"WTCBN has always been defined by signature events and training where decision makers gather to discuss emerging trends and global business development. They are the only must attend events in our bi-national regional."
-Kevin R. Malchoff,
President InternationalRich Products Corp.
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January 18, 2012
2012 World Trade Celebration
Speaker: Neil Frasier, President, Medtronic of Canada Ltd.
Topic: Innovation Without Boundaries
Location: Kleinhans Music Hall
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Information from Educational Program - Accessing the North American Market
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Jane Humprys, Economic Political Specialist, U.S. Consulate General, U.S. Dept. of State |
Fact Sheet: U.S.-Canada Beyond the Border and Regulatory Cooperation Council Initiatives |
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Aaron Bowker, & Joseph.W.Zawistoski, U.S. Customs and Border Protection |
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Kelly Pijanowski, Immigration Officer, Consulate General of Canada |
Business Visitors Guideline Document |
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Nicolaas Smit,Vice President Science and Technology, Medical Acoustics LLP |
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Thomas Novelli, Vice President of Government Relations for the Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA) |
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Timothy Mathien, Director of International, ROAR Logistics |
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David McCarthy, President, McCarthy Consulting Services |
November 29, 2011 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Business Leadership Forum
Topic: Marcellus Shale: A Growth Story, How Can Your Company Benefit
Speakers: Paul Droc, Niagara Falls Water Board, John Felmy, American Petroleum Institute, Dennis Holbrook, Norse Energy, Gary Marchiori, EnergyMark LLC, David Palmerton, Jr., The Palmerton Group
Location: Burchfield Penny Art Center
Presented by: Lumsden & McCormick, LLP, Jaeckle Fleischmann & Mugel, LLP, Escape Wire Solutions, Insyte Consulting, Vanner Insurance Agency and World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara
December 7, 2011 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Engaging Dynamic Emerging Economies
Topic: Expanding into new markets abroad
Speakers: Chris Johnston-World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara, Scott Bass - Advanced Language Translation, Juan Lahens - RBS Citizens Bank, Douglas Wagner - IIMAK and Pat Scanlon - Buflovak
Location: The Buffalo Club
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November 9, 2011 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
2011 Annual Meeting
Topic: Tap Your Cap to Trade
Speakers: Raymond Barry, CFO, NewEra Cap Company and Tom McManus, CEO, KegWorks
Location: New Era Cap Company
Sponsored by: M&T Bank, Advanced Language Translation, Colubus McKinnon, ROAR Logistics, UB School of Management, and the U.S. Department of Commerce
October 18, 2011 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Business Without Borders
Topic: Doing Business in North America
Speakers: Chris Johnston, World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara, Ralph Bocchino, HSBC Bank, Jack Connors, Buffalo Business First, Adam W. Salerno, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Marta Moszczenska, Consulate General of Canada in Buffalo, NY
Location: First Niagara Center
Presented by: HSBC Bank, Buffalo Business First
September 21, 2011 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
2011 Traders Series: Trading with Brazil, India & China
Topic: Brazil: A Small Business Entry Case
Speaker: John DeLuca, Liberty Pumps
Location: Sonoma Grille
Sponsored by: HSBC Bank, Columbus McKinnon, The Stahlka Agency, Cambridge LLP and the US Department of Commerce
May 18, 2011 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Leveraging Binational Commercial Opportunities - Exploring the U.S.-Canada Relationship
Topic: Celebrating World Trade Week by Recognizing Trade in our Binational Region, featuring keynote speaker Consul General Marta Moszczenska of the Consulate General of Canada
Sponsored by: The Consulate General of Canada in Buffalo and the U.S. Department of Commerce
Location: The Buffalo Club
April 26, 2011 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
WorldQuest 2011
Topic: Annual team quiz program testing knowledge in various topics
Location: Grupp Fireside Lounge, Canisius College
Presented by: The International Institute of Buffalo, Canisius College and WTCBN
Sponsored by: HSBC Bank
April 6, 2011 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
2011 Traders Series: Trading with Brazil, India & China
Topic: Rich's First 15 Years in India: 1995-2010
Speaker: James Bailey, Rich Products
Location: Rich Renaissance
February 23, 2011 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
2011 Traders Series: Trading with Brazil, India & China
Topic: Management Challenges in China
Speaker: Paul Elwell, Moog, Inc.
Location: Harry's Harbour Place
January 26, 2011 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
2011 State of the Global Economy
Topic: Current state and future outlook of international, national and regional economic conditions
Speakers: Richard Dietz, Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of NY, Gary Keith, Economist, M&T Bank
Location: The Buffalo Club
Sponsored by: M&T Bank
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January 10, 2011 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
2011 State of Logistics
Speakers: Jack Ampuja, Supply Chain Optimizers, Jim Manno, Sonwil Distribution Center Inc. and Damon Piatek, Welke Customs Brokers USA, Inc.
Location: Shea's Intermission Lounge
Presented by: Buffalo Niagara Partnership
November 17, 2010 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara's 2010 Annual Meeting
Topic: International Students as Exports: The Regional Impact
Speakers: President John B. Simpson and Vice Provost for International Education, Stephen Dunnett of the University at Buffalo
Location: The Buffalo & Erie County Histroical Society
Presented by: M&T Bank, Supporting Sponsors: Eastman Machine Company, WBFO
October 20, 2010
15th Annual World Trade Celebration
Topic: Driving Growth with a Taste for Trade
Speakers: Jon Luther, Chairman, Dunkin Brands
Jim Tetreault, VP North American Manufacturing, Ford Motor Company
Location: Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, Buffalo, NY
Presented by: Speed Global Services
October 6, 2010 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Doing Business in Brazil, India, China
Speakers: Various
Location: Genesee Community College, One College Drive, Batavia, NY
Presented by: The U.S. Department of Commerce
September 15, 2010 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
WTCBN 2010 Traders Series: Trading with South America
Topic: "Entrar no Brasil" - Entering Brazil: A Case Study
Presenter: Mike Saraf, Dynabrade
Location: Harry’s Harbour Place Grille, 2192 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY
Presented by: Columbus McKinnon, HSBC Bank
September 9, 2010 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Enhancing Your Export Finance Strategy
Speakers: Various
Location: Salvatore's Italian Gardens, Depew, NY
Price: $35 WTCBN Members / $45 non-WTCBN members
Presented by: M&T Bank
June 23, 2010 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
WTCBN ExportNow! Series
Topic: Strategic Exporting Seminar
Location: Niagara County IDA, 6311 Inducon Corporate Drive, Sanborn, NY
Presented by: National Grid
June 16, 2010 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
WTCBN 2010 Traders Series: Trading with South America
Topic: A South American Growth Strategy
Presenter: Craig Johnston, Columbus McKinnon Corporation
Location: Harry’s Harbour Place Grille, 2192 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY
Presented by: Columbus McKinnon, HSBC Bank
June 9, 2010 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
WTCBN ExportNow! Series
Topic: Strategic Exporting Seminar
Location: Jamestown Community College North County Training Center, 10807 Bennett Road, Dunkirk, NY
Presented by: National Grid
February 10, 2010 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
WTCBN 2010 Traders Series: Trading with South America
Topic: Setting up your Business in South America
Featuring: Paola Becvar, Assistant Manager Latin America, The Mentholatum Company
Market entry, legal, logistics, pricing and contracts are just some of the questions you should ask yourself before your expansion. Learn how The Mentholatum Company dealt with these issues before expanding into South America.
Presented by: Columbus McKinnon, HSBC Bank
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