Date: April 8, 2008

Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM 

Location
Avaya 
211 Mt. Airy Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Sponsors
Woodcock & Washburn, LLP
Amper, Politziner & Mattia PC

Most countries of the Western Hemisphere are engaged in regional trade agreements, such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the Market of the South (MERCOSUR). Most are also involved in hemispheric negotiations to create a broad Free Trade Area for the Americas, and in global negotiations under the WTO to advance the Doha Development Agenda.

Given the loss of manufacturing jobs and outsourcing, free trade has become an election issue. The approval of Columbia Trade Agreement and concluding the Doha Round aimed at removing international barriers to trade in agriculture, manufactured goods and services along with renewing and expanding the Trade Adjustment Assistance program will vastily improve the situation.

Keynote Speaker: Mr. William Craft Jr., Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Economic, Energy and Business Affairs .

To view Assistant Secretary Craft's bio click here

Following Assistant Secretary Craft's presentation a panel including CEOs and other representatives will discuss trade in the Western Hemisphere as well as international agreements, globilzation and the ramifacations for New Jersey. Following the presentation, join the speakers for a reception.

Panel includes:

Gregg Butler, Managing Director, CPM Braxis
David Eason, President & CEO, Pario Solutions
Dr. Jay Jayachandran, Director, Center for International Business, Montclair State University
Robert Smolinski, President & CEO, Transistor Devices, Inc.

WorkGroup Opportunity

We will also be holding an International Trade Workgroup prior to this program from 3:00-4:15PM.

This roundtable discussion offers researchers and executives an opportunity to share their work and promote the growth of collaborative efforts on future projects. For more information & to register click HERE

Prices 

Members - $20.00

Non-Members - $60.00

All attendees must have a paid registration to enter. NJTC accepts registrations up to 24 hours prior to an event; registrations received after this time are "walk-ins" and are processed on-site for a $20 surcharge. Cancellations must be received in writing two business days prior to an event to qualify for a refund. No shows will be billed.