NKyTribune staff
With many regional businesses conducting international business, exporting is vital, which why the Northern Kentucky International Trade Association (NKITA) and DHL will host Exporting 101 on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. The class will cover basic information businesses need to know to export products out of the country.
The Exporting 101 class will be presented by Alan Majchrzak, DHL’s Director of Import Compliance and 20-year veteran of DHL Express. Majchrzak is a licensed Customhouse Broker with more than 35 years of experience in import brokerage. While at DHL, he has held various positions including Gateway Import Manager at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport hub, U.S. Director of Import Compliance, and was involved in U.S. development and implementation of DHL’s proprietary export/import application.
“DHL has pioneered international express shipping virtually everywhere, which makes Alan uniquely qualified to present this class,” said Debby Shipp, Vice President International Affairs and Business Growth for the NKY Chamber. “We get a lot of calls from small to mid-size businesses asking about exporting laws and regulations, which is great because Northern Kentucky businesses can expand their markets and diversify their revenue streams by exporting.”
Exporting 101 will take place at the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) (300 Buttermilk Pike, Suite 330, Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017), Registration is $20 for NKY Chamber members, and $35 for future NKY Chamber members. Registration is available online at www.nkychamber.com/events.
Other upcoming NKY Chamber and NKITA events include:
Understanding Artificial Intelligence in Business
Tuesday, Feb. 19, 11:a.m. to 1 p.m. at the NKY Chamber
Each time you load the map for your commute, pick a new series on Netflix, load your Instagram feed, or order a new phone case from Amazon, you are interacting with artificial intelligence or A.I. The presenter for this session, Tarek Kamil, is an entrepreneur who creates value by utilizing the power of big data and artificial intelligence. He will break down how emerging A.I. concepts like Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, and pattern recognition can help you decode the complicated, save time, and communicate more clearly. Attend this session to see him demonstrate how technologies like A.I. can have a place in just about any business, and how your company can meet the ever-changing. Feel free to bring your lunch to this session. Drinks will be provided.
Registration is $15 for Chamber members, $30 for future members and $10 for NKYP Passport holders.
Sales Essentials Series: Inspiring Action Through Effective Presentations
Tuesday, Feb. 26, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the NKY Chamber
The ability to influence an audience to ACTION through powerful, effective presentations is an extremely valuable Executive skill. Whether you are selling an idea, introducing a new product or leading change in the organization, the ability to win an audience is pivotal. Bill Carigan helps you improve results through his strategies and tactics for “Inspiring Action Through Effective Presentations.”
Registration is $15 for Chamber members, $30 for future members and $10 for NKYP Passport holders, free with BRN member reservation.
NKITA presents: Global Supply Chain & Operations Strategy
Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the NKY Chamber
Yannick Schilly will share his experience and expertise in: International Supply Chains, Operating in Multi-Cultural environments, Global Careers, and The Factory of the Future.
Schilly has established and managed regional production and logistic centers in China and North America for a leading German based, international industrial technology company. He possesses a profound and unique knowledge of global and international business, industrial best practices and excellence in advanced manufacturing, industrial engineering, logistics and multi-national supply chain management.
Registration is $35 for Chamber members, $55 for future members and $15 for NKYP Passport holders.
For more information on these and other Chamber events, or to register, click here.
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is located at 300 Buttermilk Pike, Suite 330, in Fort Mitchell.
