BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20201104T150000Z DTEND:20201104T210000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Louisiana International Trade Day 2020 DESCRIPTION:To join us for the Louisiana International Trade Day program\, click here.\n\n \nGovernor John Bel Edwards\n\nProclaims November 4th\,\n\nInternational Trade Day in Louisiana!\n\n(Click Above To View)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe're excited to announce our theme for this year's International Trade Day: \n\n \n\nLouisiana's New Normal: \n\nOrdinary to Extraordinary\n\nNovember 4\, 2020\n\n\n\n \n\nThe roster for International Trade Day includes titans of industry\, representatives from the key global trade markets\,\n\nWTCNO members and innovators who are creating systems every business will need to navigate our new world of trade.\n\n \n\n9:00AM\n\nWelcome\n\nHolly Caplan\, Author\, Speaker & Confidence Coach\n\nLouisiana International Trade Day Moderator and Honorary WTCNO International Partner\n\n\n\n9:15 - 9:50AM\n\nMorning Keynote: Peter F. Ricchiuti\n\nSenior Professor of Practice / William B. Burkenroad\, Jr. Clinical Professor\,\n\nTulane University\n\n"WOW! WHAT'S UP DOWN HERE: An Inside Look at the Current Economy and Financial Markets"\n\n \n\n9:55 - 10:40AM Panel Discussion: Disruptions\, Elections and Looking Forward\n\n \n\nPanel Overview: 2020 is a case study for the history books. Few\, if any\, years in our past have been as socially and economically challenging for our Louisiana and International markets. Uncertainty remains high and the strength of the recovery varies markedly between countries and between business sectors. Sit and listen as our global guests share their insights and research on the lessons learned worldwide in 2020 and their thoughts on the future.\n\n \n\nModerator:\n\nStephen Hanemann\, Partner\, Kean Miller LLP\n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\nR. Christian Johnsen\, Partner\, Jones Walker LLP\n\nRachel McCormick\, Consul General of Canada for Arkansas\, Louisiana\, New Mexico\, Oklahoma and Texas\n\nMichael McKenna\, President\, MWR Strategies\n\n \n\n\n\n10:45 - 11:15AM Panel Discussion: Technology in Trade: The Need for A New Operating System for Business Expansion\n\n\n\nPanel Overview: All businesses\, exporters\, importers and domestic providers are drowning in data. None of us have the time or resources to track\, let alone act on\, the torrent of information hitting us 24/7\; and as a result\, we miss opportunities to expand our business. Trade professionals need a new operating system to maintain their edge. Tune in to learn about an exciting innovation under development at the World Trade Center: a platform that harnesses today's chaotic universe of data and translates it into connections and opportunities specifically tailored to your business. \n\n \n\nModerator:\n\nJ. Edwin Webb\, CEO\, WTCNO\n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\nMarco Capuano\, Co-Founder & CEO\, Expandigo\n\nTenner Cenac\, Operations Manager\, Gulf Oceanic Marine\n\nVince Hayward\, CEO\, L.H. Hayward and Company\n\nNestor Navarro\, Managing Director / International Business Consultant\, Navarro International Group\, LLC\n\nFord Wall\, Vice President of Sales\, Atlas-SSI\n\n\n\n\n11:15AM - 12:00PM Fireside Chat at the Omni Royal: Not Your International Business As Usual \n\n \n\nOverview: Our domestic and global business partners have witnessed unparalleled leadership changes\, tariffs and market volatility including new concerns pertaining to countries not playing well in the global sandbox. Learn just how much of the old is out and how a new and highly agile business model is evolving. \n\n \nModerator:\n\nEdward Hayes\, Partner\, Leake & Andersson LLP\n\n \nCo-Speakers: \n\nBrenda Stelly\, President\, Oil Center Research International\, LLC\n\nJessica Steverson\, International Project Manager\, Louisiana Economic Development\n\n \n\n12:10 - 12:50PM\n\nAfternoon Keynote: Michael Hecht\n\nPresident & CEO\, Greater New Orleans\, Inc.