Local business operator hosts dignitaries and local officials at Spanesi Americas located at 123 Ambassador Dr STE 107, Naperville, IL 60540, to discuss the value of the proposed USMCA trade agreement being discussed in Washington, DC. Beginning at 1:00 pm and ending at 2:00 pm, guests will be touring the Spanesi Americas facilities and participating in trade discussions over lunch. Media and press are invited to attend.
sAfterword, the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce (NACC) will be hosting the USMCA Forum: Connecting your Business to a Global Market on December 12th, 2019 at White Eagle Golf Club in Naperville, IL. The program will cover key provisions of the United States-Mexico-Canada-Agreement (USMCA), their implications on Regional business, as well the economic after-effects it may incite. Media and the press are also invited to attend this event.
“Information shared at the USMCA Forum will be valuable to our members and all to all businesses who are looking to expand their markets to our closest neighbors of Canada and Mexico,” said Kaylin Risvold, President and CEO of the NACC said. “This event will highlight the success of our Members who are currently major players in a global economy and give great information to businesses looking to expand beyond the US borders.”
The NACC has assembled a distinguished panel of presenters: Reyna Torres Mendivil from the Mexican Consulate General in Chicago and John Cruickshank of the Canadian Consulate General of Chicago will provide a unique trade perspective from their respective country. Cindy Tomei of the Illinois Manufacturers Association will share global trade data from our area, while Jeff Davis, Vice President of Sales Administration and Marketing for Phoenix Packaging who trades globally, can speak to the direct impact USMCA will have on us locally. In addition, a representative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will provide an up to the minute update on the status of USMCA in Washington, D.C.
Reba Osborne, Director of Government Affairs for the NACC notes, “I am thrilled to have such a dynamic panel presenting valuable information at the USMCA forum. We are committed to providing relevant programming to keep our members abreast of legislation that will impact their business operations. The USMCA will have a resounding impact on how our businesses operate in a global market."
As this agreement lingers on the cusp of being passed, the forum style event will allow guests to pose questions and discuss the aspects of the agreement that matter most to their business. Presenting sponsor Spanesi knows the significance of the agreement. Timothy Morgan, COO of Spanesi Americas stated, “Spanesi Americas, Inc is wholly owned by Spanesi S.p.A. in Italy and operates in over 100 countries globally today. Trade between the USA, Canada, and Mexico is a very important part of our business as we continue to grow our operation in North America. USMCA is very important to all parties in trade between these countries and offers protections for all involved.”
The USMCA Forum will be held on December 12th, 2019 from 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm at White Eagle Golf Club in Naperville, IL. Cocktail reception to follow the presentation. This event is open to the public. For more information visit: https://naper.cc/USMCA
About the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce
The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce is the largest suburban Chamber in Illinois with an active membership of 1,200 organizations of every size and from every sector. The NACC promotes economic growth and advocacy in and around the Naperville area. For its efforts in promoting free enterprise and the business community, the Chamber has been recognized with 5-Star Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, an honor bestowed on only 1 percent of Chambers, out of the nearly 7,000 in the nation. Visit www.naperville.net
