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E.U. Plan Could Lead to Lower Cost International Calls

BERLIN — The European Commission will urge the 27 European Union countries Wednesday to reserve a uniform slice of broadcast spectrum for a pan-European mobile broadband network, one that could enable flat-rate, international voice and data calling plans.

A copy of the proposal, reviewed by the International Herald Tribune, sets out technical guidelines for E.U. countries that choose to redeploy part of their low-frequency spectrum, a bandwidth that has been used exclusively by television broadcasters since the inception of the industry more than 50 years ago. (By KEVIN J. O’BRIEN, The New York Times, October 27, 2009)

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November 3, 2009

Outlook of Small Business Manufacturing Owners Fall 2009 Survey

Manufacturers Are Most Likely To Say Employee Morale Has Worsened; Retailers Have the Least Positive Outlook on the Economy Compared To Business Owners over All; Businesses in the Services Industry Are Least Likely To Take a Risk.(Manufacturing & Technology eJournal | October 21, 2009)

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October 27, 2009

Wal-Mart’s Painful Lessons

It’s rare that a $100 billion business can be marginalized, but such is the case with the international arm of Wal-Mart Stores (WMT). As a stand-alone company, it would rank among the top five global retailers. Inside the $401 billion retail giant, though, the business has traditionally received short shrift. Its Bentonville (Ark.) headquarters is underwhelming—a drab, largely windowless, one-story structure named after Bill Mitchell, a former Walmart executive whom nobody seems to remember. (By Matthew Boyle, Business Week)

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October 16, 2009

Business opportunities in Curacao, Brazil

Learn how to build your business with partners in Curacao, Brazil

Doing Business in Curacao

June 9, 2009

2009 Trade Policy Agenda and 2008 annual Report

THE PRESIDENT’S TRADE AGENDA: MAKING TRADE WORK FOR AMERICAN FAMILIES

President Obama has charted a course for economic recovery that will restore growth and promote broadbased prosperity. It will emphasize improvements in the living standards of American families while reorienting our economy to meet today’s challenges – energy, the environment, and global competitiveness.

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March 6, 2009

Preventable Job Cuts

Economy: No one has pleaded as earnestly for Congress to pass a Colombia free-trade pact as Caterpillar. Now, with earnings down and 20,000 American jobs to be lost, it’s obvious why. Trade would have cushioned this blow (Investor’s Business Daily, January 26, 2009). Read Full Article

January 28, 2009

Trade: Renew the Drive to Open Markets

From opening markets to enforcing standards, business wants trade to be a top priority for the next Administration (by P. Engardio and S. LeVine, BusinessWeek, November 5, 2008).

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November 12, 2008

“Welcome to Greater Cincinnati” – Event Rescheduled

NKITA’s Welcome to Greater Cincinnati event scheduled for tomorrow at SWECO has been re-scheduled for December.

Details shall follow.

October 22, 2008

Welcome to Greater Cincinnati!

New to town? Looking for opportunities to expand your network?

The Northern Kentucky International Trade
Association (NKITA), a program of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, welcomes you and your family to the region.

Come, network with other international Chamber members and visit one of our global companies.

Location: SWECO

Time: 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. (Registration at 3:00 p.m.)
Cost: $15 Chamber members; $30 Future
Members

Registration link

October 16, 2008

NKITA to organize the 19th Kentucky International Trade Conference

The Northern Kentucky International Trade Association (NKITA), a program of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, will coordinate the 19th edition of the Kentucky International Trade Conference.

Born as a joint project of the international business organizations of northern Kentucky (NKITA), Lexington (BGAA) and Louisville (KWTC), the conference aims to bring to the same place professionals and experts involved in trade activities from across the globe.

The Conference is a unique opportunity for businesses, representatives of government and educational organizations, and other non-profit entities to learn about global opportunities and build important new relationships that will help grow our regional and state economies.

The 19th kentucky International Trade Conference will be held on October 7, 2008. For more information, please contact Daniele S. Longo, Vice President for Business Development and International Trade at dlongo@nkychamber.com.

February 13, 2008


2009-2010 NKITA Trade Education Seminars

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NKITA International Trade Awards of Excellence

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