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Viale delle Terme di Caracalla 00153, Rome, Italy
(+39) 06 57051
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations works toward the eradication of hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition; the elimination of poverty and the driving forward of economic and social progress for all; and the sustainable management and utilization of natural resources.
Cathy McKinnell, International Regulations and Standards
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service
1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 1001
Washington, DC 20250 United States
(202) 690-0929
The Foreign Agricultural Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture works to improve foreign market access for U.S. products, build new markets, improve the competitive position of U.S. agriculture in the global marketplace and provide food aid and technical assistance to foreign countries.
Office of the Vice President for Research
102 Anderson Hall, Manhattan KS, 66506 United States
(785) 532-5110
Kansas State University ensures researchers and partners have the tools they need to solve global challenges. The university is home to more than 90 research centers, from the 3,487-hectare Konza tallgrass prairie to the Biosecurity Research Institute’s focus on food safety. The Biosecurity Research Institute (BRI) supports comprehensive multidisciplinary research, education and training programs that address threats to plant, animal and human health, including food-borne pathogens. Home of the new National Bio and Agro-defense Facility (NBAF) developed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
The activities of the Bureau of Industry and Security in the Department of Commerce are designed to enforce U.S. export trade laws consistent with national security, foreign policy and short supply objectives. The program strives to achieve a balance between the interests of U.S. exporters, the U.S. economy and U.S. national security requirements.
The Bureau of Industry and Security provides information about the Export Administration Regulations put in place by the United States Department of Commerce.
Mark Klien, Regional Director- Kansas, Missouri, Ohio and Indiana
(312) 375-1883
Mark.Klein@exim.gov
The Export-Import Bank of the United States is the official export and import credit agency of the United States.
Harmonized Code / HS Code United States Census Bureau
Jay Devers, Managing Partner
8301 NW 101st Terrace, Unit 1, Kansas City, MO, 64152 United States
(816) 891-8339, (816) 891-8948
(816) 891-8949
Full Service international and Domestic freight forwarder and U.S. Customs Broker
Tim Whistler, Regional Manager
220 W Douglas Ave #400, Wichita, KS 67202 United States
(316) 267-3300
(316) 267-3344
One of the world’s largest third-party logistic providers—delivering innovative supply chain solutions to more than 113,000 customers across the world. Whether you need truckload services, ocean or air shipping or supply chain consulting.
636 NW Platte Valley Drive, Building 3, Riverside, MO 64150 United States
(816) 741-0506
(816) 741-9133
Jim Bateman, FEDEX Exports Manager
3560 S MAIZE RD, Wichita, Kansas 67215 United States
(314) 522-7301
Nancy Luttrell
1950 S Florence St, Wichita, KS 67209 United States
(316) 721-8980
(316) 721-8984
Wide range of services, including: remote location filing (RLF), out port broker management, entry auditing, post entry representation, digital record keeping, research and compliance counseling
15850 Santa Fe Trail Dr., Lenexa, KS 66219 United States
(913) 541-0020
Commercial relocations and logistics services.
Savino Del Bene USA, Inc.
John Romp
1120 Erie Street, N. Kansas City, MO. 64116
Phone: 816.842.6701 x 207
Fax: 816.842.6724
Email: john.romp@savinodelbene.com
International Freight Forwarder and U.S. Customs Broker, personalized service that fulfills all the logistics needs of our clients here in the USA as well as overseas
KCSmartPort
Chris Gutierrez, President
30 West Pershing Road, Suite 200, Kansas City, Missouri 64108 United States
(816) 374-5680
(816) 842-2865
KC SmartPort is a non-profit economic development organization that works to attract freight-based companies, such as manufacturing, distribution and warehouses.
Kuehne & Nagel, Inc.
Marc Trouve, Branch Manager
7505 N.W. Tiffany Springs Pkwy. Ste. 305, Kansas City, Missouri 64153-1335 United States
(816) 891-9205
Seafreight, Airfreight, Contract Logistics and Integrated Logistics and Overland
Micah Holst, President
7200 NW 86th St. Building B. Ste., R, Kansas City, Missouri 64153 United States
(816) 505-9800
(816) 945-9257
(816) 505-9397
Experienced team of logistics professionals ready to help you manage your global logistics needs with precision.
12109 Bridgeton Square Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044 United States
(314) 427-3500
(314) 427-3510
Global Logistics services, Customs Brokers, Domestic Freight Services, Ocean Freight Services.
Kim Taylor, Marketing Director
10841 Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, Missouri 64153 United States
(816) 891-2400
(816) 891-7625
Kevin Ekstrand, Sales Executive
10841 Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, Missouri 64153 United States
(916) 584-2414
U.S. Customs Brokerage, Import, Export, Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Worldwide Consolidations, Asset-Based Trucks, Domestic Truck Brokerage, Large Equipment, Warehouse and Distribution, Compliance Consulting, NVOCC Services, Transportation Management System, Featured Commodities and Purchase Order Management.
