Due to the impending Hurricane Ophelia, the NCWTA conference scheduled for Wednesday,
September 14, through Friday, September 16, 2005 had been cancelled.
Preliminary Agenda
| Wednesday, September 14 | |
|---|---|
| 4:00 - 7:00 | Registration Opens |
| 7:00 - 8:30 | East Meets West in North Carolina Welcome Reception, Poolside |
| Thursday, September 15 | |
| 7:00 - 8:00 | Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Area |
| 7:00 - 7:00 | Registration Open |
| 11:00 - 4:30 | Exhibits Open |
| 7:30 - 12:00 | East Meets West Golf Tournament - Rees Jones Course |
| 12:15 - 1:30 | Luncheon Cookout and Golf Tournament Awards |
| 1:30 - 1:45 | Break |
| 1:45 - 2:30 |
Keynote 1 - Facts and Fiction About U.S. - China Trade: Policies to Promote
Stability, Opportunity, and Growth on Both Sides of the Pacific Daniel Ikenson, Cato Center for Trade Policy Studies |
| 2:45 - 3:45 |
Breakout 1 Track 1 - Winning in China - Mark Morse, SELEE Corporation Track 2 - Counterfeiting and Piracy in Asia - Brendan Hewson Track 3 - Packaging Regulations Update - Marshall White |
| 3:45 - 4:00 | Break |
| 4:00 - 4:45 |
Keynote 2 - C-TPAT and ACE: Collaborative Programs with U.S. Customs
Jason Nichols, Renfro Corporation |
| 4:45 - 6:00 | On Your Own Networking |
| 6:00 - 7:00 | Consular Reception in Exhibit Area |
| 7:00 - 10:00 | Conference Dinner NCWTA Annual Awards and Special Recognition |
Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club
Southern Pines, North Carolina
September 15-17, 2004
The 2004 NCWTA Annual Meeting marked the 39th occasion
upon which North Carolina trade professionals gathered to exchange ideas, receive updates on
contemporary issues, network, and have fun. Seventy-one members and guests participated in the annual
golf tournament. Over a hundred conferees, including exporters, importers, and service providers,
heard from nine major speakers, participated in Trade Café breakaway events, and witnessed the inaugural
Great Trade Debate, pitting John Bassett III, CEO and President of Vaughn Bassett Furniture,
and Chris Warren, President of Mayland Court, LLC.
Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club
Southern Pines, North Carolina
September 10-12, 2003
NCWTA thanks everyone who attended the 2003 Annual Conference
in Southern Pines. Thanks to our Conference Committee for an absolutely superb event:
Tom Boyle, Shiela Cox, Debbie Dowdle, Debbie Hanson, Gayle Johnson, Janet Malkemes,
Mac McGuire, Lynelle Munson, Roger Rains and Alan Shao.
Congratulations to our airline ticket winner:
Terry Edwards
Wilmington, North Carolina
Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club
Southern Pines, North Carolina
September 11-13, 2002
NCWTA thanks everyone who attended the 2002 Annual Conference
in Southern Pines. Thanks to our Conference Committee for an absolutely superb event: Tom Boyle,
Debbie Dowdle, Debbie Hanson, Gayle Johnson, and Roger Rains.
Congratulations to the following airline ticket winners:
Justin Barnes
Raleigh, North Carolina
Barbara Purdie, Ernst & Young LLP
Charlotte, North Carolina
2001 – A Trade Odyssey
The 36th Annual North Carolina
World Trade Association Conference
May 2-4, 2001
Charlotte, North Carolina
The North Carolina World Trade Association, a membership organization, provides leadership, support,
and voice for individuals, institutions and companies engaged or interested in international trade and services.
The association promotes the growth and enhancement of trade between North Carolina and the world.
Through our advocacy, education and networking programs, the NCWTA helps North Carolinians participate
in the trade odyssey of the twenty-first century. Founded in 1962, the NCWTA has seven chapters across the state
and is one of the largest organizations of its kind in the nation.
The NCWTA annual conference is one of the main international trade events in the state.
The 2001 conference was held in Charlotte, the business center of North Carolina, at the Adams Mark Hotel
in the center of the city. Featuring John Naisbitt, the renowned futurist and author of High Tech/high touch,
as the keynote speaker at dinner on Thursday, May 3, the program provided insights into the companies
and trends that are the future of North Carolina’s international business.
2000 Annual Conference
Navigating Global Horizons - North Carolina Trade in the 21st Century
May 3-5, 2000
Wrightsville Beach, NC
Hosted by the Cape Fear Chapter.
Co-Chairs: Gayle Johnson and Roger Rains
Ambassador Edward Brynn
Mr. Frank Capra
1999 Annual Conference
Tomorrow's Trade Today: The World at Your Desktop
May 5-7, 1999
Grove Park Inn, Asheville
Hosted by the Western Chapter in cooperation with the Northwestern Chapter of the North Carolina World Trade Association. The Conference featured:
- Sessions on international and technology topics - stay informed of vital industry news and trends
- Make new contacts through networking with fellow industry professionals
- Opportunities to identify business opportunities
- Governor's Awards Ceremony recognizing North Carolina companies that are forerunners in international trade.
1998 Annual Conference
Challenges of a Changing World
Conference Co-Chairs: Klaus Becker, SouthStar Steel and Ingeborg Hegenbart, SouthTrust Bank
Hosted by the Charlotte Chapter of the North Carolina World Trade Association, this event was the most successful in the association's history. Presentations and events featured included:
- Awards Banquet - The 1998 Governor's Awards winners and the Arthur Andersen Export 20 Awards winners were recognized for their outstanding international accomplishments.
- Moving the Rock Overseas by Humpy Wheeler, President of Charlotte Motor Speedway
- Sticking to One's Knitting in Today's Fast-Paced Business Environment by Dr. Henrich Heitmann, Chairman & CEO of BMW (US) Holding Corporation
- Is Your Business Model Adequate for a Globalized World? By Chuck Raymond, COO of Sea-Land Services
- Fast Track to New Markets by Crandall Bowles, President & CEO of Springs Industries, Inc.
- Management Skills for a Changing World Economy by Rex Adams, Dean of the Fuqua School of Business, Duke University
- Special excursion to Ericsson Stadium - home of the Carolina Panthers
- KEYNOTE SPEAKER - Retired General Colin L. Powell
The guest list was high-caliber, the speakers were inspirational, and the experience invigorating.