Talking Trade with Jackie Bojor of the FRD Center in Bucharest, Romania

In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” Jackie Bojor of the FRD Center in Bucharest, Romania, discusses opportunities in the region for Midwest companies.  Bojor is the director of business development for the Factor Regional Development Center’s Bucharest location. The advisory firm offers consulting, market research and other services focused on entering new markets and mergers and acquisitions.  She notes Romania is seeing more activity from American businesses and specialists in clean energy, pointing to investments in small nuclear modular reactor development from an Oregon company called NuScale Power.  “As U.S. officials have recognized recently, Romania is a regional pillar

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Talking Trade with Matt Umhoefer, Department of Transportation

In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” Matt Umhoefer of the state Department of Transportation discusses Wisconsin’s freight plan and federal infrastructure funding.  Umhoefer, the economic development section chief for the agency, notes the Bipartisan Infrastructure added new items for states to add to their existing freight plans. He discusses the latest iteration of the plan and shares d… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me     Forgot Password

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Talking Trade with Mark Rhoda-Reis, DATCP

In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” Mark Rhoda-Reis of DATCP shares insights on the latest agricultural export trends and more.  Rhoda-Reis, director of the agency’s International Agribusiness Center, says Wisconsin ag export activity in 2023 was down from the prior standout year.  “2022 was a record year for the U.S. and for Wisconsin,” he said. “For Wisconsin it was $4.22 billi… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Talking Trade with Primadi Soerjosoemanto, Asian Insiders

In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Asian Insiders Partner Primadi Soerjosoemanto shares insights on business opportunities in Indonesia.  As the world’s fourth most populous country, Indonesia has a growing economy that’s attracting investment from many global companies, Soerjosoemanto explained.  He said policies advanced by the country’s government have drawn investment f… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Latest WEDC trade venture helps companies reach European markets

— Companies that took part in the latest WEDC trade venture say the connections they formed on the trip will help them reach new export markets in Europe.  The trade mission, which ran Sept. 9-16, included stops in Belgium and the Netherlands. Wisconsin businesses were matched with local buyers and distributors based on their industry and interests in the region, sitting down for a serie… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Talking Trade with Adam Tindall-Schlicht, Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation

In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation Administrator Adam Tindall-Schlicht underlines the importance of Great Lakes shipping for the Midwest economy.  He also highlights room for growth in the region, noting the amount of vessel traffic through these waterways could be doubled with “no operational impact” on U.S. and Canadian port… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Talking Trade with Jackie Bojor of the FRD Center in Bucharest, Romania

In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” Jackie Bojor of the FRD Center in Bucharest, Romania, discusses opportunities in the region for Midwest companies.  Bojor is the director of business development for the Factor Regional Development Center’s Bucharest location. The advisory firm offers consulting, market research and other services focused

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Talking Trade with Matt Umhoefer, Department of Transportation

In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” Matt Umhoefer of the state Department of Transportation discusses Wisconsin’s freight plan and federal infrastructure funding.  Umhoefer, the economic development section chief for the agency, notes the Bipartisan Infrastructure added new items for states to add to their existing freight plans. He discusses

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Talking Trade with Mark Rhoda-Reis, DATCP

In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” Mark Rhoda-Reis of DATCP shares insights on the latest agricultural export trends and more.  Rhoda-Reis, director of the agency’s International Agribusiness Center, says Wisconsin ag export activity in 2023 was down from the prior standout year.  “2022 was a record year for the U.S.

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Talking Trade with Primadi Soerjosoemanto, Asian Insiders

In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Asian Insiders Partner Primadi Soerjosoemanto shares insights on business opportunities in Indonesia.  As the world’s fourth most populous country, Indonesia has a growing economy that’s attracting investment from many global companies, Soerjosoemanto explained.  He said policies advanced by the country’s government have drawn

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