\n\n"OK... You Asked!"\n\nPost-Election commentary from an Intentionally Not So Ordinary Economic Developer's Perspective.\n\n \n\n1:00 - 1:45PM Panel Discussion: Business Agility and Resiliency: The New Rules for Trade Growth and Survival in 2021 \n\n \n\nPanel Overview: Have no doubts\, 2020 rocked our world\, our psyches and our businesses\, small and large. Whether it's pivoting or the need to incorporate agility and resiliency into your business\, your industry company's survival could very well depend on it! Join in as our industry captains from the technology\, agriculture\, energy\, medical and entertainment sectors share their experiences and insights on how they're "Righting their Ship" in continued rough and uncertain waters.\n\n \nModerator:\n\nDavid Kearney\, President\, The Kearney Companies\, Inc.\n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\nEddie Compass IV\, CEO\, Next Generation Logistics\, LLC\n\nScott Goldin\, CFO & General Counsel\, Goldin Metals\, Inc.\n\nCraig Moughler\, Senior Vice President\, Chief Supply Chain Officer\, Valvoline Inc.\n\n \n\n\n1:50 - 2:50PM Panel Discussion: Stop the Presses! BIG Changes in International Business Ahead \n\n \n\nPanel Overview: Our select group of industry executives might be suggesting that you take a Hard Stop or at the very least let the ink dry to get a read on upcoming real and "suspected" changes in the logistics\, tourism\, legal and maritime industries and how each could play into and impact your business. Discuss how to be prepared and stay prepared for the still undefined and exciting new normal for international business. \n\n \nModerator:\n\nThomas P. Spiers\, CFO & COO\, Gulf South Eye Associates\n\n\n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\nWilliam C. Baldwin\, Partner\, Jones Walker LLP\n\nSean M. Duffy\, Sr.\, Executive Director\, Big River Coalition\n\nShawn Levsen\, International Area Sales Manager\, UPS\n\n\n\n\n 2:50PM Closing Remarks : Holly Caplan\n\n \n\n \n\nLOUISIANA INTERNATIONAL TRADE DAY SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES\n\n\n\n\n\nLOUISIANA INTERNATIONAL TRADE DAY CONTINENTAL SPONSOR - $5\,000\n\nRecognition as "Continental Sponsor" at International Trade Day including:\n\no Eight (8) online passes to ITD presentations on November 4th\n\no Company name/logo prominently displayed on live platform backdrop\n\no Company name/logo promoted throughout the virtual ITD\n\no Opportunity to provide a brief promotional company video or pre-recorded spot featuring company executive \n\no Company name/logo on ITD emails leading up to the event\n\no Company name/logo on WTCNO website with link back to company's website\n\no Company name/logo promoted across various social media platforms\n\no Company name in press release\n\n \n\nLOUISIANA INTERNATIONAL TRADE DAY REGIONAL SPONSOR - $2\,500\n\nRecognition as "Regional Sponsor" at International Trade Day including:\n\n\n Six (6) online passes to ITD presentations on November 4th\n Company name/logo promoted throughout the virtual ITD\n Company name/logo on ITD emails leading up to the event\n Company name/logo on WTCNO website with link back to company's website\n Company name/logo promoted across various social media platforms\n Company name in press release\n\n\n \n\nLOUISIANA INTERNATIONAL TRADE DAY STATE SPONSOR - $1\,500\n\nRecognition as "State Sponsor" at International Trade Day including:\n\n\n Four (4) online passes to ITD presentations on November 4th\n Company name/logo promoted throughout the virtual ITD\n Company name/logo on WTCNO website with link back to company's website\n Company name/logo promoted across various social media platforms\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\nPlease contact the WTCNO for sponsorship opportunities\, 504-529-1601 or events@wtcno.org. 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To join us for \;the Louisiana International Trade Day program\, click \;here.
\n \;
\nGovernor John Bel Edwards
\nProclaims \;November 4th\,
\nInternational Trade Day in Louisiana!
