Louisville World Trade Center
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Lexington Office
333 West Vine Street
Suite 1600
Lexington, KY 40507
859-258-3139
Fax: 859-233-0658
Louisville Office
224 South Second St.
Louisville, KY 40202
502-574-2400
Fax: 502-574-1585
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Accounting Firms
*MountjoyChilton Medley, LLP*
2000 Meidinger Tower
462 S. Fourth Street
Louisville, KY 40202
T: 502-749-1900
www.mcmcpa.comContact: Mr. Steven D Kerrick
skerrick@mcmcpa.comAdditional Contacts:
Jerry Bressler, Stockholder/Dir. Covington:
jbressler@mcmcpa.comJim F. Koch, Stockholder/Dir. Louisville:
jkoch@mcmcpa.comMountjoy Chilton Medley LLP, Kentucky’s largest accounting firm, provides a wide range of professional services for companies throughout the US and internationally. Mountjoy Chilton Medley is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a global affiliation of accounting firms that serves clients in countries all over the world. Whether you are considering global business expansion, evaluating tax strategies, or managing your international employees, Mountjoy Chilton Medley is dedicated to increasing your global financial effectiveness. www.mcmcpa.com
Crowe Horwath LLP
144 North Broadway
Lexington, KY 40507
T: 859-252-6738
F: 859-255-0733
www.crowehorwath.comContact: Mr. Steve Jennings, Partner
steve.jennings@crowehorwath.com
859-280-5130Louisville location:
9600 Brownsboro Road, Suite 400
Louisville, KY 40241
T: 502-326-3996
F: 502-420-4400Contact: Kevin Rose, Partner
kevin.rose@crowehorwath.com
502-420-4510Crowe Horwath LLP is one of the top 10 public accounting and consulting firms in the United States. Under its core purpose of “Building Value with Values®,” Crowe assists clients in reaching their goals through audit, tax, risk, and consulting services. Crowe professionals provide public and private company clients with thought leadership in many sectors, including financial and diversified financial services, healthcare, government, private equity sponsored, inventory-based, retail, not-for-profit, higher education, and food and commodities. With more than 20 offices and more than 2,500 personnel, Crowe is recognized by a number of organizations as one of the country’s best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as the leading independent member of Horwath International.
Dean, Dorton & Ford, P.S.C.
106 W. Vine Street, Suite 600
Lexington, KY 40507
T: 859-255-2341
F: 859-255-0125
www.deandortonford.comContact: Ms. Leigh McKee
lmckee@ddfky.comFounded in 1979 as a sole proprietorship, Dean, Dorton & Ford has enjoyed steady and substantial growth in all areas of its practice. Today, we are the largest CPA firm based in Central Kentucky. We are a progressive services firm of certified public accountants and business advisors. We're dedicated to outstanding service centered around the unique needs of each client. We continually strive to develop superior skills and talents in order to deliver the highest quality service possible. We offer a full range of accounting, tax, and business consulting services, and we assist our clients in solving their business and financial problems and concerns. Our focus is to maximize value, not fees, leading to a long-term view of client relationships and business decisions. Our diverse client base includes entrepreneurs, high income/net worth individuals, family businesses, and not-for-profit organizations. Our industry groups include auto dealerships, construction, equine, healthcare, tax-exempt, manufacturing, and law firm services.
McGregor & Associates, Inc.
333 West Vine Street, Suite 1610
Lexington, KY 40507
T: 859-233-4377
F: 859-255-2999
www.mai-ky.comContact: Mr. Todd Wetzel
McGregor & Associates, Inc. has provided employee benefits plan administration and consulting services, since 1992. We provide administration, compliance and consulting services for:
toddw@mai-ky.com
• Defined Contribution Retirement Plans
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Section 125 Cafeteria (Flexible Benefit) Plans
• Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA)
• Transportation Fringe Benefit Plans
• COBRA Compliance
• Retiree Billing
The McGregor team includes experienced professionals knowledgeable in employee benefits. Our skilled staff provides hands-on services, assisting employers with implementing competitive benefit programs for their employees. We constantly strive to offer better solutions for our clients’ employee benefits needs through superior service.
Our mission is to provide quality, personalized service and consulting to our clients in the most efficient manner. We establish, develop and preserve relationships through the communication and education of employee benefits.Associations
Kentucky Association for Economic Development (KAED)
2225 Lawrenceburg Road
Building B, Suite 4
Frankfort, KY 40601
T: 502-227-9653
F: 502-227-2611
www.kaedonline.orgContact: Mr. Mike Mangeot
mmangeot@kaedonline.orgKentucky Association for Economic Development (KAED) is a nonprofit membership association founded in 1967 to promote economic and industrial development in Kentucky. The primary mission of the Council is to develop and maintain high standards in the field through professional development programs, the exchange of ideas and information, and the advancement of skills and knowledge of those engaged in the profession. In addition, KAED is dedicated to educating state and community leaders in the techniques and principles of economic, industrial, and community development. KAED membership is open on an individual basis to professionals engaged in activities associated with economic and community development in Kentucky. The membership base is comprised of a cross-section of professionals in the utilities, transportation and financial industries, as well as educational institutions, chambers of commerce, and city, state, and county, all of whom share a common interest in industrial and economic growth.
Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
www.thinkkentucky.comContact: Mark Peachey
Director, International Trade
mark.peachey@ky.govBBB of Central & Eastern KY, Inc.
1460 Newtown Pike
Lexington, KY 40511
T: 859-259-1008
F: 859-259-1639
www.lexington.bbb.orgContacts: Mr. Jack Frank, VP
Ms. Carrie Peters, Operations Manager
info@lexington.bbb.orgPromotes and fosters the highest ethical relationship between businesses and the public through voluntary self-regulation, consumer and business education, and service excellence. Provides business reliability reports, charity review program, dispute resolution services, advertising review program, and educational outreach services.
Kentucky District Export Council
601 W. Broadway
Ste. 6368
Louisville, KY 40202Contact: Gerald J. Plappert, Jr.
Kentucky League of Cities
101 East Vine Street
Suite 600
Lexington, KY 40507
T: 859-977-3700
800-876-4552
F: 859-977-3703
www.klc.orgContact: Ms. Sylvia L Lovely
slovely@klc.orgHeadquartered in Lexington, KLC began in 1927 and currently represents more than 380 cities across Kentucky. A staff of 81 provides services in a host of areas vital to city government, including bond, investment and insurance pooling; advocacy at the state and federal levels; legal assistance; an annual convention; a monthly publication, KLC Direct; a quarterly magazine, City; training and educational seminars; and information services.
Northern Kentucky International Trade Association
16 Spiral Drive
P.O. Box 668
Florence, KY 41022-0668
T: 859-283-1885
F: 859-283-8178
www.nkycc.orgContact: Mr. Richard Brag
info@nkychamber.comThe Northern Kentucky International Trade Association (NKITA) was formed in 1987 as an economic development initiative of the Northern Kentucky Area Development District. The organization promotes international trade and export opportunities through seminars and workshops and assists local businesses to improve their export capabilities. The association also serves as a forum for the exchange of information and ideas among members. Membership dues are $50 per annum.
Sister Cities of Lexington
200 E. Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507
T: 859-258-3137
F: 859-425-2053
http://www.lexingtonky.gov/index.aspx?page=1410Contact: Ms. Kay Sargent, Manager
kays@lfucg.comThe Sister Cities Program offers the opportunity to learn about and participate in international relations and exchanges; experience other cultures, language, art, music and ideas; understand the economics of world trade and tourism; and participate in cooperative community programs.
