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World Trade Day

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World Trade Day 2005

Highlights International Trade in KY

Some 38 international dignitaries representing 22 nations joined government and business leaders from throughout the Commonwealth to celebrate the 13th Annual World Trade Day on June 2nd at the Galt House Hotel in downtown Louisville, KY.

A special highlight of the event was the outstanding keynote address, given by the recently named Chairman of Louisville’s Humana, Inc., David Jones, Jr.  Mr. Jones’ topic, “The World is Flat and the Pentagon Has a New Map” covered pertinent world issues and how they relate to us locally.  Mr. Jones is also Chair and Managing Director of Chrysalis Ventures, a locally based corporation that identifies and nurtures promising early-stage companies poised for growth. Chrysalis has become a leading source of equity capital for growth companies in the Southeast and Midwest.

Prior to Chrysalis, Mr. Jones’ law practice included both domestic and international work, the latter with the U.S. Department of State Legal Adviser's office in Washington. Before law school, he worked as a commercial banker for Bank of Boston in Hong Kong, New York, and Boston.  Mr. Jones left the bank to manage the import division of a regional hardware wholesaler.

In addition to our prestigious keynote speaker, the Kentucky World Trade Center was pleased to host the representative from the International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce:  Mr. Al Frink.  Mr. Frink is the first Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing and Services, serving as chief advocate for the U.S. manufacturing sector within the federal government and brings 30 years of private-sector experience to his new position. As a small business executive, Mr. Frink built an internationally recognized carpet manufacturing company, Fabrica International, a carpet manufacturer from Orange County, CA.

Dignitary Guests

A delegation of dignitaries from foreign Embassies, Consulates and Trade Commissions throughout the United States traveled to Kentucky to promote trade and investment opportunities with their countries.  A ‘Tour the World’ trade fair allowed international businesses in Kentucky to discuss trade issues specific to their company with each of the foreign officials. 

Among the countries represented at World Trade Day 2005 were Australia, Belarus, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Qatar, Slovak Republic, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam and the United Kingdom.

World Trade Success Award Winners

2005 represents thirteen years that the Kentucky World Trade Center (KWTC) has recognized firms for their outstanding successes and contributions to international trade in the state during the World Trade Success awards luncheon.  As the featured event of World Trade Day, the awards luncheon has become Kentucky’s largest annual gathering of international trade professionals, with over 400 executives and government officials in attendance this year.

This year the KWTC is proud to congratulate the following six winners of the World Trade Success awards competition, selected from a pool of nominations and entries by a panel of business professionals:

AAF International, www.aafintl.com, of Louisville, KY, designs, develops, manufactures, and tests filters, filter systems and coolers for commercial residential, industrial, clean room, transportation and fossil and nuclear industries worldwide.

Age International, www.blantonsbourbon.com, of Frankfort, KY, exports the Straight Kentucky Bourbon, Blanton’s.

Aristech Acrylics www.aristechacrylics.com, of Florence, KY, is one of the world's largest producers of seamless continuous cast acrylic sheet. Its products are used in a wide variety of industries and applications...from bathtubs, hot tubs, shower units and whirlpools to signage, skylights, boat products and the kitchen sink!

Creative Alliance, www.cre8.com, of Louisville, KY, provides television, merchandising and related advertising materials to local advertising agencies.

Lectrodryer www.lectrodryer.com, of Richmond, KY, designs, engineers, and manufactures desiccant drying and purification equipment for the removal of water and other impurities from air, gases, and liquids. Both standard and custom-designed systems are available to meet your exact specifications.

LG & E Energy, www.lgeenergy.com, of Louisville, KY, is a diversified energy services company.

Congratulations to all of the award winners for their contribution to Kentucky’s international business success!

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