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International
Business & Trade Discussions
The World Trade Council of Wichita (WTCouncil) is an independent 501(c)(3) town-meets-gown association to understand and to influence global trade and commerce. For over 45 years, the WTCouncil has provided a social and intellectual environment for education, research, and discussions on international trade and business. The WTCouncil is governed by a Board of Directors with an elected Chair, Usha Haley and Vice Chair, Ted Vlamis. Partners include Responsible Research in Business & Management (RRBM), the World Free Zones Association (WFZO) and the Wichita Committee on Foreign Relations (WCFR). Click here for more on the WTCouncil’s History and support of students’ study-abroad scholarships. Click here for more on the WTCouncil’s Societal Impact through Sustainable Education and Scholarship.
To contact us, please click here or send an email to LetsTalk@WTCouncil.com
International Commerce
Discussions in Kansas
The World Trade Council of Wichita (WTCouncil) is an independent 501(c)(3), town-meets-gown organization dedicated to understanding and influencing global trade and commerce. With over 45 years of experience, we provide a vibrant social environment for education, research, and international commerce discussions in Kansas that empower businesses and governments in our community.
Led by an elected Board of Directors, our leadership includes Chair Usha Haley and Vice Chair Ted Vlamis. We are proud to partner with organizations like Responsible Research in Business and Management (RRBM), the World Free Zones Association (WFZO), and the Wichita Committee on Foreign Relations (WCFR), enhancing our impact and outreach.
The WTCouncil is a member of The World Free Zones Organization. For more information on how to get involved through the WTCouncil, please contact Professor Usha Haley at LetsTalk@WTCouncil.com.
The WTCouncil is an institutional partner of Responsible Research in Business & Management. For more information on how to get involved through the WTCouncil, please contact Professor Usha Haley at LetsTalk@WTCouncil.com.
The WTCouncil is a partner of the Wichita Committee on Foreign Relations. For more information on how to get involved through the WTCouncil, please contact Professor Usha Haley at LetsTalk@WTCouncil.com.
What We Offer
At the WTCouncil, we pride ourselves on creating valuable opportunities for individuals and organizations. Here’s how we contribute:
Dinner Programs:
Engage in meaningful conversations on topical issues affecting businesses and governments.
Research & Business Guides:
We collaborate with academics, students, and external stakeholders to provide comprehensive research and guides. Some insights are exclusive to our members, while others are available to the public.
Networking Opportunities:
Connect with key players in the field of international commerce and create lasting professional relationships.
Discover strategic resources to support your organization’s mission.
Our Accomplishments
We have received numerous accolades, including:
Recognition by the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) as a best practice for International Business programs.
Endorsements from global accreditation bodies for our external impact and relationship-building efforts.
Two U.S. Presidential Awards for Excellence.
Extensive media coverage of our activities.
Partnerships with both global and local organizations.
Get Involved
Are you ready to participate in the dynamic world of global trade? Contact us to learn more about how you can get involved with the WTCouncil and benefit from our range of programs and resources.