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• Tapping Into Trade-Part 3: International Banking

  • When
    Thursday, April 16, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Hallmark, 2505 Gillham, Kansas City, MO 64108

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  Trade Logistics – Part 3:  The MONEY

  In Part 1, you learned when and where to go international. In Part 2, you learned how to get there. Now, let's make sure you get paid for all your efforts!

  The core of the seminar features an overview of how to:

  • Maintain cash flow while selling internationally 
  • Reduce risk and ensure payment from overseas buyers
  • How ExIm Bank guarantees and supports expansion
  • How SBA Export Programs help finance growth
  • Understanding letters of credit and secure payment tools
  • Practical strategies for managing foreign currency sales
  • Government and banking resources that support global expansion

  Participants will gain the knowledge and resources to pinpoint how to make sure they get paid!

  Event in In-Person or Online. Free to All ITC Members and $15 to non-members. Join today to save all year long!

  
  

  Thursday, April 16, 2026

  10:00 AM
  

  (Room 8B-M3-43-E Connections A)

  Hallmark Corporate Entrance

  2505 Gillham Rd 

  Kansas City, MO 64108

  
  

  Security and check in:

  Hallmark has restricted visitor access. We will meet attendees at the check-in desk.  You should receive a visitor invite via email from Hallmark no-reply@envoy.com 

  Please fill out at least 24 hours in advance of event. Security will have your names in the system. If you do not receive this email within a day of registering, please contact office@itcgkc.org 

  
  

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  Our Experts:

  
  

  
  

  Angelina Grado- Jaurez

  Vice President and International Banking Manager

  Enterprise Bank & Trust

  
  

  Angelina Grado Juarez, Vice President and International Banking Manager for Enterprise Bank & Trust is a 40+ year veteran of International Trade operations administration. Angelina maintains a CDCS professional certification (Certified Documentary Credit Specialist) from the International Chamber of Commerce and enjoys sharing her comprehensive knowledge in the application of international rules which govern various trade finance payment products.  Currently, Angelina manages International Banking Products for Enterprise Bank & Trust and provides meaningful guidance to support clients involved in the business of importing and exporting.  She most enjoys providing support of standby letter of credit needs, working with both with clients and other industry experts.  Angelina is a current board member of the International Trade Council of Greater Kansas City and has been a featured speaker for Bankers’ Association for Finance and Trade (BAFT) as well as events for the World Trade Center St. Louis.

  

  David Clark

  Vice President

  ARI Global

  David Clark is the Vice President for ARI Global, Inc., the largest independent broker of Trade Credit Insurance, and consults with banking executives, business owners, and related managers on how to best provide protection against a customer bankruptcy or default on payment. With over 25 years of experience, David has applied a unique approach to risk mitigation that also benefits his client’s export and domestic sales expansion goals, secures better borrowing terms with lenders, and reduces bad debt reserves. His knowledge of the Trade Credit Insurance industry along with Commercial Collections, Alternative Financing, and Commercial Lending industries have supported the successful implementation of customized solutions for clients of all sizes (Fortune 500 to small businesses).

  Industries serviced include: Manufacturing, Commodities (Metals, Agriculture, Paper, Oil/Gas), Transportation, Technology Services, and Chemicals. As a trusted broker, David is able to leverage the relationships with all of the major Trade Credit Insurance carriers including EXIM, Allianz (Euler Hermes), Atradius, Coface, AIG, Allied World, Amynta, Markel, HCC, Chubb, and many more.

  Born in Omaha, Nebraska, a proud graduate of the University of Nebraska Omaha, David has remained in the heartland with his family in Kansas City. With the Midwest footprint as a guide, David has actively volunteered in several charitable organizations including Special Olympics, United Way, and Harvesters.

  Professional groups include: Association for Corporate Growth (Kansas City, Denver, St. Louis, and Omaha chapters), Mid-America District Export Council, International Trade Council of Kansas City, Midwest International Trade Association of Nebraska, World Trade Center St. Louis, Risk Insurance Management Society of Kansas City, Past President of the Greater Ozarks International Trade Assoc., and a Board Member of the State of Missouri Governors Leadership Council for International Trade.

  

  Jeff Hunter

  Vice President, Foreign Exchange Trading & Sales

  Commerce Bank

  Jeff is a seasoned foreign exchange sales and trading professional with more than 20 years of experience serving corporate, institutional, and commercial clients at a leading regional bank. Throughout a long-standing career, he has developed deep expertise across spot, forwards and swaps with a strong focus on risk management, liquidity, and client-driven execution.

