Kansas Department of Commerce

Learn how to join the global market place and expand Kansas exports when you attend the Northwest Regional Export Promotion meeting on Wednesday, December 10.

The meeting, which will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Ball Conference Center, 1350W.153rd St.,Olathe  is one of six export promotion meetings offered by Kansas Global Trade Services in partnership with the Kansas Department of Commerce.

The meetings are part of the ExportNow Kansas Program aimed at local companies with export potential. The program will raise export awareness by connecting communities and companies to export assistance.

Kansas has experienced enjoyed some export modest success in the past few years, increasing exports by 26 percent between 2010 and 2013, according to statistics provided by Steve Kelly, Deputy Secretary of Business Development for the Kansas Department of Commerce.

“But experts say that 83 percent of global GDP growth will occur outside the U.S. by 2018, and Kansas needs to claim a greater share,” Kelly said in a news release.

“Who would benefit from these meetings? Businesses who produce goods and services suitable for export, local elected and appointed officials, and economic development officials are all encouraged to attend the free event,” said Karyn Page, CEO and President of Kansas Global Trade Services Inc.

There is no charge for this event, but RSVPs are required. Email Ella at [email protected] or call (316) 264-5982.