish heritage in nearby Illinois.  “We already know each other, so now is the time to leverage those cultural connections to drive strategic growth,” she said. “Wisconsin, for instance, has a lot of manufacturing, skilled labor, logistics, of course as well as being centrally located. While Nordic technology, automation and capital can compliment and support local manufacturing facilities.”  Meyer says Norway and other nearby countries are very interested in exporting physical products to the United States, as well as entertainment and other cultural assets.  The discussion also explores intellectual property