Sister Cities of Louisville
224 South Second Street
Louisville, KY 40202
T: 502-574-3397
F: 502-574-2668
www.sclou.orgContact: Ms. Joanne Lloyd-Triplett, Executive Director
sclou@sclou.orgSister Cities of Louisville Mission is to Promote Peace through the respect we show, understanding we foster and cooperation we seek with our Sister Cities around the world – one individual, one community at a time.
Banks
*JP Morgan Chase*
Global Treasury Services
Mail Suite KY1-2206
PO Box 32500
Louisville, KY 40232-2500
T: 502-566-2792
F: 502-566-2367
www.jpmorganchase.com
Contact:
Mr. Michael Guenthner, Vice President/Louisville
michael.a.guenthner@jpmchase.com
502-566-2792JPMorgan Chase, a longtime provider of innovative trade finance and logistics solutions, is where you will find the future of Trade. Our cash, trade and logistics leadership is founded on our ability to help clients integrate and manage their global supply chain, as well as our commitment to innovation, service and partnership.
Our importer and exporter logistics solutions address the increasing challenges and risks associated with moving goods across borders, including compliance and operations management services.
Global Trade & Logistics is part of the Treasury Services business of JPMorgan Chase, a top-ranked, full-service provider of innovative payment, collection, liquidity and investment management, trade finance, commercial card and information solutions to corporations, financial services institutions, middle market companies, small businesses, governments and municipalities worldwide.
In 2006, JPMorgan Chase Global Trade industry recognition has included awards for Best Trade Bank, Most Innovative Trade Bank, and Best Trade Services Provider. With more than 50,000 clients and a presence in 36 countries, JPMorgan Chase Treasury Services is the world’s largest provider of treasury management services.
*Fifth Third Bank*
401 S. 4th Street, 7th floor
Louisville, KY 40202
www.53.comDan Flanigan, Senior FX Marketing Officer
Cincinnati, OH
513-534-6872
dan.flanigan@53.comGlenda Shireman, Commercial L/C Sales
Indianapolis, IN
317-383-2125
glenda.shireman@53.comBuddy Baker, VP/Manager, International Trade Services Sales
Chicago, IL
312-704-6942
buddy.baker@53.comBB&T (Branch Banking & Trust)
2600 Eastpoint Parkway, Suite 103
Louisville, KY 40223
T: 502-614-4246
F: 502-614-4259
www.bbt.comContact: Mr. Greg Branstetter
gbranstetter@bbandt.comBuilding on a tradition of excellence in community banking that stretches back to 1872, BB&T continues to offer clients a complete range of financial services including banking, lending, insurance, trust, and wealth management solutions. We invite you to learn more about us, our company, and our philosophy.
At BB&T we recognize that you're an individual, with a unique set of financial goals and ambitions. We also know that what you need from us will change as you go through your life. That's why we believe in building strong relationships, and that complete financial security comes from making one good decision at a time. We can offer solutions to all your financial needs, and the accounts, tools, and services to help you meet your goals.
National City Bank of Kentucky
101 South 5th Street
Louisville, KY 40202
T: 502-581-4086
502-396-4075
F: 502-581-7923
www.nationalcity.comContact: Mr. Randolph T. Goode
randolph.goode@nationalcity.comNational City has the state's most experienced International officer that can help you structure and meet your international objective. National City provides a full range of international services: export financing (pre-export, foreign buyer financing for short term and medium term), export letters of credit, import letters of credit, standby letters of credit (bid bonds, performance bonds, advance payment bonds, etc), documentary collections, foreign exchange (spot, forwards, options), wire transfers, cash letters, Canadian account management (US $ and /or Canadian $ accounts), Canadian $ loans, financing alternatives for overseas acquisitions, multi-currency accounts, global balance reporting, and complete banking services for foreign-owned companies. National City provides currency to its clients through a phone in
Travel Funds Direct where the money is send directly to the client. Many of the products mentioned are now accessible via the web; please contact Randy for more information.
Central Bank & Trust Co.
P.O. Box 1360
Lexington, KY 40588-1360
T: 859-253-6184
F: 859-253-6193
www.centralbank.comContact: Mr. Luther Deaton Jr.
ldeaton@centralbank.comCentral Bank is a full service, independent bank with twelve Banking Centers throughout the city. We provide personal and commercial relationship banking services to a wide range of customers in Central Kentucky. Our lending specialties include retail, commercial, real estate, and international letters of credit. Current and long-term personal investment needs are served by our subsidiary, Central Investment Center, Inc., or, on a more comprehensive personal or corporate basis by our Trust Group. Personal and business insurance for life and health coverage is offered by Central Bank Insurance Agency. Cash management, online banking, and depository services provide thousands of Central Kentucky companies with the deposit, disbursement, and recordkeeping they need. For additional information about any service call 859-253-6222.
PNC Bank, NA
201 E. Fifth St., P.O. Box 1198
Mail stop B1-BM01-03-2
Cincinnati, OH 45201-1198
T: 513-651-8548
F: 513-651-8952
www.treasury.pncbank.comContact: Mr. Steven G Bastin
steven.bastin@pncbank.comPNC Bank provides global treasury management solutions for the crossborder payment needs of our clients by combining trade services and cash management products with current industry technology. Services include import/export letters of credit and collections, Export Excellence, foreign exchange (spot, forwards, options), medium term buyer and export receivable financing. Pinacle FX, Crossborder ACH/EDI payments, foreign balance reporting through Pinacle for Windows, and multi-currency accounts compliment on-line foreign remittance processing and cash management products.
Stock Yards Bank & Trust
1040 E. Main Street
Louisville, KY 40206
T: 502-625-9949
F: 502-625-9035
www.syb.comContact: Mr. Mark E. Klein, CICP
Vice President
International Banking Services Manager
mark.klein@syb.comCommunity Bank Service & Personal Attention with International Reach – Since its founding in 1904, Stock Yards Bank has prided itself in the level of customer service that it provides to its customers. This same level of customer attention and banking expertise which distinguishes Stock Yards from other financial institutions is now available to its customers transacting business outside of the United States. Whether you are transacting business in currencies other than the US Dollar, or you are buying/selling on Letter of Credit terms; Stock Yards is eager to assist you. Give us a call and experience ‘small bank’ feel with ‘big bank’ service capabilities.
Business Consultants
*Institute for Lean Systems*
P.O. Box 8173
Louisville, KY 40257
T: 502-517-1845
F: 866-407-4650
www.theleanway.comContact: David Veech
david.veech@theleanway.comThe Institute for Lean Systems was founded in 2006 by five former faculty members of the lean program at the University of Kentucky, where we researched and taught the principles of lean production systems in partnership with leading organizations the world over. Our combined personal experience and expertise spans over 80 years and includes focused research and hands-on experience in processes ranging from manufacturing to services to healthcare with topics including: designing, mapping, and managing value streams; practical problem-solving; shaping leadership and individual behaviors; and creating comprehensive lean culture in organizations.
The ILS team has highly diverse yet fully integrated expertise to clearly explain lean concepts from a variety of perspectives. Our passion, insightful simulations, and thought-provoking exercises accelerate practical learning and keep it fun while building strong improvement teams within your organization. Our breadth and depth of experience in applying lean to organizational settings ranges from automotive to aerospace, from job-shops to process industries, from healthcare operations to engineering design processes, and enables us to develop customized programs to meet your organization’s specific needs.
