News

2016

  • WTC Execs call for Progress at former WTC building - Ten Current, Former World Trade Center of New Orleans Executives Call for Progress In Redeveloping Former WTC Building Organization had earlier supported TCSI's competing proposal Current and former leaders of New Orleans' World Trade Center organization have issued a call fo... more

  • WTCNO Names Caitlin Cain Chief Executive Officer - NEW ORLEANS, LA, USA - The World Trade Center of New Orleans (WTCNO), a non-profit organization of over 1,000 corporate and individual members dedicated to fostering and promoting international business and trade in Louisiana, has named Caitlin Cain as its new Chief Executive ... more

  • WTC New Orleans hosts Louisiana Lt. Governor - NEW ORLEANS, LA, USA - Speaking before a large crowd of WTC Members and business leaders, Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser and Louisiana Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne each delivered remarks at the June 8 meeting of the World Trade Center Advisory Board. Remarks cover... more

  • WTCNO hosts EXIM Small Business Exporter Forum - NEW ORLEANS, LA, USA - On Tuesday, May 24 the WTCNO hosted a small business exporter forum designed to support regional small businesses and manufacturers in finding new markets and customers, protecting against the risk of nonpayment, extending credit terms to foreign buyers,... more

  • Senator David Vitter to receive Alvin Bertel Award - NEW ORLEANS, LA, USA – The World Trade Center of New Orleans announced that U.S. Senator David Vitter has been selected to receive the 2016 C. Alvin Bertel Award. Senator Vitter will be honored at the annual C. Alvin Bertel Award ceremony and luncheon on Wednesday, July 20, 20... more

  • WTCNO hosts EXIM Chairman at Small Business Forum - NEW ORLEANS, LA, USA – The World Trade Center of New Orleans today announced that EXIM Bank Chairman and President, Fred P. Hochberg will give remarks at a small business exporter forum hosted by the World Trade Center New Orleans and the EXIM Bank on May 24, 2016 at the Westi... more

  • WTCNO announces 2016 Board of Directors - NEW ORLEANS, LA, USA – The World Trade Center of New Orleans has appointed five new members to the Board of Directors for 2016; Wynn Radford, IV, Associate Director of Communications and External Affairs, BP America; John Voorhorst, Director, Global Business and Economic Devel... more

  • WTC lauds passage of H.R. 644 - New Orleans, LA - The World Trade Center of New Orleans applauds the Senate’s passage of H.R. 644, the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act on Thursday, February 11, 2016. This bipartisan legislation marks a significant victory for local businesses and industries as we... more

2015

  • WTCNO hosts 3rd Annual International Trade Gala - NEW ORLEANS, LA, USA - The Louisiana International Trade Gala presented by the World Trade Center of New Orleans amassed a comely crowd of 250 to the U.S. Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center at the National WWII Museum to honor James J. Coleman Jr., CBE, Honorary Consul of Gre... more

  • WTC New Orleans voices support for TPP deal - New Orleans, LA – The World Trade Center of New Orleans lauds the conclusion of negotiations by the U.S. and 11 other nations to reach a landmark Pacific trade pact. The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a potentially game-changing free-trade agreement will link together countr... more