Smith Announces Speakers for International Trade Event

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE), who serves on the Committee on Ways and Means and its Subcommittee on Trade, today announced the speakers for Export 2011, which he will be hosting from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (CDT) on Wednesday, June 29 at the Heartland Event Center in Grand Island. Export 2011 is a free event to share information about the benefits of international trade for farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, and small businesses.

"A variety of speakers will join us to provide diverse, informative perspectives about international trade," Smith said. "I am confident they will provide critical information about how Nebraska’s businesses, both large and small, can take advantage of the opportunities created by access to new and emerging international markets. I encourage those interested in expanding into new international markets to attend."

Export 2011 will feature these speakers and breakout sessions:

• Economic Analysis of Trade Agreements
  Monica Jirik – Office of Congressman Adrian Smith
  Chris Wenk – U.S. Chamber of Commerce
  
• Competing in the Global Marketplace
  Christian Foster – U.S. Department of Agriculture
  Daniel Whitley – U.S. Department of Agriculture
  
• Hong Kong as a Gateway to China
  Barrett Bingley – ICS Trust (Asia) Limited
  
• Doing Business in China
  Norm Krug – Preferred Popcorn
  
• After the FTAs: Reengaging on a Trade Agenda with Asia
  Meredith Broadbent – Center for Strategic and International Studies
  
• Pending Regulations and Customs
  Meredith Bond – U.S. Department of Commerce
  
• International Standards and Tariff Barriers
  Dennis Gengenbach – Nebraska Corn Board
  Dave Harrington – Nebraska Pork Producers Association
  Michael Kelsey – Nebraska Cattleman Association
  Troy McCain – Nebraska Pork Producers Association
  
• Local Successes of International Trade
  Chris Roth – Reinke Manufacturing
  David Vetter – Grain Place Foods
  Stan Garbacz – Nebraska Trade Representative

For additional information about Export 2011 or to RSVP, please call Congressman Smith's Grand Island office at (308) 384-3900 or e-mail export2011@mail.house.gov.