Member Information

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan St. Louis
Telephone: (314) 771-4788
www.hccstl.com
hccstlmo@sbcglobal.net

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan St. Louis (HCCMSL) represents the Hispanic business sectors of the St. Louis region, including industry and commerce. Because of its dynamic leadership, it is considered to be the spokesperson for the Hispanic business community of the region; it is the voice of the Hispanic entrepreneur and serves as leader in the defense of Hispanic enterprises.

The mission of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan St. Louis is to promote the economic development of Hispanic firms at the domestic and international level, as well as to serve as a link to the non-Hispanic organizations.

It involves itself within the community through providing and generating services which will:

  1. Foster the business interests of the Hispanic entrepreneur
  2. Amplify the presence of the Hispanic entrepreneur
  3. Ensure the creation and maintenance of a business cross-reference network
  4. Function as an effective, domestic/international exchan ge liaison.

Missouri Department of Economic Development – Business & Community Services
Telephone: (573) 751-7384 or (888) 647-3633
www.ded.mo.gov
www.missouridevelopment.org/topnavpages/AboutBCS/Sales.aspx
Alice Bernard-Jones, International Business Manager, Africa/Europe/Middle East & Export/Import Finance Specialist, alice.bernard-jones@mdfb.ded.mo.gov
Yan Li, International Business Manager, China, yan.li@ded.mo.gov
Mark Wine, International Business Manager, Latin America/Canada, mark.wine@ded.mo.gov

The goal of the Missouri Department of Economics Development's Business and Community Services Division is to enhance the competitive position of Missouri's corporate community and expand job opportunities by increasing the exports of Missouri industrial, commercial or manufactured goods and services. They provide a number of programs designed to assist Missouri businesses in their goal to increase annual sales. These services include: advocacy, international sales counseling, marketing, market research, export finance, international trade shows, catalog shows and materials distribution, agent/distributor search, customized company missions, international trade leads, foreign trade missions and any specific service requested by a Missouri firm.

Missouri District Export Council
To contact, please call the U.S. Export Assistance Center
(314) 425-3308

The Missouri District Export Council (MODEC) is one of 56 District Export Councils (DECs) throughout the nation affiliated with the U.S. Department of Commerce.  The DEC’s are non-profit, non-political service organizations consisting of a network of volunteers representing business, government and academia.
 
The Missouri District Export Council (MODEC) is a group of individuals appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to assist small and medium size businesses in developing export programs. There are a number of volunteers who devote their time to helping others. Their combined expertise covers virtually every aspect needed to operate an international business.

The Boeing Institute at Saint Louis University
Telephone: (314) 977-3898
www.slu.edu/centers/iib
Dr. Seung Kim, Director, kimsh@slu.edu
Karen Schneider, Associate Director, schneikl@slu.edu

Established in 1984, the Boeing Institute of International Business at Saint Louis University's School of Business and Administration provides academic and professional programs in international business. Academic programs include an international business major at the undergraduate level, an International Option of the MBA, an Executive Master of International Business, and a Ph.D. program. Professional programs include an annual international business conference, a Distinguished Guest Lecture Series, international business executive forums, and an annual awards ceremony. Additionally, the Institute provides a research center and a newsletter issued three times per year.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville – International Trade Center
Telephone: (618) 650-3851
www.siue.edu/ITC/index.html
Silvia Torres, Director, sitorre@siue.edu

The International Trade Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is one of six trade centers strategically located throughout Illinois. A company can benefit from many of our services including individual export consulting and an assessment of a firm's export readiness, international market research to help identify key overseas opportunities, and the identification of potential foreign buyers, agents and/or distributors through trade leads. Export finance assistance is also available as well as access to other state and federal international trade agencies and private organizations in their international network. Our trade center serves businesses in the 45 southern most counties by providing the following:

  • Individualized, free export consultation to Illinois businesses; 
  • International market analysis to identify the most advantageous trading opportunities;
  • Identification of foreign buyers, agents and/or distributors through trade leads; 
  • Seminars on international business strategies, export procedures, distribution practices, and methods of payment, as well as the latest exporting trends;
  • Export finance assistance in coordination with EX-IM Bank and SBA's Export Working Capital Program (EWCP);
  • Access to extensive export trade reference material and the International Trade Data Bank.

