Kentucky World Trade Center

International Calendar of Events for 2008

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Events highlighted in Red indicate programs organized by the KWTC

January 2008

January 16 - Wednesday
Doing Business with China

This educational seminar will focus on business opportunities in China, including coal industries, as well as tips on how to conduct business with China. Former Governor Paul Patton; President & CEO of Community Trust Bancorp Jean R. Hale, and Mr. Jim Booth from Booth Energy, Roger Mullins from Johnson Industries and Jim Moore from Emeco Equipment, who have just returned from a China coal trade mission, are confirmed to speak at the program.

China’s economy is the fastest growing major nation in recent history with consistent annual GDP growth rates well above 10%. With a rapidly rising education level of skilled workers, ever-increasing emphasis on R&D, rapid development of middle-class, and growing purchasing power, China provides a huge opportunity for all US companies. China is also the world’s largest producer and consumer of coal, which accounts for approximately 74 percent of China’s primary energy consumption. China is looking to work with US coal companies to improve coal mine safety and management.

Time: 9:00 - 11:00am / Lunch with the Rotarians, along with their business meeting, will follow from 12:00-1:00pm
Cost: $20/person which includes a continental breakfast and session from 9am-11am. The lunch program is free for Pikeville Rotary Club members and $8.50 for non-members
Location: Landmark Inn in Pikeville, KY
Contact: Danielle Rust at danielle.rust@kwtc.org or 859-258-3139.

Organized by the Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC) in partnership with the Pikeville Chamber of Commerce and the Pikeville Rotary Club

January 17 - Thursday
Rules of Origin and Documentation for all U.S. FTAs

Free Trade agreements help strengthen business climates by eliminating or reducing tariff rates, improving intellectual property regulations, opening government procurement opportunities, easing investment rules, and much more. Learn how to take advantage of them.

This seminar will train you on the rules of origin for all major U.S. Free Trade Agreements, including NAFTA. You will also learn how to legally document your activity and properly fill out the Certificate of Origin. The seminar will cover real-life case studies and common compliance errors.

Expert Presenters:
Baker & McKenzie LLP is the world’s leading global law firm. Michael “Ted” Murphy, a partner at Baker & McKenzie, and Kevin Sullivan, an associate at Baker & McKenzie, will share their expertise on Free Trade Agreements. Located in Washington, D.C., their practices focus specifically on customs, international trade regulation and compliance, WTO, and cross-border counseling.

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Registration: 7:30 – 8:00 a.m.)
Cost: $45 for KWTC Members, $65 for Non-Members
Location: Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs LLP, 500 West Jefferson Street, Louisville
Contact: Danielle Rust at danielle.rust@kwtc.org or 859-258-3139.

Organized by the Kentucky World Trade Center and Baker & McKenzie LLP

January 17 - Thursday
Global Economic Forum Series
with Michael Maibach, President and CEO of European-American Business Council (EABC)

European-American Business Council (EABC) members include 68 European and North American-based global enterprises. EABC’s mission is “promoting Trans-Atlantic growth” and operates offices in Brussels and Washington DC.

Who: Michael Maibach, President, European-American Business Council

What: "Trans-Atlantic Mega-Trends: Trade Ties & Frayed Ties"

Time: 12:15 – 1:45 p.m.
Location to Be Announced – Check their website (www.worldkentucky.org) or call 502-561-5422.

Ticket Information: Tickets are sold in advance and can be purchased online or by calling the World Affairs Council office at (502) 561-5422. Tickets are $25 per person and include lunch. All major credit cards are accepted.

Organized by the World Affairs Council of Kentucky/Southern Indiana
Co-sponsored by the Kentucky World Trade Center

January 25 - Friday
Update on Legal Developments in Germany

Join Kai Bitter for an discussion about legal developments in Germany.
Kai is an Associate in Frost Brown Todd’s International Services Group. His practice is concentrated in international business transactions and other corporate matters. Admitted as a lawyer in Germany, Kai has launched a German desk in our Cincinnati office that offers the services of a full-service German law firm in cooperation with our alliance partner, Wahlert Rechtsanwälte, a law firm located in Stuttgart, Germany. Prior to joining Frost Brown Todd, Kai practiced in the corporate departments of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Baker & McKenzie in Germany where he focused on mergers & acquisitions, capital markets (especially IPOs) and company restructurings. He graduated in 2000 from law school in Muenster, Germany and one year later received a post-graduate degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law, Cleveland, OH.

Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. (Lunch/Presentation)
Cost: FREE
Locations: Louisville, Lexington, Nashville and Cincinnati/Columbus
400 W. Market Street
32nd Floor
Louisville, KY 40202

2700 Lexington Financial Center
250 West Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507

To register for this free event, please contact:
Cincinnati: Kathy - kstrunk@fbtlaw.com or 513.651.6166
Columbus: Erika - erichardson@fbtlaw.com or 614.464.1211
Lexington: Diana - dparkos@fbtlaw.com or 859.244.7518
Louisville: Wanda - wameadows@fbtlaw.com or 502.779.8628
Nashville: Stan - spyrdum@fbtlaw.com or 615.251.5575

Organized by Frost Brown Todd
Promotional Sponsor: the Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC)

January 30 - Wednesday
The Real Japan: Secrets & Insights for Companies Doing Business with Japan
Global Business Networking Forum

Negotiations & Cultural Overview, William Parsons, International Business
Executive & Director, Global Advanced-Leadership Center
Japan Opportunity & Incentives, Kazumi Iino, Business Advisor,
JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization)
Business in The Local Market, Seiko Kubo,
Assistant Director, Japan Local Government Center
Acquisitions & Investments, Rich Quinlan, Former Tower Automotive
Controller & International Business Executive
Financing the Venture, Masaaki Kaji, Chief Representative,
Development Bank of Japan
Legal Considerations, Robert L. Brown, Partner, Greenbaum, Doll & McDonald
Business Plan Development
Raja Bhattacharya, Director, Global Advanced-Leadership Center

Time: 8:30am - 3:00pm
Cost: $95/person including lunch (Register by January 23rd)
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Location: Greenebaum Doll & McDonald, 3500 National City Tower, Louisville
Contact: call 866-604-5252 or visit www.galc.net

Organized by the Global Advanced Leadership Center (GALC)
Co-sponsored by the Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC)

February 2008 Top

February 6 - Wednesday
European Union in the 21st Century: Focus on Poland

Topics Include: Polish Market Overview, Doing Business In Poland, Polish Resources For U.S. Companies, Corporate Perspectives, And Opportunities For U.S. Businesses In Poland

Featured Presenters: John Mccaslin, Senior Commercial Officer Of The U.S. Commercial Service-U.S. Department Of Commerce; Roman Rewald, Chairman Of The Poland American Chamber Of Commerce; Sebastian Mikosz, Secretary General Of The International Group Of Chambers Of Commerce; Pawel Wojciechowski, President Of The Polish Information & Foreign Investment Agency; And Henryka Bochniarz, President Of The Polish Confederation Of Private Employers LEWIATAN

Keynote Luncheon: Victor H. Ashe, Ambassador of the United States of America to Poland

Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cost: $50/person (Includes Continental Breakfast, Lunch & Program Binder)
Location: Hilton Netherland Hotel - Cincinnati, Ohio

COMPLETE PROGRAM AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
www.Buyusa.Gov/Greatlakes/Focusonpoland.html

Sponsored by Frost Brown Todd
Promotional Sponsor: Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC)

February 7 - Thursday
KWTC's Chinese New Year Celebration
Business Networking

The Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC) is pleased to invite you to a Chinese New Year's Celebration in Lexington on February 7, 2008. We would like to provide you this opportunity to network with the business professionals and members of the Chinese community. You will enjoy authentic hors d'oeuvres & wine and Chinese entertainment at this unique cultural experience sponsored by Lexington-Bluegrass Association of REALTORS! Please invite and bring a guest.

Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm (a short program will begin at 5:45pm)
Cost: KWTC Members $30; Non-members $40 (cash bar available)
Location: Radisson Hotel, 369 W Vine Street, Lexington, Kentucky

To RSVP, contact Angela Davis: angela.davis@louisvilleky.gov, 502-574-2400
For more information, call KWTC at 859-258-3139 or 502-574-2400

Organized by the Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC)

Golden Dragon Sponsor:

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Generous Sponsors: Four Roses Distillery, Kentucky Chinese American Association, Panda Garden, P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Plum Tree, Southern Wine & Spirits and The Fresh Market

February 13 - Wednesday
China's New Challenge - Balancing Growth & Social Justice

Contact the Crane House for more information at 502.635.2240 or www.cranehouse.org

Organized by the Crane House, Asia Institute
Co-sponsored by the Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC)

February 13 - Wednesday
Global Business Strategies Launch: "Your Gateway to International Markets"

Global Business Networks (Click Here for GBN webpage)
Build your expertise in targeted international markets by participating in the Global Business Networks of your choice. Open exclusively to KWTC & Greater Louisville Inc. members, each Global Business Network will focus on the intricate, often complex details of doing business in a particular market.

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.

Organized by Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI) in partnership with the Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC)

February 22 - Friday
International Update Series
After the Recalls: The Future Landscape of Importing from China

Join Erika Schoenberger as she presents “After the Recalls: the Future Landscape of Importing from China.”

Erika Schoenberger is a Litigation Associate in the Columbus Office of Frost Brown Todd LLC. Her presentation will focus on the steps both the U.S. and China have taken since the highly publicized recalls of "made in China" products last year. Erika will highlight what you need to know about pending U.S. legislation and the Chinese government's recent legislative and enforcement reactions to the recalls. She will then discuss steps that both businesses and their counsel must know as they try to navigate the evolving landscape of importing goods from China to the United States.