Pam or John Carter, Owners/Franchisees
3147 W Maple St, Wichita, KS, 67213 United States
(316) 943-1919
International Customer Service Center
See web site for locations, Kansas United States
(316) 755-0588
Jason Young, Kansas City Manager
234 E Donovan Rd, Kansas City, Kansas 66115 United States
(913) 281-3535
(913) 281-0836
Timothy Rakes, Wichita Manager
4330 W 29th St S, Wichita, Kansas 67215 United States
(316) 942-0498
(316) 945-3342
Global logistics company, transportation and logistics, supply chain solutions.
United States
Brings together resources from across the federal government to help U.S. businesses participate in the global marketplace with information on trade events, remedy tariffs and export counseling assistance.
United States
The International Trade Administration (ITA) is an agency in the U.S. Department of Commerce that promotes trade and U.S. exports of nonagricultural U.S. services and goods through its global network of offices.
Suzanne Ryan-Numrich, International Trade Director
1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, Kansas 66502 United States
(785) 564-6704
(785) 564-6777
Provides support and assistance to make Kansas businesses successful and encouraging more farms, ranches and other agriculture business to expand in or relocate to Kansas.
United States
Ensure commercial exports of defense articles and defense services are consistent with U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives.
The office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) provides a wealth of information on exporting and export policy as it relates to global U.S. exports.
4100 North Mulberry Drive, Suite 110, Kansas City, Missouri 64106 United States
(816) 584-1994
(816) 584-8431
CBP takes a comprehensive approach to border management and control, combining customs, immigration, border security and agricultural protection into one coordinated and supportive activity.
Peg Sigg, Port Director
1700 Airport Road, Wichita, Kansas 67202 United States
(316) 613-4194
(316) 613-4195
Kansas City, MO Office – https://www.trade.gov/missouri-kansas-city
Saint Louis, MO Office – https://www.trade.gov/missouri-st-louis
https://www.trade.gov/let-our-experts-help-0
Whether you are new to exporting or expanding to new markets, the U.S. Commercial Service (CS), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, offers companies a full range of expertise in international trade.
Nya Igambi, Director
1000 Walnut, Suite 500, Kansas City, Missouri 64106 United States
(816) 842-0812
(816) 471-7839
Sally Pacheco, Sr. International Trade Specialist
1000 Walnut, Suite 500, Kansas City, Missouri 64106 United States
(816) 421-0541
(816) 471-7839
Marisa Ring, International Trade Specialist
1000 Walnut, Suite 500, Kansas City, Missouri 64106 United States
(816) 421-4809
(816) 471-7839
Andrew Anderson, USEAC Director
300 W Douglas Ave., 150 N. Main St., Suite 200, Wichita, Kansas 67202 United States
(316) 263-4067
(316) 462-5506
Provides trusted market intelligence, practical advice and business tools to help U.S. companies expand in global markets.
Treasury Annex / Freedman’s Bank Building, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20220
(800) 540-6322
(202) 622-2490
(202) 622-2480
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions based on U.S. foreign policy and national security goals against targeted foreign countries and regimes, terrorists, international narcotics traffickers, those engaged in activities related to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and other threats to the national security, foreign policy or economy of the United States.
Jon Malcolm Richards, District Director- Kansas City Office
1000 Walnut, Suite 500, Kansas City, Missouri 64106 United States
(816) 426-4900
Wayne Bell, District Director – Wichita Office
220 W. Douglas Ave. Suite 450, Wichita, Kansas 67202 United States
(316) 269-6566
(316) 269-6499
Independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation.
1000 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1600, Arlington, VA 22209, X United States
(703) 875-4357
(703) 875-4009
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency helps companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority development projects in emerging economies. USTDA links U.S. businesses to export opportunities by funding project preparation and partnership building activities that develop sustainable infrastructure and foster economic growth in partner countries.
(202) 482-0063
Enforcement and Compliance (E&C) safeguards and enhances the competitive strength of U.S. industries against unfair trade through the enforcement of U.S. antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) trade laws and ensures compliance with trade agreements negotiated on behalf of U.S. industries. E&C promotes the creation and maintenance of U.S. jobs and economic growth by supporting the negotiation of international trade agreements to open foreign markets.
NAFTA resolves trade disputes between national industries and/or governments in a fair, timely and impartial manner.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Kansas Port of Entry: Wichita, 1700 Airport Road, Wichita, KS 67209 United States
Port of Entry: Kansas City International Airport, 4100 N. Mulberry Drive Suite 110, Kansas City, MO 64116 United States
(312) 542-5700
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has direct responsibility for enhancing U.S. economic competitiveness. By reducing costs for industry and enforcing trade laws against counterfeit, unsafe and fraudulently entered goods, CBP is working to enable legitimate trade, contribute to American economic prosperity and protect against risks to public health and safety.
