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• UPDATED Global Trade Forecast: An Up-to-date Look at the State of International Trade

  • When
    Tuesday, July 08, 2025
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    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Enterprise Bank & Trust, 6329 Glenwood St, Ste 300, Overland Park, KS 66202

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  With 6 months under our belt, no doubt your head is still spinning trying to keep up with the changing landscape of International Trade. Let our experts give you their take!

  What Tariffs and Policies are most pressing?

  • When are those changes going into effect?
  • What are the implications of those actions?
  • How long are they active/valid/effective?

  What do you need to know, based on historical evidence, to help out your business?

  Free to all Current ITC members! Only $15 to any non-members. To become a member today and register for free click here!

  Registration is available for limited in person spots and unlimited for virtual!

  Our Experts:

  
  

  Brian Murphy, Esq.

  Miller & Company P.C.

  Brian Murphy, JD is a Partner at Miller & Company law firm and specializes in U.S. Customs import, export and foreign-trade zones law. He earned his JD from Santa Clara University School of Law and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the International Trade Council of Greater Kansas City.

  
  

  Chance Pope

  Sr Director International Business Development

  Bestway International

  
  

  Chance Pope has been in the logistics and transportation industry since 2008, specializing in freight forwarding and international logistics since 2011 with various roles and experiences from operations to management. In July 2024, he joined the team at Bestway International as Senior Director, International Business Development. With years of experience in global shipping and supply chain management, Chance focuses on creative, practical and effective solutions for clients and business growth.

  
  

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  John Addessi

  Business Advisor

  KS SBDC

  
  

  John Addessi is a Business Advisor with Johnson County Community College's Kansas Small Business Development Center, assisting Kansas entrepreneurs in Johnson, Miami and Wyandotte counties to start and grow their businesses. He has consulted with over 1900 Kansas businesses and individuals as a KSBDC Consultant with both Washburn University and Johnson County Community College. John's focus is on job creation, access to capital and international trade - with a love of marketing, as well! He provides free, confidential, one-to-one consultation to current or prospective business owners on topics such as financing, business strategy and planning, marketing, e-commerce, international market research and business acquisition/transition. John also teaches entrepreneurship at JCCC as an adjunct instructor.
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Tranquility in Trade: Yoga Flow

  • When
    Wednesday, July 30, 2025
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    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Yoga Patch, 7235 Central St, Kansas City, MO

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  Does that state of trade have you in knots?

  Join us for 

  Tranquility in Trade: Yoga Flow

   

  Join our Next Gen leader, Ashley Page, as she takes us through a guided meditation and some easy yoga movements.

  
  

  Come get centered in this world of ever-changing news. Join other international trade professionals for a chance to relax and breathe through the stress of the day (week? month? year?)

  
  

  • No experience necessary. 
  • Bring your water bottle, yoga mat, and dress in comfortable clothes (some yoga mats will be available if you do not have one)
  • Come ready to set the stress of the office aside, if only for an hour!
  • Limited Spaces, so please update your profile if your schedule changes or email office@itcgkc.org

  
  

  Free to all Current ITC members! Only $5 to any non-member.

  
  

  Date: Wednesday, July 30th

  Time: 7:30 PM

  Place: Yoga Patch- 7235 Central St, Kansas City, MO 

  
  

  
  

   

  

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• International Trade Council of Greater Kansas City's 80th Annual Meeting

  • When
    Thursday, September 25, 2025
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    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Milburn Country Club, 7501 W 69th St, Overland Park, KS 66204

  The International Trade Council of Greater Kansas City's 80th Annual Meeting 

  
  

  You're Invited to a Historic Evening — Celebrating 80 Years of the International Trade Council of Greater Kansas City!

  Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025
  Location: Milburn Country Club
  7501 W 69th Street, Overland Park, KS 66204
  Dress Code: Semi-Formal Attire

  Join us for an unforgettable night as the International Trade Council of Greater Kansas City commemorates
  80 Years of Global Impact in Trade & Commerce

  From our rich legacy to the bold future ahead, we invite you to celebrate eight decades of international trade excellence, leadership, and innovation. This milestone evening will reflect on the past, examine the present, and look boldly into the future — all while connecting with the visionaries who helped shape the ITC.

  ✨ Event Highlights:

  • 5:30 PM | Networking & Cocktail Hour
    Raise a glass with fellow professionals, industry leaders, and ITC legends.

  • 6:30 PM | Dinner
    Savor an elegant dinner in the beautiful surroundings of Milburn Country Club.

  • 7:00 PM | Presidential Panel: “Past, Present & Future”
    Engage in a powerful discussion with Past ITC Presidents as they reflect on their tenures, share stories, answer your questions, and inspire the next generation.

  • Gavel Ceremony: Passing the Torch
    Be part of history as we introduce and install our newly elected ITC President, ushering in a new era of leadership and global opportunity.

  Don't miss this historic celebration.
  Whether you're a longtime member, a new face, or a friend of the Council, this night promises connections, inspiration, and legacy in the making.

  Mark your calendar, gather your colleagues, and join us for a night to remember.

  ️ RSVP information coming soon!

  
  

  Sponsorship Opportunities Available!

  Questions about the event? Contact Heidi Stevens at office@itcgkc.org. 

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