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 St.
1600 World Trade Cntr
Lexington, KY 40507
859-258-3139
Fax: 859-233-0658
admin@kwtc.org
Louisville Office
224 South Second St.
Louisville, KY 40202
502-574-2400
Fax: 502-574-1585
kwtc@louisvilleky.gov
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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.
April 15 - Tuesday
CHINA Global Business Network
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cost: FREE (includes lunch)
Location: Greenebaum Doll & McDonald, 101 South Fifth Street, 35th Floor - Louisville
Speaker: Haifeng Hong & Pei Zhang with Greenebaum Doll & McDonald
"Recent Legal Changes Affecting US Companies Wanting to do Business in China"
Registration is available by contacting KWTC at (502) 574-2400 or Angela.Davis@Louisvilleky.gov.
April 22 - Tuesday
EUROPE Global Business Network
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cost: FREE (includes lunch)
Location: Frost Brown Todd, 400 West Market Street, 32nd Floor - Louisville
Speakers: Dr. Horst Teller, Attorney - Wahlert Rechtsanwälte, Stuttgart, Germany & Sabine Schüfer, Attorney - Wahlert Rechtsanwälte, Stuttgart, Germany
"Business Opportunities in Europe"
Registration is available by contacting KWTC at (502) 574-2400 or Angela.Davis@Louisvilleky.gov.
June 11 - Wednesday
INDIA Global Business Network
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cost: $10/person (includes lunch & handouts)
Location: Kentucky World Trade Center, 224 South Second Street - Louisville
Speaker: Suhas Kulkarni with Indus Commercial
"Immediate Business Opportunities for American Companies in India"
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Registration is available by contacting KWTC at (502) 574-2400 or Angela.Davis@Louisvilleky.gov.
To review presentations of past INDIA networks, please follow the links below:
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June 19 - Thursday
RUSSIA Global Business Network
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cost: $10/person (includes lunch & handouts)
Location: Kentucky World Trade Center, 224 South Second Street - Louisville
Speaker: Elena Ivanova with Nova Dry Kiln, LLC
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Registration is available by contacting KWTC at (502) 574-2400 or Angela.Davis@Louisvilleky.gov.
To review presentations of past Russia networks, please follow the links below:
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July 1 - Tuesday
LATIN AMERICA Global Business Network
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cost: $10/person (includes lunch & handouts)
Location: Kentucky World Trade Center, 224 South Second Street - Louisville
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Registration is available by contacting KWTC at (502) 574-2400 or Angela.Davis@Louisvilleky.gov.
To review presentations of past Latin America networks, please follow the links below:
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Global Networks Sponsored by:
The India Network
The Europe Network
The China Network
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Global Business Issues Forums:
Global Business Issues 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".
GBI Forum CALENDAR:
February 13 - Wednesday
Global Business Strategies Launch: "Your Gateway to International Markets"
Featured panelists will be Lynn Cooper, President and CEO, BFW, Inc. and Nigel Travis, President and CEO, Papa Johns. Former Kentucky Governor and KWTC Chair/CEO Martha Layne Collins will serve as the event’s moderator.
Time: Breakfast Meeting 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Cost: $30 for KWTC/GLI members, $50 for guests.
Location: Kentucky International Convention Center, Room 109
(Southeast corner of 3rd/Market - dockside entrance) - Louisville, KY
Registration is available by calling (502) 625-0085 or online at www.GreaterLouisville.com/events.
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Organized by Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI) in partnership with the Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC)
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