StateLine World Trade Association: SLWTA presents Eurasian Business Opportunities with former Ambassador Graber

CONTACT:

Jennifer Bonk

Stateline World Trade Association

608.365.8835

jenniferb@greaterbeloitchamber.com

Beloit, WI – The Stateline World Trade Association (SLWTA) welcomes Richard Graber to its September 24, 2009 dinner meeting held at The Beloit Inn, 500 Pleasant St., at 5:30 p.m. Former Ambassador Graber will be speaking on Eurasian Business Opportunities.

Richard W. Graber is a shareholder in Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren Attorneys at Law Business Law and International Practices. Rick draws his clients from a variety of industries including paper manufacturing, automotive, lighting, transportation, media, publishing, petroleum, moving and storage, financial institutions and higher education.

After serving as president and chief executive officer of Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren from 2004 to 2006, Rick left the firm to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic. He returned to the firm in 2009. Rick uses his many relationships and experiences to help Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren’s domestic clients doing business in Europe, and to assist European companies that are doing business in the United States.

The SLWTA was formed in 1987 to promote an understanding and appreciation of the international marketplace. The September 24th meeting will start with networking and cash bar at 5:30 pm, dinner at 6:15 pm, and the program immediately following dinner. Cost is $25 for members, $30 for non-members and $15 for students with ID. A waited dinner is included. Dietary restrictions should be noted when registering and substitutions can be ordered. Registration must be received by Tuesday, September 22, 2009. No-show or cancellations on day of program will be charged full fee. To register call Jennifer Bonk at (608) 365-8835 or register via e-mail at jenniferb@greaterbeloitchamber.com