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