News

2016

  • ITPO Holds Meeting for Export Development - Mumbai | Exporters from all sectors of the economy had the opportunity to seek clarification on various issues faced by them and to also identify new areas for boosting the country’s overall exports during an interactive session with India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO). The sessi... more

  • Edmonton Businesses Adapting to Volatile Condition - Edmonton | EDMONTON, CANADA - A recent survey found Edmonton business owners are adapting to the volatile conditions they continue to face and are feeling less pessimistic about business conditions for 2016 despite the continuing economic downturn. Completed in early April, the Trend Re... more

  • POST-EVENT REPORT: 2016 GA hosted by WTC Algiers - ALGIERS, ALGERIA - The 47th WTCA General Assembly (GA), held on April 17-20, 2016 in Algiers, Algeria, drew more than 120 WTC participants representing 58 World Trade Centers from 28 countries, with approximately 50 additional Algerian business delegates. This marked the first... more

  • April Board Meeting Summary in Resource Center - NEW YORK, NY, USA - A summary report of the WTCA Board of Directors Meeting in April 2016 in Algiers, Algeria can now be found in the Resource Center. The Board’s next scheduled in-person meeting is to be held June 11-2 in London. more

  • Building the future of Health - Leeuwarden | The Northern Netherlands is a very active region bordering Germany. It comprises the provinces of Groningen, Drenthe and Friesland. The region is home to over 130,000 companies and last year had an estimated GDP of over € 97 billion. The region is known for its innovative, amb... more

  • Senator David Vitter to receive Alvin Bertel Award - New Orleans | 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

  • WTC Moscow celebrates Victory Day - Moscow | On the eve of the upcoming Victory Day celebrations, World Trade Center Moscow held a gala evening for the veterans. Honorary guests at the WTC enjoyed a scrumptious dinner and a concert, as well as gifts and a friendly, warm atmosphere. They were honored with numerous toasts ... more

  • WTC Mumbai Launches Make in India Series - Mumbai | MUMBAI, INDIA - Mr. O.P. Gupta, IAS, Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks & Registrar of Geographical Indications inaugurated the ‘World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Depository Library’ of World Trade Centre Mumbai on May 4, 2016. Mr. Gup... more

  • WTCNO hosts EXIM Chairman at Small Business Forum - New Orleans | 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

  • ECC Response to Fort McMurray Wildfire Evacuation - Edmonton | EDMONTON, CANADA - Edmonton Chamber of Commerce Offers Complimentary Office Space to Businesses Displaced by Fort McMurray Fire May 4, 2016 The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce is offering complimentary meeting and office productivity space to members of the Fort McMurray busine... more