Join at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, as we look at Pharr’s trade through the first six months of 2021 and make predictions on the second half of the year.
WorldCity President Ken Roberts will provide trade insights based on his latest reading of U.S. government data.
Pharr Bridge Director Luis Bazán will share the latest news and his insights regarding bridge trade.
Registration is required ONLY for those that want to attend in person. Space is Limited. If you plan on watching virtually you DO NOTneed to register.
Trade Session will still be LIVE for those who do not register to attend.
All COVID 19 CDC guidelines will be followed.
The BridgeConnect LIVE Trade Sessions are a value-added service from the Pharr International Bridge to you, at no cost.
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MEET THE SPEAKERS
Ken Roberts, President of WorldCity
Ken Roberts, President of Miami-based WorldCity, will analyze trends in Pharr’s top exports and top imports and how Pharr is doing compared to ports handling similar trade.
He is a contributor to Forbes.com, posting five columns about trade a month, as well as a two-term member of the Federal Reserve’s Trade and Transportation Advisory Board.
Luis Bazán, Bridge Director at Pharr International Bridge
As Director at the Pharr International Bridge, Luis Bazán believes, “It is our responsibility to continue coordinating bi-national efforts.”
His almost two-decade career as a strategist and business developer of international trade has allowed him to grow from his role at the McAllen Chamber of Commerce to overseeing over $36.68 billion in trade crossing our borders (2019 total).
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