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• Compliance Across the Continents: A Bird's Eye View of Compliance in International Trade

  • When
    Thursday, January 23, 2025
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    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Design Resources Inc, 7007 College Blvd Ste 500, Overland Park

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  In the case of compliance, ignorance is not bliss! We can help get you started in the right direction. ITC will be holding a 3-part compliance series, sharing information and giving you access to experts!

  Join us at DRI on 1/23 for Part 1: A Bird’s Eye View of Compliance in International Trade

  • • What does Compliance mean in different environments
    • Fundamental components of compliance in all global trade
    • Product Safety Compliance
    • • Why is it important
      • Common product safety regulations and standards
      • 3^rd Party lab testing
      • On-site inspections

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

  
  

  Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025

  Time: 9:00 AM

  Two Options to Attend:

  In Person:

  Design Resources, Inc.

  7007 College Blvd Ste 500, Overland Park

  
  

  Online:

  via Zoom Link sent with completed registration

  
  

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• Global Trade Forecast: What's Next for International Trade in the New Administration

  • When
    Tuesday, February 04, 2025
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    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Enterprise Bank & Trust, 6329 Glenwood St, Ste 300, Overland Park, KS 66202

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  Are you overwhelmed with the idea of figuring out what the new administration has in store for International Trade? Let our experts give you their take!

  What Tariffs and Policies have been mentioned that are already in place?

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

  What actions could be coming based upon campaign promises?

  What Commodities and Industries look to be affected most?

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

  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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• Compliance Across the Continents: A Detailed Look at Social Accountability in International Trade

  • When
    Thursday, February 20, 2025
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    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Design Resources Inc, 7007 College Blvd, Ste 500 Overland Park

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  Welcome to Part 2 of ITC's Compliance Across the Continents!

  A Detailed Look at Social Accountability in International Trade

  What does it mean to be socially accountable? We will cover all this and more!

  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Factory Audits
  • 3rd Party Audit Organizations (SGS, BV, Intertek, UL etc.)
  • Different commonly accepted standards of SMETA and brand audits
  • General Scope, Time, Cost, etc. of Audits  

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

  
  

  Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025

  Time: 9:00 AM

  Two Options to Attend:

  In Person:

  Design Resources, Inc.

  7007 College Blvd, Ste 500, Overland Park

  
  

  Online:

  via Zoom Link sent with completed registration

  
  

  Keynote Speaker:

  Justin Jackowski 

  Director of Compliance 

  Design Resources Inc

  
  

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• Speed Social: Where Visionaries Meet Veterans

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    Thursday, February 27, 2025
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    4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Port KC, 110 Berkley Plaza, Kansas City, MO 64120

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  Are you looking to make connections with established experts in International Trade? 

  Are you an expert wanting to give back to others and share your knowledge? 

  Make a Match!

  Join us on February 27th at Port KC, as we match experts with the Next Generation of Global Leaders. Get to know some of the Kansas City Leaders of today, as you build the future of tomorrow. 

  This networking event includes drinks and light refreshments, and an environment that allows for an exchange of ideas.  

  
  

  Port KC

  110 Berkley Plaza

  Kansas City, MO 

  4:30 - 6:00 PM

  February 27th, 2025

  
  

  Free for ITCGKC Members

  $15 for Non-Members

  
  

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  As little as $50 a year for Students, and $100 for professionals.

  
  

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• March 2025 Next Gen Global Network- Coffee Catch-up

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    Friday, March 07, 2025
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    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    WTC Conference Room

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  The Next Generation Global Network:

  Preparing for the Future

  
  

  Your voice is important! Looking for forward thinkers who want to make a difference. 

  • Coffee and light snacks provided at Union Station as we brainstorm and build the Next Gen Global Network in Kansas City. 
  • A great opportunity to share your ideas for future events.
  • Connect with trade partners/resources in the area 
  • Get involved with the local community

  The group is focused on helping those who:

  • Are under the age of 35 and looking to grow their careers
  • Have been in their current industry for less than 10 years
  • Anyone who doesn’t fall into the above groups but still has a desire to help themselves and others grow

  
  

  
  

  Date: Friday, March 7, 2025

  Time:  9:00 AM

  Place: WTC Conference Room

  SW Corner of Union Station, 2nd Floor

  30 W Pershing Road

  Kansas City, MO 

  
  

  Parking will be Validated!

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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