Erika has recently focused on issues involving juvenile and imported products, particularly those in China. Erika litigates both toxic tort and defective product cases. In September of last year, Erika and Joe Walker of Frost Brown Todd attended the U.S.-Sino Consumer Product Safety Summit in Washington, D.C. During the Summit, they also attended a closed door luncheon with Wei Chuanzhong, Deputy Chief of China's General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ), and his staff. Erika and Joe presented at the Defense Research Institute conference on Product Liability, and have published a series of articles and client advisories on product importing issues, product recalls, and product legislation since attending the 2007 Summit, which are available at www.frostbrowntodd.com. You can email Erika at eschoenberger@fbtlaw.com.

Time: 12:00 - 1:15pm
Cost: FREE

Locations: Louisville, Lexington, Nashville and Cincinnati/Columbus
400 W. Market Street
32nd Floor
Louisville, KY 40202

2700 Lexington Financial Center
250 West Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507

Organized by Frost Brown Todd LLC
Co-sponsored by the Kentucky World Trade Center

February 25 - 29 (Mon - Fri)
Executive Excellence Diploma

The ILS Executive Excellence Diploma is the premier program for those with leadership responsibilities to acquire a deep understanding of the capability of the lean system and prepare themselves to successfully meet the challenges encountered on the lean transformation journey. Graduates of this weeklong course have been instrumental in guiding the success of hundreds of companies in many industries, ranging from small, familyowned businesses to global corporations with household names. Some seats are still available for this course, but quick action is required.

The Executive Diploma is highly interactive. Lectures support hands-on simulations, intense question and answer sessions, and plant visits. Participants will tour Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, Inc. in Georgetown, KY, and Rev-a-shelf in Louisville, KY. Speakers from industry, who are navigating their own lean journeys, will share their experience and wisdom.

Course dates for 2008 are as follows:
February 25–29, Louisville, KY
May 19–23, Georgetown, KY
August 18-22, Georgetown, KY
November 17–21, Georgetown, KY

Contact: David Veech at david.veech@theleanway.com or (502) 517-1845
Cost: $4,700 USD per person. Discounts are available for small businesses and for multiple attendees from the same company.

To register, visit the Institute for Lean Systems website or copy this link into your browser: www.theleanway.com/frmRegistration.aspx?Event=1:1.

Organized by the Institute for Lean Systems
Promotional sponsor: the Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC)

March 2008 Top

March 11 - Tuesday
Luncheon Briefing on International Trade and Kentucky's Global Outlook

Featuring:
Bob Lekites, Vice President of Airline and International Operations - UPS
Christopher A. Padilla, International Trade - U.S. Dept of Commerce
Seok-Young Choi, Economic Minister - Korean Embassy

Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Cost: $20/person (includes lunch)
Location: Camberley Brown Hotel, Gallery Ballroom, 16th Floor, 335 West Broadway, Louisville
Contact: U.S. Export Assistance Center at (502) 582-5066 or Mona.Musa@mail.doc.gov

Sponsored by U.S. Department of Commerce and UPS
Promotional Sponsor: The Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC)

March 12 - Wednesday
2008 Export Compliance Seminar

The events of the past year are producing far reaching regulatory changes affecting every aspect of international commerce. More than ever, understanding and adhering to Customs regulations and export control requirements will be extremely important. It is demonstrably a question of national security that exporters understand these rules and ensure compliance. To meet this goal, personnel responsible for export transactions must be able to understand and apply these regulations. At the same time, corporations engaging in international transactions have to avoid penalties and business disruptions that come with violations. Expeditors and Tradewin® are pleased to work together to help your company respond to the following regulatory challenges:

Overview of Key Regulatory Programs
Ten General Prohibitions
Sanctions Update
Export Control Update
Discussion of EAR, FTSR, and ITAR
Denied Party Screenings
Record keeping, Red Flags and Penalties
Licensing and ECCN Determination

Who Should Attend?
This comprehensive seminar is designed for company executives, export compliance managers, operations staff, trade consultants, attorneys, and those who support and advise exporters. Export regulations are not relevant to only Fortune 500 companies. If you are involved in international business, this seminar is a must.

Time: 8:00AM—3:00PM
Cost: $125.00/person (includes Continental Breakfast and Lunch)
Register now, space is limited. Fee is non-refundable after Feb 15
Location: Kentucky World Trade Center, 224 South Second Street, Louisville
Contact: Dave Warner with Expeditors at 502-367-6700 or dave.warner@expeditors.com

Sponsored by Expeditors International and Tradewin
Co-sponsored by the Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC)

March 18 - Tuesday
INDIA Global Business Network

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.
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Speaker: Suhas Kulkarni with Indus Commercial, "Immediate Business Opportunities for American Companies in India"

Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cost: $10/person (incudes lunch & handouts)
Location: Kentucky World Trade Center, 224 South Second Street - Louisville
Registration is available by calling (502) 574-2400 or Angela.Davis@Louisvilleky.gov

The India Network Sponsor

Organized by the Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC) in partnership with Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI)

March 25 - Tuesday
RUSSIA Global Business Network

Speaker: Felix Cherny with General Electric, "Business Opportunities in Russia for U.S. Companies"

Organized by the Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC) in partnership with Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI)

March 28- Friday
Trade Opportunities with Korea and the Korea Free Trade Agreement

Join us as Mr. Seok Young Choi, Minister for Economic Affairs and Trade for the Korean Embassy to the U.S. and Ms. Patricia M. Haslach, Senior Official, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) discuss trade opportunities with Korea and Free Trade Agreements.