CGN & Associates
9900 Corporate Campus Drive, Suite 2400
Louisville, KY 40245
T: 502-326-8410
F: 502-326-8406
www.cgn.netContact: Mr. Atul Arora, Associate Partner
atularora@cgn.net
“CGN is a global business performance consulting firm with presence in the USA, China, India, Netherlands and United Kingdom. We are performance partners with some of the world's most admired corporations and work with their business leaders to help them unleash the hidden potential within their organizations and compete in the global marketplace. We do this by creating adaptive business models-continually enabling them to respond, innovate, and lead through solutions derived from our non-traditional approaches to management consulting. For over two decades, CGN has worked with leading Fortune 500 companies on their projects worldwide and delivered high-velocity, high-value, sustainable solutions. CGN's services span manufacturing, financial services and government sectors. Our highly qualified and skilled talent is known best for delivering high value to investment ratio for clients. We are driven by our culture of 'a company of leaders' who are empowered to proactively serve the clients.
Among clients who have engaged us are Archer Daniels Midland, Caterpillar, Ford Motor Company, General Electric, IBM, Navistar International and such leading brands in automation, manufacturing and financial services.”
Crowe Horwath LLP
144 North Broadway
Lexington, KY 40507
T: 859-252-6738
F: 859-255-0733
www.crowehorwath.comContact: Mr. Steve Jennings, Partner
steve.jennings@crowehorwath.com
859-280-5130Louisville location:
9600 Brownsboro Road, Suite 400
Louisville, KY 40241
T: 502-326-3996
F: 502-420-4400Contact: Kevin Rose, Partner
kevin.rose@crowehorwath.com
502-420-4510Crowe Horwath LLP is one of the top 10 public accounting and consulting firms in the United States. Under its core purpose of “Building Value with Values®,” Crowe assists clients in reaching their goals through audit, tax, risk, and consulting services. Crowe professionals provide public and private company clients with thought leadership in many sectors, including financial and diversified financial services, healthcare, government, private equity sponsored, inventory-based, retail, not-for-profit, higher education, and food and commodities. With more than 20 offices and more than 2,500 personnel, Crowe is recognized by a number of organizations as one of the country’s best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as the leading independent member of Horwath International.
Global Vista Business Consultants
2422 Glenmary Avenue
Louisville, KY 40204
T: 502-648-1224
www.globalvistaconsulting.comContact: Mr. Marco Capuano
marco@globalvistaconsulting.comInTran Industries (Formerly ProTran LLC)
4505 Palermo Lane
Nicholasville, KY 40515
T: 859-983-2597
F: 859-201-1102
www.info@intranindustries.comContact: Ms. Trudy Wilson
trudywilson@intranindustries.comInTran Industries is a service organization developed to create for its customers a single point of contact to effectively coordinate, monitor and complete project requirements. Our areas of expertise are project management for industrial installation and relocation, general contracting, coordination of international & domestic logistics and customs compliance & consulting. We have the capability to provide turn-key set-ups or simply service specific needs.
The JCC Group
157 Prosperous Place #214
Lexington, KY 40509
T: 859-543-1322
F: 859-543-1322
www.thejccgroup.comContact: Mr. Paul Ransdell, Vice President
pransdell@thejccgroup.comContact: Mr. Juan Castro, President
jcastro@thejccgroup.comDoes your nonprofit struggle for lack of private support? Or are you contempleting a major campaign? If your organization's key leaders need fundraising expertise, the JCC Group is ready to assist. Does your nonprofit's business operations suffer from antiquated or inadequate software? If your bookkeeping staff needs an expert's help with specialized software, our accounting systems can make your operation more efficient and productive.The JCC Group has provided fundraising and fund accounting solutions to over 50 nonprofits, agencies, and municipalities. Our fundraising and fund accounting consultants are second to none.
Nimax International LLC
2040 Manor Drive
Lexington, KY 40502
T: 859-421-8503
F: 859-985-8300Contact: Dr. Suvas Desai, MD, MBA
pransdell@thejccgroup.comContact: Mr. Juan Castro, President
jcastro@thejccgroup.comNimax International provides consulting services to health care BPOs in the USA and internationally.
Philippe Deprez, International Business Consultant
5810 Bonfire Drive
Louisville, KY 40207
T: 502-895-7782
F: 502-893-8632Contact: Mr. Philippe Deprez
philippedeprez@cs.comWe provide general export orientation and help with the selection of foreign markets in the form of market analysis, identifying opportunities for strategic alliances, acquisitions or joint ventures, international strategy development, and help in formulating a business plan. We also offer assistance in negotiations with foreign partners, with establishing an international distribution network, and with the selection and preparation of international staff.
Sutherland & Associates
590 Seattle Drive
Lexington, KY 40503
T: 859-509-2249Contact: Ms. Molly Sutherland
molly@sutherlandww.comAs a business and marketing development professional for more than 30 years, Molly Sutherland’s strengths include an understanding of: change management, business priorities, people and team dynamics, lean principles in non-manufacturing environments, and the value of discovery. These strengths have helped her create extraordinary results through ordinary people. During her career, Molly has worked in partnership with Fortune 10 organizations, privately held businesses, and family owned companies across the United States and Europe. She has consulted top leadership teams in areas such as: strategic alignment, performance coaching, marketing and communications, implementing lean behaviors in non-manufacturing environments, as well as other growth and development strategies and tactics.
Chambers of Commerce
Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce
710 College Street
P.O. Box 51
Bowling Green, KY 42102
T: 502-781-3200
F: 502-843-0458
www.bgchamber.comContact: Mr. James Hizer, CEcD
Chamber President & CEO
jhizer@bgchamber.com
270-901-4602Additional Contacts:
Dan Preston, Vice President, Economic Development
dan@bgchamber.comR. Marc Elliott, CEcD, AICP, Vice President of Property Development and Public Policy
jennifer@bgchamber.comBrian McBroom, Controller
brian@bgchamber.comMiller Slaughter, Director, Regional Development
miller@bgchamber.comJennifer Ford, Economic Development Coordinator
jennifer@bgchamber.comAmanda Johnson, Office Manager and Executive Assistant
amanda@bgchamber.comAlex Stall, Research Director
alex@bgchamber.comJessica M.L. Thompson, Communications Director
jessica@bgchamber.comIncorporated in 1935, the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce is the driving force for economic development in South Central Kentucky. As one of only 336 chambers nationwide to be accredited by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the fourth largest chamber in Kentucky, the Chamber serves as a premier business advocate for its more than 1,300 partners. Its primary goals are to promote growth and success in the business community, reaching its small business partners and those in large industries alike. With leadership programs, governmental relations projects, educational initiatives and involvement opportunities, the Chamber aims to support the community and its neighbors in order to enhance the business climate and continue to grow the region.
Commerce Lexington Inc.
