The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce along with the Northern Kentucky International Trade Association (NKITA) is holding an event to discuss the impact the 2016 General Election has on International Trade in nation, but also specifically the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region.
Christopher W. Wenk is the Executive Director of International Policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Wenk is responsible for promoting the US Chamber’s international trade agenda, including bilateral free trade agreements, multilateral negotiations under the World Trade Organization (WTO), and Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) with the administration, on Capitol Hill, and in the business community.
Christopher Wenk
“To have someone of Christopher’s expertise come to Northern Kentucky and speak on these important trade issues is a great opportunity for the region,” said Scott Sedmak, Vice President of Public Affairs & Communications at the NKY Chamber. “The campaign season is almost over and it’s really time to start talking about what issues will have the greatest impact on our economy after November 8th.”
Wenk plays a key role in the US Chamber’s efforts related to the work of the Geneva-based WTO, including negotiations to expand manufacturing and services trade and to promote trade facilitation. He has led numerous delegations of Chamber member companies to Geneva to meet with key WTO officials to press U.S. business priorities. Wenk also serves as staff executive for the Chamber’s International Policy Committee and Trade Task Force, which develop policy positions and recommendations on international trade and investment. Wenk has appeared on CSPAN’s Washington Journal, PBS’ Nightly Business Report, and CNBC’s Morning Call.
The event will be held this Thursday from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm at Thomas More College in the Saints Center Building in Steigerwald Hall. Parking for attendees is in “Visitors” and “P” Parking Lots.
For registration information, please contact Debby Shipp at 859-578-6385 or email at dshipp@nkychamber.com.
You can also view the event online at www.nkychamber.com/events. This event is free to NIKITA Members, $15 for NKY Chamber members and $25 for Future members.
