Louisville World Trade Center
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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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International Calendar of Events for 2005
The Kentucky World Trade Center would like to thank its Patron members who support our programs and events throughout the year.
January 2005
January 13
Avoiding the Collision Course: Cultural Aspects of Doing International Business Part I
Speaker: Philippe Deprez, International Business Consultant
Topics: Importance of cultural variables, reliable information about other countries and cultures, and embracing cultural diversity
Organized by: Western Kentucky University, Office of Global Business
Co-sponsored by: Kentucky World Trade Center
Contact: Dawn Johnson at 270-745-6481 or dawn.Johnson@wku.edu
January 14
The Future of Korea
The Korea Economic Institute (KEI) and the World Affairs Councils of America offer lectures and seminars on Korea in cities across the country, designed to broaden and deepen understanding of U.S - Korean relationships. The team will address cultural, political, economic and security issues.
Speakers: Yunju Ko - First Secretary, Embassy of the Republic of Korea
Rachel Poynter - U.S. State Department Deputy Chief of the North Korean Counter
James M. Lister - Vice President of the Korea Economic Institute of America
Location: Bellarmine University; "Hilary's" located in Horrigan Hall
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Organized by: Louisville International Cultural Center (LICC)
Co-sponsored by: Kentucky World Trade Center
Contact: LICC at 502-561-5422 or ivp@licc.org or Bellarmine International Programs Office, Horrigan Hall 202- 452-8479 jcantrell@bellarmine.edu
January 25
Kentucky World Trade Center Reception Honoring Incoming Chair and CEO, Former Governor Martha Layne Collins
Location: Louisville, Galt House Hotel
Collins Room, 5 pm -7 pm
Sponsored by: Stoll, Keenon & Park
January 28
Intellectual Property Update
Victor Moreno of FBT's Cincinnati office will discuss international patent laws and various strategies to protect inventions in the global economy.
Victor spent time as an in-house counsel for a dot-com business, and brings a practical perspective to how companies can adapt in the changing global environment, to protect their intellectual property and deal with changing legal terrain.
Location: Louisville & Lexington Offices of Frost Brown Todd Law Firm
Time: 12:00 - 1:15 pm
Organized by: Frost Brown Todd
Co-sponsored by: Kentucky World Trade Center
Contact: Frost Brown Todd at 502-589-5400 or 859-231-0000
February 2005
February 1
Kentucky World Trade Center Reception Honoring Incoming Chair and CEO, Former Governor Martha Layne Collins
Location: Lexington, The Lafayette Club, 5 pm - 7 pm
Sponsored by: Stoll, Keenon & Park
February 3
Avoiding the Collision Course: Cultural Aspects of Doing International Business Part II
Speaker: Philippe Deprez, International Business Consultant
Topics: Importance of cultural variables, reliable information about other countries and cultures, and embracing cultural diversity.
Organized by: Western Kentucky University, Office of Global Business
Co-sponsored by: Kentucky World Trade Center
Contact: Dawn Johnson at 270-745-6481 or dawn.Johnson@wku.edu
February 7 - May 23 (Tuesdays)
Beginning & Intermediate Chinese Language
Contact: Crane House at 502-635-2240 or cranehouse.adm@insightbb.com
February 23
Sourcing Products from China & Vietnam
Location: Louisville, LG&E Building, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (lunch will be served)
Cost: $65 for members; $95 for non-members
Organized by: Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC)
Co-sponsored by: LG&E Energy LLC
Contact: KWTC at 859-258-3139 or admin@kwtc.org
February 25
The ABC's of Chinese Business Etiquette
Speaker: Dr. Xiuying WenCurrently a visiting professor at University of Louisville, Dr. Wen is a Professor of Cultural and Translation Studies at Nankai University, a prestigious university in Tianjin, China. There he also serves as interpreter for business negotiations. Among his numerous publications is Business English Course Book Series, published by Nankai University Press. Now he is teaching the course Doing Business in China and Chinese Religion and Ethnicity, at the University of Louisville. In his lecture, Dr. Wen will discuss the basic elements of Chinese business etiquette such as introductions, greetings, and gift giving. As the Chinese saying goes, "If you enter a region, ask what its prohibitions are; if you visit a country, ask what its customs are; if you cross a family's threshold, ask what its taboos are." Dr. Wen will examine those customs, prohibitions, and taboos in Chinese business.
