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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.

Member of World Free Zones Organization 2022

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.

Responsible Research

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.

American Committees on Foreign Relations

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.

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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.

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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.

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