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World Trade Center-Kansas City News: July, 2022

Jul 27, 2022

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World Trade Center · Newsletters

A LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR This month, WTC-KC has been busy connect with partners, both local and national. We are a Private Sector Liaison Officer (PSLO) for the World Bank and attended a conference we learned about the priories of the World bank, and the best ways to bring World Bank resources to our Kansas City businesses. As a Making Global Local partner, we attended a roundtable discussion to learn more about USTDA opportunities to get our local businesses involved internationally. Read Article

World Trade Center-Kansas City News: June, 2022

Jun 28, 2022

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World Trade Center · Newsletters

A LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR Happy Pride Month from WTC-KC! We support equitable economic access for the LGBT+ community and believe that trade is a crucial component of global equality. Check out several events surrounding pride and trade in our upcoming events section. This month at WTC-KC, we are reviewing applications for the Heartland Export Accelerator and are working on updating the region’s metro export plan. Please reach out with any trade needs. Read Article

World Trade Center-Kansas City News: May, 2022

May 24, 2022

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World Trade Center · Newsletters

A LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR May is World Trade Month! WTC-KC celebrated World Trade Day on May 11 in partnership with the Kansas City International Steering Committee. We heard keynote speaker Pat Klein, Director of Aviation, Kansas City Aviation Department, speak on the event’s theme, logistics and distribution. Pat was followed by a knowledgeable panel, moderated by Chris Gutierrez, KC Smartport. Kansas City sits comfortably as the 40th largest metropolitan export area in the country. Read Article

World Trade Center-Kansas City News: April, 2022

May 03, 2022

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World Trade Center · Newsletters

A LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR April was a full month at the WTC-KC! On April 7, we were honored to host the Ambassador from Paraguay, His Excellency Jose Antonio dos Santos and Counselor Sebastian Ortiz, head of the Trade and Economic Affairs’ Office in the Embassy of Paraguay to the United States for a business roundtable. Attendees learned about the leading industries in Paraguay as well as both Paraguay’s existing trade relationship with Paraguay and its goals for strengthening that relationship. Read Article

World Trade Center-Kansas City News: March, 2022

Mar 30, 2022

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World Trade Center · Newsletters

A LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR It seems that spring has finally arrived in Kansas City! And like the season, things at the WTC-KC are starting to heat up. On March 17, we were honored to host the Consul General of Brazil in Chicago, Mr. Benoni Belli, for a virtual business roundtable. Mr. Belli encouraged U.S. companies looking to do business in Brazil to entertain the ag-tech and biosciences and renewable energies markets, as they are emerging in the country. In answering questions, Mr. Read Article

World Trade Center-Kansas City News: February, 2022

Feb 22, 2022

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World Trade Center · Newsletters

A LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR Happy February! This month, at WTC-KC, we have been hard at work prepping for an exciting quarter, and year, ahead. The focus at the KC Chamber will be all about Small Business. This year, the KC Chamber recognized 2100 Small Business Superstars, who will be celebrated at Small Business Celebration this spring. The Celebration features the Weida Award, given to the International Small Business of the year. Read Article

World Trade Center-Kansas City News: January, 2022

Jan 25, 2022

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World Trade Center · Newsletters

A LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR Happy New Year from World Trade Center Kansas City! After a packed 2021, the WTC-KC is setting our goals and resolutions for 2022. What are your company’s New Year’s resolutions? Is this the year you take your company global? We are here to help! We have been hard at work planning events and creating resources to help your company reach its international goals in 2022. Keep an eye on this newsletter for resources and upcoming events to help you jump-start your international aspirations. Read Article

World Trade Center-Kansas City News: December, 2021

Dec 21, 2021

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World Trade Center · Newsletters

A LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR Happy December from World Trade Center-Kansas City! We are excited to reintroduce our monthly WTC newsletter. Here, you can read about small businesses looking internationally, trade news from D.C. and even hear from World Trade Centers across the globe. Read Article

KC Chamber and World Trade Center Kansas City Receive Grant to Boost U.S. Exports and Support High Quality Jobs

Oct 19, 2021

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KC Chamber · World Trade Center

The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s World Trade Center Kansas City will be able to help even more KC businesses strengthen their global trade presence and create high quality jobs. United States Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo has awarded the Chamber a 2021 Market Development Cooperator Program grant to boost international exports. Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - October 5, 2020

Oct 05, 2020

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Awards & Recognition · Individual Recognition · World Trade Center · Newsletters · Events

Small Business Awards | ATHENA Leadserhip Awards | Economic Forecast | Annual Dinner and more... Read Article