P.O. Box 1968
330 East Main Street
Lexington, KY 40588-1968
T: 859-254-4447
800-341-1100
F: 859-233-3304
www.commercelexington.comContact: Mr. Robert L. Quick
bquick@commercelexington.comCommerce Lexington Inc. is well into its second century representing the business community of Lexington and the Bluegrass in maintaining and enhancing its economic health and quality of life. Commerce Lexington Inc.'s 2000 business members form an active community development coalition with the Kentucky World Trade Center, the Mayor's Office of Economic Development, and the Lexington Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Franklin-Simpson County Chamber of Commerce
201 South Main St.
Franklin, KY 42134
T: 270-586-7609
F: 270-586-5438
www.f-schamber.comContact: Mr. Steve Thurmond
sthurmond@f-schamber.comGeorgetown-Scott County Chamber of Commerce
160 East Main
P.O. Box 224
Georgetown, KY 40324
T: 502-863-5424
F: 502-863-5756
www.gtown.orgContact: Mr. John A Conner
jack@gtown.orgBusiness association promoting business and economic development for our members and community.
Glasgow-Barren County Chamber of Commerce
118 E. Public Square
Glasgow, KY 42141-2602
T: 502-651-3161
F: 502-651-3122
www.glasgow-ky.com/chamberContact: Mr. H. B. (Bill) Dearman Jr.
hbdearman@glasgow-ky.comThe Glasgow/Barren County Chamber of Commerce's mission is to be a one-stop source of information to facilitate the economic growth of our members. The Chamber works with the City and County Governments to ensure a favorable business climate for the area. The five divisions of the Chamber serve our 700-plus members through over 20 committees such as our Existing Industry Committee, Small Business Committee, Infrastructure Committee, etc. We stand ready to work with anyone interested in becoming an active participant in our business community.
Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI)
614 West Main Street
Suite 6000
Louisville, KY 40202
T: 502-625-0206
F: 502-625-0211
www.greaterlouisville.comContact: Mr. Daryl W. Snyder
dsnyder@greaterlouisville.comGreater Louisville Inc., the Metro Chamber of Commerce, is a business-leadership organization dedicated to helping its members and the community grow and prosper. GLI serves as the region's primary economic development organization, with responsibility for business recruitment, expansion, and entrepreneurship. In addition, GLI provides its members with such services as professional development, government advocacy, research assistance, workforce services, minority business development, and networking opportunities.
Hopkinsville/Christian County Commerce Center
2800 Ft. Campbell Blvd
P.O. Box 1382
Hopkinsville, KY 42241
T: 270-885-9096
F: 270-886-2059
www.commercecenter.orgContact: Ms. Betsy Shelton
chamber@commercecenter.orgThe Commerce Center is the home of Christian County's three economic development partners: the Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Council, and the Convention and Visitor's Bureau. The EDC is responsible for industrial recruitment and expansion and all programs assisting manufacturers. The CVB is responsible for the promotion of all tourism and visitor attractions and activities. The Chamber offers a number of programs, including business development, leadership, promotion of support for the military at Ft Campbell, promotion of opportunities for the minority community, workforce development, research assistance, and dissemination of information regarding the community.
Jeffersontown Chamber of Commerce
10434 Watterson Trail
Jeffersontown, KY 40299
T: 502-267-1674
F: 502-267-6874
www.jtownchamber.comContact: Ms. Beth Cassity
Beth@jtownchamber.comKentucky Chamber of Commerce
464 Chenault Road
Frankfort, KY 40602-0817
T: 502-695-4700
F: 502-695-6824
www.kychamber.comContact: Ms. Kelly Wolf
kwolf@kychamber.comMiddletown Chamber of Commerce
12556 Shelbyville Road
P.O. Box 43252
Middletown, KY 40253
T: 502-244-8086
F: 502-244-0185
www.middletownchamber.comContact: Ms. Sylvia Grace
judy@middletownchamber.comOldham County Chamber of Commerce
108 East Main Street
P.O. Box 366
La Grange, KY 40031
T: 502-222-1635
F: 502-222-3159
www.oldhamcountychamber.comContact: Ms. Deana Epperly Karem
mail@oldhamcountychamber.comOwensboro/Daviess County Chamber of Commerce
335 Frederica Street
P.O. Box 825
Owensboro, KY 42302-0825
T: 502-926-1860
F: 502-926-3364
www.owensboro.comContact: Mr. Fred Reeves Ed. D.
chamber@owensboro.com
Chamber of Commerce, certificates of origin.Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce
417 S. 4th St.
Paducah, KY 42003
T: 270-443-1746
F: 270-442-9152
www.wkynet.com/PaducahNet/chamber/default.htmlContact: Ms. Elaine Spalding
espalding@paducahchamber.orgSouthern Indiana Chamber of Commerce
4100 Charlestown Road
New Albany, IN 47150
T: 812-945-0266
F: 812-948-4664
www.sicc.orgContact: Mr. Greg Fitzloff
gfitzlof@aye.netCorporate Intelligence & Financial Investigations
Williams Financial Investigations, LLC
200 West Vine Street, Suite 800
Lexington, KY 40507
T: 859-233-5143
www.williamsfi.comContact: Mr. Norman Williams
norman@williamsfi.comWilliams Financial Investigations LLC (WFI) is a full-service investigative firm that specializes in conducting inquiries to determine financial and background information. WFI provides company and individual background reports, performs due diligence inquiries and conducts fraud investigations. We also provide the following services: business intelligence, asset searches, surveillance, interviews, forensic accounting, employee investigations and locating persons and companies. We provide detailed reports of findings and testimony in court proceedings.
Cultural Organizations
Crane House, The Asia Institute, Inc.
1244 South Third Street
Louisville, KY 40203
T: 502-635-2240
F: 502-635-7659
www.cranehouse.orgContact: Mr. Dave Thomas
dthomas@cranehouse.org
Crane House is a nonprofit organization with resources and cultural programs about Asia. Services include educational workshops, business seminars, sessions on protocol in Asia, orientation for travelers to Asia, library, and translation services for Chinese and Japanese.
Japan/America Society of Kentucky
1600 World Trade Center
333 West Vine Street
Lexington, KY 40507
T: 859-224-7001
F: 859-224-7033
www.jask.org
Contact: Mr. Matt Krebs
info@jask.orgThe Japan/America Society of Kentucky (JASK) was established in 1987 as a nonprofit, nonpolitical organization with the primary goal of promoting cultural and economic understanding between Kentucky and Japan. JASK provides member events throughout the state that explore a range of interests and serve as a bridge between the two deeply rooted, unique cultures. Membership is open to businesses, organizations, individuals, and students.
Sister Cities of Lexington
200 E. Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507
T: 859-258-3137
F: 859-425-2053
http://www.lexingtonky.gov/index.aspx?page=1410Contact: Ms. Kay Sargent, Manager
kays@lfucg.comThe Sister Cities Program offers the opportunity to learn about and participate in international relations and exchanges; experience other cultures, language, art, music and ideas; understand the economics of world trade and tourism; and participate in cooperative community programs.
Sister Cities of Louisville
224 South Second Street
Louisville, KY 40202
T: 502-574-3397
F: 502-574-2668
www.sclou.orgContact: Ms. Joanne Lloyd-Triplett, Executive Director
sclou@sclou.orgSister Cities of Louisville Mission is to Promote Peace through the respect we show, understanding we foster and cooperation we seek with our Sister Cities around the world – one individual, one community at a time.
Educational Institutions
*Institute for Lean Systems*
P.O. Box 8173
Louisville, KY 40257
T: 502-517-1845
F: 866-407-4650
www.theleanway.comContact: David Veech
david.veech@theleanway.comThe Institute for Lean Systems was founded in 2006 by five former faculty members of the lean program at the University of Kentucky, where we researched and taught the principles of lean production systems in partnership with leading organizations the world over. Our combined personal experience and expertise spans over 80 years and includes focused research and hands-on experience in processes ranging from manufacturing to services to healthcare with topics including: designing, mapping, and managing value streams; practical problem-solving; shaping leadership and individual behaviors; and creating comprehensive lean culture in organizations.
