International business development generates revenues, creates jobs and supports the economic development of the region. The annual service fee you invest for your organization will provide you with world-class services, and to ensure your satisfaction, we continually seek your input to ensure your specific needs are met.

WORLD TRADE CENTER Saint Louis is committed to enhancing the global competitiveness of regional companies with the following world-class services:

Market Research, Trade Information and Counseling

• Freshly investigate international business questions using an extensive global trade network including World Trade Centers, trade development agencies, consulates, Chambers of Commerce, Federal and State agencies, internet sources, and subscription databases, etc.
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• Kompass foreign contact database which provides data on 1.7 million companies world-wide and 23 million key product references.
• WTCA OnLine complimentary web site subscription which centralizes key international trade data sources - located at www.wtca.org

Networking, Contacts and Referrals

• Complimentary networking receptions provide opportunities to network with other international companies.
• Worldwide network of World Trade Centers - nearly 300 in about 100 countries - provide access to discounted first-class hotel accommodations, conference room rentals and translation services.
• Access to trade lead information through both the WTCA Online trade opportunities and online catalog.
• Notification and access to incoming foreign business delegations.
• Receive an advanced company listing and hyperlink in the WORLD TRADE CENTER Saint Louis i-Business Directory section of this website to locate companies by name or business type
• Convenient international service provider referral lists, including freight forwarders, customhouse brokers, banks, law firms, translators, etc.

International Training, Education, and Seminars

• More than 30 professional training programs and seminars annually, including export and import training and timely international trade topics, technology, culture, finance, and legal issues.
• WORLD TRADE CENTER Saint Louis will also work with client companies to design and implement in-house training programs on specific trade related topics including export documentation, money laundering issues, expatriate preparation, etc.
• Growing Global, the region's international power luncheon, features distinguished speakers and their comments on current international issues facing U.S. companies as they expand into the global marketplace. The event also features an international awards ceremony. Past speakers included Tom Weidemeyer, COO of UPS, Ambassador Charlene Barshefsky, and Robert C. Lachky, Executive Vice President - Global Industry Development for Anheuser-Busch, Inc.
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