Doing Business in Central and Eastern Europe

Wed, 01 Feb 2012

Doing Business in Central and Eastern Europe

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February 1, 2012 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Husch Blackwell,

4801 Main Street,

Kansas City, MO 64112

Presented by the International Trade Council and

Sharon Valasek, Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic

This program will provide information on the business and economic conditions in Central and Eastern

Europe. It will educate and enlighten community and business leaders, and encourage business interactions between the United States and Europe.

The program is part of a series, and features Central and Eastern Europe, which includes several countries once part of the Soviet Union. Since becoming independent nations just a couple of decades ago, these countries have made significant advancements. In many instances, their economies have flourished and they continually seek opportunities with the United States and other nations and regions of the world.

The program includes expert speakers and a panel discussion on the:

Eurozone and how It affects Central and Eastern Europe, and our U.S. economy

Economic and trade conditions in that region

Resources and tools available to individuals and organizations interested in business

Successful business venture between Czech manufacturer and a Midwest company

What you will gain by attending

Opportunity to take an active role in building Greater Kansas City’s footprint in international business

Opportunity for business networking among a wide range of globally-minded individuals

Who should attend?

Area business leaders, entrepreneurs and educators

Individuals and organizations ready to pursue business opportunities in that region

Those interested in understanding the effect of the Euro on the global economy

Presenters

Josef Dvoracek

Head of Economic Section

Embassy of the Czech Republic, Washington, DC

Zuzana Pittnerová

Czech Trade, Chicago, IL

Michael Stellern, PhD

Professor of Economics, Helzberg School of Management

Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO

Myles Gartland, PhD

Director of Helzberg MBA Program

Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO

Robert Peaslee

Senior Commercial Officer

U.S. Embassy in Budapest, Hungary

Regina D. Heise, CGBP

Director, U.S. Commercial Service, Kansas City, MO

Irina Six, PhD

Lecturer, Slavic Languages and Literatures

CREES, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

Brenda VanHorn, Commercial Officer

U.S. Commercial Service-Poland

Registration information

ITC members $40

Non-members $55

Students $25

Cancellations allowed up to 48 hours in advance of the

event. No shows will be billed. Substitutions allowed.

Questions? Call the ITC office at 816-235-6654 or send an

email to Irina Kobzeva-Pavlovic at: info@itckc.org

Incoterms and Payment Terms Workshops

Tue, 06 Mar 2012

Incoterms® 2010 & Payment Terms Workshops

March 6, 2012

8 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. – Registration, Breakfast

8:30 a.m. – 11:30 – Incoterms 2010 Workshop

11:30 – 12:30 – Lunch / Networking

12:30 – 4:30 Payment Terms

Commerce Bank

1000 Walnut Street

18th Floor Board Room

Kansas City, MO 64106

Download Poster and Registration Form HERE

Workshop Overview

Incoterms® 2010

TOPICS

? What are Incoterms
? How are they used
? How to know which one to use
? An in-depth look at all Incoterms
? Alignment with other trade terms
? Commonly used / misused
? FAQ when using Incoterms
? Best Practices

International Payment Methods

TOPICS

? Identifying payment risks in
international trade
? Definition and review of the 4
commonly used payment methods
in international trade
? When to use one payment method
over another
? Pairing of the proper Incoterm to
the proper payment method
? Other payment risk mitigation
tools to consider

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Export sales, export order fulfillment, export credit & finance, international

forwarding and logistics, import purchasing, import supply chain, Customs

brokers, international legal counsel, risk management, foreign trade

consulting and education.

Tina Roth, CUSECO®

International Operations Leader, Hallmark International

Gabe DiGiorgio

Vice President – International, Commerce Bank

registration Deadline: January 20, 2012

Cost:
ITC Members

Incoterms: $60

Payment terms: $60

BothL $100

Non Members:

Incoterms: $75

Payment terms : $75

Both: $100

Student Members (Must be a current ITC member and present a school ID)

Incoterms: $30

Payment Terms: $30

Both: $45

International Trade Council of Greater Kansas City

Doing Business in Central and Eastern Europe

Incoterms and Payment Terms Workshops