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KWTC Membership
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Kentucky World Trade Center members come from all areas of the state and surrounding regions. They include manufacturers, service industries, wholesalers/distributors, trading companies, universities, trade promotion agencies, and range from one-person firms to large multinational corporations.
KWTC Membership Levels and Benefits
Click on the links below to learn more about KWTC's membership levels:
Membership Application
KWTC Member Services
Membership Levels
Contact
To speak with us about membership with the KWTC, please contact J. Edwin (Ed) Webb at 502-574-1566 or edwin.webb@louisvilleky.gov.
Louisville Office
Kentucky World Trade Center
224 S. Second Street
Louisville, KY
Phone: 502-574-2400
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Lexington Office
1600 World Trade Center
333 West Vine Street
Lexington, KY 40507
Phone: 859-258-3139
E-Mail: admin@kwtc.org
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KWTC Sustaining Membership
The KWTC Sustaining Membership = $20,000
As a Sustaining Level Member, companies receive top recognition and priority access mostly year-round as a
Sustaining Sponsor. Sustaining Member benefits also include:
- 40 hours complimentary counseling and research on: export, import, foreign investment, international industry, market, qualified customer, distributor and supplier research (valued at $3,000)
- Top priority in referral and matchmaking inquiries received by KWTC asking about US products and services
- Private meetings and hosting opportunities with visiting dignitaries
- Advice and assistance on government relations, including contacting executive and legislative officials, on trade and investment issues
- First right-of–refusal on KWTC promotional sponsorship and trade mission opportunities
- Use of the KWTC logo on your company’s documents and presentations with prior approval from KWTC
- Your company’s marketing and promotional materials available for distribution in both KWTC offices in Lexington and Louisville
- Your company’s name highlighted at all KWTC events
- Listing of your company’s logo and website link on KWTC website
- Annual meeting with KWTC chair and executive staff to discuss KWTC policy
- Use of KWTC board or conference rooms on a scheduled basis in Lexington and Louisville offices
- Promotion and recognition at annual World Trade Day event
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KWTC Global Membership
The KWTC Global Membership = $10,000
As a Global Level Member, companies receive priority recognition
and access in addition to ongoing, year-long promotional benefits of most KWTC
events and programs. Global Member benefits also include:
- 20 hours complimentary counseling and research on: export, import, foreign investment, international industry, market, qualified customer, distributor and supplier research (valued at $1,500)
- Top priority in referral and matchmaking inquiries received by KWTC asking about US products and services
- First right-of-refusal on KWTC promotional sponsorship and trade mission opportunities
- Use of the KWTC logo on your company’s documents and presentations with prior approval from KWTC
- Your company’s marketing and promotional materials available for distribution in both KWTC offices in Lexington and Louisville
- Your company’s name highlighted at all KWTC events
- Listing of your company’s logo and website link on KWTC website
- Annual meeting with KWTC chair and executive staff to discuss KWTC policy
- Use of KWTC board or conference rooms on a scheduled basis in Lexington and Louisville offices
- Promotion and recognition at annual World Trade Day event
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KWTC Multi-National Membership
The KWTC Multi-National Membership = $5,000
As a Multi-National Level Member, companies enjoy priority access
and receive ongoing, year-long promotional benefits of most KWTC events and programs. Multi-National Member benefits also include:
- 15 hours complimentary counseling and research on: export, import, foreign investment, international industry, market, qualified customer, distributor and supplier research (valued at $1,125)
- Top priority in referral and matchmaking inquiries received by KWTC asking about US products and services
- First right-of-refusal on KWTC promotional sponsorship and trade mission opportunities
- Use of the KWTC logo on your company’s documents and presentations with prior approval from KWTC
- Your company’s marketing and promotional materials available for distribution in both KWTC offices in Lexington and Louisville
- Your company’s name highlighted at all KWTC events
- Listing of your company’s logo and website link on KWTC website
- Annual meeting with KWTC chair and executive staff to discuss KWTC policy
- Use of KWTC board or conference rooms on a scheduled basis in Lexington and Louisville offices
- Promotion and recognition at annual World Trade Day event
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KWTC Association Membership
The KWTC Association Membership = $2,500
The KWTC Association Membership program allows large organizations to become a member of KWTC as well as all of their members who receive discounts on KWTC services and seminar registration fees.
- Partnership between KWTC and chambers of commerce or other business associations, providing reciprocal membership
- Association’s members gain access to KWTC research services, import/export training, newsletters & numerous networking opportunities
- Collaborative efforts for international programs and educational seminars
- Customized sponsorships and outreach programs for networking & building membership
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KWTC Continental Membership
The KWTC Continental Membership = $2,000
As a Continental Level Member, companies enjoy ongoing, year-long
promotional benefits of most KWTC events and programs. Continental Member benefits also include:
- 12 hours complimentary counseling and research on: export, import, foreign investment, international industry, market, qualified customer, distributor and supplier research (valued at $900)
- Top priority in referral and matchmaking inquiries received by KWTC asking about US products and services
- Opportunities on KWTC promotional sponsorship and trade missions
- Use of the KWTC logo on your company’s documents and presentations with prior approval from KWTC
- Listing of your company’s logo and website link on KWTC website
- Use of KWTC board or conference rooms on a scheduled basis in Lexington and Louisville offices
- Promotion and recognition at annual World Trade Day event
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KWTC Corporate Membership
The KWTC Corporate Membership
| Small Business (1-100 Employees): |
$475 |
| Medium Business (101-500 Employees): |
$675 |
| Large Business (Over 500 Employees): |
$875 |
As a Corporate Member, companies enjoy ongoing, year-long
promotional benefits of most KWTC events and programs. Corporate Member benefits also include:
- 10 hours complimentary counseling and research on: Export, import, and foreign investment (Valued at $500), International industry, market, and qualified customer, distributor and supplier research (Valued at $500)
- Referral and matchmaking for inquiries received by KWTC asking about US products and services
- Opportunities on most KWTC promotional sponsorship and trade missions
- Use of KWTC board or conference rooms on a scheduled basis in Lexington and Louisville offices
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KWTC Non-Profit Membership
The KWTC Non-Profit Membership = $275
- Opportunities on most KWTC promotional sponsorship and trade missions
- Listing of your company’s logo and website link on KWTC website
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