\n(Click Above To View)
\n
\n
\n
\nWe'\;re excited to announce our theme \;for this year'\;s International Trade Day: \;
\n \;
\nLouisiana'\;s New Normal:
\nOrdinary \;to Extraordinary
\nNovember 4\, 2020\n\n

\n \;
\n\n
The roster for \;International Trade Day includes titans of industry\, representatives from the key global trade markets\,
\nWTCNO members and innovators who are creating systems every business will need to navigate \;our new world of trade.
\n \;
\n\n
9:00AM
\nWelcome
\nHolly Caplan\, Author\, Speaker &\; Confidence Coach
\nLouisiana International Trade Day Moderator and Honorary WTCNO International Partner
\n
\n9:15 - 9:50AM
\nMorning Keynote: Peter F. Ricchiuti
\nSenior Professor of Practice / William B. Burkenroad\, Jr. Clinical Professor\,
\nTulane University
\n"\;WOW! WHAT'\;S UP DOWN HERE: An Inside Look at \;the \;Current Economy and Financial Markets"\;
\n\n
 \;
\n\n
9:55 - \;10:40AM \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;Panel Discussion: \; \;Disruptions\, Elections and Looking Forward
\n\n
 \;
\n\n
Panel Overview: \; \;2020 is a case study for the history books. \; Few\, if any\, years in our past have been as socially and economically challenging for our Louisiana and International markets. \;Uncertainty remains high and the strength of the recovery varies markedly between countries and between business sectors. \; \;Sit and listen as our global guests share their insights and research on the lessons learned worldwide in 2020 and their thoughts on the future.
\n \;
\n\n
Moderator:
\nStephen Hanemann\, Partner\, Kean Miller LLP
\n
\nPanelists: \;
\n\n
R. Christian Johnsen\, \;Partner\, Jones Walker LLP
\nRachel McCormick\, \;Consul \;General of Canada for Arkansas\, Louisiana\, New Mexico\, Oklahoma and Texas
\nMichael McKenna\, \;President\, MWR Strategies
\n \;
\n
\n10:45 - \;11:15AM \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;Panel Discussion: \; \;Technology in Trade: \; \;The Need for A New Operating System for Business Expansion\n\n

\nPanel Overview: \; \;All businesses\, \;exporters\, importers and domestic providers are drowning in data. \; \;None of us have the time or resources to track\, let alone act on\, the torrent of information hitting us 24/7\; and as a result\, we miss opportunities to expand our business. \; \;Trade professionals need a new operating system to maintain their edge. \; \;Tune in to learn about an exciting innovation under development at the World Trade Center: \; \;a platform that harnesses today'\;s chaotic universe of data and translates it into connections \; \;and opportunities specifically tailored to your business. \;
\n \;
\n\n
Moderator:
\nJ. Edwin Webb\, CEO\, WTCNO
\n
\nPanelists: \;
\nMarco Capuano\, Co-Founder &\; CEO\, Expandigo
\nTenner Cenac\, Operations Manager\, Gulf Oceanic Marine
\nVince Hayward\, CEO\, L.H. Hayward and Company
\n\n
Nestor Navarro\, \;Managing Director / International Business Consultant\, Navarro International Group\, LLC
\n\n
Ford Wall\, \;Vice President of Sales\, Atlas-SSI
\n
\n
\n11:15AM - \;12:00PM \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;Fireside Chat at \;the Omni Royal: \; \;Not Your International Business As Usual \;  \;
\n \;
\nOverview: \; \;Our domestic and global business partners have witnessed unparalleled leadership changes\, tariffs and market volatility including new concerns pertaining to countries not playing \;well in the global sandbox. \; \;Learn just how much of the old is out and how a new and highly agile business model is evolving. \;
\n \;\n
Moderator:
\nEdward Hayes\, Partner\, Leake &\; Andersson LLP
\n \;
\nCo-Speakers: \;
\nBrenda Stelly\, \;President\, Oil Center Research International\, LLC
\nJessica Steverson\, International Project Manager\, Louisiana Economic Development
\n \;
\n\n
12:10 - 12:50PM
\nAfternoon Keynote: \;Michael Hecht
\nPresident &\; CEO\, Greater New Orleans\, Inc.
