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27 April 2011

Nolte: Missouri House Approves Resolution Encouraging Foreign Trade and International Business

Resolution sponsored by Rep. Jerry Nolte recognizes Kansas City as host of FUTURALLIA KC 2011

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House has given overwhelming approval to a resolution that calls on the state Department of Economic Development to take advantage of opportunities to showcase Missouri as an ideal location for foreign trade and international business. Sponsored by state Rep. Jerry Nolte, R-Gladstone, HCR 46 would officially recognize Kansas City as the host of Futurallia KC 2011 – an event that will bring hundreds of entrepreneurs from more than 30 countries together for pre-arranged one-on-one business meetings. The resolution was approved by a voice vote Wednesday.

“As our nation’s largest foreign trade zone, Kansas City represents an ideal location for this prestigious event. We’re proud and excited to have this golden opportunity to help businesses in our state establish connections with their counterparts from around the globe to promote international business,” said Nolte. Recent editions of Futurallia have been held in Belgium, Poland, Canada, Qatar and France. This is the first time Futurallia has been held in the United States.

“We appreciate Representative Nolte’s efforts in sponsoring HCR 46 which emphasizes the importance of this extraordinary global trade event and the great benefits it will have for our city and state,” said Jody Edgerton, Executive Director of Futurallia KC 2011.

“I have been in many trade shows, but this one is very unique, like one I have never experienced before. I am so proud that 2011 will be hosted by Kansas City,” said Benny Lee, chairman, Duracomm Corp.

Nolte’s resolution calls on the Missouri Department of Economic Development to take every advantage of the opportunities presented by the Futurallia event. Nolte noted that department director David Kerr has discussed the importance of international trade for the economic future of the state of Missouri.

The Futurallia KC 2011 event is scheduled to run from Wednesday, May 18 to Friday, May 20 at the Kansas City Convention Center.

HCR 46 now moves to the Senate for approval.
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