The ITC at SIUE is funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Our center has entered into a partnership with the Illinois Office of Trade and Investment (OTI), which maintains a full-time staff of both foreign and domestic-based international trade and marketing experts. OTI also manages ten foreign trade offices located in Belgium, Japan, Hong Kong, Mainland China, Mexico, Canada, Poland, Israel, South Africa and India.

St. Louis Community College – Office of International Education
Telephone: (314) 539-5000
www.stlcc.edu/oie/

St. Louis Community College is a two-year public institution with three main campuses and several training facilities throughout St. Louis City and County. Annually, the College enrolls 30,000 students in credit programs and an additional 80,000 students in customized training and continuing education programs.

The St. Louis Community College Office of International Education (OIE) provides services to our campuses in their international efforts and global activities and manages study abroad programs, student/staff/faculty exchanges, training and other short-and long-term international training and educational programs.

St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association
Telephone: (314) 444-1139
www.stlrcga.org

The St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association (RCGA) has three primary roles: 

  1. to serve as the regional chamber of commerce for over 4,000 member companies;
  2. to serve as the bi-state region’s lead economic development organization; and
  3. to investigate and support public policy initiatives that help the region thrive and grow.

The Chamber traces its early roots back to 1836 – making it one of the oldest Chambers of Commerce in the United States.  Along the way, it’s been involved with projects as diverse as securing funding for Charles Lindbergh’s historic 1927 transatlantic flight (thus the naming of the plane “The Spirit of St. Louis”) and rallying community support for the design, funding and construction of St. Louis’ famed Gateway Arch.  The St. Louis RCGA continues to provide leadership on civic initiatives – both large and small – that make the region an even richer environment to live and work.

Traffic Club of Saint Louis
Telephone: (314) 566-5170
www.lmslogistics.com/TrafficClub/index.htm
Brad Reinhardt, brad@thedeliverynetwork.com, (618) 806-4411

The objectives and purposes of the organization shall be to improve the personal relationships, promote the general welfare, and further the mutual interests of persons concerned with the transportation and traffic work. The Club will also introduce and conduct educational classes in traffic and transportation and bring about a more comprehensive understanding and appreciation on the part of industry of the value of adequate and experienced traffic personnel.

U.S. Export Assistance Center
www.usatrade.gov
John Blum, International Finance Specialist – SBA, john.blum@mail.doc.gov
(314) 425-3304
Margaret Gottlieb, International Trade Specialist, margaret.gottlieb@mail.doc.gov
(314) 425-3348
Chris Poli, International Trade Specialist, diana.poli@mail.doc.gov
(314) 425-3342
Lesley Quigley, International Trade Specialist, lesley.quigley@mail.doc.gov
(314) 425-3343
Cory Simek, International Trade Specialist, cory.simek@mail.doc.gov
(314) 425-3344
Kristi Wiggins, International Trade Specialist, kristi.wiggins@mail.doc.gov
(314) 425-3345

The U.S. Export Assistance Center offers a full range of federal programs and services to assist Missouri and Southern Illinois companies expand market opportunities abroad. The Commercial Service maintains approximately 170 offices in 70 countries located within the American Embassies and Consulates and 73 U.S. cities. All export programs are designed to help small and medium-sized companies. Clients of the USEAC receive assistance by professionals from the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Marketing assistance is provided by the Specialists of the DOC in areas of finding and working with foreign distributors, foreign market entry strategies, export pricing strategies, foreign business etiquette, guidance on intellectual property law, and current import requirements and restrictions in other markets. Our extensive network allows us to receive up-to-date information affecting how you do export business from our colleagues around the world. Other programs offered at the USEAC include the Export Working Capital Program (EWCP) to provide the working capital a firm needs to complete its export sales.

