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a Kentucky World Trade Center Publication |
July 24, 2008
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KWTC News :KWTC wraps up summer network series Kyle Green (speaker) addresses a sold-out crowd during the China Global Business Network, sponsored by Greenebaum Doll & McDonald. Today's Global Business Network on Europe marked the end of the summer series, presented by the Kentucky World Trade Center in partnership with Greater Louisville Inc. Over one hundred local firms and organizations participated in the series, which included sessions on Russia, Latin America, India, China, and Europe. Today's network featured Jan de Beer and Kai Bitter, both attorneys with Frost Brown Todd LLC, who sponsored the event. Bitter and de Beer discussed strategies and advantages of exporting to the European Union market. Click here to view their PowerPoint presentation.  The Frost Brown Todd team gathers at the Europe Network. From left: Jan de Beer (speaker), Doug Langdon, Kai Bitter (speaker), and Powell Starks. Planning has already begun for a third network series, which will take place this fall. Stay tuned for more details, which will be posted here on the Global Business Networks page. UK grad students visit KWTCLast week, The Kentucky World Trade Center hosted eleven graduate students from the University of Kentucky. The students are members of Professor Mary Ann Vimont's economic education class. During the visit, they discussed global economics and heard from Ying Juan Rogers, KWTC Vice President, as well as Former Governor Martha Layne Collins, KWTC Chair.  Professor Mary Ann Vimont (third from left) and her students gather with Ying Juan Rogers (second from left) and Governor Martha Layne Collins (far right). International Trade News :IMF warns of currency mismatches Manufacterers seek tariff reductions China implements changes to Busting trust: China to introduce an CBP proposes change to rules of origin U.S. signs trade pacts with African countries |
Upcoming Events :A Briefing on Free Trade Agreements Featuring Sponsored by Kentucky District Export Council The Carson Four Rivers Center Wednesday, August 6th, 2008
RSVP Click here to view flyer A Tasteful Affair Presented by Sister Cities of Louisville
Guests are invited to enjoy the rich tradition of international culture and heritage of Louisville’s sister cities first hand with samplings of traditional foods and beverages. Monday, September 29 Promotional partner: Click here to view flyer Check out our Calendar of Events! Member News :Computer printer manufacturer Lexmark International Inc. announced Tuesday that its second-quarter net income increased while revenue declined. Lexmark had second-quarter net income of $83.7 million, or 89 cents per share, compared with $64.2 million, or 68 cents per share a year earlier. More... Trade Corner :SAFE introduces new online direct investment systemThe State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) has decided to popularise a nationwide online Information System for Direct Investment Foreign Exchange Business ("System") with effect from May 2008. The decision complies with the requirements of the State Council which wants to further transform government functions, establish a service-oriented government and promote e-government administration. by Rashia SchlozClick here to read the full article WTC Mumbai presents Innovative Technologies for Manufacturing Expo March 5-7, 2009 |
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