USITC DataWeb provides U.S. merchandise trade and tariff data in a user-friendly web interface. Trade data for 1989 to the present are available on a monthly, quarterly, annual or year-to-date basis and can be retrieved using a sophisticated querying tool with features such as user-defined country and commodity groups.
Drew Felling
1000 Walnut Street, 3rd. Floor, Kansas City, Missouri 64106 United States
(816) 234-2603
(816) 234-2375
Brian Gordon, International Manager
1551 N. Waterfront Parkway, Wichita, Kansas 67206 United States
(816)234-2608
(316) 261-4987
brian.gordon@commercebank.com www.commercebank.com
Reta Penington, International Banking Manager
7120 S Lewis, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136 United States
9451 E 13th Street N, Wichita, Kansas 67206 United States
(918) 497-5215
(918) 494-4884
Mark E. Klein, Regional Director
200 W Adams Street, Suite 2450, Chicago, Illinois 60606 United States
(312) 375-1883
Mark.Klein@exim.gov www.exim.gov
Matthew Chandler
333 W Wacker Drive, Suite 1620, Chicago, Illinois 60606 United States
(312) 443-8532
(312) 852-1914
Mchandler@exworks.com
www.exworkscapital.com
Export Financing for lending and trading Partners, has delegated authority to lend on behalf of the US Export-Import bank, SBA lending capabilities, Trading company able to facilitate complex overseas transactions
Dina Aaby, International Banking Manager
105 N Main St, Wichita, Kansas 67202 United States
(316) 383-1499
(316) 383-5731
dina.aaby@intrustbank.com
www.intrustbank.com
Support for foreign transactions, fully serviced international banking Import/Export, Network of correspondent banks worldwide
Luis M. Noriega, VP Export Finance Advisory
2200 Ross Ave. Floor 6th. Mail Code TX1-2938, Dallas, Texas 75201 United States
(216) 865-3631
luis.m.noriega@jpmchase.com
www.jpmchase.com
Robin Needham, VP Commercial Banking
8525 W Central Ave, Wichita, Kansas 67212 United States
(316) 670-5112
(316) 729-6464
Robin.Needham@SimmonsFirst.com
www.SimmonsFirst.com
Gabe DiGiorgio, Vice President, Global Trade Service
9900 West 87th Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66212 United States
(816) 871-2412
gabe.digiorgio@usbank.com
Wendy Wells, Erional Commercial Banking Manager
719 S. Kansas, Topeka, Kansas 66603 United States
(785) 276-6688
(785) 276-6689
wendy.wells1@usbank.com www.usbank.com
Christopher Howell, President/Kansas Regions Commercial Loans
1010 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, Missouri 64141-6226 United States
(816) 860-7560
(816) 860-4858
Chris.Howell@umb.com
Amy Feimer, VP of Treasury Management
130 N Market Street, Wichita, Kansas 67202 United States
(316) 266-6003
amy.feimer@umb.com www.umb.com
Thomas Callahan, Coml Bd Representative Commercial Banking
7500 College Blvd., Overland Park, Kansas 66210 United States
(913) 234-2906
(913) 234-2901
Thomas.R.Callahan@wellsfargo.com
Importing or exporting, financing global supply chain, managing currency risk and international payments, developing foreign exchange hedging strategies, Opportunity development and risk management
Chris Kuehl, Managing Director
chris.kuehl@armadaci.com
www.armada-intel.com
P.O. Box 733, Lawrence, Kansas 66044 United States
(816) 304-3017
Serra Gino, Secretary General
13220 Metcalf, Suite 320, Overland Park, KS 66213-2812 United States
(816) 374-3200
Gino.Serra@BryanCave.com
Promotes and fosters goodwill and cooperation between its members’ countries and the United States partners. Honorary consuls are appointed to assist and report to career consuls – typically consuls general – in providing consular representation in a geographic area covered by the appointing career consul. All career and honorary consuls are accredited by the U.S. Department of State in accordance with the terms of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations
Frederick L. Baehner, President
6655 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64131 United States
(816) 616-7779
(816) 2472-0509
fbaehner@intermark3.com
www.ibnewsmag.com
Export business development consulting to identify and qualify international distributors/sales reps in countries throughout the world. Includes original business intelligence, marketing strategies, trade show assistance and other services in support of those offered by the KDC trade office.
Mark Isern
15602 W. 144th. St. Olathe, KS. 66062,
(913) 353-9006
misern@irc-group.com
www.irc-group.com
Trade Credit Insurance-Mitigation of trade receivable risk, provide support in trade credit insurance, political risk insurance and credit information services, Domestic and international trade capital finance solutions, International Risk Management Partners, public market offerings from EXIM Bank and the SBA as well as a very extensive, Private U.S. and overseas insurance companies.