University of Missouri - St. Louis – Center for International Studies
Telephone: (314) 516-5753
www.umsl.edu/services/cis/cishome
Dr. Joel Glassman, Associate Vice Chancellor
Jenny Bazzetta, Coordinator, International Programs, bazzettaj@umsl.edu

The Center for International Studies works with economic development agencies to promote international trade and development and with world affairs organizations to conduct programs that increase public understanding of world cultures and international affairs. The resource collection housed in the CIS provides materials to teachers statewide to enhance global education in pre-collegiate schools and the German Culture Center offers programs in German studies to the campus and community. The endowed professorships in Greek, Irish, Japanese, Chinese and African studies are nationally innovative programs for linking local communities to global issues. Finally, the Center for International Studies includes study abroad coordination of 70+ programs and the Office of International Student Services.

Washington University in St. Louis – Olin School of Business
Telephone: (314) 935-9494
www.olin.wustl.edu
Kay Henry, Associate Dean and Director of Executive MBA Programs, khenry@wustl.edu

Founded in 1917, Olin is part of Washington University in St. Louis, widely recognized as one of the world's leading universities. Our longstanding reputation for outstanding management education comes from our unique combination of highly accomplished researchers, professors, and students; tailored curriculum; and strong sense of community.

Olin's small size allows for a deeper level of interaction, participation, and program customization, which, in turn, fosters key relationships that provide endless opportunities for continuous achievement. We equip high-potential students with the skills, knowledge, and experiences they need to become leaders in a time of intense competition and global change.
 

Webster University – Center for International Education
Telephone: (314) 968-7432
www.webster.edu/intl/cie/
Joseph Stimpfl, Director, Center for International Education, jstimpfl@webster.edu
Guillermo Rodriguez, Director of Study Abroad & International Projects, rodriggu@webster.edu
Barrett Baebler, Special Project Coordinator, baeblerb@webster.edu

The Center for International Education promotes international opportunities and activities for the University and wider communities. Along with housing the international studies major and certificate programs, the CIE serves as a resource for Webster faculty, staff, and students by providing information on various international fellowships, grants, internships, and other programs. The CIE also sponsors many programs, including the International Studies Symposium Series. Together with other Webster offices, the Center's activities enhance the international atmosphere at Webster.

World Affairs Council of St. Louis
Telephone: (314) 727-9988
www.wac-stl.org
Robert Fischer, Executive Director, rfischer@wac-stl.org

The World Affairs Council of St. Louis is a non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging international awareness, understanding, and education in both public and private sectors of the community. The Council provides forums for community involvement and debate on international issues and promotes dialogue and cultural exchange between its citizens and the world. We plan informative events ranging from business breakfasts and formal dinners to wine tasting and academic roundtables. In addition to its many cultural and political programs, the World Affairs Council also manages the International Visitor Program. Our members have the opportunity to meet both professionally and socially with foreign nationals from around the world, and stay informed about the latest global developments in premier international publications with member-discounted subscriptions to several publications.

World Trade Center Saint Louis
Telephone: (314) 615-8141
www.worldtradecenter-stl.com
Tim Nowak, Executive Director, tnowak@worldtradecenter-stl.com
Cheryl Marty, Deputy Director, cmarty@worldtradecenter-stl.com
Sean Mullins, Director, Trade Services, smullins@worldtradecenter-stl.com
Ana Romero-Lizana, Director, International Business Development, aromero@worldtradecenter-stl.com
Stella Sheehan, Director, Client Services, ssheehan@worldtradecenter-stl.com
Tracey Tillman, Office Manager, ttillman@worldtradecenter-stl.com

World Trade Center Saint Louis is a client service organization dedicated to providing a continuum of high quality products and services to the private sector to facilitate global growth and enhance competitiveness. WORLD TRADE CENTER Saint Louis is certified as one of the top 10 percent of world Trade Centers globally. Award-winning services include international marketing research, business-to-business matchmaking, briefings and events.

The Center assists local agencies and the public about international resources in St. Louis. Cultural, civic and economic horizons are expanded through St. Louis' fourteen Sister-Cities, a component of the World Trade Center. Through active, formalized partnerships, citizens from communities throughout the world learn more about each other's societies and cultures. Trade and investment opportunities are promoted, as are the personal relationships necessary for doing business in a global environment.