Location: Louisville, Crane House
Time: 7:30 -9:00 am; Price: $10 for members, $15 for non-members
Organized by: Crane House
Co-sponsored by: Kentucky World Trade Center
Contact: Debbie Thomas at 635-2240 or cranehouse.adm@insightbb.com
February 25
Import Regulations - How to Comply with the Latest Rules
Location: Louisville & Lexington Offices of Frost Brown Todd Law Firm
Time: 12:00 - 1:15 pm
Organized by: Frost Brown Todd
Co-sponsored by: Kentucky World Trade Center
Contact: Frost Brown Todd at 502-589-5400 or 859-231-0000
March 2005
March 7 and 8, 2005
Free One On One Meetings With Chinese Medical Sector Commercial Specialist Ms. Misha Cao, Commercial Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service, from the U.S.
Embassy Chengdu, China will be holding commercial briefings in Louisville.
While here, Ms. Cao would welcome the opportunity to meet individually with firms to discuss Chinese market conditions and opportunities for Kentucky companies.
Ms. Cao has expertise in the following industry sectors but welcomes companies within all industry sectors to take advantage of this opportunity:
· Drugs/Pharmaceuticals · Medical Equipment
· Health Care Services · Travel Tourism Services
For more information, please contact: Louisville Export Assistance Center
Tel: 502-582-5066
Fax: 502-582-6573
E-mail: bill.mccord@mail.doc.gov
March 7 - May 16
Beginning Japanese Language Classes
Contact: Crane House at 635-2240 or cranehouse.adm@insightbb.com
March 15
Business Forum Luncheon Featuring Governor Ernie Fletcher and His Excellency
Andres Bianchi, Ambassador of the Republic of Chile
This luncheon program will focus on what the new U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement means to Kentucky businesses in terms of expanded trade opportunities in the agriculture, manufacturing, and service sectors. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, first hand, how this important Free Trade Agreement could impact your business.
Time: 12:00 Noon
Location: Marriott Griffin Gate Resort, Lexington, KY Organized by: Kentucky World Trade Center Co-Sponsored by:
This program is part of Export Kentucky, an export initiative by Governor Ernie Fletcher made possible by United States Chamber of Commerce-TradeRoots, United States Department of Commerce, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Kentucky World Trade Center, Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Northern Kentucky International Trade Association, Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Greater Louisville, Inc., Commerce Lexington, University of Kentucky, Western Kentucky University, and Northern Kentucky University.
Contact: Kentucky World Trade Canter at 859-258-3139 or admin@kwtc.org
March 23, 2005
The Newest Sister Cities of Louisville: Jiujiang, China
In this program Dr. Zeng will introduce our newest Sister City, Jiujiang in China, its location and history, people and culture, education and economy, the similarities and differences between Jiujiang and Louisville, as well as a little bit history of the Sister City relationship and the exciting programs the two cities are planning to develop.
Speaker: Dr. Wei-Bin Zeng, University of Louisville and co-chair of SCL Jiujiang Committee
Location: Crane House, 1244 South Third Street
Time: 6:00 PM
Organized by: Sister Cities of Louisville Co-sponsored by: Kentucky World Trade Center
Contact: 635-2240 (reservation recommended)
March 24
How to Start and Manage your Business in China
Location: Louisville & Lexington Offices of Frost Brown Todd Law Firm
Time: 12:00 - 1:15 pm
Organized by: Frost Brown Todd
Co-sponsored by: Kentucky World Trade Center
Contact: Frost Brown Todd at 502-589-5400 or 859-231-0000
March 25
Chinese Business: Guanxi -Grease for the Wheels of China
Guanxi is vitally important in conducting a successful business in China. It can literally be translated into relationship. In colloquial English, guanxi means networking or who you know. In this lecture, Dr. Wen will concentrate on the concept of guanxi, how to build up guanxi, how to make use of guanxi, and how to maintain guanxi.