Gary T. Mason, CEO
215 S Laura, Wichita, Kansas 67211 United States
(316) 264-7050
GMason@iSiEnvironmental.com
Marc Mason, Business Development
215 S Laura, Wichita, Kansas 67211 United States
(316) 264-7050
mmason@iSiEnvironmental.com
www.iSiEnvironmental.com
Help navigating compliance issues and regulations, Environmental and safety risks consultation and facility support
Karyn Page, President / CEO
800 East 1st Street, Suite 200, Wichita, Kansas 67202 United States
(316) 264-5982
page@kansasglobal.org
www.kansasglobal.org
Kansas Global is a full service, non-profit trade consulting firm dedicated to helping Kansas businesses grow in a global economy. Kansas Global also manages special programs to increase export opportunities. Global Air-Cap China Program, ExportNow Kansas, Global Cities Initiative, a joint project of Brookings and JPMorgan Chase
David Burger, Principal
1605 N Waterfront Pkwy., Suite 200, Wichita, Kansas 67206 United States
(316) 685-0222
(316) 685-1868
burger@kcoe.com
www.kcoe.com
Mark Chalfant, CEO
10550 Barkley, Suite 116, Overland Park, Kansas 66212 United States
(913) 649-4333
(785) 537-2244
Mchalfant@mamtc.com
www.mamtc.com
Accelerate profitable growth by developing and improving products, technologies, processes and people. Manufacturing consulting. Works with regional partners to deliver workforce training to current, new and potential employees. Delivers workforce training to current, new and potential employees.
Nicholas Smith, Analytics Manager
303 S Topeka, Wichita, Kansas 67202 United States
(316) 262-2691
(316) 262-3003
Nick.Smith@pec1.com www.pec1.com
John Foote, Associate
815 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC United States
(202) 835-4254
(202) 416-7254
john.foote@bakermckenzie.com
www.bakermckenzie.com/en/locations/north-america/united-states
Provide support with responding to customs enforcement actions, resolve import and export compliance issues, global expansion, planning and International Law.
Michael R. Biggs, Attorney
3500 N. Rock Road, Building 1100, Wichita, Kansas 67226 United States
(316) 684-2929
316-681-0153
mrb@biggslawgroup.com www.biggslawgroup.com
John L. Snyder
4520 Main Street, Suite 1100, Kansas City, Missouri 64111-7700 United States
(816) 460-2400
(816) 531-7545
john.snyder@dentons.com www.dentons.com/en.aspx
Edwin A. Getz, Partner
191 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 3700, Chicago, IL 60601 United States
(312) 569-1000
edwin.getz@dbr.com
www.drinkerbiddle.com
Benjamin Mann
4801 Main Street, Suite 1000, Kansas City, Missouri 64112 United States
(816) 983-8000
816-983-8080
jeff.simon@huschblackwell.com
www.huschblackwell.com
Eric McClafferty, Chair of the Int’l Trade Practice
Washington Harbour, Suite 400, 3050 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20007 United States
(202) 342-8516
(202) 342-8451
EMcclafferty@KelleyDrye.com
Brooke M. Ringel, Senior Associate
Washington Harbour, Suite 400, 3050 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20007 United States
(202) 342-8516
(202) 342-8451
bringel@kelleydrye.com
www.kelleydrye.com
International business and regulatory issues, export control and compliance, customs, anti-bribery, unfair trade remedies and international transactional services. Advice regarding time-sensitive export issues, international trade compliance systems, conducting due diligence reviews for acquisitions and representing companies in enforcement investigations.
Jade M. Martin
1600 Epic Center, 301 N. Main, Wichita, KS 67202-4816 United States
(316) 267-0331
(316) 267-0333
jmartin@klendalaw.com
Chad S. Nelson
1600 Epic Center, 301 N. Main, Wichita, KS 67202-4816 United States
(316) 267-0331
(316) 267-0333
cnelson@klendalaw.com
www.klendalaw.com
Business aircraft purchase, sales and financing, aviation finance and general aviation practice, import/export, legal documentation
Carl Maughan, Managing Partner
4425 W Zoo Blvd. Suite 5, Wichita, Kansas 67212 United States
(316) 264-2023
(316) 264-1919
Carl@mlglc.com
Provide individualized assistance for international business legal matters, International legal support to small and mid-sized companies in regulatory, transactional and legal environment
Melvin L. Bird, CPA
807 N. Main, Wichita, Kansas 67203 United States
(316) 263-4226
(316) 263-9738
melvin_bird_cpa@sbcglobal.net
www.melvinbirdcpa.com
Charles W. Ballard, Export Compliance Director
4929 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64112 United States
(816) 561-4999
(816) 561-5999
cballard@millerco.com
www.millerco.com
W Russell Welsh, Chairman & CEO
900 W. 48th Place, Suite 900, Kansas City, Missouri 64112 United States
(816) 753-1000
(816) 753-1536
wrwelsh@polsinelli.com
www.polsinelli.com
Holly Tamisiea
2301 McGee St. Suite 500, Kansas City, MO 64108-2662 United States
(816) 423-2100
(877) 529-5030
holly.tamisiea@sedgwicklaw.com
www.sdma.com
John Aisenbrey, Partner
1201 Walnut Street, Suite 2900, Kansas City, Missouri 64106 United States
(816) 691-3111
(816) 691-3495
john.aisenbrey@stinson.com
www.stinson.com
Judd L. Kessler, Esq. / National Coordinator
1900 K Street, NW, Suite 1110, Washington, D. C. 20006-1110 United States
(202) 778-3080
(202) 778-3063
jkessler@porterwright.com
www.exportlegal.org
A cooperative program among the Federal Bar Association, U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Small Business Administration
500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436 United States
(202) 205-2000
www.usitc.gov
An independent federal agency determining import injury to U.S. industries in antidumping, countervailing duty and global and China safeguard investigations; directing actions against unfair trade practices involving patent, trademark and copyright infringement; supporting policymakers through economic analysis and research on the global competitiveness of U.S. industries; and maintaining the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
1 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278-0001 United States
(212) 264-2800
www.cit.uscourts.gov
The U.S. Court of International Trade provides information about litigation and international trade law.
