Why AttendSupply chain constraints are impacting our economy, and we see it daily in our homes and businesses. This event will highlight two specific tools to mitigate supply-chain risk, speed-up supply-chain timelines and reduce real costs: Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) and Reshoring. Leave with a strategy to become a more valuable supplier to your customers, […]
Despite the uncertainty throughout the global economy at the beginning of 2020, the year finished strong across many indicators for industrial and distribution sectors. One of the predominant impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic has been an increase in lead times throughout the supply chain, and reduction of overall supply. Companies are seeing price increases and […]
October, 2020 On October 6th, FTZ #176 held its 2nd Annual Meeting to highlight the FTZ as an important tool for economic development. The event featured a keynote presentation from Bob Hess, a founding member and shareholder of the Site Selector’s Guild and Vice Chairman of Newmark Knight Frank. Bob highlighted the competitive position of […]
What is… and what isn’t… a Foreign-Trade Zone? When discussing foreign-trade zones (FTZs), the conversation can get really complicated. To quickly highlight the benefits of operating as a foreign trade zone, it is beneficial to first clear up common myths that often cause confusion. If a company operates its facility as a foreign-trade zone, it […]
Foreign-Trade Zones will play a key role in the future of our complex global trade environment. Learn about FTZ #176, and hear a keynote presentation from Bob Hess, a founding shareholder in the Site Selectors Guild about the competitiveness of the State of Illinois for foreign direct investment. Who should attend? Manufacturing and distribution companies […]
With a record number of activated foreign-trade zone sites, the program has been a “lifeline” to Northern Illinois companies April 13, 2020 (Rockford, IL) – With a record number of activated foreign-trade zone (FTZ) sites in Northern Illinois, the Greater Rockford Airport Authority and Zethmayr LLC submitted the 2019 annual report on behalf of FTZ […]
Attend the first annual FTZ #176 annual meeting at the Greater Rockford Airport Authority on September 17th. Learn about the Foreign-Trade Zone program and how it can help you reduce cost and mitigate risk for your global supply chain. Click here to register! September 17, 20194:00 – 6:30pmGreater Rockford Airport Authority60 Airport Dr., Rockford IL […]
