May 1, 2008
International Trade News:
Russia WTO Bid Blocked
Legislative Update: Import Safety Bills Move Forward but Little Else
India Plans Europe Trade Pact
American Business in China Argues Against U.S. Protectionism
Europe’s Economic Outlook Deteriorates
House Letter Says First Sale Proposal Would Harm Consumers, Exporters, Manufacturers
Overseas Presence Gives Yum Cushion
Upcoming Programs & Events:
May 2: Global Economic Forum Bkfst - Jim Campbell of GE Consumer & Industrial Products
May 7: Nepal: "Land of Mystery"
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
May 23: FBT's International Update Series: The FBI’s Domain Initiative
June 5: Export Credit Insurance, Foreign Exchange & Taxes: Int'l Issues for Every Exporter
June 11: INDIA Global Business Network
July 21-31: Australian Coal Trade Mission
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KWTC Featured Events:
Export Credit Insurance, Foreign Exchange & Taxes:
International Issues for Every Exporter
Thursday, June 5
Moderator: Cliff Elgin, Sr. Vice President - Wells Fargo Insurance Services
Export Credit Insurance
· Flexible Terms as a Competitive Edge
· Expansion into Previously Unexplored Markets
· Securing a More Positive Borrowing Relationship
Speaker: Josh Gibson, New Business Agent - Euler Hermes ACI
Foreign Exchange Risk Hedging
· The Hedge Process - Corporate Objectives & Exposures
· Hedging Policies, Procedures, Planning, Tools & Strategies
· Hot Topics
Speaker: Amanda Knackstedt, VP & Foreign Exchange Specialist - Wells Fargo Bank
International Tax Issues
· Tax Incentives for Exporters
· Tax Issues for Foreign Investment
· Expatriate Taxation
Speaker: Melanie Douglas, Director of International Tax Services, Chilton & Medley PLCWells Fargo Insurance Services - Louisville, KY
Springs Office Building, 950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite 50
KWTC Members: $25; Non-Members: $35
The deadline to RSVP is TUESDAY, June 3Click Here for program flyer
For more information or to register, contact the KWTC at 502-574-2400 or Angela.Davis@Louisvilleky.gov
Organized by the Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC)
Sponsored by Wells Fargo Insurance Services
KWTC Recent Event Highlight:
CHINA Global Business Network Discussed Doing Business in China
The Kentucky World Trade Center in partnership with Greater Louisville Inc. organized their first China Global Business Network in Louisville, KY. Sponsored by Greenebaum Doll & McDonald PLLC, the network attracted some 50+ attendees interested in doing business in or with China. Haifeng Hong & Pei Zhang with Greenebaum Doll & McDonald led the network discussing "Recent Legal Changes Affecting US Companies Wanting to do Business in China". Attendees had the opportunity to network with other business men and women interested in China and were able to share their experiences as well. There was also an open discussion section of the network where attendees could voice their questions or concerns regarding doing business in China.
The next China Global Business Network will be scheduled on a quarterly basis and will take place some time this summer. Please follow the link below for schedule details.
To join a network or for more information, please go to www.kwtc.org/Global_BusNtwks.php.
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