The ILS team has highly diverse yet fully integrated expertise to clearly explain lean concepts from a variety of perspectives. Our passion, insightful simulations, and thought-provoking exercises accelerate practical learning and keep it fun while building strong improvement teams within your organization. Our breadth and depth of experience in applying lean to organizational settings ranges from automotive to aerospace, from job-shops to process industries, from healthcare operations to engineering design processes, and enables us to develop customized programs to meet your organization’s specific needs.
Bellarmine University, Rubel School of Business
2001 Newburg Road
Louisville, KY 40205
T: 502-452-8026
F: 502-452-8013
www.bellarmine.edu/businessContact: Mr. Daniel Bauer, Dean
dbauer@bellarmine.eduThe mission of the W. Fielding Rubel School of Business is to provide student-centered, quality education in the Catholic liberal arts tradition at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Rubel School is enriched by the diverse intellectual perspectives inherent in the overall mission of Bellarmine University.
Crane House, The Asia Institute, Inc.
1244 South Third Street
Louisville, KY 40203
T: 502-635-2240
F: 502-635-7659
www.cranehouse.orgContact: Mr. Dave Thomas
dthomas@cranehouse.orgCrane House is a nonprofit organization with resources and cultural programs about Asia. Services include educational workshops, business seminars, sessions on protocol in Asia, orientation for travelers to Asia, library, and translation services for Chinese and Japanese.
Japan/America Society of Kentucky
1600 World Trade Center
333 West Vine Street
Lexington, KY 40507
T: 859-224-7001
F: 859-224-7033
www.jask.org
Contact: Mr. Matt Krebs
info@jask.orgThe Japan/America Society of Kentucky (JASK) was established in 1987 as a nonprofit, nonpolitical organization with the primary goal of promoting cultural and economic understanding between Kentucky and Japan. JASK provides member events throughout the state that explore a range of interests and serve as a bridge between the two deeply rooted, unique cultures. Membership is open to businesses, organizations, individuals, and students.
KCTCS - Kentucky Community and Technical College System
470 Cooper Drive, 206f Oswald Building
Lexington, KY 40506
Telephone: 859-256-3353 Fax: 859-257-5706
www.kctcs.eduContact: Dr. Analy Scorsone
analy.scorson@kctcs.eduLexington Public Library
140 E. Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507-1376
T: 859-231-5520
F: 859-231-5598
www.lexpublib.org
Contact: Ms. Kathleen Imhoff
kimhoff@lexpublib.orgLexington Public Library provides a full range of library materials and services to all residents of Fayette County. Our annual circulation exceeds two million items, and our services include a Kentucky Room with more than 10,000 items on state and local history, a database (INFORM) of information on more than 1000 local organizations, 125 public computers available for free and an outreach department that brings library materials and services to residents who cannot come to the library. The library system includes the Central Library on Main Street and five branches.
Sister Cities of Lexington
200 E. Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507
T: 859-258-3137
F: 859-425-2053
http://www.lexingtonky.gov/index.aspx?page=1410Contact: Ms. Kay Sargent, Manager
kays@lfucg.comThe Sister Cities Program offers the opportunity to learn about and participate in international relations and exchanges; experience other cultures, language, art, music and ideas; understand the economics of world trade and tourism; and participate in cooperative community programs.
Sister Cities of Louisville
224 South Second Street
Louisville, KY 40202
T: 502-574-3397
F: 502-574-2668
www.sclou.orgContact: Ms. Joanne Lloyd-Triplett, Executive Director
sclou@sclou.orgSister Cities of Louisville Mission is to Promote Peace through the respect we show, understanding we foster and cooperation we seek with our Sister Cities around the world – one individual, one community at a time.
U of L - College of Business & Public Administration
University of Louisville
CBPA Dean's Office, 3rd Floor
Louisville, KY 40292
T: 502-852-2177
F: 502-852-7672
www.cbpa.louisville.eduContact: Mr. Wayne P. Jones Ph.D.
wpjone01@louisville.eduExport Trading & Management
Capistrano Associates, Inc.
3706 Quail Hollow Ct.
Suite 204
Louisville, KY 40241-6215
T: 502-425-4488
F: 502-429-0123
www.capistrano-usa.comContact: Mr. Gerrit Schroeder
gerrits@cid.bz
Cell: 502-645-5582Capistrano Associates specializes in International Market Development. Our focus is directed at opening international markets for US companies. We will develop a network of distributors throughout the world and we will create "World Class" International Customer Services to support these distributors, along with logistics and essential "back office" services necessary to make it all work smoothly. Our staff of specialists can prepare an Export Business Plan for your company, or analyze your existing export operations for constructive improvements. Capistrano Associates is multi cultural and multi lingual. THE WORLD IS OUR BACKYARD.
Toyota Tsusho America, Inc.
700 Triport Road
Georgetown, KY 40324
T: 502-868-3450
F: 502-868-3475
www.taiamerica.comContact: Mr. Rusty Graves
rusty_graves@taiamerica.comToyota Tsusho America, Inc. was established in 1960. As a major multi-business, globally oriented organization, we provide our customers a variety of business services which includes the gathering of vital product and market information from around the world, import and export trade, and domestics sales of our diverse product line. Our product lines consist of non-ferrous metals, machinery, iron and steel, auto parts, foods, energy, textiles, and chemical. In addition, we provide services such as sourcing, engineering, recycling, logistics control and warehousing, project management, consolidation and exporting. We are strategically located in Kentucky, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Michigan, New York, Tennessee, West Virginia, Canada and Mexico. We also have nine subsidiaries that have a primary focus in: metal processing, plant equipment design and installation, citrus production, metal and waste removal and recycling, sub-assembly for the automotive industry, non-ferrous smelting, and trading. Our growth is due to the productive relationships we have with our customers. We have developed a commitment to establish their products in new markets internationally and to serve their needs domestically.
Financial Planning
Crowe Horwath LLP
144 North Broadway
Lexington, KY 40507
T: 859-252-6738
F: 859-255-0733
www.crowehorwath.comContact: Mr. Steve Jennings, Partner
steve.jennings@crowehorwath.com
859-280-5130Louisville location:
9600 Brownsboro Road, Suite 400
Louisville, KY 40241
T: 502-326-3996
F: 502-420-4400Contact: Kevin Rose, Partner
kevin.rose@crowehorwath.com
502-420-4510Crowe Horwath LLP is one of the top 10 public accounting and consulting firms in the United States. Under its core purpose of “Building Value with Values®,” Crowe assists clients in reaching their goals through audit, tax, risk, and consulting services. Crowe professionals provide public and private company clients with thought leadership in many sectors, including financial and diversified financial services, healthcare, government, private equity sponsored, inventory-based, retail, not-for-profit, higher education, and food and commodities. With more than 20 offices and more than 2,500 personnel, Crowe is recognized by a number of organizations as one of the country’s best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as the leading independent member of Horwath International.
