Almost 30% of the Northern Kentucky Chamber’s membership trades worldwide or is globally connected.  Global members of the Chamber include manufacturers, service providers, distributors, freight forwarders, engineering/construction firms and technology/e-commerce companies.  The international Trade programs and services of the Northern Kentucky Chamber have been designed to help business owners and entrepreneurs identify new market opportunities, build global networks and deal with international trade matters.

NKITA
NKITA aims to enhance economic opportunities for those business members that are involved and/or want to be involved in international trade.  The program connects members with global businesses and networking opportunities through programs, trade education seminars, special events and the planning of several international trade visits.  Through meetings and regularly scheduled programs, NKITA can inform and educate our members as to the procedures and benefits of world trade.  In addition, NKITA’s Issues and Resources Committee addresses community issues such as immigration and support to Trade Promotion Authority and Free Trade Agreements.  NKITA is also affiliated with the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, International Trade Division and the Cincinnati U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Department of Commerce.

LEADERSHIP

The 2009-2010 Chairman of the Northern Kentucky International Trade Association is Mr. Patrick Raverty. Mr. Raverty serves as Director of Business Development for Vector Construction Company and is responsible for marketing and business development, in addition to client and community relations. Previously, Pat served as Director of Business Development for Baptist Life Communities in Covington, as Chief Operating Officer of Family Service of the Cincinnati Area and as Boone County Director of Community Development and Deputy County Judge/Executive. Pat previously founded Northern Kentucky Nursing Services, a home health agency that he sold to the St. Luke Hospitals.

Pat has been involved in many civic endeavors and organizations including being elected as Boone County Commissioner. Patrick’s community involvement includes serving as President of Catholic Charities, the Covington Business Council Foundation, the Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission, the Boone County Jaycees, the Northern Kentucky Manpower Council, the Kentucky Mental Health Association, the Kenton – Boone Cable Board and the University of Kentucky Boone County Extension Council. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Northern Kentucky Area Development District, Northern Kentucky Senior Services, Ohio Kentucky Indiana Council of Governments, Diocesan Catholic Children’s Home, the Private Industry Council, the Covington Rotary, the RC Durr YMCA, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Board of Advisors, CORVA, American Cancer and the Thomas More College Foundation. Pat has an MBA from Xavier University and a degree in Business Administration and Economics from Thomas More College. Pat has received numerous community and professional awards including being named as One of the Five Outstanding Young Persons of Kentucky by the Kentucky Jaycees. Pat resides on the family farm in Rabbit Hash on the Ohio River with his wife Patricia and daughters Kate and Maggie.

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