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World Trade Center of New Orleans
1100 Poydras St., Suite 3475
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
USA

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504.529.1601

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504.529.1691

1970

inception

Yes

Operating

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  • Business Services
  • Group Trade Missions
  • Trade Education
  • Trade Information

About World Trade Center New Orleans

The mission of the World Trade Center New Orleans is to support, promote, and attract international trade and businesses for the benefit of Louisiana. The vision the World Trade Center New Orleans is to be the premier voice of international trade and business in the Gulf South. The ultimate indication of success will be the presence of a vigorous and growing international business community, supporting Louisiana’s status as the “gateway to North America.”

Member Benefits:

  • Reduced costs through Member Discounts
  • Exclusive Programs, Exec. Speakers, Certification
  • Access to confidential trade data/reports/services
  • Int'l recognition, access to network of WTCs

Local Industries:

  • Aerospace: Aviation & Defense,
  • Energy: Utilities & Mining,
  • Entertainment & Digital Media,
  • Industrial Manufacturing,
  • Import & Export,
  • Marine: Maritime & Shipbuilding/Sporting Boats,
  • Transportation: Logistics & Warehousing,
  • Advanced Manufacturing,
  • Agri-Business,
  • Food & Beverage Processing,
  • Animal Husbandry,
  • Biotechnology & Bioscience,
  • Chemicals,
  • Information Technology & Software,
  • Metals & Natural Resources,
  • Technology

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Facilities & Services

The World Trade Center of New Orleans has a variety service offerings available to members and our other affiliates.

Trade Services

  • Group Trade Mission
  • Trade Information / Market Research
  • Trade Counseling
  • Referrals
  • Education & Knowledge Creation
  • Event Management
  • Business Management & Professional Services

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We're here to meet your International Business needs. Connect with us at www.wtcno.org

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Our Impact

Serving the State of Louisiana

Louisiana has consistently shown impressive growth and productivity, and maintains its position as a top ranked exporting state.

21%

FDI Employment Growth since 2010

52%

of the Nation's Liquefied Natural Gas Exports

26%

of Louisiana GDP is attributed to exports (largest share in the USA)

Our Team

The World Trade Center of New Orleans boasts an energetic, diverse and international staff dedicated to providing members with the best programs and services.

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Meet Our Members & Tenants

Members of World Trade Center of New Orleans receive benefits and discounts locally, and also gain reciprocal benefits offered by more than 300 World Trade Centers around the world. Membership in the WTCNO identifies a firm with the world’s largest business-to-business, international trade association and signals to its peers, customers, and competitors that the company is a proactive and influential supporter of the international business community in Louisiana.

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Upcoming Events

The World Trade Center of New Orleans offers its members a myriad of programs, services and events in order to support a prosperous international business climate in the State of Louisiana.

In the News

The World Trade Center of New Orleans prides itself on being the trusted source for trade information and services that serve our members and the larger Louisiana international business community. Our impact has been noted by such high profile sources as Forbes Magazine, Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post as well as many other local, national, and global media outlets.

2022

  • New Orleans World Trade Center has new chief to ta - The New Orleans World Trade Center has a new chief, with Harrison Crabtree set to take over from Edwin Webb as head of the trade promotion body in January. The move follows the takeover earlier this year of the WTC by GNO Inc, the regional economic development agency, which n... more

  • New Operational Partnership for WTC New Orleans - NEW ORLEANS – The respective boards of the World Trade Center New Orleans (WTCNO) and Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO, Inc.) have approved an operational partnership between the two organizations. WTCNO will move into GNO, Inc., both organizationally and physically, effect... more

2019

  • WTC NEW ORLEANS SEEKS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - The World Trade Center of New Orleans (WTCNO) is partnering with the economic development executive search firm Next Move Group to search for their next executive director. The WTCNO is the founding and oldest member of the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA). Founded as... more

2018

  • Letters: Fair trade helps Louisiana - The White House has put relations with our trading partners on the front burner. Today, our nation is engaged in high-stakes negotiations with other countries across the globe. The outcomes of these negotiations could dramatically impact all Americans, but perhaps none more so... more

2017

  • Robert Barkerding Jr. Receives 50th Bertel Award - NEW ORLEANS, LA, USA - On July 19th, Robert "Rusty" Barkerding Jr. received the 50th annual C. Alvin Bertel award, recognizing dedication of service to the Louisiana maritime community. Members of the Louisiana maritime and professional communities gathered at the Sheraton New... more

  • WTCNO CEO Comments on Agriculture Featured in News - On June 8th, an article co-authored by WTCNO CEO Caitlin Cain and Port of South Louisiana Executive Director Paul Aucoin was published, featured in multiple outlets. The article focused on the association of agriculture and infrastructure in Louisiana. As the Trump Administrat... more

  • WTC Future of Trade Summit Featured in News - On May 9th, the World Trade Center of New Orleans hosted the Future of Trade Summit at the Hilton Baton Rouge. Attendees came to discuss the pertinent topic of change in trade policies and the future of the local economy.  Under the Trump Administration, the global trade spec... more

  • Robert Barkerding Jr to receive 2017 Bertel Award - NEW ORLEANS, LA, USA - Today the World Trade Center of New Orleans announced Robert “Rusty” Barkerding, Jr, President of Admiral Security Services as the recipient of the 2017 C. Alvin Bertel Award.  Barkerding will be honored at the annual C. Alvin Bertel Award ceremony and l... more

  • Thomas Hudson CEO of G2 LNG to Keynote WTC Summit - NEW ORLEANS, LA, USA -  Thomas Hudson, President of G2 LNG, a liquefied natural gas export company, will be the keynote speaker at the World Trade Center’s Future of Trade Summit to be held May 9 at the Hilton Capitol Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Hudson will highlight the... more

  • Louisiana delegation seeks opportunities in Mexico - New Orleans, LA – More than 200 representatives from business, academia, and government from the states of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida as well as from five Mexican states gathered this week in Campeche, Mexico, to explore new business opportunities between the t... more

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Location

World Trade Center of New Orleans
1100 Poydras St., Suite 3475
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
USA

📞

504.529.1601

📠

504.529.1691