Centre William Rappard, Rue de Lausanne, 154, Case postale, 1211 Genève 2 Switzerland
+41 (0)22 739 51 11
enquiries@wto.org
www.wto.org
The World Trade Organization is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations.
Shawn Sullivan, Senior Vice President, Tax Services
300 N. Main, Suite 1700, Wichita, Kansas 67202-4868 United States
(316) 267-7231
(316) 267-0339
Shawn.Sullivan@aghlc.com
www.aghlc.com
Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), required reporting for international transactions, transfer pricing issues and IC-DISCs
William Pickert, Managing Partner
1551 N. Waterfront Pkwy., Suite 300, Wichita, Kansas 67206 United States
(316) 265-2811
(316) 265-9405
wpickert@bkd.com
www.bkd.com
Advisors for accounting and consulting services for all industries.
Carrie Emberson, Sales and Marketing
1551 N Waterfront Pkwy., Suite 300, Wichita, Kansas 67206 United States
(316) 265-2811
(316) 265-9405
cemberson@bkd.com
www.bkd.com
Advisors for accounting and consulting services for all industries.
Gary Irick, Associate Professor, Chair of Business & Economics Department
Baldwin City, KS Campus – 618 8th St, Baldwin City, KS 66006 United States
(785) 594-8479
gary.irick@bakerU.edu
www.bakeru.edu
Dr. Ed Bashaw, Dean, School of Business
1 Kellog Circle Dr., Emporia, Kansas 66801 United States
(620) 341-1200
ebashaw@emporia.edu www.emporia.edu
Dr. David Snow, Director of Entrepreneurship
600 Park Street, Hays, Kansas 67601-4099 United States
(785) 628-4035
(785) 628-5398
ddsnow@fhsu.edu
www.fhsu.edu
Business and entrepreneurship research and education; Business and professional development
Michael Walker, Director
600 Park Street, Hays, Kansas 67601-4099 United States
(785) 628-4378
mwalker@fhsu.edu
Greg Panichello, State Director
214 S.E 6th Street, Suite 301, Topeka, Kansas 66603 United States
(785) 296-6514
ksbdc.gpanicheho@alsu.edu
Rick Feltenberger, Regional Director
600 Park Street, Custer Hall, Hays, Kansas 67601-4099 United States
(785) 628-5615
rkfeltenberger2@fhsu.edu
www.fhsu.edu/ksbdc
Startup assistance, Support with exporting process, Networking with export specialist, Export Consultation
Dr. Arlen Honts, Division Chair of Business Technology
2100 W University St., Wichita, KS 67213 United States
(316) 295-5612
ahonts@friends.edu
www.friends.edu
Brandy Miller, Associate Director
201 Shellenberger Hall, Manhattan, Kansas 66506-2201 United States
(785) 532-4070
bmmiller@kscu.edu
www.grains.k-state.edu
Dr. Kenneth Holland, Associate Provost
304 Fairchild Hall, Manhattan, Kansas 66506-1111 United States
(785) 532-6011
(785) 532-6550
oip@ksu.edu
www.ksu.edu/oip
Joe McElroy, Associate Professor of Finance & Business Law
3100 McCormick Ave., Wichita, KS 67213-2097 United States
(316) 942-4291
McElroyJ@newmanu.edu
www.newmanu.edu
Choong Y. Lee, University Professor
110 G Kelce Center, 1701 S. Broadway, Pittsburg, Kansas 66762 United States
(620) 396-4587
(620) 235-4513
cylee@pittstate.edu
www.pittstate.edu
Charles Bankart, PH. D, Associate Vice Provost
1450 Jayhawk Boulevard, Room 300, Lawrence, Kansas 66045-7594 United States
(785) 864-6161
cbankart@ku.edu
www.international.ku.edu
Melissa H. Birch, School of Business Associate Professor
1654 Naismith Drive, Capital Federal Hall, Room 3124, Lawrence, Kansas 66045 United States
(785) 864-7571
(785) 864-3768
mhbirch@ku.edu
www.business.ku.edu
Will Katz, Regional Director
718 New Hampshire, Lawrence, Kansas 66044 United States
(785) 843-8844
willkatz@ku.edu
Michael Wizniak, MBA, Instructor Int’l Business and Management Information Systems
Henry W. Block School of Management, 5110 Cherry Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64110 United States
(816) 235-2896
wizniakm@umkc.edu
www.bloch.umkc.edu/default.aspx
Karl Klein, Business Director of SBDC
Washburn University SBDC, 120 SE 6th. Ave. Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66603 United States
(785) 234-3235
karl.klein@washburn.edu
www.washburn.edu
Jeremy Hill, Director
1845 Fairmount St. Wichita, Wichita, Kansas 67260-0121 United States
(316) 213-3673
(316) 978-3950
jeremy.hill@wichita.edu
www.cedbr.org
Sherryl Hubble
1845 Fairmount St. Wichita, Wichita, Kansas 67260-0088 United States
(316) 978-3456
(316) 978-3698
www.wichita.edu/thisis/home/?u=ciba
CIBA-WT Council strategic alliance is WSU Barton School’s public-private sector centric partnership. Fosters work and ideals of international business education, research and practice/outreach.
