The State of Wisconsin and a number of communities around the state have established official exchange relationships with counterparts around the world.  The goals of these relationships include building bonds of friendship, understanding, and cooperation that can lead to cultural, commercial, and educational benefits for the people of both communities. 

Hessen, Germany	Gerhard Fischer, English Language Arts/Literacy Consultant, Wisconsin Dept. of Public Instruction Gerhard.Fischer@dpi.state.wi.us Hessischer Verein N116 W16366 Main St. Germantown, WI 53022 Hessen-Wisconsin Writers Group Hessen internship for Wisconsin students Partnerregionen von Hessen Wisconsin Business Contact Brad Schneider, International Trade Consultant, Wisconsin Dept. of Commerce brad.schneider@wisconsin.gov
Chiba, Japan	Wisconsin-Chiba, Inc. George Tzougros, President ph: (608) 267-2006 george.tzougros@arts.state.wi.us Janie Ritter, Secretary ph: (608) 258-3400 jritter@wmc.org Masayuki Tani, Chiba Prefecture Advisor of Economic Policy Division ph: (81) (43) 223-2734 m.tn3@mc.pref.chiba.jp Wisconsin Business Contact Beng Yeap, Asia Specialist, Wisconsin Dept. of Commerce beng.yeap@wisconsin.gov
Jalisco, Mexico	Wisconsin/Jalisco Sister State Association Guillermo Mendoza Tarré, President Pedro Moreno 1410-D 44160 Guadalajara, Jalisco MEXICO ph: (52) (33) 3825-7430 guillermo@mendoza.name Latin America Specialist, Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection  iabc@datcp.state.wi.us Wisconsin Business Contact Susan Dragotta, International Trade Consultant, Wisconsin Dept. of Commerce susan.dragotta@wisconsin.gov
Heilongjiang, China	Beng Yeap, Asia Specialist, Wisconsin Dept. of Commerce beng.yeap@wisconsin.gov
Nicaragua	Wisconsin Coordinating Council on Nicaragua (WCCN) P. O. Box 1534 Madison, WI  53701 ph: (608) 257-7230 FAX: (608) 257-7904 wccn@wccnica.org

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