Join us as Laura Lombard, Director of the International Division for the Kansas Department of Commerce, breaks down how recent tariffs on global industries are affecting Kansas businesses, jobs, and the state economy.
Laura Lombard is the Director of the International Division for the Kansas Department of Commerce. She was previously the President & CEO of Kansas Global Trade Services. She is an accomplished executive with more than ten years of experience in international trade, consulting with Fortune 100 and 500 businesses, non-profit organizations, small-to-medium-sized companies, and public-private partnerships. Laura participated on the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Advisory Committee (ITAC-9) on Small, Minority, and Women-Led Businesses. She also serves as the Vice Chair of the Mid-America District Export Council.
Before leading Kansas Global, Laura served as CEO of ImEpik, where she tripled revenues two years in a row. Prior to that, she was founding President and Executive Director of the Middle East & North Africa Consultants in Washington, D.C. and served as media relations coordinator and a consultant at The Cohen Group, a firm founded by former Secretary of Defense William Cohen. Laura graduated from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies with a master’s degree in international relations and economics. She also has a B.A. in political science and international studies from the University of Kansas.
Rise n’ Rotary: A New Quarterly Option
We know not everyone can make our Monday noon luncheons, so this Rotary year we’ll offer a morning meeting one Wednesday each quarter. It’s a new way to stay connected, serve up some inspiration, and enjoy Rotary with your morning coffee.
Doors open: 7:30 am | Program: 8-9 am
Members Free | Guests $25
Upcoming Morning Meeting:
May 13, 2026
Club Members, please visit the Member’s Area for more information.