Rhonda McCurry, Executive Director
501 Dawn Ln, Colwich KS 67030 United States
(316) 796-1180
agbizwichita@gmail.com
www.agbizwichita.org
A networking organization for the agribusinesses of south-central Kansas.
Courtney Brooks, Executive Director
30 West Pershing Road, Suite 405, Kansas City, Missouri 64108 United States
(816) 421-4242
(816) 374-5417
cbrooks@globaltieskc.org
www.globaltieskc.org
Connection with State delegates through leadership programming, manage opportunities for Kansas-based companies to network with state delegates
Alfred J. Figuly, Chairman
20 East Fifth Street, Suite 200, Kansas City, Missouri 64106 United States
(816) 474-2227
(816) 842-2865
alfiguly@gkcftz.com
www.kcsmartport.com
Jeff Fluhr, President
501 E. Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67202 United States
(316) 500-6650
jeff@greaterwichitapartnership.org
www.gwedc.org
Raj Bhatia, Chairman & MD
10501 W 131st Terrace, Overland Park, Kansas 66213 United States
(913) 579-8893
info@iacckc.com
www.iacckc.com
4747 Troost Avenue, Suite 119 E, Kansas City, Missouri 64110 United States
(816) 235-6654
(816) 235-2947
office@itcgkc.org
www.itcgkc.org
Greg Krissek, CEO
P.O. Box 446, 110 West 4th. Ave., Garnett, Kansas 66032 United States
(785) 448-2626
(800) 489-2676
gkrissek@ksgrains.com
www.kscorn.com/kansas-corn-commission
Richard Felts, President
2627 KFB Plaza, Manhattan, KS 66503 United States
(785) 587-6000
www.kfb.org
Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission
Jesse McCurry, Executive Director
501 Dawn Lane, Colwich, KS. 67030 United States
(785) 477-9474
jesse@ksgrainsorghum.org
www.ksgrainsorghum.org
Marcia Stevens, Regional Director
WSU Metropolitan Complex, 1845 Fairmount St., Wichita, KS 67260 United States
(316) 978-3456
(316) 978-3647
marcia.stevens@wichita.edu
www.webs.wichita.edu/?u=ksbdc&p=/index
Kenlon Johannes, Administrator
1000 SW Red Oaks Place, Topeka, Kansas 66615 United States
(87)577-6923
(785) 271-1302
johannes@kansassoybeans.org
www.kansassoybeans.org
Justin Gilpin, CEO
1990 Kimball Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502 United States
(785) 539-0255
(785) 539-8946
jgilpin@kswheat.com
www.kswheat.com
Gloria Penas
PO Box 642123, Omaha, NE 68164-2123 United States
(402) 596-1210
mita@mitaonline.org
www.mitaonline.org
Lindsay Poe Rousseau, CFO
525 N. Main Suite 823, Wichita, Kansas 67203 United States
(316) 660-7591
lindsay.poerousseau@sedgwick.gov
www.sedgwickcounty.org/finance/foreigntradezone.asp
172 Fifth Ave., #118, Brooklyn, NY 11217 United States
(888) 491-8833
info@fita.org
www.fita.org
The FITA Global Trade Portal is the source for international import-export trade leads, events and links to 8,000 international trade (export-import) related websites.
Matthew Hughes, Executive Director
107 West 9th. St. Second Floor, KANSAS CITY, MO 64105 United States
(816) 423-2632
mhughes@irckc.org
www.irckc.org
Strength and support through global awareness and understanding. Bring dignitaries, foreign policy and trade experts and world leaders to the Midwest region to engage with companies and bring global issues front and center, providing opportunities for our members and partner organizations to grapple with these issues and understand their relevance.
