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Reporter Contacts
(608) 267-4417

Central Building Location:
201 W. Washington Ave.
Madison, WI 53703
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Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 7970
Madison, WI 53707-7970

Office of Governor
Scott Walker
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IMPORTANT: As of July 1st, 2011, functions once performed by the Wisconsin Department of Commerce have been moved to other state agencies and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. The former Commerce web site will continue to exist for the next several months as resources are moved to new web site locations. We will make every attempt possible to direct our users to the new locations as web resources are moved.

International Office Network

The Wisconsin Department of Commerce has contracted with trade representatives in several key markets that provide substantial opportunities for Wisconsin exporters. Wisconsin also has sister-state relationships in several countries around the world where you can find friends of Wisconsin interested in business, educational, and cultural exchanges. Click on a country or region below to learn more about one of our overseas offices or Wisconsin's sister-states around the world.

BRAZIL CANADA
CHINA MEXICO
SISTER-STATES

In still other markets, the U.S. Department of Commerce can provide assistance to exporters. Click here* to access the Country Commercial Guides for nearly 150 countries.

CANADA

Ms. Nancy Ward, Director
Mr. Gary Daley, Trade Specialist
Mr. Chris Leslie, Trade Specialist
Ms. Lan An, Trade Specialist
Ms. Monica Ospina Contract Part Time Trade Associate
Ms. Maria Arbulu, Contract Part Time Trade Associate

Council of Great Lakes Governors Trade Office
Click here to listen to an update from Nancy Ward, Director of Wisconsin’s Trade Promotion Office in Canada on market conditions there, opportunities for Wisconsin exporters, and strategies for success. This update was recorded at a breakfast meeting hosted by the Madison International Trade Association (MITA) on May 13, 2011.

The Canadian Trade Office was opened in 1990, and is jointly funded by the states of Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. Our office offers the best possible assistance to new and established companies wishing to pursue export opportunities in the Canadian market. Nancy Ward assumed the position of Director in 2004. She is heavily involved in the local trade community, previously holding board positions for the International Trade Club of Toronto and the Organization of Women in International Trade-Toronto. Prior to working with the office, Nancy held positions in education and sales & marketing in the automotive parts field. Nancy completed an honors degree in Political Science and a postgraduate designation in International Business.

To make use of the services of the Canada Office, contact Stanley Pfrang, stanley.pfrang@wisconsin.gov, (608) 267-0639.


MEXICO

Mr. Vince Lencioni, Director
Mr. Alejandro Vega, Trade Specialist
Ms. Marie Claire Carranza, Trade Specialist
Mr. Heber Vega, Junior Trade Specialist
Ms. Celeste Santiesteban, Office Administrator

LGA Consulting/Wisconsin Trade Office-Mexico
Click here to listen to an update from Vince Lencioni, Director of Wisconsin’s Trade Promotion Office in Mexico on market conditions there, opportunities for Wisconsin exporters, and strategies for success. This update was recorded at a breakfast meeting hosted by the Madison International Trade Association (MITA) on May 13, 2011.

The Wisconsin Department of Commerce has been represented in Mexico by Mr. Vincent Lencioni since it opened in 1994. Previously, he was Sub-Director of International Commerce and Investment for the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico, the largest foreign American Chamber of Commerce in the World, and also has work experience in Latin America retail and maquiladora positions. Mr. Lencioni is also a Mexican attorney.

To make use of the services of the Mexico Office, contact Susan Dragotta, susan.dragotta@wisconsin.gov, (262) 691-5147.


BRAZIL

Ms. Magda Völker, Director & Chief Contact
Ms. Claudia Tomaselli, Director
Ms. Vânia Zulatto, Director

Council of Great Lakes Governors Trade Office
Click here to listen to an update from Claudia Tomaselli, Director of Wisconsin’s Trade Promotion Office in Brazil on market conditions there, opportunities for Wisconsin exporters, and strategies for success. This update was recorded at a breakfast meeting hosted by the Madison International Trade Association (MITA) on May 13, 2011.

The Council of Great Lakes Governors established a trade office in Brazil on July 1, 1997. The office is a cooperative effort of the state governments of New York, Ohio, and Wisconsin to promote exports. The Council hired Tomaselli, Völker & Zulatto Consultoria to represent the four states in Brazil. The office is run by three foreign trade experts: Claudia Tomaselli, Magda Völker, and Vânia Zulatto. All three were associated with the US Foreign Commercial Service in São Paulo and have extensive experience working with US exporters.

To make use of the services of the Brazil Office, contact Susan Dragotta, susan.dragotta@wisconsin.gov, (262) 691-5147.


CHINA

Mr. Paul Swenson, Director
Ms. Jane Zheng
Ms. Eva Li
Ms. Brenda Chen
Ms. Kiddy Liu
Ms. Courtney Cui

Council of Great Lakes Governors Trade Office
Click here to listen to an update from Paul Swenson, Director of Wisconsin’s Trade Promotion Office in China on market conditions there, opportunities for Wisconsin exporters, and strategies for success. This update was recorded at a breakfast meeting hosted by the Madison International Trade Association (MITA) on May 13, 2011.

The Council of Great Lakes Governors China Trade Office was opened in October 2003. The office currently also represents the states of Minnesota and Mississippi.  The Trade Office is managed by Paul Swenson, a native of Hudson, Wisconsin. Paul has nearly 20 years of business experience in China and was a member of the U.S. Commercial Service in Shanghai where he assisted U.S. exporters entering the China market.

To make use of the services of the China Office, contact Beng Yeap, beng.yeap@wisconsin.gov, (608)266-1480.