The trade bus cruised into Music City to a warm welcome from Gibson USA.

By Kathy Gornik, President, Thiel Audio
Everyone at Thiel felt proud to be a part of the effort, and, in particular, was thrilled that CEA’s Glenda MacMullin visited Thiel part of the event. So, thank you so much, Glenda. We are truly honored.
Here’s a photo of some of our very proud staff with Glenda holding the “America Wins With Trade” sign. Watch our website: for more photos soon.

Again, each and every one of us at Thiel is truly appreciative of this effort to help Thiel Audio, CEA members, the industry, …

The America Wins with Trade Bus Tour rolled into the Bluegrass state of Kentucky.

By Mark Karnes, Shure Inc.
It was a rainy day in Chicago ( thanks to the remnants  of Gustav), so instead of a festive outdoor event with media attendance and well prepared speeches, we had an old fashioned discussion on the issues of trade and how we could bring more attention to the benefits of unrestricted trade with our international markets and trading partners. My colleague Mike Lohman and I had an opportunity to share Shure Inc.’s point of view on free trade with our esteemed representatives from the …

By Dave Wison
The America Wins with Trade tour rolled into Seattle this afternoon. We pulled up right next to that bustling block of vibrant free trade known at the Pike Place Market and with the Port of Seattle, another of our country’s important free trade arteries in the background we took our message to the people of Seattle. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Trade & Investment Policy for the U.S. Department of the Treasury David Kavanaugh joined the tour in Seattle to help us explain the important role that trade …

By Dave Wilson
The America Wins with Trade tour stopped in Portland, Oregon this morning at the manufacturing facility of Triad Speakers. President and CEO Larry Pexton and the terrific people at Triad gave us all a very warm welcome. We received a tour of the manufacturing facility where Triad manufactures its built-to-order loudspeakers, right here in America. The folks there turn stacks of wood into completely finished loudspeakers and have them packed up and shipped out the door in just a matter of hours. It’s very impressive.
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Larry Pexton, CEO …

By Doug Johnson
Thanks to free wireless Internet access provided by the city, this report comes to you from the local airport in Chico, California, where I reflect on today’s latest stop on CEA’s nationwide America Wins With Trade bus tour. Chico, located about 90 miles north of Sacramento, is home to a state university and is also at the northern end of California’s almond growing region.
Congressman Wally Herger, representing California’s 2nd Congressional District which includes Chico, headlined our visit to the Chico Nut Company, where company president Skip Hubbard …

By Sage Chandler
Mitek Corporation employs 2,500 people worldwide, and ships its products to 100 countries. Ennis, Texas is home to nearly 200 of those employees involved in the design and manufacture of some amazing consumer electronics products. As I arrived, I was greeted by Loyd Ivey, founder, chairman and CEO of Mitek. At his side was Russell Thomas, Mayor of Ennis and its 20,000 citizens, and Steve Howerton, the City Manager.I also met the Mitek team responsible for all the on-ground preparation for our event:  Eileen Prather, Paul Schleipher, …

By Rip Hanks
President & CEO, Centerpin Technology, Inc.
I applaud the efforts of CEA and the importance of their “America Wins with Trade” campaign. Their grassroots effort to help educate the public on the benefits of free trade is crucial to the future of our industry and American business.
I had the pleasure of participating with the tour bus as they made a stop in Pensacola, Florida as they campaigned through the Gulf Coast. I must say that the tour bus is stunning and does an awesome job of visually communicating …

By Liz Hyman
Florida Governor Charlie Crist, along with members of Florida’s Chamber of Commerce, met the CEA “America Wins with Trade” bus as it rolled into Tallahassee. Governor Crist, just back from a successful state economic development trip to Europe, which generated nearly $75 million in trade and investment for the state of Florida, talked about the importance of trade and why every Floridian benefits from global economic engagement and opportunity.

Pictured from left to right: Director of the Florida Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development, Dale Brill; …