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Mexico as a Global Business Partner
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ike the United States, Mexico is experiencing a major manufacturing renaissance. This resurgence may represent a significant opportunity for Illinois manufacturers. The Illinois Manufacturer’s Association (IMA) and the U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce joined efforts to present a half-day conference focused on topics that IMA and chamber members indicated were important to them.
with Littler Mendelson P.C. , and Hugo Dubovoy, partner, Baker & McKenzie. Among the expansive list of topics discussed were: Mexico’s legal framework for doing business; legal aspects of transacting business with Mexican entities; how to set up operations; key issues, challenges and mistakes of doing business; the fiscal framework; new tax developments in 2015; latest news regarding electronic invoicing; VAT Certification renovation for IMMEX companies; labor law differences; and key considerations.
ing, and supplier development programs. Panelists were Diego de la Garza, senior product manager, Source One; Jeff Jorge, principle at Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP; Haydn Powell, global supply chain manager at Caterpillar Inc.; and Carlos Estrella, supply chain director at Navistar Inc. The panel was moderated by Richard Roche of Supply Chain Blueprint. Following the panels, participants engaged in a lively and beneficial Q&A session with knowledgeable and experienced presenters.
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Amalia Rioja of Baker & McKenzie, moderated a panel on legal issues. Included on the panel were several legal and accounting experts: Scott Sneckenberger, CPA and partner with Plante Moran PLLC; Margarita Escalante, an associate with the lawfirm Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, PLC; Martin Caro, Promexico; Tania Terrazas, an associate
Another panel discussed supply chain challenges, opportunities and developments in logistics and the supply chain, manufacturing advantages, infrastructure and competitiveness, sourc-
PHOTO 1-2 Mexico as a Global Business partner event. Naperville College USMCOC and IMA.