Speaker: Dr. Xiuying Wen, UofL visiting professor
Location: Louisville, Crane House; 7:30 - 9:00 am
Organized by: Crane House
Co-sponsored by: Kentucky World Trade Center
Contact: Debbie Thomas at 635-2240 or cranehouse.adm@insightbb.com
March 31
Introduction to the U.S. Free Trade Agreements with Canada, Mexico (NAFTA), Chile, Singapore and Australia
Location: Louisville, LG&E Tower, 12th Floor; 8:30 am - 12:30 pm; please arrive by 8:00 am to register at security desk on 1st floor Cost: $40 KWTC members; $60 non-members
Registration Deadline: March 28
Organized by: Kentucky World Trade Center Co-Sponsored by: LG&E Energy, Export Kentucky Initiative, Department of Commerce, Northern Kentucky Chamber, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Greater Louisville Inc.
Contact: KWTC at 502-574-2400 or kwtc@loukymetro.org
April 2005
April 5
U.S. Export Regulations Seminar & AES Training
A law was signed by President Bush requiring that all persons who are required to file export information do so through the Automated Export System (AES). If you are still filling out the paper Shipper's Export Declaration(SED), you only have until spring 2005 before you are mandated to use AES to file your export information. Experts from the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection will present to you the new regulations and how to submit your SED through the AES.
Location: Louisville, Brown Hotel; 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Presented by: U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau Co-sponsored by: Kentucky World Trade Center To Register, visit www.census.gov/mso/www/training
April 7 2005
Business Opportunities in Jiujiang, the newest Sister City
In this second program on Jiujiang, Dr. Zeng will concentrate on the business aspects of the newest Sister City: its economy, some basic statistics and the industrial sectors. He will also discuss Jiujiang's 2000-2020 strategic plan for economic development and business opportunities, and the government agencies we may need to deal with.
Speaker: Dr. Wei-Bin Zeng, University of Louisville and co-chair of SCL Jiujiang Committee
Location: Crane House, 1244 South Third Street
Time: 7:30 AM
Organized by: Sister Cities of Louisville Co-sponsored by: Kentucky World Trade Center
Contact: 635-2240 (reservation recommended) presented by Dr. Wei-Bin Zeng University of Louisville and co-chair of SCL Jiujiang Committee
April 22
Importance of Country of Origin Rules in International Trade
The April International Update Series will focus on Country of Origin Rules in International Trade. Mercedes Moore, founder of Trade Education and Compliance Network LLC and Director of the Central Ohio International Trade Assistance Center in Columbus, Ohio, will discuss major issues encountered by US businesses involved in imports and exports of goods. Mercedes will share her expertise about the following topics in our Columbus office:
* US trade laws enforcement
* Effects of Country of Origin markings for exported or imported merchandize
* US laws and regulations determining Country of Origin
* Understanding liability and risk when issuing Certificates of Origin
Location: Louisville & Lexington Offices of Frost Brown Todd Law Firm
Time: 12:00 - 1:15 pm
Organized by: Frost Brown Todd
Co-sponsored by: Kentucky World Trade Center
Contact: Frost Brown Todd at 502-589-5400 or 859-231-0000;
ppate@fbtlaw.com
May 2005
May 25
China: Entering the World's Fastest Growing Economy
Organized by: Greenebaum Doll & McDonald, Louisville office
Time: 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Co-sponsored by KWTC
Contact: Annie Baker at 502-587-3545 or lab@gdm.com
May 27
International Trade Credit Insurance
Presenter: Kent Paisley of Marsh USA, Inc.
Location: Louisville & Lexington Offices of Frost Brown Todd Law Firm
Time: 12:00 - 1:15 pm
Organized by: Frost Brown Todd
Co-sponsored by: Kentucky World Trade Center
Contact: Frost Brown Todd at 502-589-5400 or 859-231-0000;
ppate@fbtlaw.com
June 2005
June 2
World Trade Day 2005
Location: Louisville, Galt House Hotel
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Organized by: Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC)
Contact: KWTC at 502-574-2400 or kwtc@loukymetro.org
Take part in the largest international trade event in the state as we present awards to exporters and importers at our 13th Annual World Trade Day awards luncheon! Meet with foreign trade representatives about doing business with their country at the "Tour the World" trade fair. And find the help you need at the "Service Provider" trade fair, hosting international attorneys, banks, freight forwarders, and consultants.
June 6-11
Trade Mission to Louisville's Sister City - Leeds, England
Organized by: Sister Cities of Louisville, Kentucky World Trade Center,
Greater Louisville Inc.
