Keynote Speaker:The Honorable Francisco Sánchez UNDER SECRETARY FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE AT THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

World trade continues to play an increasingly important role in Charleston's economic future as 70% of the world's buying power lies outside of the United States.

At the World Trade Center Export Initiative luncheon you will learn about how Charleston's regional leadership in partnership with Brookings and the U.S. Commercial Services are designing regional export strategies directed at growing our local economy. Geoff Schuler – Boeing, Site Integration Leader, will provide a project overview and a timeline to deliver an actionable business plan.