\n"\;OK... \;You Asked!"\;
\nPost-Election commentary from an \;Intentionally Not \;So \;Ordinary \;Economic Developer'\;s Perspective.
\n\n
 \;
\n\n
1:00 - \;1:45PM \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;Panel Discussion: \; \;Business Agility and Resiliency: \; \;The New Rules for Trade Growth and Survival in 2021  \;  \;
\n\n
 \; \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;
\n\n
Panel Overview: \; \;Have no doubts\, 2020 rocked our world\, our psyches and our businesses\, small and large. \; \;Whether it'\;s \;pivoting or the need to incorporate agility and resiliency into your business\, your industry company'\;s \;survival could very well depend on it! \; \;Join in as our industry captains from the technology\, agriculture\, energy\, medical and entertainment sectors share their experiences and insights on how they'\;re "\;Righting their Ship"\; \;in continued rough and uncertain waters.
\n \;\n
Moderator:
\nDavid Kearney\, President\, The Kearney Companies\, Inc.
\n
\nPanelists: \;
\n\n
Eddie Compass IV\, CEO\, Next Generation Logistics\, LLC
\nScott Goldin\, CFO &\; General Counsel\, Goldin Metals\, Inc.
\nCraig Moughler\, Senior Vice President\, Chief Supply Chain Officer\, Valvoline Inc.
\n \;
\n
\n1:50 - \;2:50PM \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;Panel Discussion: \; \;Stop the Presses! \; \;BIG Changes in International Business \;Ahead \; \;  \;
\n \;
\nPanel Overview: \; \;Our select group of industry executives might be suggesting that you take a Hard Stop or at the very least let the ink dry to get a read on upcoming real and "\;suspected"\; \;changes in the logistics\, tourism\, legal and maritime industries and how each could play into and impact your business. \; \;Discuss how to be prepared and stay prepared for the still undefined and exciting new normal for international business. \;
\n\n
 \;\n
Moderator:
\nThomas P. Spiers\, \;CFO &\; COO\, Gulf South Eye Associates
\n
\n
\nPanelists: \;
\n\n
William C. Baldwin\, Partner\, Jones Walker LLP
\nSean M. Duffy\, Sr.\, Executive Director\, Big River Coalition
\nShawn Levsen\, \;International Area Sales Manager\, UPS
\n
\n\n

\n \;2:50PM \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \; Closing Remarks : Holly Caplan
\n \;
\n \; \; \;
\n\n
LOUISIANA INTERNATIONAL TRADE DAY \;SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
\n\n

\n
\nLOUISIANA INTERNATIONAL TRADE DAY \;CONTINENTAL SPONSOR \;- \;$5\,000
\n\n
Recognition as "\;Continental Sponsor"\; at International Trade Day including:
\n\n
o \; \; \;Eight (8) online passes to ITD presentations on November 4th
\n\n
o \; \; \;Company name/logo prominently displayed on live platform backdrop
\n\n
o \; \; \;Company name/logo promoted throughout the virtual ITD
\n\n
o \; \; \;Opportunity to provide a brief promotional company video or pre-recorded spot featuring company executive \;
\n\n
o \; \; \;Company name/logo on ITD emails leading up to the event
\n\n
o \; \; \;Company name/logo on WTCNO website with link back to company'\;s website
\n\n
o \; \; \;Company name/logo promoted across various social media platforms
\n\n
o \; \; \;Company name in press release
\n\n
 \;
\n\n
LOUISIANA INTERNATIONAL TRADE DAY \;REGIONAL SPONSOR \; - \;$2\,500
\nRecognition as "\;Regional Sponsor"\; \;at International Trade Day including:
\n\n\n\n
 \;
\n\n
LOUISIANA INTERNATIONAL TRADE DAY \;STATE SPONSOR \;- \;$1\,500
\nRecognition as "\;State \;Sponsor"\; \;at International Trade Day including:
\n\n\n\n

\n \;
\n\n
 \;
\n\n
\n

\nPlease contact the WTCNO for sponsorship opportunities\, 504-529-1601 or \;events@wtcno.org. \;
\n
\n \;
\n
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