Led by: Mayor of Louisville, Sister Cities, Kentucky World Trade Center,
Greater Louisville Inc.
Contact: KWTC at 502-574-2400 or kwtc@loukymetro.org
June 24, 2005
Managing a Global Workforce
• What should U.S. employers anticipate when they acquire, or are
acquired by, a foreign company?
• What issues come up when employers send U.S. employees to work outside
the country or when they bring foreign citizens to work in the U.S.?
• What are the legal and practical implications of the fact that most
foreign jurisdictions do not follow the doctrine of at-will employment?
The presenters will be Bill Ford, Convergys Senior Director – Labor
& Employment and David McPherson, Of Counsel, Frost Brown Todd and former
LensCrafters Senior Attorney and Senior Director of Employee Relations.
Location: Louisville & Lexington offices of Frost Brown Todd law offices
Time: 12 pm – 1:15 pm
Organized by: Frost Brown Todd
Cosponsored by: Kentucky World Trade Center
Contact: Frost Brown Todd -
Louisville – ppate@fbtlaw.com
(or call 502 589-5400 Ext. 6658).
Lexington – dparkos@fbtlaw.com
(or call 859 231-0000 Ext. 378).
July 2005
July 15
Faces of Trade Deadline for Nominees
The US Chamber of Commerce with support from the US Dept of Commerce and
other partners will publish The Faces of Trade later this year. The publication
will feature Kentucky exporters, including small and large firms, that have
succeeded in selling outside the US.
Contact 502-582-5066 for more information.
July 18-19
Export Operations Workshop
www.unzco.com/services/export_ops.htm
Location: Louisville
Organized by: Unz & Company
Co-sponsored by: Kentucky World Trade Center
Contact: Unz & Company at 800-631-3098 or www.unzco.com
July 20
Export Controls Workshop
www.unzco.com/services/export_compliance.htm
Location: Louisville
Organized by: Unz & Company
Co-sponsored by: Kentucky World Trade Center
Contact: Unz & Company at 800-631-3098 or www.unzco.com
July 21
NAFTA Workshop
www.unzco.com/services/naftaa.htm
Location: Louisville
Organized by: Unz & Company
Co-sponsored by: Kentucky World Trade Center
Contact: Unz & Company at 800-631-3098 or www.unzco.com
July 22
Recent Immigration Developments Update
Location: Louisville & Lexington offices of Frost Brown Todd law offices
Time: 12 pm – 1:15 pm
Organized by: Frost Brown Todd
Co-sponsored by: Kentucky World Trade Center
Contact: Frost Brown Todd –
Louisville – ppate@fbtlaw.com
(or call 502 589-5400 Ext. 6658).
Lexington – dparkos@fbtlaw.com
(or call 859 231-0000 Ext. 378).
July 26
Getting Paid - Export Financing Strategies
Presentations By: Small Business Association, Export Import (ExIm) Bank,
Fifth Third Bank
Location: Louisville, ITRC, U of L Shelby Campus
Cost: $20
Organized by: Department of Commerce
Co-Sponsored by: Kentucky World Trade Center
Contact: Mona Musa at 582-5066
August 2005
August 17
Honorary Consul Luncheon
Location: KWTC Louisville Office
Time: 11:30 - 2:00
Private function hosting Honorary Consuls from around the state.
August 26
Doing Business in the Baltic States and Latvia
Speaker: U.S. Ambassador to Latvia, Catherine Bailey, and the Economic Minister
of Latvia, Krijanis Karins
Location: Louisville & Lexington Offices of Frost Brown Todd Law Firm
Time: 12:00 - 1:15 pm
Organized by: Frost Brown Todd
Co-sponsored by: Kentucky World Trade Center
Contact: Frost Brown Todd at 502-589-5400 or 859-231-0000; ppate@fbtlaw.com
August 31
Technology Outsourcing and Offshoring - Successes, Failures, Benefits, and
Pitfalls
Speaker: Vidya Ravichandran, currently President of International Operations,
partner and board member of ADSNetcurve, was previously President and CEO
of Diya Systems, LLC, a technical support and custom software development
company, which provided services for clients through offshore-based resources.