Time: 12:00 - 1:30pm (luncheon)
Cost: Free; Lunch is sponsored by Frost Brown Todd LLC

Location: 2700 Lexington Financial Center, 250 West Main Street - Lexington, KY

Video Conferencing is also available in other Frost Brown Todd offices, see event flyer for location and contact details.

To register for this free event in Lexington, please contact Marie Davis with KWTC at 859.258.3139 or Marie.davis@kwtc.org

Featured speakers:
Robert Reis - Senior Director, Japan & Korea, US Chamber of Commerce
& Executive VP, U.S.- Korea Business Council
Patricia Haslach - Senior Official with APEC - Former Ambassador to Laos
Seok Young Choi - Economic Minister, Korean Embassy

Event is in partnership with the Kentucky World Trade Center, U.S. – Korea Business Council, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, TradeRoots, & U.S. Department of Commerce

April 2008 Top

April 1 - Tuesday
LATIN AMERICA Global Business Network

Speaker: Hank Enright with Papa Johns International

Organized by the Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC) in partnership with Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI)

April 9 - Wednesday
Indonesian Ambassador Breakfast

Join us for a breakfast meeting with honored guest, Ambassador HE. Sujadnan Parnohadiningrat of Indonesia. The Ambassador will discuss business opportunities in Indonesia. Following the breakfast, companies will have the opportunity to meet with the Ambassador one-on-one on a scheduled basis.

Time: 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Cost: $15/person (includes breakfast)
Location: Muhammad Ali Center, 144 N. Sixth Street, 6th Floor, Riverview Room - Louisville

8:15 - 8:30am	Registration
8:30 - 9:30 am	Doing Business in Indonesia: Opportunities for US Companies -
	His Excellency Ambassador HE. Sujadnan Parnohadiningrat of Indonesia
9:30 - 9:45 am	Indonesia Tax Update, Chilton & Medley PLC
10:00 - 11:00 am	Individual company meetings with the Ambassador (by request)

To RSVP, contact Angela Davis at 502-574-2400 or Angela.Davis@Louisvilleky.gov.

To setup a one-on-one meeting with the Ambassador following the breakfast, please contact us at 502-574-2400 or Angela.Davis@Louisvilleky.gov.

Organized by the Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC)

Sponsored by

Co-sponsored by the Muhammad Ali Center

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April 15 - Tuesday
Import Procedures and Compliance

This seminar will take you step-by-step through the importing process and ensure that your company is compliant with U.S. Customs regulations. Topics will include: the Customs Modernization Act, entry of merchandise, special import programs, post-entry issues, record keeping requirements, fines & penalties, import compliance, and strategic trade initiatives such as ACE & C-TPAT.

Speaker: Trudy Wilson, Licensed Customs Broker & President of InTran Industries

Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm (registration 7:45-8:00am)
Cost: $45 KWTC members, $65 nonmembers
Location: Greenebaum Doll & McDonald, 3500 National City Tower, 101 South Fifth Street, Leatherman Room - Louisville

Contact: KWTC at 502-574-2400 or Angela.Davis@Louisvilleky.gov

Organized by the Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC)

April 15 - Tuesday
CHINA Global Business Network

Speaker: Haifeng Hong with Greenebaum Doll & McDonald, "Recent Legal Changes Affecting US Companies Wanting to do Business in China"

Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cost: FREE (includes lunch)
Location: Greenebaum Doll & McDonald, 101 South Fifth Street, 35th Floor/Louisville Room - Louisville, KY
Registration is available by calling (502) 574-2400 or Angela.Davis@Louisvilleky.gov

The China Network Sponsor

gdm

Organized by the Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC) in partnership with Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI)

April 17 - Thursday

KWTC's 2nd Annual Global Golf Scramble
golf

Our 2nd annual golf scramble, to be held at the beautiful course of Lake Forest Country Club in Louisville, is for KWTC Member’s and supporters to come out and have a relaxing day out on the course. Teams will compete in a Four Person Scramble arranged by the players or by KWTC staff if needed.

CONTESTS: Prizes offered for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Team Winners! Scramble contests will also include a Hole-in-One contest, Longest Putt, Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin.

