Louisville World Trade Center
A World Trade Center is a recognizable symbol of locally focused economic strength in world commerce. Anchored by a unique combination of tenants and visitors, a World Trade Center is bustling hub of export activity. Membership requirements and cost vary according to the World Trade Center.
Lexington Office
333 West Vine Street
Suite 1600
Lexington, KY 40507
859-258-3139
Fax: 859-233-0658
Louisville Office
224 South Second St.
Louisville, KY 40202
502-574-2400
Fax: 502-574-1585
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Global Business Strategies
Global Business Strategies
www.greaterlouisville.com/global
Learn how to take advantage of global markets through an exciting new KWTC partnership with Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI).
Your Gateway to International Markets
Global Business Strategies (GBS) combines a range of programs to help your business begin or expand internationally through:
• Accessing in-depth trade counseling, market research and assistance with exporting, importing & foreign investment issues.
• Meeting professional leaders with practical global experience and how they have implemented international trade and investment.
• Building relationships that will generate leads and referrals.
These programs include Global Business Networks & Global Business Issues Forums
Global Business Networks:
Learn how to take advantage of global markets through an exciting new KWTC partnership with Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI) – Global Business Networks.
Build your expertise in select international markets by participating in the quarterly Global Business Networks of your choice. Open to the public, each Global Business Network will focus on the intricate, often complex details of doing business in a particular market, and give you the chance to learn from other local companies currently doing business in those markets.
Networks have been formed for these markets and will meet on a quarterly basis:
• China, Russia, India: Three expanding market leaders, each making significant impacts on global business.
• Europe, Latin America: Two established markets that provide good opportunities for international trade.
October 30 - Thursday
LATIN AMERICA Global Business Network
"How to Succeed in Central America"
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cost: $20 KWTC/GLI members, $30 nonmembers
Location: Frost Brown Todd, 400 West Market Street, 32nd Floor - Louisville
Speakers: Sergio Perez with Lexincorp Costa Rica
Sergio Pérez, an Attorney with André Tinoco in Costa Rica, will discuss how to benefit from the CAFTA-DR agreement in Central America. He will also cover the most important legal aspects of doing business in Central America, including distribution agreements and their regulations, joint ventures, and the opening of subsidiaries and their legal structures.
Registration is available by contacting KWTC at (859) 258-3139 or Marie.Davis@kwtc.org
To review presentations of past Latin America networks, please follow the links below:
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April 1 by Papa John's |
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November 11 - Tuesday
EUROPE Global Business Network
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cost: $20 KWTC/GLI members, $30 nonmembers
Location: Frost Brown Todd, 400 West Market Street, 32nd Floor - Louisville
Speakers:
Philippe Deprez,
International Business Consultant
Kelly Watkins,
President,
Expressive Concepts
Marco Capuano,
International Business Consultant
Registration is available by contacting KWTC at (859) 258-3139 or Marie.Davis@kwtc.org
To review presentations of past Europe networks, please follow the links below:
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November 20 - Thursday
CHINA Global Business Network
"One Company's China Plus Strategy:
Diversification Beyond China to Vietnam"
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cost: $20 KWTC/GLI members, $30 nonmembers
Location: Greenebaum Doll & McDonald, 101 South Fifth Street, 35th Floor/Leatherman Rm - Louisville
Speaker: Christopher A. Carmicle, President, National Accounts and Direct Imports Division, Brown-Jordan
Registration is available by contacting KWTC at (859) 258-3139 or Marie.Davis@kwtc.org
To review presentations of past CHINA networks, please follow the links below:
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RUSSIA Global Business Network
To review presentations of past Russia networks, please follow the links below:
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INDIA Global Business Network
To review presentations of past INDIA networks, please follow the links below:
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March 18 by Indus Commercial
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Global Networks Sponsored by:
The Europe Network
The China Network
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Global Business Forums:
Global Business Forums
This powerful new event series will bring value to CEOs and company executives looking to expand their business internationally. Held quarterly, forum panelists will address the unique challenges of doing business internationally, with practical lessons and experiences.
A variety of topics will be covered through the Global Business Issues Forum program:
• Exporting • Importing • Foreign Investment • Cross-Cultural Issues
Through networking, collaboration and best practices advice, the Global Business Issues Forum will help you uncover the mysteries of “going global".
GBF CALENDAR:
November 12 - Wednesday
Global Business Forum: “Going Global From Home: No Passport Required”
Featured panelists will be Chuck Maisch, President, Sud-Chemie, Inc. and Dr. Bryce Johnson, President & CEO, Peptides International.
Time: 8am-9am
Location: Kentucky International Convention Center, 221 Fourth Street - Louisville, KY
Registration is available by calling (502) 625-0085 or online at www.GreaterLouisville.com/events.
Organized by Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI) in partnership with the Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC)
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