When Diya Systems was acquired by ADSNetcurve in 2003, Ms. Ravichandran
brought with her a significant depth of experience in the globalization
of business in today's economy. She will, in her program, focus on the rapid
trend of outsourcing and offshoring occurring in the information technology
sector. As this trend is reaching maturity in the marketplace, there are
clear strategies for achieving successes. Ms. Ravichandran will discuss
what those strategies are, along with some of the greatest pitfalls in outsourcing.
She will also look at the greatest drivers that are moving this trend forward
and try to get a sense of what the marketplace will look like in the foreseeable
future. In addition, Ms. Ravichandran will discuss the impact of this global
trend on local business.
Location: Louisville, 7:30 - 9:00 am
Organized by: Crane House
Co-Sponsored by: KWTC
Contact: Crane House at 635-2240 or cranehouse.adm@insightbb.com
September 2005
September 2-3
WorldFest on the Belvedere
Location: Louisville, Belvedere
Organized by: Mayor's Office for International & Cultural Affairs
(OICA)
Contact: OICA at 502-574-1432
September 9
Doing Business with Kuwait
Kim Campbell, Director of the American Business Council in Kuwait
Kim Campbell of the American Business Council-Kuwait will be speaking on doing business in Kuwait, September 9 from 9-10 a.m. Kim, a Lexington native and current resident of Kuwait will highlight the export potential that lies in Kuwait and how Kentucky companies are primed to capitalize on this market. A Trade and Investment Framework Agreement already exists between the United States and Kuwait. The two countries are negotiating a Fr*ee Trade Agreement, which could lead to even easier access of the Kuwait market. Kuwait is a safe, peaceful country and its people are kind, generous, and very loyal to the United States. It is a booming country, presenting a tantalizing market for U.S. exports, and it serves as a gateway to Iraq, another market teeming with export opportunities. Interested companies/individuals can meet with Kim immediately following the presentation. Please call the Kentucky World Trade Center at (859) 258-3139 to set up a specific meeting time. The presentation will be held at Frost Brown Todd LLC located at 250 W. Main St., Suite 2700.
To register, call Diana Parkos at (859) 231-0000 or email
dparkos@fbtlaw.com.
Location: Lexington Offices of Frost Brown Todd Law Firm
Contact: KWTC at 859-258-3139 or admin@kwtc.org
September 13-24
Trade Mission to China & Mongolia
The Kentucky World Trade Center will lead a trade mission to China and Mongolia on September 13-24, 2005. This Mission is designed for companies to evaluate potential market opportunities, establish contacts or strengthen their existing trade contacts in Mongolia/China. If your company is looking to source products, sell products, form a joint venture, or establish a Mongolian/Chinese office or manufacturing facility, this trade mission is tailored to meet your needs! We offer an excellent opportunity for your company to expand its influence in the lucrative Mongolian/Chinese market. The mission delegates will also be invited to participate in the 36th General Assembly of the World Trade Centers Associations in Shanghai, where they will have the opportunity to meet with many high level Chinese government officials and business leaders.
Organized by: Kentucky World Trade Center
Contact: Ying Juan Rogers at 859-258-3139 or yingjuan@kwtc.org
Mongolia Business Opportunities
September 14
Cultural Considerations when Doing Business with India
Speaker: Dr. Sam Rangaswamy. Born in India, and having obtained his Bachelor
of Engineering degree from University of Madras, Dr. Sam Rangaswamy came
to the US for higher education in 1964. After obtaining his Masters and
PhD in engineering from University of California and University of Kentucky,
he started his engineering firm in 1974 in Louisville. His firm, Rangaswamy
& Associates, Inc., has a branch office in Chennai, India, and Dr. Rangaswamy
frequently visits India for training personnel and supervising work performed
in the branch office. His firm has worked on many projects all across the
state, including notable ones such as Belknap Research Building, Cardiovascular
Innovation Institute, and Gorilla and Island Exhibits at the Louisville
Zoo. In his lecture, Dr. Rangaswamy will describe the system and structure
of government, governmental operations and controls prevailing in India.
He will discuss various ethnic, linguistic, religious, geographical, social
and cultural differences, and how to work with the political system will
also be discussed. In addition, Dr. Rangaswamy will speak on existing businesses,
business atmosphere, what to expect in dealing with Indian businesses, labor
issues, and work ethics.
