An estimated 300 guests attended a luncheon honoring local international business leaders during the 45th Annual Wisconsin International Trade Conference. Notable guests included Mayor Tom Barrett, Secretary Leinenkugel, Governor Doyle, The Tianjin Economic-Technical Development Area (TEDA) Delegation, Ying Wang, Bob Kraft, Bangjie He, Tim Sheehy, Gale Klappa and the Chicago Chinese Consulate.
Bob Kraft, China Council Co-Chair, later participated in a closed meeting to discuss the expansion of business between China and Wisconsin. Important relationships cited included sister city Ningbo, sister State/Province Heilongjiang, and the MOU between China and Wisconsin.