Remington Capital Fund LLC
205 Gibson Rd.
Louisville, KY 40207
T: 502-640-3843Contact: Richard Shu
rshu@remingtonfundllc.comFreight Forwarders
*UPS*
Airlines
11101 Bluegrass Parkway
Louisville, KY 40299
T: 502-267-6547
F: 502-266-5017
www.ups.comContact: Ms. Sherry Pfannmoeller
spfannmoeller@ups.comUPS, the world's largest package distribution company, transports more than 3 billion parcels and documents annually. Using more than 500 aircraft, 157,000 vehicles and 1,700 facilities to provide service in more than 200 countries and territories, we have made a worldwide commitment to serving the needs of the global marketplace.
*UPS Supply Chain Solutions*
5000 Crittenden Dr.
Louisville, KY 40209
T: 502-366-9945
F: 502-367-0612
www.ups-scs.comOcean/ Freight Forwarding: Evan Clark
clark.evan@ups.com
502-367-8022Sharon Kocevar, Assistant to Evan Clark
Kocevar.Sharon@ups-scs.comDistribution: Brittany Caskey, Director of Business Development
brittanybcaskey@ups.com
Direct: 502-961-4611
Cell: 502-345-3212Warehousing/Fulfillment: Troy Stout
tdstout@ups.com
502-386-2029Neal Anderson, Account Manager
nealanderson@ups.com
Cell: 502-263-3188Lexington Office:
154 Trade Street
Lexington, KY 40511
T: 859-255-0836
F: 859-252-8594UPS Supply Chain offers international air and ocean forwarding, North American overnight, expedited, second-day and deferred air freight, customs brokerage, and project management services. Our global supply chain services more than 200 countries.
Expeditors International
4800 Crittenden Drive
Louisville, KY 40209
T: 502-367-6700
F: 502-367-6785Contact: Jeff Arrow, District Manager
Direct: 502-380-4290
Cell: 502-727-2640
jeff.arrow@expeditors.comExpeditors is a global logistics company. Expeditors satisfy the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through a worldwide network of responsive, highly-trained professionals and integrated information systems. Services include vendor consolidation, air and ocean freight forwarding, insurance, ocean consolidation, distribution and value-added services.
KYFI Inc.
4300 Fern Valley Road
Louisville, KY 40219
T: 502-810-9800
F: 502-810-9973
www.kyfi.comContact: Brant Wood
brant@kyfi.comKYFI Inc., founded in 1970, has grown and evolved much like the ocean transport industry and many of our customers. Originating as a specialized transport entity, our roots have spread to encompass the ever-changing needs of our present and future clients. With several distinct “in-house” divisions including intermodal drayage, over-the-road trucking as well as container depot and repair facilities, we provide a multitude of combined and individual services, allowing us to present a “best of both worlds” experience. Our emphasis is on one-to-one relationships with cutting edge value added services.
Schenker, Inc.
1390 Donaldson Road Center
Suite H
Erlanger, KY 41018
T: 859-212-2700 x 2630
F: 859-525-0108
www.schenkerusa.comContact: Mr. Steve Meyer
steve.meyer@schenker.comLarry Wartman, Sales Representative
3865 Produce Road
Louisville, KY 40218
T: 502-318-3915
C : 859-468-5846
larry.wartman@schenker.comSchenker International has over 1,100 offices worldwide. We offer air and ocean consolidations to and from the U.S., and customs house brokerage and freight forwarder services in all U.S. offices. With our worldwide network of offices we can offer door-to-door service to just about any destination and your shipment will remain in the control of Schenker all the way. Also among our services we offer project logistics and fairs and exhibitions.
The Reynolds Group
9400 Williamsburg Plaza, Suite 340
Louisville, KY 40222
T: 502-412-2817
F: 502-412-2823
www.reynolds-group.netContact: Mr. Michael Dice
mdice@reynoldsgroupllc.netThe Reynolds Group, LLC is a full-service transportation & logistics company. We currently service all 48 contiguous states, Canada, Mexico, and other major ports for import/export services. We are based in Louisville, KY. We are a certified minority business. We offer all forms of trucking, warehouse, and distribution services in the United States and can offer drayage services to most major ports worldwide.
Wen-Parker Logistics
5410 Shepherdsville Road
Louisville, KY 40228
T: 502-964-6868
F: 502-969-3939
www.wen-parker.comContact: Mr. Darin Makepeace
Darin.Makepeace@wen-parker.comSince its inception in 1997, Wen-Parker Logistics has established itself as a world-class international freight forwarding company with a proven record of reliable, flexible, and expedient performance. Our network of strategically located offices throughout the United States and Asia collaborate to form a seamless alliance with our customers, offering them peace of mind and the freedom to dedicate more resources towards their operation and growth and less to their supportive logistics.
Global Sourcing & Contract Manufacturing
Source International, Inc.
2201 River Road
2300 Capital Plaza Tower
Louisville, KY 40206
T: 502-589-7900
F: 502-581-1528
www.sourceint.comContact: Mr.James Ullum or Mr. Richard Lykins
jimu@sourceint.com
rick@sourceint.comSource International is a global outsource manufacturing company that applies American management to offshore production. Founded in 1988, Source has grown to over 100 personnel on the ground in Asia to manage every aspect of production and quality assurance. A state of the art, web based operating system connects our two offices in Louisville, Kentucky and Xiamen, China with real time updates and information 24/7; allowing our skilled personnel a clear advantage when executing our proprietary product management systems and assures consistent results day after day.
"Supplying Partnerships For Our Customer's Success" is our mission so whether your company is looking to outsource one link or your entire supply chain, you can count on the professional supply management skills of Source International to get the job done right. We specialize in the production of metals, plastics, cut & sew, wood, electronics, ceramics, glass and our time tested systems are universally applicable to other areas as well. Our reputation and our customer's trust are our biggest assets and we are proud of our history and growth.
Government Organizations
*Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development*
Department for Community Development
500 Mero Street
2300 Capital Plaza Tower
Frankfort, KY 40601
T: 502-564-7140
1-800-626-2930
F: 502-564-3256
www.thinkkentucky.comContact: Mr. Mark Peachey
Mark.Peachey@ky.govA division of the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development responsible for assisting Kentucky businesses interested in entering the global market. Offices in Guadalajara, Mexico; Beijing, China; and Tokyo, Japan. Offers seminars and educational programs, trade shows and missions, and one-on-one counseling.
Bluegrass Industrial Foundation
(Bluegrass Area Dev. District)
699 Perimeter Drive
Lexington, KY 40517
T: 859-269-8021
F: 859-269-7917
www.bgadd.orgContact: Mr. Jas Sekhon
jsekhon@bgadd.orgThe Bluegrass Industrial Foundation specializes in providing planning, management, and technical services in the areas of economic development, natural resources, human resources, transportation, and land uses. In addition, BIF promotes tourism, housing, job training, and senior citizen programs in the seventeen counties of Central Kentucky.
GPEDC, Inc. (Greater Paducah Economic Development Council)
P.O. Box 1155
Paducah, KY 42002
T: 270-575-6633
F: 270-575-6648
www.gpedc.comContact: Wayne Sterling
wsterling@gpedc.comGPEDC, Inc. is the official economic development agency of Paducah and McCracken County, Kentucky. We are committed to business development, retention, expansion and aggressive recruitment of new jobs and investment for the region. Active in recruiting both domestic and international companies as well as trade promotion of local companies.
