By Janice Phelan,
August 30, 2021
Image courtesy of the Great Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
World Trade Center - Kansas City’s will be held from 7 to 9 a.m. Sept. 23 at the Missouri Innovation Campus in Lee’s
Summit. The ŷƵ is a presenting sponsor for this recognized
conference along with Summit Technology Academy’s Global Prep Squad.
Go Global is designed to promote Kansas City’s vibrant international trade economy
and includes the opportunity for participants to meet other local international trade
professionals and hear from thought leaders on the importance of engaging global markets.
This year’s theme focuses on global supply disruptions, lessons learned and outlooks
for the future. The program will feature a panel of leaders from small business including
Ike Nwabuonwu, chairman and CEO of Alpha Energy and Electric Inc.; Jay Kim, CEO and
founder of DataLocker; and Aaron Zack, CEO at Sunlighten. A highlight of Go Global
will be the announcement of the 2021 Economic Development Agency of the Year and 2021
Service Provider of the Year.
In addition to UCM and Global Prep Squad, Black & Veatch is the conference’s keynote
presenting sponsor.
For more information or to register, .