U.S. Department of Commerce Assistant Secretary David Spooner
awards Global Advanced-Leadership Center

For Immediate Release (Download as PDF)

Bowling Green , Ky . -On Monday, October 23, U.S. Department of Commerce Assistant Secretary David Spooner awarded the Global Advanced-Leadership Center (GALC) an Export Achievement Certificate for outstanding work in the global economy during a ceremony at the Carroll Knicely Conference Center .

During the ceremony, the certificate for recent accomplishments in the global marketplace was given to the non profit Global Advanced-Leadership Center . It is the first non-manufacturing organization ever to receive this recognition.

The certificate is in recognition of the efforts and activities of the Global Advanced-Leadership Center to promote global activities for small and medium sized businesses.

One of the goals of the Global Advanced-Leadership Center is assisting small and medium sized businesses by providing opportunities for improved communications, training, research and networking.

By partnering with large automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEM), the GALC can assist businesses with global trends and opportunities of automotive and related industries.

Other GALC partners include industrial manufacturers, international trade organizations, and educational and governmental institutions.

The U.S. Export Assistance Center in Louisville works closely with the center to promote exports from Kentucky suppliers.

The reception was held in a discussion, roundtable setup where the audience was encouraged to ask trade related questions.

Topics discussed during the visit included the strength of the U.S. economy, protection of U.S. intellectual property rights, and enhancing research and development.

Secretary Spooner is responsible for leading the Import Administration in its efforts to enforce trade laws and agreement to protect U.S. businesses from unfair competition within the United States resulting from unfair pricing by foreign companies and unfair subsidies to foreign companies by their governments.

"The Global Advanced-Leadership Center is not the usual type of organization to receive this certificate, and we are very proud to recognize their contributions to the global economy," Spooner said. "Their assistance is greatly appreciated in the global community."

Managing director, William Parsons, said he is extremely honored to receive this recognition. "The Global Advanced-Leadership Center is proud to assist small and medium sized businesses to succeed in the global marketplace," Parsons said.

The GALC has additional events planned throughout this year and next to aid in helping these businesses.

On December 6 in Louisville , the topic of business and economic growth in India and China will be discussed, and on February 20-21 in Nashville , import and export opportunities with China , India , and Mexico will be discussed.

On April 22-25 in Louisville the Global Automotive Conference will be held where businesses can learn critical and innovative strategies and practices.

For more information about the GALC call 270.393.9009.

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From: Global Advanced-Leadership Center
Date: October 24, 2006
Contact: Jennifer Thiery
Phone: 270.393.9009
Fax: 270.393.9019
E-Mail: Jennifer.Thiery@galc.net

Also see U.S. Department of Commerce Press Release: Bush Administration Official To Honor Bowling Green Non Profit Organization (PDF)