  Jeff has a proven track record of building and maintaining long-term client relationships, partnering closely with treasury, lending, and capital markets teams to deliver integrated solutions tailored to clients’ hedging and balance sheet needs. Known for a consultative approach, he helps clients navigate volatile markets, manage currency exposure, and optimize cash flows across global operations.

  In addition to day-to-day trading and sales responsibilities, Jeff has played a key role in mentoring junior professionals, supporting product development, and adapting FX platforms and processes to evolving regulatory and market environments. He is recognized for disciplined risk management, market insight, and a steady presence through multiple market cycles.

  
  

  
  

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• Clear the Clutter!

  • When
    Tuesday, April 28, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Blessings Abound Thrift Store, 10325 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS

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  Clear the Clutter! Give Back Together
  Growing Global Connections, Giving Local Impact

  The Next Generation Committee invites you to join us for a special service event that brings our international trade community together to make a difference right here at home. This event is open to all—members, guests, friends, and anyone who wants to give back.

  Tuesday, April 28, 2026
  4:00 – 6:00 PM
  Blessings Abound Thrift Store
  10325 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS

  Together, we’ll roll up our sleeves to sort and organize donations, helping ensure that items reach individuals and families who need them most. It’s also the perfect opportunity to bring your own donations after spring cleaning—giving your goods a second life while giving your time to a great cause.

  Bring your energy, your donations, and your community spirit—we’ll provide the impact, the connections, and the opportunity to serve together.

  ✨ At ITC, we think globally—and act locally. Join us as we strengthen our community and show how global-minded professionals can create meaningful change close to home.

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• Tapping Into Trade-Part 4: Landed Costs

  • When
    Thursday, May 28, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Hallmark, 2505 Gillham, Kansas City, MO 64108

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  Tapping Into Trade: Part 4

  Landed Costs

  You learned where, how, and the money behind the scenes. Now let's tie it all together and address the landed cost of products. In a world full of uncertainty, learn what you do have control over! 

  The core of the seminar features an overview of:

  • Optionality in landed cost
  • Key cost components
  • Hidden and unexpected costs
  • How to calculate and compare
  • Using landed cost for better decisions

  Participants will gain the knowledge to help set them and their supply chains up for success. 

  Event in In-Person or Online. Free to All ITC Members and $15 to non-members. Join today to save all year long!

  
  

  Thursday, May 28th, 2026

  10:00 AM
  

  (Room 8B-M3-43-E Connections A)

  Hallmark Corporate Entrance

  2505 Gillham Rd 

  Kansas City, MO 64108

  
  

  Security and check in:

  Hallmark has restricted visitor access. We will meet attendees at the check-in desk.  You should receive a visitor invite via email from Hallmark no-reply@envoy.com 

  Please fill out at least 24 hours in advance of event. Security will have your names in the system. If you do not receive this email within a day of registering, please contact office@itcgkc.org 

  
  

  Please see confirmation email for parking instructions.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Our Expert:

  
  

  Jay Quickel is a global business executive who has spent the past 25 years creating a customized approach to product development, sourcing, distribution, operations, & sales.  He has helped companies such as Hallmark, Harbor Freight, Lumber Liquidators, Southern States/Agway, and Wilco integrate their businesses so that they can align to scale.  This has led them to create disruptive profitability beyond accepted industry norms by focusing on innovation, vertical integration, and speed to market by leveraging analytics to differentiate from the competition.  He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Emporia State University, an MBA from the University of Kansas, certifications from the Graduate Institute of Cooperative Leadership at the University of Missouri, Applied Artificial Intelligence from Johnson County Community College and enjoys mentoring students at the University of Kansas School of Business and through his past work on the Product & Merchandising Management Advisory Council at Oregon State University.
  

  
  

  
  

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• Current Connections Networking

  • When
    Saturday, August 01, 2026
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    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Port KC, 110 Berkley Plaza, Kansas City, MO 64120

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  Next Gen Networking Event

  Join us for drinks, snacks, and great conversation at our Next Gen Networking Event! Connect with current international trade enthusiasts and grow your network in a relaxed, fun setting.

  Bring a guest and enjoy an hour of networking before the fun continues! After you register, you’ll receive a link to purchase optional tickets to the match at CPKC Stadium, where the Kansas City Current take on Angel City FC.

  Make new connections, catch up with familiar faces, and keep the energy going with the Next Gen committee!

  
  

  Saturday, August 1
  ⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM

  Port KC

  110 Berkley Plaza, Kansas City, MO 64120
  

  
  

  Free to ITC Members 

  $5 to Non members

  Be sure and bring a guest!

  
  

  Not wanting to pay for parking at the stadium?  Check this link for additional transportation options. 

  
  

  

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