Dr. Glyn Rimmington
PO Box 47242, Wichita, Kansas 67201 United States
(316) 268-4331
glyn.rimmington@gmai.com
www.wichitasistercities.org
Bill Roy, Editor
121 N Mead, Suite 100, Wichita, Kansas 67202 United States
(316) 266-6184
(316) 267-8570
broy@bizjournals.com
www.WichitaBusinessJournal.com
John Dreifort
1845 N. Fairmount, Box 45, Wichita, Kansas 67260 United States
(316) 978-7742
(316) 978-3473
john.dreifort@wichita.edu
www.acfr.org/committees/allcommittees.htm
Gary Plummer, President & CEO
350 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67202 United States
(316) 265-7771
(316) 265-7502
gplummer@wichitachamber.org
wichitachamber.org
Ivry Karamitros, Director
30 West Pershing Rd., Suite 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64108 United States
(816) 374-5457
(816) 221-7440
karamitros@kcchamber.com
www.wtc-kc.com
Increase exports, procure goods and services from international markets, educational workshops, export documentation processing, market research services, identifying and targeting priority markets
1845 N. Fairmount, Wichita, Kansas 67260-0088 United States
(316) 978-3176
(316) 978-3698
wtcouncil@wichita.edu
www.wtcouncil.wichita.edu
(800) 923-8282
www.census.gov/foreign-trade/index.html
Foreign trade is the official source for U.S. export and import statistics and responsible for issuing regulations governing the reporting of all export shipments from the United States. If you’re searching for import or export statistics, information on export regulations, commodity classifications or a host of other trade-related topics.
Stefan Schweinfest, Director, UNSD
+1 (212) 963-9851
statistics@un.org
unstats.un.org/home
The Statistics Division is committed to the advancement of the global statistical system. We compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities and support countries efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems.
David Flynn, Managing Director
7101 College Boulevard, Suite 620, Overland Park, Kansas 66210 United States
(913) 747-0410
(913) 747-0417
info@argosmultilingual.com
Bridging the Gap Interpreting
Nabil Cherif, Founder
PO Box 12624, North Kansas City, MO 64116 United States
(913) 952-3739
kansascityinterpreting.com
Transimpex Translators-Interpreters Consultants
Doris Ganser, President
2300 Main St. 9th Floor, Kansas City, MO 64108 United States
(816) 561-3777
(816) 561-5515
Dr. Emmanuel Ngomsi, President & Sr. Consultant
P.O. Box 1889, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 United States
(816) 554-6000
e.ngomsi@universalhighways.com
Understanding the cultures of their international clients and partners and preparing them to be successful in negotiations across cultures. Communication assistance with global clients and partners who may be speakers of languages other than English; cross-cultural training, Cultural Diversity Education and consulting; Language services: Translation, Interpreting and Instruction in more than 50 languages
Kerry Smith, Business Operations Director
1855 S. Rock Rd., Suite 129, Wichita, KS 67207 United States
(316) 932-2361
kerry.smith@zintalanguage.com
www.zintalanguage.com
Provide skills in interpersonal communication, relationship building and cross-cultural communication; provide language training, interpretation, translation and tutoring for businesses, organizations and individuals; provide professional live, online and distance learning.
U.S. Commercial Service – Av. Colombia 4300, Buenos Aires, C1425GMN Argentina
(54-11) 5777-4533
(54-11) 5777-4240
Office.BuenosAires@trade.gov
2016.export.gov/Argentina
U.S. Commercial Service Level 59, MLC Building, 19-29 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Australia
(61-2) 9373-9202
Office.Australia@trade.gov
2016.export.gov/australia
Sanford N. Owens, Counselor for Commercial Affairs
U.S. Commercial Service – Boltzmanngasse 16, 1090 Vienna Austria
(+43-1) 31339-0
(+43-1) 310-06-82
office.vienna@trade.gov
www.2016.export.gov/austria
James M. Fluker, Counselor for Commercial Affairs
U.S. Commercial Service- Regentlaan 27 Boulevard du Régent, B-1000 Brussels, Brussels, 09710 Belgium
(32-2) 811-4000
(32-2) 512-3644
office.brussels@trade.gov
www.export.gov/article?id=Belgium
Rick Ortiz, Senior Commercial Officer