Schedule:
Thursday, April 17th
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Registration & Lunch
1:00 p.m. - Tournament Begins
5:00 p.m. - Awards Ceremony
(approximate, immediately following completion of play)

Registration:
Pre-register by: April 9th
Fee: $110 per player ($125/player if after April 9th)
Fee includes: green fee, cart, range/practice balls, lunch & awards
Location: Lake Forest Country Club - Louisville, KY (click for directions)

Organized by the Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC)
SPONSORS: ELAN Home Systems LLC, Expeditors International, Frost Brown Todd LLC, Greenebaum Doll & McDonald PLLC, Old National Bank, Papa John's International and Stock Yards Bank & Trust

Global Golf Sponsorship Levels:

Double Eagle - $1,000
5 player entry
Hole Sponsorship
Corporate Recognition
Hole-in-one Contest Sponsor

Eagle - $700
4 player entry
Hole Sponsorship
Corporate Recognition

Birdie - $550
3 player entry
Hole Sponsorship
Corporate Recognition

Par - $400
2 player entry
Hole Sponsorship
Corporate Recognition

For more information, contact Angela Davis at (502) 574-2400 or Angela.Davis@Louisvilleky.gov

April 17 - Thursday
Global Personnel Group Spring Seminar

Do you have foreign employees? Are you considering international relocation to the U.S.? If so, you need to be at our Global Personnel Group Seminar. Our lawyers will provide step-by-step advice on identifying and overcoming issues faced by employers when navigating the complex waters of international mobility. Just another reason to call us your Business Partner.

Time: Registration & Breakfast 8:30 - 9am; Program 9:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Frost Brown Todd, 400 W. Market Street, 32nd Floor - Louisville
Contact: Laura Milburn at lmilburn@fbtlaw.com or 502-779-8583
Please RSVP by April 14, 2008

Organized by Frost Brown Todd LLC
Promotional Sponsor: the Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC)

April 18 - 26
Japan Study Mission

Please join us on an exciting, once-in-a-lifetime mission to study how world class companies have applied lean thinking to their businesses (Friday, April 18,2008 - Saturday, April 26, 2008). During this trip, we will visit up to nine world-class facilities renowned practicing lean thinking. We will go to the gemba, hold learning seminars and workshops, and discuss implementation issues sepcific to participant companies. We will stay in nice hotels, travel in comfort aboard modern buses and trains, and have experienced Japanese guides to interpret and discussions ILS instructures and facilitators. In our wrap-up seminar participants will develop and present their plans on how to carry the learning forward when they return to their companies. Not only will this trip provide a dynamic learning experience for the participant; it should be the spark to reignite the lean transformation of your business.

Organized by Institute for Lean Systems
Promotional sponsor: the Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC)

April 22 - Tuesday
EUROPE Global Business Network

Speakers: Dr. Horst Teller, Attorney - Wahlert Rechtsanwälte, Stuttgart, Germany & Sabine Schüfer, Attorney - Wahlert Rechtsanwälte, Stuttgart, Germany, "Business Opportunities in Europe"

Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cost: FREE (includes lunch)
Location: Frost Brown Todd, 400 West Market Street, 32nd Floor - Louisville
Registration is available by calling (502) 574-2400 or Angela.Davis@Louisvilleky.gov

The Europe Network Sponsor:

fbt

Organized by the Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC) in partnership with Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI)

April 22 - Tuesday
Complying With the European Union's New REACH Environmental Legislation

Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Frost Brown Todd, 400 West Market Street, 32nd Floor - Louisville
Contact: KWTC at 502-574-2400 or Angela.Davis@Louisvilleky.gov

Learn How the New EU Chemical Regulation, REACH, May Affect Your Company. This seminar will discuss the legal and scientific issues raised by REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemical substances), the 2007 European Community regulation on chemicals and their safe use. REACH not only affects chemical manufacturers, but companies who produce products like construction materials, electronic components, and many others which contain or emit certain chemical substances. This seminar is designed to provide an overview of the REACH regulation and its potential impact on your business.

Organized by Frost Brown Todd LLC
Promotional Sponsor: The Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC)

April 22 - 24 (Tues - Thurs)
Ninth Annual Global Automotive Conference

Location: Lexington, KY
To register or for more information, please go to www.gac.ky.net.

Organized by The Global Advanced Leadership Center
Promotional Sponsor: The Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC)

April 23 - Wednesday
Exporting to China: Resources for Your Success

Featuring:
Stewart Ballard, Senior Commercial Officer - Hong Kong, U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Department of Commerce
David Snodgrass, Managing Director, Kentucky China Trade Center
John Larkin, President, Larkin Trade International

Topics Include: Hong Kong as a Gateway to the Mainland and Asia, China Market Overview and Resources for Kentucky Companies

There will be one-on-one meetings available at the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce from 1:30 to 5:00 pm. Contact Sara Klamo at (859) 578-6397 or sklamo@N0SPAM.nkychamber.com for more information.

Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm; Registration 8am - 8:30am
Cost: $20/person
Location: Lexmark, Lexington, KY
To register, contact: 859-225-7001 or email Sara.Moreno@mail.doc.gov

Go to www.buyusa.gov/greatlakes/384.html for more information.

Organized by U.S. Department of Commerce and Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
Sponsored by Lexmark and Frost Brown Todd LLC
Co-sponsored by the Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC)

April 29
Global Perspectives Luncheon with David McWilliams, Top Irish economist, author and broadcaster

About David McWilliams:
David McWilliams currently writes two weekly opinion columns, one in the Irish Independent and the other Sunday Business Post and is currently writing the sequel to his wildly successful “The Pope’s Children” which spent 52 consecutive weeks in the top five of the bestsellers.

McWilliams has been a regular on Irish television and radio since his award winning Agenda current affairs program began in 2000. Notably, he has interviewed some of the most influential and thought provoking characters of our time, from Henry Kissinger to Mikhail Gorbachev, Rudi Giuliani and Hillary Clinton.

He was educated at Trinity College Dublin and the College of Europe Bruges, Belgium and before moving into writing and broadcasting he spent ten years in banking. McWilliams is credited as the first economist to predict the 1990s boom in Ireland which later became known as the “Celtic Tiger”. Most recently, he was named as the 2007 Global Young Leader by the World Economic Forum.

Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Cost: $40 and $30 for students (must present ID). Seating is limited.
Location: Bellarmine University - Frazier Hall, 2001 Newburg Road, Louisville
Contact: Leslie Osborne at 502.625.0085 or registration@greaterlouisville.com or go to www.greaterlouisville.com/content/events to register.

Organized by Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI)
Promotional Sponsor: the Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC)

May 2008 Top

May 2 - Friday
An Oaks Day Global Economic Forum Breakfast
With Jim Campbell, President and CEO of the GE Consumer and Industrial Products Division
“The US and the Global Economy: The Perspective from General Electric”

Time: 8:00 am
Cost: $30 per person including breakfast
Location: The Muhammad Ali Center, 144 North 6th Street, Neiman Gallery - Louisville
Contact: the World Affairs Council at (502) 561-5422 or www.worldkentucky.org

Tickets must be purchased by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2008.
No Tickets Will Be Sold At The Door.

Organized by The World Affairs Council of Kentucky/Southern Indiana
Co-sponsored by the Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC)

May 7 - Wednesday
Nepal: "Land of Mystery"
Global Business Forum

We invite you to join our team of entrepreneurs in a comprehensive study of Nepal. The forum will start of with an introduction to Nepal; historical overview covering the people, culture, economy, religion, politics, and the unique characteristics of Nepal. Our forums will also examine the following issues in Nepal; political uprising, labor issues, manufacturing, natural resources, and tourism, to name a few. The forum will also delve into the financial and tax structure in Nepal; banking structure, interest rates, reparation of funds back to the FDI, financing a deal (financial instruments), and how to expand business ( what is possible for growth).

Presenters:
Professor William Parsons, Entrepreneur & Business Mentor
Mr. Purna Sakya, President, Nepal Carpet Company Industries & Rotary Governor
Professor Raja Bhattacharya, Managing Partner, Himalayan Handcrafted Rugs

Time: 8:00am registration; 8:30-12:00pm program
Cost: $95/person (Includes meal & parking)
Location: Greenebaum Doll & McDonald, 3500 National City Tower - Louisville, KY
Contact: Marilyn Martin at marilyn.martin@galc.net or (270) 393-9009 (www.galc.net)

Organized by the Global Advanced Leadership Center
Promotional Sponsor: The Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC)

May 7 - 9 (Wed - Fri)
Complying with US Export Controls

The two-day seminar provides an in-depth examination of the Export Administration Regulations(EAR), covering information exporters need to comply with U.S. export control requirements on commercial items. The optional session on Deemed Exports covers your responsibilites when transferring information to foreign nationals. Professional counselors from the Bureau of Industry and Security will lead the training sessions. Presenters conduct hands-on exercises to prepare you to apply the regulations to your company's exports. This program is well suited for those who need a comprehensive understanding of their obligations under the EAR.

Seminar Focus
Goods and activities subject to the EAR
Export licensing requirements
Determining your export control classification (ECCN)
Exporting/re-exporting using license exceptions
Export clearance procedures and record keeping
Export Management and Compliance Program (EMCP)
Ensuring compliance and enforcement

Who Should Attend
U.S. exporters
Universities & institutes with foreign nationals
International attorneys
Freight forwarders
Other trade professionals needing in-depth training

Deemed Exports Session (optional 3rd day)
Are you and your organization in compliance with U.S. laws governing “deemed exports?” An export of technology, or source code is "deemed" to take place when it is released to a foreign national within the United States. That is, technology is "released" for export when it is available to foreign nationals for visual inspection (such as reading technical specifications, plans, blueprints, etc.); when technology is exchanged orally; or when technology is made available by practice or application under the guidance of persons with knowledge of the technology. Bureau of Industry and Security trainers will conduct in-depth training regarding your compliance with these requirements and related issues.

