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April 4, 2008

List of Upcoming Events:

April 9:	Indonesian Ambassador Breakfast; One-on-One Meetings
April 15:	Import Procedures and Compliance
April 15:	CHINA Global Business Network
April 17:	KWTC's 2nd Annual Global Golf Scramble
April 17:	FBT's Global Personnel Group Spring Seminar
April 18-26:	Japan Study Mission
April 22:	EUROPE Global Business Network
April 22:	Complying With the European Union's New REACH Environmental Legislation
April 22 - 24:	Ninth Annual Global Automotive Conference
April 24:	Exporting to China: Resources for Your Success
May 7 - 9:	Complying with US Export Controls
May 11-16:	China Sales Mission and Seminar Series
May 15:	Setting Up a Corporate Export and Import Compliance Program
June 5:	Credit, Hedging, and Taxes: International Issues for Every Exporter and Importer
June 11:	INDIA Global Business Network
July 20-31:	Australian Coal Trade Mission

Click Here for more information on these events

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RUSSIA & LATIN AMERICA Global Business Networks Summary:

On March 25 & April 1, the KWTC held its Global Business Networks on Russia and Latin America in Louisville. Attendees had the opportunity to share their experiences or questions on doing business with Russia or Latin America as well as enjoy an informative presentations by our featured speakers.

To review the complete Russia & Latin America Network presentations, please visit our GBN webpage at www.kwtc.org/Global_BusNtwks.php.

Be sure to check our GBN webpage regularly for more information and review the upcoming schedule for 2008.

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International Trade News:
U.S. Signs Trade and Investment Agreement with Ukraine
Legislative Update: Colombia FTA Bill Draws Nearer
U.S. to Apply WTO Rules to Ukraine Despite State Trading Enterprises
U.S. Wins WTO Case Against EU Ban on Beef Imports
U.S., EU Seek Mutual Recognition of Supply Chain Security Programs
USTR Releases 2008 Foreign Trade Barriers Report
As Exports Surge, Americans Are Discovering Trade Credit Insurance
Doing Business in India Keeps Getting Easier
Asian Exports Shifting To New Markets
Rush To Restrict Trade in Basic Foods
UAE Builds China Trade Ties
Taiwan Trade Surplus with China Increases in January
Rising Costs Threaten China Manufacturing Advantage
Mexico Trade Gap Widens
U.S.-Malaysia Trade Pact to Face Further Delays
Japan Signs ASEAN Pact
Russia Trade Surplus Almost Doubled in Jan.- Feb.
McCain Boosts EU FTA
Customs Update: Pet Food Case Stirs Worries For Traders

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Rent our Louisville Office Space for Your Next Meeting or Event!

If you are looking for a space to hold a professional conference, an intimate catered event or a business meeting, the Kentucky World Trade Center has the location to meet your needs. Located in downtown Louisville, attached to the KY International Convention Center, the KWTC office is a convenient location for your next event.

*A/V equipment such as projector, laptop and screen are available!
CLICK HERE for more details!

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