Location: Louisville, 7:30 - 9:00 am
Organized by: Crane House
Co-Sponsored by: KWTC
Contact: Crane House at 635-2240 or cranehouse.adm@insightbb.com
September 26
International Banking Update
Speaker: Leo Alexander, Fifth Third Bank
Location: Louisville & Lexington Offices of Frost Brown Todd Law Firm
Time: 12:00 - 1:15 pm
Organized by: Frost Brown Todd
Co-sponsored by: Kentucky World Trade Center
Contact: Frost Brown Todd at 502-589-5400 or 859-231-0000; ppate@fbtlaw.com
September 28
Doing Business with Australia
Invest Australia will present a FREE breakfast program to KY business leaders
interested in setting up operations in Australia to service the Asia Pacific
region. Kentucky is an active exporter to Australia and this is an excellent
program for learning more regarding Australian business opportunities.
Speakers include Mr. Adam McCarthy, Commercial Counsellor, Embassy of Australia
and Mr. Marcus Keller, Investment Manager for Invest Australia. Local flavor
will be provided by Mr. Bill Buell of Big Ass Fans, www.bigassfans.com,
who will speak about their operations and success in doing business in Australia.
You will have the opportunity to meet individually with the representatives
to further explore business potential.
Sponsored by Invest Australia.
Location: Louisville offices of Frost Brown Todd law offices
Time: 8:30 am - 12 pm
Organized by: Kentucky World Trade Center
Co-sponsored by: Frost Brown Todd & JP Morgan Chase
Contact: KWTC at 502-574-2400 or kwtc@loukymetro.org
October 2005
October 6
Inside Trade Finance: Tools and Techniques for Successfully Expanding Global
Business
This one-day seminar takes you from the basics of trade financing through advanced techniques, teaching you how to provide competitive terms and receive payment upon shipment. Letter of Credit and other international payment mechanisms will also be discussed in depth.
Location: National City Bank, Louisville
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee: $175 for first registrant; $100 each additional registrant
Organized by: National City Bank
Co-sponsored by: Kentucky World Trade Center
Contact: Pauline Wert at 216-222-2949 or Pauline.wert@nationalcity.com
For Agenda and to Register: www.NationalCity.com/seminars
October 9-14
Export Kentucky Trade Mission to Chile
Organized by: Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
Co-Sponsored by: KWTC, NKITA, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Ky Dept of Agriculture,
US Commercial Service
Contact: Stephanie Wheeler, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, at
502-564-3256 or Stephanie.wheeler@ky.gov
October 26
Business Sinews of US-Saudi Relations
Since the discovery of oil by American firms in the 1930's, extensive trade
relations have linked the United States and Saudi Arabia. American technology
developed the oil production and export facilities. During the oil boom
of the 1970's, American construction companies built the Kingdom's modern
infrastructure of power generation, airports, hospitals, universities and
military facilities, and that work continues today in the expanding petro-chemical
complexes. The educational experience of tens of thousands of Saudis in
the US has made familiarity with American technology, quality standards
and brand reputations the basis of a vast market for American exporters.
Increases in oil revenue in recent years has led the Kingdom into a second
round of infrastructure development of water desalination, power generation,
railroad construction and mining ventures, all markets for American construction
and equipment supply firms. Details of these opportunities and the particular
techniques for winning business in Saudi Arabia will be the principle focus
of this discussion.
Speaker: Les Janka currently holds the positions of President of the Council on American-Saudi Dialogue and Vice President of the National Council on US-Arab Relations. Mr. Janka has more than 25 years experience as a senior international affairs expert and has held several key positions in the US government, including Special Assistant to President Ronald Reagan and Deputy Press Secretary for Foreign Affairs. In addition, Mr. Janka also served as Special Assistant to Dr. Henry Kissinger on the National Security Council (NSC) at the White House, and also as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Near Eastern, African and South Asian Affairs.