Who should attend? This program has been developed for exporters who have basic knowledge of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and have a solid understanding of how to apply the regulations and to classify technology properly. Export compliance specialists and researchers working in industry, in university administration, or in a government research laboratories are encouraged to attend.

Cost: Two-day Seminar is $350/attendee, $330 for extra person; Deemed Exports (3rd day option) is $100 for 2-day seminar attendees, $125 if only Deemed Session

Cost includes seminar materials and meals noted above. Hotel discounted rate for lodging until April 15. Deadline for registration and refunds is May 1, 2008. Late registrants accepted if cancellations result in available seating.

Contact: U.S. Export Assistance Center U.S. Commercial Service, (502) 582-5066 or Mona.Musa@mail.doc.gov

Click Here for training flyer and schedule

Organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce
Promotional Partner: the Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC)

May 11 - 16 (Sun - Fri)
China Sales Mission and Seminar Series

The Evergreen Building Products Association US-China Build Program and the American Forest & Paper Association is organizing their eighth sales mission and seminar series for US building materials manufacturers and suppliers to three of China’s growing housing markets: Chongqing, Changsha, and Shenzhen. The mission will include half-day seminars about the benefits of building American-style housing and using US building materials.

Trade Mission Schedule:
Seminar Setup and trial in Chongqing (mandatory): May 11
Chongqing Seminar & Mini-Trade Show: May 12
Changsha Seminar & Mini-Trade Show: May 14
Shenzhen Seminar & Mini-Trade Show: May 16

DEADLINE: Seminar presentation slots are limited to the first ten companies who register, although additional companies are welcome to participate in the mini-trade shows and one-on-one meetings with Chinese companies. Companies must register before March 15 in order to have company information included in the direct mailer promoting the event. Speaking slots fill quickly, so please register early.

PRICING: The one-week program for companies giving company presentations during the seminars is $750 for EBPA
members. Participating companies must either be a member of the Evergreen Building Products Association or one of
EBPA’s cooperators to participate. See flyer for more details.

Click Here for mission flyer

Information about the seminar can also be found at: http://x.ep.org/en/programs.

Organized by the Evergreen Building Products Association US-China Build Program and the American Forest & Paper Association
Promotional Sponsor: the Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC)

May 15 - Thursday
Setting Up a Corporate Export and Import Compliance Program

Export & import compliance violations carry both criminal and administrative penalties, including fines, incarceration, and denial of exporting privileges. Implementing an effective export-import compliance program enables your company to monitor compliance with U.S. regulations, and minimize any potential risk of violation. It defines and documents your company’s compliance efforts and establishes operational policies, procedures, and safeguards throughout your operations.

Seminar Topics:

A Basic Overview of U.S. Export & Import Regulations
A Step by Step Guide to Setting Up an Internal Compliance Program
Creating a Compliance Manual; Software Applications Available to Help with Compliance
Future Compliance Trends

Featured Presenters:
Ken Crissinger & Chris Bonham, UPS Customs and Trade Compliance
Michael O’Neill, UPS Trade Management Services

Time = Export session: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Import session = 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Cost = KWTC Members: $65 half day; $105 full day
Non-Members = $85 half day; $125 full day

Location = Frost Brown Todd, 28th Floor, Lexington Financial Center, 250 West Main Street - Lexington

Contact = Marie Davis with the KWTC at 859-258-3139 or marie.davis@kwtc.org

Click Here for program flyer

Registration deadline is May 13th (payment non-refundable after May 9th)

Organized by the Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC) &
UPS Trade & Customs Compliance
Lunch and refreshments sponsored by Frost Brown Todd

May 19 - 23 (Mon - Fri)
Executive Excellence Diploma

The Lean Executive Excellence Diploma is delivered through a five-day course that carefully weaves the human, managerial, organizational, technical and financial strands of the lean business model together to thoroughly and accurately explain the structure, function, and resulting performance of lean organizations.

ILS Executive Diploma course dates for 2008 are as follows:
May 19–23, Georgetown, KY
August 18-22, Georgetown, KY
November 17–21, Georgetown, KY

The course fee is $4,700 USD per person.
Discounts are available for small businesses, for multiple attendees from the same company and for KWTC members.

Contact David Veech with ILS at david.veech@theleanway.com or (502) 517-1845 (www.theleanway.com).

