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• Trade Forward: 80 Years of Global Connections

  • When
    Thursday, May 01, 2025
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    5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    River Bluff Brewing, 201 Main St, Ste 101, Kansas City, MO 64105

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  80 Years of ITC!

  
  

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  Date: May 1, 2025
  Time: 5:00- 7:30 PM 

  
  

  Location: River Bluff Brewing

  201 Main Street, Ste 101

  Kansas City, MO 64105

  Join us for a landmark evening at the ITCGKC 80th Anniversary Celebration!

  Snacks, Networking, and Cash Bar 

  This is not just a celebration—it's a chance to connect with global leaders, innovators, and influencers in international trade. For 80 years, the International Trade Council of Greater Kansas City has been a driving force in shaping our region's global presence, and this event marks a milestone of unparalleled achievement.

  Whether you're looking to expand your network, explore new business opportunities, or celebrate decades of trade success, this is the place to be. You’ll engage with top executives, entrepreneurs, and policymakers from across industries who share a passion for growth and global connections.

  Don't miss out on this exclusive networking opportunity to be part of the next chapter in Kansas City's international trade legacy. Join us for an evening of meaningful conversations, exciting prospects, and inspiration that will shape the future of trade for years to come.

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• World Trade Day 2025: Navigating International Commerce

  • When
    Wednesday, May 07, 2025
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    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Johnson County Community College, Hudson Auditorium- 2nd floor of the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210

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  World Trade Day 2025

  
  

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  Date: May 7, 2025
  Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PM with a Happy Hour networking event at Talk of the Town immediately following

  Locations: JCCC’s Hudson Auditorium, 2nd floor (217) of the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210

  Talk of the Town, 11922 W 119th St, Overland Park, KS- Networking with Cash Bar

  Join industry leaders and trade experts for an essential one-hour session exploring the turbulent seas of international commerce. In today's volatile climate of shifting tariffs, retaliatory measures, market uncertainty, and global fluctuations, businesses need a steady compass.

  Our panelists will address:

  ·        Strategies for weathering retaliatory trade measures

  ·        Tools for managing market volatility

  ·        Practical approaches to maintaining stability amid uncertainty

  • Current tariff landscapes and emerging patterns

  Whether you're an established global trader or just beginning your international journey, gain valuable insights to help your business confidently chart its course through challenging waters.

  Panel:

  

  Michael Salerno

  Vice President, International Banking

  FNBO

  Michael Salerno is Head of Global Banking at FNBO leading the international team responsible for business development, trade services, foreign exchange and cross-border payments. He serves all markets and national clients, including commercial and correspondent banking customers. Michael enjoys solving problems for his clients and connecting them with the resources they need to grow their business. He enjoys several professional affiliations, serving as treasurer for the Nebraska District Export Council, as an Executive Member and Treasurer of the National Association of District Export Councils, and as a Committee Member of the North American Regional Bank FX Forum.

  
  

  Jay Devers

  President and Managing Partner

  Bestway International, Inc.

  Jay Devers is President and Managing Partner of Bestway International, Inc., Kansas City, Missouri.    Founded in 1988, Bestway is a US Customs broker and international freight forwarder, based in Kansas City, Missouri.    In 2017, Bestway International was presented the President’s “E-Award” for Export Service by US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur L. Ross, the highest recognition any U.S. company can receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports.

  A 1993 graduate of the Northwest Missouri State University, with BS in International Business, Devers is a past director and executive committee member of the International Trade Council of Greater Kansas City, board member of World Trade Center Kansas City, and is active with the World Trade Council of Wichita, Kansas, and the Kansas International Trade Coordinating Council.  He is the 2019 Legacy of Service Award Honoree of the International Trade Council of Greater Kansas City.  In 2024, Devers was appointed by the US Department of Commerce to the Mid-America District Export Council (MADEC) to represent the Kansas and Western Missouri international trade community for a 4-year term ending in December 2028. 

  
  

  Greg Tompsett

  Senior Vice President of US Customs

  Kuehne + Nagel 

  Greg Tompsett is the Senior Vice President of US Customs at Kuehne + Nagel. He is a licensed Customs Broker and the corporate license holder for K+N, working in the Customs Brokerage industry for 25 years.
  

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  Laurie Pieper, Ph.D.

  Assistant Director for Global Resources

  Kansas Department of Commerce

  
  

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