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    • Tuesday, July 08, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • 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.


    Our Moderator:


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


    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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      Past events

      Wednesday, May 07, 2025 World Trade Day 2025: Navigating International Commerce
      Thursday, May 01, 2025 Trade Forward: 80 Years of Global Connections
      Thursday, April 17, 2025 Compliance Across the Continents: Import Compliance
      Saturday, April 05, 2025 Party for the Place Service Event
      Friday, March 07, 2025 March 2025 Next Gen Global Network- Coffee Catch-up
      Tuesday, March 04, 2025 10th Annual Women In International Business Event
      Thursday, February 27, 2025 Speed Social: Where Visionaries Meet Veterans
      Thursday, February 20, 2025 Compliance Across the Continents: A Detailed Look at Social Accountability in International Trade
      Tuesday, February 04, 2025 Global Trade Forecast: What's Next for International Trade in the New Administration
      Thursday, January 23, 2025 Compliance Across the Continents: A Bird's Eye View of Compliance in International Trade
      Friday, January 17, 2025 Quietly Effective: How Introverts Can Connect and Lead at Work
      Thursday, December 12, 2024 ITC's Member Appreciation 2024 Holiday Happy Hour
      Friday, November 15, 2024 Next Gen Global Network- Coffee Catch-up
      Tuesday, October 22, 2024 AI Horizons: Transforming International Trade
      Tuesday, October 15, 2024 Young Professionals: Service Event
      Wednesday, September 25, 2024 International Trade Council's 79th Annual Meeting
      Tuesday, September 10, 2024 The Impact of Section 301 Tariffs in 2024
      Thursday, August 29, 2024 As the Ship Sails: Freight Trends of Shipment Past, Present, and Future
      Tuesday, July 30, 2024 Young Professionals: Networking Event
      Thursday, June 13, 2024 Managing Current Trade Trends: The Red Sea and Global Trade
      Wednesday, May 15, 2024 World Trade Day 2024: Successful Sustainable Strategies: What Success Looks Like for a Sustainable Supply Chain
      Thursday, April 25, 2024 Spice Up Your Global Connections! International Networking
      Thursday, April 25, 2024 The Ins and Outs of Exporting-Part 3: Smooth Sailing Through Export Regulations
      Thursday, March 28, 2024 Maximize Your Career!
      Wednesday, March 20, 2024 9th Annual Women In International Business Event
      Thursday, February 22, 2024 The Ins and Outs of Exporting-Part 2: International Payment Terms
      Thursday, January 11, 2024 The Ins and Outs of Exporting- Exporting 101
      Thursday, December 14, 2023 ITC's Member Appreciation Holiday Happy Hour
      Thursday, November 02, 2023 Get in the Game! Networking Event with ITCGKC and IRC
      Wednesday, October 11, 2023 Part 2 of the ITC Global Trade Learning Series- Import 101- Classifications, Duties & Taxes
      Thursday, September 28, 2023 International Trade Council's 78th Annual Meeting
      Thursday, August 31, 2023 ITC Global Trade Learning Series- Import 101- First Sale Rules
      Thursday, June 29, 2023 What Can Port KC Do For You?
      Friday, April 28, 2023 ITC Fourth Friday Breakfast: Focus on Compliance
      Thursday, March 30, 2023 Slam Dunk Joint Networking Event (ITCGKC & MADEC)
      Wednesday, March 15, 2023 8th Annual Women In International Business Event
      Friday, February 24, 2023 ITC Fourth Friday Breakfast with Patrick Klein
      Wednesday, January 25, 2023 2023 International Trade Trends
      Thursday, December 01, 2022 Member Appreciation Holiday Happy Hour
      Thursday, September 22, 2022 International Trade Council's 77th Annual Meeting
      Saturday, September 10, 2022 Young Professionals Fall Kick-Off Mixer
      Friday, July 22, 2022 Missouri River Terminal Project Is a Game Changer for Kansas City
      Wednesday, May 11, 2022 World Trade Day 2022: Logistics & Distribution
      Tuesday, April 26, 2022 How Will the Forced Labor Tariff Act Impact your Company's Imports?
      Friday, March 25, 2022 Benny Lee's Life Lessons on Trade: Perspective of a Top Entrepreneur
      Tuesday, March 08, 2022 Women In International Business
      Friday, February 25, 2022 Managing an International Shipping Crisis, the Hallmark Perspective
      Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Member Appreciation Holiday Happy Hour
      Wednesday, November 03, 2021 POSTPONED: To Cover or Not to Cover? Understanding Solutions for Today's Risks in International Trade
      Thursday, September 09, 2021 International Trade Council's 76th Annual Meeting
      Thursday, August 19, 2021 Fall Networking Social
      Thursday, July 08, 2021 Export Documentation Seminar
      Friday, June 25, 2021 Cultivating Markets for Agricultural Exports
      Wednesday, May 12, 2021 World Trade Day 2021
      Friday, April 23, 2021 NextGen International Trade Professionals: Preparing a Pipeline for Kansas City
      Friday, March 26, 2021 Kansas City Logistics Update 2021
      Thursday, March 04, 2021 Women In International Business
      Friday, February 26, 2021 International Sales and Distribution
      Friday, January 22, 2021 Trade Agreements and Trade Policy Post-Election: How It Impacts You
      Wednesday, December 09, 2020 Member Appreciation Holiday Happy Hour
      Thursday, November 05, 2020 International Payments Seminar: International Banking and Foreign Exchange
      Friday, October 23, 2020 Global Expansion: A View From The Trenches
      Thursday, September 17, 2020 ITC's 75th Annual Meeting
      Friday, July 24, 2020 International Sales and Marketing
      Thursday, July 09, 2020 Roundtable: Trade Compliance Practitioners
      Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Town Hall: Southeast Asia Trade Trends
      Friday, April 24, 2020 Looking Beyond China: Navigating Southeast Asia
      Thursday, April 09, 2020 75th Anniversary Networking Event
      Friday, March 06, 2020 Women In International Business
      Friday, February 28, 2020 NASCO 20/20: North American Vision, Focused Results. A Discussion on USMCA
      Friday, January 24, 2020 How to Put Artificial Intelligence to Work for You
      Friday, November 22, 2019 How to Avoid the Perils of International Trade
      Friday, October 25, 2019 Navigating a World of Bitcoins, Cryptocurrency, and the Blockchain: What is it and how is it influencing international trade?
      Friday, October 18, 2019 Global Career Bridge
      Thursday, September 26, 2019 INCOTERMS for AMERICANS: A Look Ahead at INCOTERMS 2020
      Thursday, August 15, 2019 International Trade Council's 74th Annual Meeting
      Monday, May 13, 2019 North America Regional Trade Update
      Friday, May 03, 2019 Breakfast with Her Majesty's Consul General based in Chicago
      Friday, March 08, 2019 4th Annual Women in International Business Luncheon
      Friday, February 22, 2019 4th Friday: Intellectual Property in the Global Marketplace: Tips and Best Practices
      Friday, January 25, 2019 4th Friday: Maximizing Export Assistance
      Friday, November 16, 2018 4th Friday: Opportunities and Challenges with Growing Your Export Business

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