Click Here for program flyer

Organized by the Institute for Lean Systems
Sponsored by the Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC)

May 21 - Wednesday
Cross-Cultural Training for LBAR: Middle Eastern Culture

Time: 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: Lexington-Bluegrass Association of Realtors, 2250 Regency Road - Lexington

*For LBAR Members only

Organized by Lexington-Bluegrass Association of Realtors (LBAR)
Promotional Sponsor: the Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC)

May 23 - Friday
FBT's International Update Series: The FBI’s Domain Initiative
with Special Agent Kimberly Kidd

Special Agent Kidd is the Domain Coordinator for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. She will be speaking on the FBI’s Domain Program which is a nationwide FBI initiative created to bring Federal agencies in better contact with businesses and the academic community. The Domain Program is Counterintelligence / Espionage centered but also provides information to businesses and academia in regards to physical security, export/import issues, computer intrusions, and trucking/shipping concerns. SA Kidd has been with the FBI for over 6 years. She began her career in the Pittsburgh Division working Counterterrorism matters and was transferred to the Lexington office in September 2005, where she became the Domain Coordinator. SA Kidd is now part of the Counterintelligence squad.

Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. (Lunch/Presentation)
Cost: Free Lunch

Locations: Louisville, Lexington, Nashville and Cincinnati/Columbus
400 W. Market Street
32nd Floor
Louisville, KY 40202

2700 Lexington Financial Center
250 West Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507

Click Here for program flyer

Organized by Frost Brown Todd LLC
Co-sponsored by the Kentucky World Trade Center

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June 5 - Thursday
Export Credit Insurance, Foreign Exchange & Taxes: International Issues for Every Exporter

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 PLC

Time: 8:30 - 11:30 am; Registration 8:15 - 8:30am
Cost: $25 for KWTC members; $35 for Non-members
Location: Wells Fargo Insurance Services, Springs Office Building, 950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite 50 - Louisville, KY
Contact: the KWTC at 502-574-2400 or Angela.Davis@Louisvilleky.gov. The deadline to RSVP is Tuesday, June 3 (payment non-refundable after deadline)

Organized by the Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC)
Sponsored by Wells Fargo Insurance Services

June 11 - Wednesday
INDIA Global Business Network

Speaker: Suhas Kulkarni with Indus Commercial, "Immediate Business Opportunities for American Companies in India"

The India Network Sponsor

Organized by the Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC) in partnership with Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI)

June 19 - Thursday
RUSSIA Global Business Network

Speaker: Elena Ivanova with Nova Dry Kiln, LLC

Organized by the Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC) in partnership with Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI)

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July 1 - Tuesday
LATIN AMERICA Global Business Network

Organized by the Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC) in partnership with Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI)

July 11
Doing Business in Vietnam

Speaker: Walter Blocker, CEO, Vietnam Limited in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Time: 8:30am - 10:00am; Registration 8:15 - 8:30am
Location: Greenebaum Doll & McDonald, 3500 National City Tower, 101 S 5th St, Leatherman Rm - Louisville, KY

More info to come...

Organized by the Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC)

July 21-31
Australian Coal Trade Mission

MISSION OBJECTIVE
This mission will enable US coal companies to evaluate market opportunities, establish contacts, and strengthen existing relationships in Australia and Indonesia. The participants will also have the chance to visit, or exhibit at Australia Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition, one of the world's largest exhibitions of products and services for the mining and related engineering industries. Australia is acknowledged as a world leader in providing innovative products and technical solutions to both the domestic and international minerals industries.

For more information on the Australian and Indonesia Coal Trade Mission, please contact Ying Juan Rogers at yingjuan@kwtc.org or 859-258-3139.

MISSION ITINERARY
Indonesia Portion (Optional)
7/18 depart for Indonesia s 7/20 arrive Jakarta s 7/21 meetings in Jakarta s 7/22 coal mine tours, Borneo s
Australia Portion
7/21 depart for Brisbane s 7/23 Brisbane meetings s 7/24 trade show in Mackay s 7/25 coal mine tour in Moranbah s 7/26 Gold Coast s 7/27 Sydney s 7/28 meetings in Sydney s 7/29 tour coal loading terminal in Newcastle s coal mine tour in Newcastle s 7/31 return to the US.

Organized by the Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC) in partnership with the Kentucky Coal Association

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October 7 - Tuesday
State Department Export Licensing under the ITAR

Featured speaker: Bart McMillan, Export Compliance Attorney with Baker & McKenzie LLP

Time: 12:30pm - 4:30 pm; Registration 12:00 - 12:30pm
Location: Kentucky World Trade Center, 224 S Second Street (corner of 2nd/Jefferson), Louisville

More details to come...

Organized by the Kentucky World Trade Center & Baker & McKenzie LLP

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November 5 - Wednesday
World Trade Day 2008

16th Annual World Trade Day
Location: Lexington Center - Lexington, KY

The Kentucky World Trade Center's World Trade Day is the largest international event in Kentucky! The featured event each year is the KWTC's World Trade Success Awards Luncheon honoring Kentucky companies for their success in the international marketplace. The November 5th program will also include an Exhibitor Trade Show and the "Tour the World" dignitary fair showcasing various countries, with concurrent individual matchmaking meetings between dignitaries and companies.

More details to come...

Organized by the Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC)

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The Kentucky World Trade Center would like to thank its
Patron Members who support our programs and events throughout the year.

International Calendar of Events for 2008

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

Louisville Office