Kansas City in the Global Economy |
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| Event Description - 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.
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| Contact Information | Primary Contact
Cynthia Edmunds , cynthia@sysandsol.com | | Secondary Contact
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| | | Date & Location | Date: September 28, 2010
Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM Location: Mexican Consulate
1617 Baltimore, Kansas City, MO Multi-Purpose Room
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