Location: Louisville law offices of Greenebaum Doll & McDonald, 3500
National City Tower, 101 South Fifth Street
Time:8:30 - 10:00 am
Cost: $15
Organized by: Kentucky World Trade Center
Co-Sponsored by: The Commonwealth Group
Contact: KWTC at 502-574-2400 or kwtc@louisvilleky.gov
October 27
Doing Business with Costa Rica
Speaker: His Excellency, F. Tomas Duenas, Ambassador of Costa Rica to the
United States
Location: Frost Brown Todd Offices in Cincinnati, Louisville and Lexington,
3:00 - 5:30 pm
Organized by: Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Cincinnati
Co-sponsored by: Kentucky World Trade Center
Contact: kstrunk@fbtlaw.com
October 28
Doing Business in Africa
The October International Update Series welcomes Patricia Musariri,
President of Global Services Consulting Group, an international business-consulting
firm based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ms. Musariri's focus is facilitation
of business transactions in Africa. During her presentation Ms. Musariri
will address:
· General business and economic overview of Africa.
· Experience in doing business in Zimbabwe, South Africa, Ivory Coast
and Angola.
· Country specific opportunities.
· Country specific risks.
Location: Louisville & Lexington Offices of Frost Brown Todd Law Firm
Louisville: 400 West Market Street, 32 Floor of the Aegon Center;
Lexington: 250 West Main Street, 2700 Lexington Financial Center
Time: 12:00 - 1:15 pm
Organized by: Frost Brown Todd
Co-sponsored by: Kentucky World Trade Center
Contact: Frost Brown Todd at 502-589-5400 or 859-231-0000; ppate@fbtlaw.com
November 2005
November 2
The Ins and Outs of Customs Regulations
Speaker: UPS Brokerage Adviser
United Parcel Service has expanded its business to almost every corner of
the world. It is currently the largest shipper of imported and exported
goods in Kentucky, and the third largest in the US. The brokerage department
has decades of experience in dealing with importing and exporting. Come
and join this informative program and bring your questions. An expert adviser
from UPS Brokerage will answer your unique questions.
Location: Louisville, 7:30 - 9:00 am
Organized by: Crane House
Co-Sponsored by: KWTC
Contact: Crane House at 635-2240 or cranehouse.adm@insightbb.com
November 8 Election Day
November 17
Planning and Implementing a Pan-European Business
Speaker: Paul Berge, Paul Berge International
Location: Louisville & Lexington Offices of Frost Brown Todd Law Firm
Louisville: 400 West Market Street, 32 Floor of the Aegon Center
Lexington: 250 West Main Street, 2700 Lexington Financial Center
Time: 12:00 - 1:15 pm
Organized by: Frost Brown Todd
Co-sponsored by: Kentucky World Trade Center
Contact: Frost Brown Todd at 502-589-5400 or 859-231-0000; ppate@fbtlaw.com
November 24 - 25 Happy Thanksgiving!
KWTC Offices will be closed for the holiday.
November 29
Trading in America - Incoterms for Domestic Use
This full-day seminar covers the domestic use of Incoterms® as a logical
replacement for the now-deleted official Uniform Commercial Code shipment
and delivery terms. Revenue recognition under Sarbanes-Oxley of both domestic
and international transactions using Incoterms® will also be addressed.
The instructor, Frank Reynolds, represented the U.S. at the International
Chamber of Commerce Incoterms® 2000 revision.
Speakers: Frank Reynolds and Margaret Gatti
Location: Louisville, Clarion Hotel
Cost: $350, includes a copy of Incoterms® 2000 and the book "Trading
in America - Incoterms® for Domestic Use"
Organized by: U.S. Council for International Business
Co-sponsored by: Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC)
Register Online: www.uscib.org/calendar.asp
Contact: Davis Hodge, 212-703-5061 or edhodge@uscib.org
December 2005
December 2
The Dickens Festival of Louisville in Association with the Old Louisville
Information Center and the City of Louisville.
INVITE YOU TO THE HOLIDAY FESTIVAL EVENT
"A Victorian Christmas" with Mr. Dickens At Louisville 's Grand
Hotel, The Brown - Crystal Ballroom
An Intimate Holiday Engagement with Gerald Charles Dickens, The Great-great
Grandson of Charles Dickens presents Two Holiday Events
High Tea Performance - 3 p.m.
$45.00 per person
Four-course Dinner - 7 p.m.
$85.00 per person
For further information, please call Jo Ann at (502) 636-1751 or Susan
at 502-797-4113 or Visit the website at www.dickensfestival.org.