U.S. Commercial Service-SES-Av. das Nacoes, Quadra 801, Lote 03, Brasilia – DF, 70403-900 Brazil
(55-61) 3312-7330
(55-61) 3225-9136
Rick.Ortiz@trade.gov
www.2016.export.gov/brazil
U.S. Commercial Service, 490 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 1G8 Canada
(613) 688-5335
(613) 688-3082
ottawareference@state.gov
www.export.gov/article?id=Canada
U.S. Commercial Service-No. 55 An Jia Lou Lu, Beijing, 100600 China
+86-10-8531-4158
+86-10-8531-3949
office.beijing@trade.gov
www.2016.export.gov/china
Steve Alley, Minister Counselor, Commercial Affairs:
U.S. Commercial Service – 2, Avenue Gabriel, 75382 Paris Cedex 08 France
+33-01-4312-2277
+33-01-4312-7012
office.paris@trade.gov
www.export.gov/france
John McCaslin, Minister Counselor for Commercial Affairs
U.S. Commercial Service – Pariser Platz 2, 10117 Berlin Germany
+49-30-8305-2940
+49-30-8305-1949
office.berlin@trade.gov
www.2016.export.gov/germany
U.S. Commercial Service, 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, 96521-0006 Hong Kong
(852) 2521-1467
(852) 2845-9800
Office.Hongkong@trade.gov
www.2016.export.gov/hongkong
Patrick O. Santillo, Senior Commercial Officer & Minister Counselor for Commercial Affairs
U.S. Commercial Service, 24 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi – 110001 India
+011-91-11-2347-2000
+011-91-11-2331-5172
office.newdelhi@trade.gov
www.2016.export.gov/india
Andrea Rosa, Commercial Specialist
U.S. Commercial Service – Vittorio Veneto 121, 00187 Roma Italy
+39-06-46741
andrea.rosa@trade.gov
www.2016.export.gov/italy
U.S. Commercial Service, 1-10-5 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 107-8420 Japan
+03-3224-5060
+03-3224-5064
Office.Tokyo@trade.gov
www.2016.export.gov/japan
U.S. Commercial Service, 188 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03141 Korea, Republic
+82-2-397-4535
+82-2-739-1628
office.seoul@trade.gov
www.2016.export.gov/southkorea
U.S. Commercial Service, Paseo de la Reforma 305, Colonia Cuauhtemoc, 06500 Mexico, D.F. Mexico
+011-52-55-5080-2196
+011-52-55-5080-2005
office.mexicocity@trade.gov
www.2016.export.gov/mexico
U.S. Commercial Service, Lange Voorhout 102, 2514 EJ The Hague Netherlands
+31-70-310-2417
+31-70-310-2207
Office.TheHague@trade.gov
www.2016.export.gov/netherlands
Brent Omdahl, Senior Commercial Officer
U.S. Commercial Service, 2 Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos Nigeria
(234)-1-460-3400
(234)-1-261-0544
Lagos.Office.Box@trade.gov
www.2016.export.gov/nigeria
U.S. Commercial Service, Avenida das Forças Armadas, 1649-044 Lisboa Portugal
+011-351-21-770 2528 / 727 3300
+011-351-21-726-8914
office.lisbon@trade.gov
www.2016.export.gov/portugal
Margaret Hanson-Muse
U.S. Commercial Service, 27 Napier Road, Singapore, 258508 Singapore
(65) 6476-9037
(65) 6476-9080
office.singapore@trade.gov
www.2016.export.gov/singapore
Pamela Ward, Minister Counselor for Commercial Affairs
U.S. Commercial Service, 1 Sandton Drive, Sandhurst, 2196, Johannesburg South Africa
+27-11-290- 3192
+27-11-884-0253
Office.Johannesburg@trade.gov
www.2016.export.gov/southafrica
Ricardo Pelaez
U.S. Commercial Service, Calle de Serrano, 75, 28006 Madrid Spain
+34-91-564-8976
+34-91-563-0859
Office.Madrid@trade.gov
www.2016.export.gov/spain
Mr. Sandor Galambos
U.S. Commercial Service, Sulgeneckstrasse 19, CH-3007 Bern, Switzerland
+031-357-70-11
+031-357-73-20
galamboss@state.gov
www.ch.usembassy.gov
Gregory M. Wong, Counselor for Commercial Affairs
U.S. Commercial Service – Bangkok, 120/22 Wireless Road, Bangkok 10330 Thailand
+66-2-205-4000
+66-53-252-633
office.bangkok@trade.gov
www.th.usembassy.gov
John Simmons, Minister Counselor, Commercial Affairs
U.S. Commercial Service, 24 Grosvenor Square, London, W1A 2LQ United Kingdom
+44 (0) 20 7894 0419
Office.London@trade.gov
www.th.usembassy.gov
Ireas Cook, Commercial Section Chief
Room 3207, Floor 32, No.333, Sec. 1, Keelung Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City 11012 Taiwan
(+886) (02) 2720-1550
(+886) (02) 2757-7162
Office.Taipei@trade.gov
www.ait.org.tw/en/home.html
John Simmons, Minister Counselor, Commercial Affairs
3 Regent Terrace, Edinburgh EH7 5BW United Kingdom
[44] (0)131 556 8315
44-131-557-6023
Office.London@trade.gov
www.uk.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/edinburgh