Eric Kunkel represented CCK Strategies at a number of events this spring
Eric represented CCK Strategies at a number of events this spring. See below for details:
World Trade Day & National Small Business Exporter Summit 2017 in association with NASBITE International
March 2017 – SPOKANE, WA – Greater Spokane Inc. partnered with NASBITE International to emphasize the importance of small business exporters during the World Trade Day & National Small Business Exporter Summit. Eric was chosen among top small business exporters from across the country to present on best practices and keys for success in global trade. Attendees had the opportunity to learn from other businesses, as well as exchange and share ideas. This national event is geared for small and medium sized business pursuing export growth.
Pipeline + Energy Expo
April 2017 – TULSA, OK – PennWell Corporation and PennEnergy successfully hosted the ninth annual conference and exhibition drawing 1,202 attendees from 34 U.S. states and 15 countries, and 75 exhibitors on a sold out exhibition floor.
Since 2009, this event has grown into the most comprehensive energy event in the region. With the support of Oil & Gas Journal, Oil & Gas Financial Journal, Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment, and Industrial WaterWorld, the Pipeline + Energy Expo will continue to draw leading industry professionals, offering them a prime opportunity for energy professionals to network, learn and seek innovative products.
CCK Strategies hosted a booth at this expo and Eric participated as a speaker on a panel. The panel was titled, “Making Pipe Dreams Reality,” which featured Trevor Montgomery of Grand Bank, Chad Wilkerson from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, and Colt Brooks from Valley National Bank to discuss the economic, financial and tax advantages to starting a new project related to energy.
Tulsa Global Alliance: Doing Business in Canada Seminar
April 2017 – TULSA, OK – As part of Eric’s role as the Chair of International Business for TGA, he helped to coordinate an international business seminar for the Tulsa community and surrounding areas. TGA hosted the Consul General of Canada, Sara Wilshaw, and her colleague, Delon Chan, Consul and Trade Commissioner from the Consulate General of Canada, both located in Dallas. The event focused on celebrating existing and exploring new connections between Tulsa and Canada since Canada is Oklahoma’s number one trade partner. The event hosted approximately 60 people.
Oklahoma World Trade Conference 2017
April 2017 – OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – The 34th Annual Oklahoma World Trade Conference was held at Oklahoma City University and Eric represented CCK at this event. The Oklahoma World Trade Conference is an annual event hosted by the Oklahoma District Export Council as an effort to promote and connect the exporting community in Oklahoma. It is an all-day event and is highlighted by a luncheon featuring Governor Mary Fallin as she presented state-wide awards. CCK is a recipient of the Export Champion Award for the second year in a row. Eric spoke on a panel discussing how to effectively export a service and share the story of the CCK way of business.
Other speakers included Consul General of Canada, Sara Wilshaw, Branch Sales Manager of Purolator International, Preston Wayman, Vice President of Control Devices, LLC, Eric Farqué, CEO and President of Topco Oil Site Products, Alan Huehn and many others.
Houston Offshore Trade Conference
May 2017 – HOUSTON, TX – Eric Kunkel and John Curzon, both from CCK Strategies, will be attending the Houston Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) held during the first week of May. OTC hosts energy professionals to meet to exchange ideas and opinions to advance scientific and technical knowledge for offshore resources and environmental matters. OTC is the largest event in the world for the oil and gas industry featuring more than 2,300 exhibitors, and attendees representing 100 countries. Founded in 1969, OTC’s flagship conference is held annually in Houston. OTC has expanded and globally with the Arctic Technology Conference, OTC Brasil, OTC Asia, and d5.
Small Business Administration (SBA) State and Regional Awards
May 2017 – OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – CCK is proud to announce winning two awards from the SBA in 2017. Eric and other staff will represent CCK at the Oklahoma State Capitol in May to receive the Exporter of the Year Award for Oklahoma and the SBA 5-state region including Texas, New Mexico, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. This is the first time CCK is being recognized for this achievement through the SBA.