December 4-8
Inbound Louisville Sister Cities Trade Mission from Leeds, England
December 9
Reducing Financial Exposure in International Transactions
Speaker: Wes Seeger, VP at LaSalle Bank in Chicago
Mr. Seeger, First Vice President of Foreign Exchange at LaSalle Bank,
Chicago will provide various strategies for mitigating financial risks in
connection with international business transactions. Mr. Seeger's discussion
will focus on best practices in foreign exchange risk management, with an
emphasis on reducing exposure when dealing in emerging markets, such as
China.
Location: Louisville & Lexington Offices of Frost Brown Todd Law Firm
Louisville: 400 West Market Street, 32 Floor of the Aegon Center;
Lexington: 250 West Main Street, 2700 Lexington Financial Center
Time: 12:00 - 1:15 pm
Organized by: Frost Brown Todd
Co-sponsored by: Kentucky World Trade Center
Contact: Frost Brown Todd at 502-589-5400 or 859-231-0000; ppate@fbtlaw.com
December 12
US-France Relations: A View from Beyond the Atlantic
Speaker: His Excellency, Jean-David Levitte, French Ambassador to the United
States
Organized by: World Affairs Council
Co-sponsored by: Kentucky World Trade Center
December 15 and 16
KWTC Presents: Mr. IRL M. DAVIS: Author of "The American Entrepreneur
in Asia"A Journal of Global Proportions
and Founder and CEO of A/D Electronics and A/D Electronics Hong
Kong
Doing Business in Asia
This program is co-organized by: Covington Business Council, Global Advanced-Leadership Center in Bowling Green,Frost Brown Todd, SODEC and the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce.
The KTWC is pleased to host IRL David, CEO of A/D Electronics in Tacoma,
WA and author of the book " The American Entrepreneur in Asia: A Personal
Journal of Global Proportions." Mr. Davis will share his twenty-years
of developing business opportunities in approximately 15 difference countries
in and around eastern Asia, the Pacific Rim, Russia and Mexico.
Economics in Asia and other areas of the globe are growing and expanding
yearly, creating an excellent environment for foreign investment. Never
before have the doors been this open and opportunities this available for
smaller to mi-seized companies. What was once territory for only large multinational
companies is now ripe for all who are interested in a global economy. Mr.
David shares the real-life experience of developing and increasing a business
on a global scale.
Author Irl Davis shares his expertise on how to coordinate the proper paperwork,
identify cultural differences, break down language barriers, and avoid the
political land mines that is inherent in doing business overseas. Containing
numerous personal anecdotes written in Davis's folksy, occasionally hilarious,
no-nonsense style, "The American Entrepreneur in Asia" is the
perfect business guide for those seeking to compete in international markets.
In three locations across the state:
December 15, 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Radisson Hotel Cincinnati
Derby room
Covington, Kentucky
$20 for member
$25 non-member
December 15, 12:00 noon -1: 30 pm
Brown room (East Tower)
Galt House
Louisville, Kentucky
$30 for member
$35 for non-member
December 16, 8:00 am -9:00 am
Bowling Green, Kentucky
$20 for member
$25 for non-member
To Register, contact Ying Juan Rogers at yingjuan@kwtc.org
or 859-258-3139
Happy Holidays!
December 26
The KWTC offices will be closed for the Christmas holiday
January 2006
January 24
The Kentucky World Trade Center and US Department of Commerce Present:
Exporting to China
Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Cost: $65 KWTC members, $85 non-members; Refreshments and lunch will be provided
Location: LG & E Building, Assembly Room, 12th Floor, 220 West Main Street,
Louisville, KY
Co-sponsored by LG&E Energy LLC
Co-organized by the Associated Industries of Kentucky, Crane House, Greater
Louisville Inc., Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
To register contact: admin@kwtc.org
or call 859-258-3139.
Registration deadline is January 20, 2006. No refunds after this date.
January 27
International Tax Update
Speaker: William Elliott, Decosimo Global
Location: Louisville & Lexington Offices of Frost Brown Todd Law Firm
Louisville: 400 West Market Street, 32 Floor of the Aegon Center
Lexington: 250 West Main Street, 2700 Lexington Financial Center
Time: 12:00 - 1:15 pm
Organized by: Frost Brown Todd
Co-sponsored by: Kentucky World Trade Center
Contact: Frost Brown Todd at 502-589-5400 or 859-231-0000; ppate@fbtlaw.com
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