Trade & Cultural Missions
Trade Missions – In line with its mission of promoting international trade, The WTCNO has conducted several trade missions since its founding over 50 years ago. Trade missions offer a proven, cost-effective tool for U.S. companies to learn first-hand about global markets. By participating in trade missions, U.S. companies can meet one-on-one with foreign government decision-makers and business contacts, including potential agents, and facilitate market entry or expansion. Access to foreign government officials and in-country business contacts can lead to long-term success in those markets.*
Cultural Missions – As an exclusive benefit for our members and their guests, the World Trade Center of New Orleans offers opportunities to travelto scenic destinations around the globe. Including locations such as Italy, Spain, Brazil and China, cultural missions allow travelers to experience a variety of culturally rich and diverse atmospheres…not to mention the breath-taking sights, superb food, and gracious hospitality at each destination. In Fall of 2011, WTCNO members will be travelling to the Tuscany region in the Italian countryside.
*Excerpted from the Report to the President on the National Export Initiative, Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee