On September 19th, 2011, Machines Italia representatives were the featured speakers at the CBA - Chicago Bar Association's Seminar "The Impact of US and Eurozone Economies on International Trade". MI representatives presented the incentives and competitive advantages Italy offers to foreign investors, covering such areas as tax law, labor issues, trade agreements, etc.

Segments were presented on Italian investments in the manufacturing sectors within the US marketplace, in particular the State of Illinois. Current trends and opportunities for Italian companies, in the way of local incentives along with various corporate structure requirements were also discussed. The seminar was simultaneously webcasted for individuals who were unable to attend in person.

Upon the conclusion of the seminar, copies of "The Italian Edge: Technology for Sustainability" were presented to its organizers from the Chicago Bar Association and to all in attendance. 

About the CBA

Founded in 1874, The Chicago Bar Association is one of the oldest and most active metropolitan bar associations in the United States. The Association's voluntary membership of 22,000 consists largely of lawyers and judges from Cook County and the State of Illinois. However, it does have a growing out-of-state membership of lawyers who want to take advantage of the Association's many membership services and benefits.