Registration: 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Luncheon and Panel Discussion: 12...

Location
The Seelbach Hilton Louisville
500 Fourth Street

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Globalization, New Americans, and Economic Growth in Louisville

Join the AS/COA for this luncheon to engage with leaders from the public and private sectors in Louisville, Kentucky.

Registration: 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Luncheon and Panel Discussion: 12...

Location
The Seelbach Hilton Louisville
500 Fourth Street

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Overview

As Louisville works toward becoming an economic leader in the region, it is critical now more than ever for the city to attract and retain a diverse population. Immigrants have a crucial role to play in building a dynamic workforce, starting and attracting new businesses, and laying the foundations for economic growth, social wellbeing, and cultural vibrancy for the city and the state overall.

Join us for this luncheon to engage with leaders from the public and private sectors as they discuss steps Louisville can take to compete—regionally, nationally, and globally—by attracting new talent and business, as well as maximizing immigrants’ potential to create opportunities for all Louisville residents. 

Welcome and Introduction:

  • Kate Brick, Director, Immigration and Integration Initiative, Americas Society/Council of the Americas

Opening Keynote:

  • Bill Samuels, Jr, Chairman Emeritus, Maker’s Mark Distillery, Inc

Panel Discussion:

  • Betsy Cohen, Executive Director, St. Louis Mosaic Project
  • Suhas Kulkarni, Director, Office for Globalization, Louisville Metro Government
  • Kent Oyler, President & CEO, Greater Louisville Inc.
  • Mehdi Yazdanpanah, CEO, NaugaNeedles
  • Kate Brick, Director, Immigration and Integration Initiative, Americas Society/Council of the Americas (Moderator)

Closing Keynote:

  • Greg Fischer, Mayor, Louisville Metro Government

Check out the fact sheet Global Louisville - A Demographic and Economic Snapshot of the Foreign Born

Prior registration is required.
Registration Fee: Members of AS, COA, GLI, GLIP, and Louisville Metro Government: $15 for individual seats, $100 for a 10-person table; Non-members: $25 for individual seats, $160 for a 10-person table.

Follow on Twitter: @ASCOA | #ImmCities

Event Information: Steven McCutcheon Rubio | smccutcheon@as-coa.org | 212-277-8392
Press: Adriana La Rotta | alarotta@as-coa.org | 212-277-8384
Cancellation: Contact Juan Serrano-Badrena at jserrano@counciloftheamericas.org before 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2015

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Agenda

Agenda

12:00 to 12:30 p.m.  Registration

12:35 to 12:40 p.m.  Welcome

  • Kate Brick, Director, Immigration and Integration Initiative, Americas Society and Council of the Americas

12:40 to 12:50 p.m.  Keynote Remarks

  • Bill Samuels, Jr, Chairman Emeritus, Makers Mark

12:50 to 1:45 p.m.  Going Global: Opportunities for Louisville’s Economic Development 

  • Kent Oyler, President & CEO, Greater Louisville Inc.
  • Suhas Kulkarni, Director, Office for Globalization, Louisville Metro Government
  • Mehdi Yazdanpanah, CEO, NaugaNeedles
  • Betsy Cohen, Executive Director, St. Louis Mosaic Project
  • Kate Brick, Director, Immigration and Integration Initiative, Americas Society/Council of the Americas (moderator)

1:45 to 2:00 p.m.  Closing Keynote

  • Greg Fischer, Mayor, Louisville Metro Government

Speakers

Kate Brick
Associate Director, State and Local Initiatives, Partnership for a New American Economy

Kate Brick is the associate director of state and local initiatives at the Partnership for a New American Economy, a bipartisan research and policy organization focused on immigration reform and immigrant integration. Previously, Brick led the Immigration and Integration...

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Betsy Heller Cohen
Executive Director, St. Louis Mosaic Project

Betsy Heller Cohen is the executive director for the St. Louis Mosaic Project, a regional Immigration & Innovation Initiative involving the joint collaboration of the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership, the Regional Chamber, and leaders of more than 20 other organizations...

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Greg Fischer
Mayor, Louisville Metro Government

Greg Fischer is currently in his second term as Louisville’s 50th Mayor. His administration is focused on three top goals: creating good-paying jobs, improving education at all levels, and making Louisville an even more compassionate city. Mayor Fischer is a trustee for the U.S...

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Suhas Kulkarni
Director, Office for Globalization, Louisville Metro Government

Suhas Kulkarni is Mayor Fischer’s director of the Office for Globalization at Metro Louisville. In his present role he is charged with making Louisville an international city, culturally and economically. After he and his family moved to the United States, they were fortunate to...

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Kent Oyler
President & CEO, Greater Louisville Inc.

Kent Oyler is the president and CEO of Greater Louisville Inc (GLI), the metro chamber of commerce. He leads GLI in retaining and growing existing businesses, including supporting the entrepreneurial and start-up community; attracting and preparing a skilled and talented...

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Bill Samuels, Jr.
Chairman Emeritus, Maker’s Mark Distillery, Inc

Bill Samuels, Jr. is the chairman emeritus of Maker’s Mark Distillery, Inc. Previously, Samuels, Jr. was president and CEO of Maker’s Mark for 35 years. He assumed leadership of Maker’s Mark in the mid-1970s. Samuels has chaired the board of more than 25 different non-profit...

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Mehdi Yazdanpanah
CEO, NaugaNeedles

Mehdi Yazdanpanah is the CEO and founder of NaugaNeedles LLC. In 2006, he started a postdoc position at the University of Louisville. In 2007, he founded NaugaNeedles, and after two years became the first fulltime employee in 2009. While running NaugaNeedles’ business side, he is...

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