News

2015

  • WTC Savannah wraps up successful year - SAVANNAH, GA, USA – On December 8, World Trade Center Savannah held a board meeting to discuss the successes of 2015 and to approve plans for 2016. Trip Tollison, President and CEO of WTC Savannah listed the 10 top accomplishments for the year. These accomplishments include r... more

  • International DĂ©cor Outlet locates in Georgia - DARIEN, GA, USA – On December 8, the International DĂ©cor Outlet (IDO) held their first annual Home Improvement and DĂ©cor Conference, an event which provided an opportunity for the community to meet with manufacturers and learn more about IDO. The event occurred only a few mont... more

  • Strong connections between Ireland and Savannah - SAVANNAH, GA, USA – On November 18, World Trade Center Savannah hosted the global education program, “Investing in Ireland.” The newly appointed Consul General of Ireland for the Southeastern United States, Hon. Shane Stephens, educated attendees about how his office, the Atla... more

  • Montreal delegation visits Savannah, Georgia - SAVANNAH, GA, USA – On November 16-17, World Trade Center Savannah, Georgia Ports Authority (GPA), and Georgia Power welcomed a delegation from Montreal, Canada. The delegation included Mr. Michael Fratianni, CEO of Montreal Gateway Terminals, Alexandre Galarneau-Micone, Assoc... more

  • Georgia Ports to invest $152 million in Brunswick - SAVANNAH, GA, USA – On October 20, Georgia Ports Authority (GPA), a World Trade Center Savannah partner, held their annual State of the Brunswick Ports Luncheon at the Jekyll Island Convention Center. During the luncheon, GPA Executive Director Curtis Foltz announced a $152 mi... more

  • Strengthening ties - Germany and coastal Georgia - SAVANNAH, GA, USA – Since identifying Germany as a target country in January 2013, World Trade Center Savannah has proactively worked to strengthen ties between the coastal Georgia region and Germany. Over the course of 2.5 years, WTC Savannah has organized seven outbound busi... more

  • Strong connections with Japan and coastal Georgia - SAVANNAH, GA, USA – On August 14, 2015, World Trade Center Savannah presented to its Board of Directors the existing connections between the coastal Georgia region and the world with the intention to proactively target countries through these connections. One connection that p... more

  • WTC Savannah hosts “International Business 101” - SAVANNAH, GA, USA – On June 11, World Trade Center Savannah in conjunction with WTC Savannah partner, Southeast Georgia Joint Development Authority (SEGAJDA), hosted the program, “International Business 101.” Attendees heard from various regional experts on how to successfully... more

  • Savannah terminals prepare for harbor deepening - SAVANNAH, GA, USA – The Savannah Harbor Deepening Project (SHEP) is well under way with work starting on three important phases of the project. The Savannah Harbor Deepening Project will deepen the shipping channel of the Savannah harbor from 42 to 47 feet at mean low water th... more

  • Savannah Bee Company works with WTC Marseille - SAVANNAH, GA, USA – Over the past few years, Savannah Bee Company, a Savannah-based manufacturer of pure honey and all-natural, organic body care products, has been expanding their product line and exploring international markets. Last year the company partnered with World Tra... more