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Organized by World Trade
Center Buffalo Niagara, World Trade Celebration is the highest profile
international event of the year for companies in Western New York, the
Southern Tier, The Finger Lakes and Niagara, Ontario.
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Keynote Speakers 1996-2008:
A Tradition of Top Executive Leaders in Buffalo Niagara
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2008 |
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Joe Loughrey
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President & Chief Operating Officer of Cummins, Inc.
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2007 |
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James W. Owens
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Chairman and CEO of Caterpillar Inc
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2006 |
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Jerry Wilke
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Vice President, Customer Relationships and
Motorcycle Product Planning
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Steve Wasser
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Director, Sales and Market Development, Asia,
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
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2005 |
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Kathryn Murphy |
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President & CEO, Corning Gilbert
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2005 |
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David Abney |
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President, UPS International
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2004 |
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Gary O. Ridge |
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President & CEO, WD-40 Company
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2003 |
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Mike Eskew |
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President & CEO, UPS
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2002 |
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Terence Black |
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Managing Director, BAE Systems
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2001 |
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Youssef A. Nasr |
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President & CEO, HSBC Bank USA
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2000 |
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The Honorable Pierre S. Pettigrew |
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Canada’s Minister for International Trade
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1999 |
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Ronald W. Dollens |
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Chairman, Health Industry Manufacturers
Association
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1998 |
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Andrew H. Card, Jr. |
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Past White House Chief of Staff
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1997 |
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Robert E. Rich |
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President, Rich Products Corporation
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1996 |
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William J. McDonough |
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President & CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of New
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Recent examples of keynote speeches include:
James Owens, Chairman & CEO of Caterpillar
“The Future of Progress: Making Global Business Possible.”
Jerry Wilke and Steve Wasser of Harley-Davidson Motor Company
“It’s a Big World: Saddle Up and Ride.”
Kathryn Murphy, President & CEO of Corning Gilbert
“Keys to Surviving and Thriving in a Globally Competitive Market.”
Garry Ridge, CEO of WD-40
“One Brand Crossing Many Borders.”
Mike Eskew, CEO of UPS
“The New Age of Global Commerce.”
Sponsorship Contact: Barbara Whalen, Director of Marketing
Phone: 716-852-7160, Email:
bwhalen@wtcbn.com
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