600 Date: 9/28/2010 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM Following a welcome from Consul Prado and a brief explanation of the role of the Mexican Consulate in Kansas City, the speakers will provide an in-depth overview of Kansas City’s growing interactions in the global economy. Regina Heise will profile the export industry in the region from her perspective as director of the Export Assistance Center. Tina Roth will share her varied experiences in international trade working for Hallmark Cards, Sanofi-Aventis, and Scarborough International. And Jody Edgerton will share exciting news about a major international business opportunity coming to the United States for the first time ever and its choice of Kansas City as the host for this event.

Speakers:  
Mexican Consul Jacob Prado

Regina Heise, director, US Dept. of Commerce Export Assistance Center

Tina Roth, International Operations Leader, Hallmark Cards, and president of the International Trace Council in Kansas City

Jody Edgerton, director, Futurallia KC 2011 (international business-to-business forum)

Exhibit: Participants will have the opportunity to view an exhibit of contemporary art by Mexican nationals which has been brought to Kansas City from all over Mexico.

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