Tuesday, September 28, 2010

 

Kansas City in the Global Economy
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.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

 

KCTAA Distinguished Alum


KCTAA is pleased to announce that Thomas M. Hoenig has been chosen as the next KCTAA Distinguished Alum. Hoenig is president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. The Bank is one of 12 regional Banks in the Federal Reserve System, with responsibilities that include participating in setting national monetary policy, supervising and regulating commercial banks and bank holding companies, serving as the bank for the U.S. Government and for commercial banks, and providing other payments services to depository institutions.

The event honoring Tom Hoenig will be at the Federal Reserve Bank at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, January 19.