Midwest Global Trade Association

Calendar of Events

MGTA offers a wide variety of educational seminars and other events throughout the year. Seminar topics include timeless favorites such as Letters of Credit and Incoterms, as well as emerging issues that affect our membership and the international trade community. MGTA also holds an annual winter reception for its membership, a summer golf outing, and other special networking events.

MGTA

Annual Meeting & Reception

January 18, 2007
5:30–9:00 p.m.

Schedule | Sponsors | Door Prizes | Registration | Directions

You are invited to the fifth Annual Meeting & Reception of the Midwest Global Trade Association.

Come join your fellow members and meet with the MGTA Board to learn what’s new and good in our association, acknowledge the service of our outgoing Board members, and meet the newly-elected Board members.

Come enjoy an energetic performance by Mu Daiko, a professional taiko drum ensemble.

New elegant location this year:
The Metropolitan Ballroom
5418 Wayzata Blvd, Golden Valley

Schedule

5:30		Registration Check-in, Bar, Appetizers
6:15		Welcome & Dinner
7:30		Entertainment by Mu Daiko
8:15		Recognition of Outgoing Board Members Introduction and Welcome of New Board Members
8:30		Announcement of Door Prize Winners
9:00		Close

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Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors this year!

American President Lines
Associated Bank Minnesota N.A.
BarOle Trucking, Inc.
Bremer Bank N.A.
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
Cargill, Inc.
DAKOS Services, LLC
Evergreen America
Expeditors
Global Transportation Services, Inc.
Griffin & Company Logistics
Hapag Lloyd [America] Inc.
Hyundai Merchant Marine
Maersk
Medtronic, Inc.
Midwest Consolidators Import, Corp.
MOL America
Neville, Peterson LLC
Nippon Express USA, Inc.
NNR Global Logistics USA Inc.
Norman G. Jensen, Inc.
North Star World Trade Service, Inc.
Polaris Industries, Inc.
Roanoke Trade Services, Inc.
Schenker
US Bank
Virginia Port Authority
Zepol Corporation

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Door Prizes

Door prizes make this event fun for all. All door prizes are recognized during the reception.

Please donate a door prize (or prizes!) this year. To donate, complete the door prize donation portion of the registration form.

Your donations are greatly appreciated by all members.

Special thanks go to Northern Tool & Equipment Co. for the donation of this door prize:

NorthStar Professional Series Pressure Washer - 2700 PSI, 2.5 GPM

NorthStar high performance pressure washers combine the power of premium quality Honda engines with industrial direct drive pumps that are tested at our factory. NorthStar high performance units feature Honda GX OHV engines and a Comet direct drive triplex pump. Industrial spray gun designed for extended use. 10in. pneumatic tires. 140°F maximum water temperature. Approved for Commercial Application. Value $600.

Donated by: Northern Tool & Equipment Co.
Burnsville, Minnesota | www.northerntool.com

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Registration

This event is free for members of MGTA and $40 for nonmembers.

Pre-registration has closed. You're still welcome to attend! Please call the MGTA office at (651) 917-6257 or simply come to the event.

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New Location!

The Metropolitan Ballroom
5418 Wayzata Blvd
Golden Valley, MN 55416
(763) 797-1900

The Metropolitan is conveniently located just a few minutes west of downtown Minneapolis-with easy freeway access and ample free parking.

Download directions and a map in PDF format.

From the East: Take 394 West to the Xenia/Park Place exit. Turn right on Xenia to Golden Hills Drive. Turn right on Golden Hills Drive and go one block to Turner's Crossroad. Turn right on Turner's Crossroad. The Metropolitan is on the left, across from the Colonnade building.
From the West: Take 394 East to the Xenia/Park Place exit. Turn left on Xenia to Golden Hills Drive. Turn right on Golden Hills Drive and go one block to Turner's Crossroad. Turn right on Turner's Crossroad. The Metropolitan is on the left, across from the Colonnade building.
From the North: Take Highway 100 South to 394 West. Take 394 West to the Xenia/Park Place exit. Turn right on Xenia to Golden Hills Drive. Turn right on Golden Hills Drive and go one block to Turner's Crossroad. Turn right on Turner's Crossroad. The Metropolitan is on the left, across from the Colonnade building.
From the South: Take Highway 100 North to 394 West. Take 394 West to the Xenia/Park Place exit. Turn right on Xenia to Golden Hills Drive. Turn right on Golden Hills Drive and go one block to Turner's Crossroad. Turn right on Turner's Crossroad. The Metropolitan is on the left, across from the Colonnade building.

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