Kentucky Department of Agriculture
100 Fair Oaks Lane
5th Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601
T: 502-564-4983
F: 502-564-0303
www.kyagr.comContact: Mr. Michael Judge
michael.judge@ky.govThe mission of the International Marketing staff at KDA is to help sell Kentucky agricultural products and services around the world. KDA is dedicated to helping Kentucky agribusiness become competitive players in the global marketplace. KDA is especially suited to assist small or medium-sized companies that cannot afford to send an overseas representative to initiate and maintain expert service.
LFUCG
Office of the Mayor
200 East Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507
T: 859-258-3100
F: 859-258-3194
www.lfucg.comContact: Mayor Jim Newberry
mayor@lfucg.comInsurance
Wells Fargo Insurance Services of Kentucky, Inc.
P.O. Box 7809
Louisville, KY 40257-0809
T: 502-326-4101
F: 502-429-5465
Contact: Mr. Clifford T. Elgin
cliff_elgin@wellsfargois.comWells Fargo Insurance Services is one of the top five insurance brokers in the U.S. The Kentucky offices offer all types of domestic and foreign insurance, and is part of the HLA Global Network. The agency also provides access to Wells Fargo domestic and international banking services.
International Executive Recruitment Firms
none at this time
IT & Telecommunications
The JCC Group
157 Prosperous Place #214
Lexington, KY 40509
T: 859-543-1322
F: 859-543-1322
www.thejccgroup.comContact: Mr. Paul Ransdell, Vice President
pransdell@thejccgroup.comContact: Mr. Juan Castro, President
jcastro@thejccgroup.comDoes your nonprofit struggle for lack of private support? Or are you contempleting a major campaign? If your organization's key leaders need fundraising expertise, the JCC Group is ready to assist. Does your nonprofit's business operations suffer from antiquated or inadequate software? If your bookkeeping staff needs an expert's help with specialized software, our accounting systems can make your operation more efficient and productive.The JCC Group has provided fundraising and fund accounting solutions to over 50 nonprofits, agencies, and municipalities. Our fundraising and fund accounting consultants are second to none.
Service Solutions Inc.
2518 Plantside Drive
Louisville, KY 40299
T: 502-493-0811
F: 502-499-7518
Contact: Mr. Steve Edrington
steve@serv-sol.comFrom the moment of the initial call to the completion of the service with a follow up call, we are committed to customer satisfaction first and foremost. Our technicians are certified and trained to take care of your needs in a timely and professional manner. Problems with your network, workstations, laptop, or printers?...no problem...we repair it right the first time. Service Solutions has HP Certified Plotter Technicians on staff to repair plotters either at your location or at ours. We also repair point of sale receipt printers and laptops nationwide.
We have an exciting new Proactive Network Management plan called SERVNET. We install our client software on all systems, and through this software we can perform regular preventive maintenance proactively to all your computers when you’re not there, at night time and on weekends. This translates into systems that are operating at peak performance. We monitor your systems for indicators of problems, so we can resolve these proactively before they become larger problems that can stop your systems from functioning, which costs you productivity, time, and money. We supply the Antivirus, Data Backup, Remote and Onsite Support when you need it.
Legal Services
*Frost Brown Todd LLC*
400 West Market St.
32nd Floor
Louisville, KY 40202-3363
T: 502-589-5400; 502-568-0380 (direct)
502-299-4183
F: 502-581-1087
www.fbtlaw.comContact: Mr. Powell Starks
pstarks@fbtlaw.comLaw firm of more than 450 attorneys and paralegals dedicated to excellent client service in connection with U.S. and international business transactions, litigation and dispute resolution, trade law compliance, intellectual property, patents, labor, real estate, tax, environmental matters, and government services. Offices in Louisville, Lexington, Cincinnati, Columbus, Middletown, New Albany, Nashville, and Washington. Member of MULTILAW, a law firm network spanning 60 countries. Winner of 1998 World Trade Success Award.
*Stites & Harbison, PLLC*
400 West Market Street, Suite 1800
Louisville, KY 40202
T: 502-587-3400
F: 502-587-6391
www.stites.comContact: Mr. James Seiffert
jseiffert@stites.comStites & Harbison is a 200-plus lawyer firm sought by business and institutional clients for sophisticated transactions, difficult litigation and complex regulatory matters. The firm represents Kentucky clients in international matters and foreign clients in Kentucky matters. The firm specializes in corporate and trade matters including corporate law, litigation, and intellectual property law. Lawyers routinely protect the patents of Kentucky businesses worldwide.
*Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC*
300 West Vine Street, Suite 2100
Lexington, KY 40507
T: 859-231-3000
F: 859-253-1093
www.skofirm.comMr. Charles R. Baesler, Jr.
859-231-3944
charles.baesler@skofirm.comMs. Sheila T. Minihane
502-568-5753
sheila.minihane@skofirm.comMs. Lee A. Webb
502-568-5754
lee.webb@skofirm.comStoll Keenon Ogden provides the wide ranging resources of a large Midwestern law firm, yet takes pride as the law firm of choice for clients who define the economy and culture of this region -- Brown-Forman Corporation, Keeneland, Lexmark, Jewish Hospital & St. Mary's HealthCare, and E.ON U.S. With over 160 lawyers in four Kentucky cities, we built our reputation representing all types of businesses in Kentucky, the Midwest and beyond. Our work includes representation before all state and federal courts and numerous administrative agencies. In addition to serving as legal counsel for businesses, our lawyers have held leadership positions at every level of state and local government. Whether your business is in Frankfurt or Frankfort, we understand the needs of clients who do business here. Your success is our mission.
Greenebaum Doll & McDonald PLLC
3500 National City Tower
101 South Fifth Street
Louisville, KY 40202
T: 502-587-3716
F: 502-540-2259
www.gdm.comContact: Mr. Robert L. Brown
rlb@gdm.comGreenebaum Doll & McDonald PLLC has extensive experience in both domestic and international business law. Through more than 170 attorneys, the firm provides legal counsel to numerous foreign clients doing business in the United States as well as U.S.-based firms engaging in international commerce. The international practice group includes attorneys from Greenebaum's tax, corporate, securities, litigation, environmental, minerals, equine, finance, real estate, and immigration groups, giving clients comprehensive counsel. Its attorneys are admitted to practice in various U.S. states, as well as in England and Wales and in Hong Kong, and have written widely on international business and law issues. The firm is a member of an international association of law firms, TerraLex.
Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP
2700 PNC Plaza
500 West Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
T: 502-562-7589
F: 502-589-0309
www.wyattfirm.comContact: Mr. Jeffery E. Wallace Esq.- Louisville, KY
502-589-5235
jwallace@wyattfirm.comMr. Glen Krebs - Lexington, KY
859-288-7409
gkrebs@wyattfirm.comWyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP is a full-service law firm with offices throughout Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee. We offer an array of international legal advice and practical business experience. We assist U.S. businesses in their foreign activities and foreign companies which seek to conduct business in the U.S, including patents and intellectual property issues. The firm is a charter member of Lex Mundi, the world's largest association of over 150 independent leading law firms. Lex Mundi correspondent firms can provide prompt and efficient advice for our clients on particular questions of foreign law.
Local Government
Louisville & Jefferson County Office for Business Services
600 West Main Street
Suite 400
Louisville, KY 40202-3470
T: 502-574-1521
F: 502-574-3026Contact: Mr. Kurt Hummel
kurt.hummel@louisvilleky.govGovernment Agency provides financing and general business services.
Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government
Office of the Mayor
Louisville Metro Hall-Mayor's Office
527 W. Jefferson St.
Louisville, KY 40202
T: 502-574-2003
www.louisvilleky.govContact: Mayor Jerry E. Abramson
mayor@louisvilleky.govLouisville & Jefferson County Riverport/ Jefferson Riverport International
P.O. Box 58010
6900 Riverport Drive
Louisville, KY 40258
T: 502-935-6024
F: 502-935-6050
www.jeffrvrpt.win.netContact: Mr. Larry McFall
lmcfall@jeffrvrpt.win.netJefferson Riverport International is one of the largest and most efficient industrial complexes on the U.S. inland river system. Over 100 businesses have located in the industrial park to take advantage of this progressive development's many amenities and benefits, including our port facilities and our Foreign Trade Zone status.
U.S. Customs Service - Louisville
601 W. Broadway, Room 45
Louisville, KY 40202
T: 502-366-3398 x110
F: 502-625-7224
www.customs.ustreas.govContact: Mr. Gary Halkins
gary.halkins@dhs.govGary Halkins, Port Director in Louisville, oversees customs operations in Kentucky and parts of Southern Indiana. Louisville has a total of nine inspectors, six of whom are assigned solely to UPS. The Louisville staff processes approximately 20,000 entries per month and performs several dozen seizures of contraband. This compares to around 500 entries per month for the rest of the customs operation. The U.S. Customs operation has been utilizing the Customs automated Commercial System (ACS) for some time. The Port of Louisville ranks second (only to Chicago) in virtually all measurable categories within the Mid-America Customs Management Center.
U.S. Department of Commerce
Int'l Trade Administration
Room 636B
601 West Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
T: 502-582-5066
F: 502-582-6573
www.buyusa.gov/kentuckyContact: Ms. Peggy Pauley
peggy.pauley@mail.doc.govExport Assistance Centers in Louisville, Lexington and Somerset provide counseling and direct marketing assistance to Kentucky firms interested in export business. Services include Gold Key Service for overseas business appointments, International Partner Search for distributors or other business partners abroad, Country Commercial Guides on doing business in 120 countries, BuyUSA.Com electronic marketplace with thousands of qualified export leads, and much more.
U.S. Small Business Administration
600 Dr. Martin Luther King Place
Room 188
Louisville, KY 40202
T: 502-582-5971
F: 502-582-5009
www.sba.govContact: Ms. Jeri Grant
jeri.grant@sba.govThe International Trade Loan Program assists small businesses presently engaged or preparing to engage in international trade, as well as small businesses adversely affected by competition from imports. SBA offers an Export Working Capital Loan program designed to help small businesses obtain short-term financing, or through the International Trade Loan Program obtain up to 25-years financing. Both loan programs are provided through lending institutions under the SBA guaranty loan program.
Translation Services
*Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC*
500 W. Jefferson St. Suite 2000
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
T: 502-333-6000
www.skofirm.comContact: Ms. Lee A. Webb
502-568-5754
lee.webb@skofirm.comStoll Keenon Ogden offers translation of complex legal documents from English to Spanish and Spanish to English. Whether the document is a contract, an employee handbook, a notice of benefits, or an explanation of a retirement plan, if your original document contains legal terminology and concepts and was drafted by an attorney in its original language, then the translation should also be accomplished by an attorney with an understanding of the legal concepts and a mastery of the origin and target languages. Please call us to find out more about how we can best serve your translation needs.
In Every Language
In Every Language offers translating and interpreting services in up to 155 different languages worldwide. Through document translation, on-site and telephonic interpreting, multilingual desktop publishing, and website & software localization, we’re prepared to help your company grow globally -- all from right here in the Bluegrass.
812 East Market Street, 2nd Floor
Louisville, KY 40206
T: 502-213-0317
www.ineverylanguage.com
Contact: Ms. Terena Bell
Terenabell@ineverylanguage.comTravel
Blue Grass Airport
4000 Terminal Drive
Suite 206
Lexington, KY 40510
T: 859-425-3100
F: 859-233-1822
www.bluegrassairport.comContact: Mr. Eric J. Frankl, Interim Executive Director
Warehouse & Storage
*UPS Supply Chain Solutions*
154 Trade Street
Lexington, KY 40511
T: 859-255-0836
F: 859-252-8594
www.ups-scs.comContact: Troy Stout, Warehousing/Fulfillment
tdstout@ups.com
502-386-2029Louisville Office:
5000 Crittenden Dr.
Louisville, KY 40209
T: 502-366-9945
F: 502-367-0612UPS Supply Chain offers international air and ocean forwarding, North American overnight, expedited, second-day and deferred air freight, customs brokerage, and project management services. Our global supply chain services more than 200 countries.
Derby Industries LLC
4451 Robards Lane
Louisville, KY 40218-4572
T: 502-451-7373
F: 502-451-6330
www.derbyllc.comContact: Mr. Bill O'Bryan
Director of Sales & Marketing
502-451-7373 Ext 231
Bill.O'Bryan@derbyllc.comDerby Industries, LLC, is a supply chain management and outsourced services provider specializing in retail packaging, fulfillment and distribution, service parts kitting and distribution, electro/mechanical sub-assembly, warehousing, Just In Time (JIT) and Kanban supposrt, and import deconsolidation and cross-docking and export consolidation, distribution, and forwarding. In the quarter-century since its founding, Derby has served many of the world's most recognized companies, including GE, Ford, Maytag, Lexmark, Samsung, Panasonic, Sanyo, Home Depot, Wal*Mart, Lowes, and Sears. With over one million square feet of operations in multiple locations in the Midwest and Southeast, Derby is the nation's largest provider of outsourced sub-assembly, packaging, and fulfillment services to the North American home applicance industry. Derby Industries, LLC, is headquartered in Louisville, KY, a city recognized as one of North America's major logistics hubs.
IDEA LLC
2428 Crittenden Drive
Louisville, KY 40217
T: 502-634-2800
F: 502-635-7935
www.ideallc.com
Contact: Mr. Jerry C. Hahn
jerryhahn@ideallc.comWe at IDEA are supply chain management specialists. Our dedicated staff and proprietary inventory management system (Elucidate), support efficient consolidation, shipping, and distribution functions. Our inventory management system and our systems IT staff make it easy to interface with our client's systems. We offer modern facility locations in South Carolina, Ohio, Kentucky, Honduras, and El Salvador. Our inventory management system can report real time transactions to our clients systems for use in Purchasing, (MRP), Inventory Control, Planning, Accounts Payable, and Shop Floor to eliminate redundant costs in labor, inventory, transportation, and bricks & mortar. With complete inventory visibility for all users, extensive tracking capabilities, and complete history of all inventory transactions, we can help foster real time problem solving for your offshore customers.
Lucas Cartage & Storage Inc.
510 Assembly Drive
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
T: 270-763-9144
F: 270-763-0474
www.lucascartagestorage2.bizonthe.net
Contact: Mr. Kevin Lucas
blucas5659@aol.comLucas Cartage & Storage, Inc. is an ISO 9001:2000 registered inspection, sorting, and warehousing firm. We provide third party sorting/inspection and transportation (shuttle, intermodal, short haul, & long haul) for a variety of industries including automotive. Our two warehouses encompass 267,750 square foot of storage area. We have the ability to build additional warehousing space or can modify our current facilities to meet our client’s needs.
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KWTC Translation & Interpretation Services
International Trade Education Seminars
Business Referral Service Program
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