April 25 – June 6: International Trade Certificate

April 27: Author & China Scholar Martin Jacques to Speak at WTCNO

WTCNO, the Baton Rouge Area Chamber, and the World Affairs Council of New Orleans present a special meeting with famed author and China expert Martin Jacques Author of the global best-seller “When China Rules the World” Martin Jacques is the author of the global best-seller “When China Rules the World: the Rise of the Middle Kingdom and the …Read More

May 7: Energy & Investment in Angola, featuring H.E. Alberto do Carmo Bento Ribeiro

The World Trade Center of New Orleans in association with the U.S.-Angola Chamber of Commerce presents Energy & Investment in Angola 2012 featuring H.E. Alberto do Carmo Bento Ribeiro, Ambassador of the Republic of Angola to the United States Sponsored by: Chevron | Sonangol | Fowler Rodriguez Valdes-Fauli | Port of South Louisiana | Tidewater, Inc. Supported by: …Read More

May 10: Partner Event – OPIC Expanding Horizons Workshop

Click the image below to Register Now! SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS for EXPANDING HORIZONS World Trade Center New Orleans Alabama International Trade Center LeCentre International de Lafayette Louisiana Small Business Development Center, State Office Mississippi Development Authority Mobile Minority Business Development Agency Business Center St. Tammany Economic Development Foundation Tri-County Black Chamber of Commerce

April 18: WTCNO Celebrates Navy Week New Orleans 2012

SPONSORED BY Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District Port of South Louisiana The World Trade Center is proudly hosting a luncheon program on April 18 in honor of Navy Week New Orleans and the Bicentennial of the War of 1812.  The luncheon will feature remarks by the commanders of the visiting United States Navy ships, …Read More

Director of U.S. International Trade Administration Visits WTCNO

Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Francisco Sánchez celebrated a new strategic partnership with the World Trade Center of New Orleans (WTCNO) at a signing ceremony held today. This new partnership will help more New Orleans businesses export their products and services to global markets. Specifically, the International Trade Administration (ITA), led by Sánchez, …Read More

LTFS Dedicates New Schreiber Refund Center

On Tuesday, March 6, Louisiana Tax Free Shopping dedicated a new refund center at Louis Armstrong International Airport that is named in honor of former WTCNO Managing Director Eugene Schreiber. The center is located outside the security checkpoint at Concourse C, closer to the majority of international departure gates. Mr. Schreiber was one of the …Read More

“Freight in the Southeast” Annual Conference, March 14-16

This year’s conference will be held in Norfolk Virginia, March 14-16.  The Freight in the Southeast Conference is open to anyone interested in looking at issues related to transportation, including planners, local officials, economic developers, and anyone involved in logistics and freight shipments. The conference focuses on a wide variety of topics, including policy, working …Read More

Apr 5-6: Business in China: Online Training Seminar

Thursday, April 5, 2012 and Friday, April 6, 2012 – Click here to register and see below for more information. Louisiana companies may be eligible for reimbursement; please contact jlovett@wtcno.org for more information. 2:00 PM -3:30 PM US Eastern 1:00 PM -2:30 PM US Central 12:00 PM -1:30 PM US Mountain 11:00 AM -12:30 PM …Read More

La. STEP Grant Facts & Documents

State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) Program Fact Sheet The State Trade and Export Promotion Program (STEP) is a 3-year pilot trade and export initiative authorized by the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010. Funded by federal grants and state matching funds. The program is designed to help increase the number of small businesses that …Read More