Inaugural WTC agricultural committee meets in New Orleans

December 5, 2011 Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry Press Release Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., told a group of Louisiana exporters gathered for the inaugural meeting of the World Trade Center of New Orleans’ Agriculture Committee that agricultural exports will continue to play a major role in the economy of the future. …Read More

New Orleans and Japanese city look to restore cultural, economic ties

From Times-Picayune Friday, October 7, 2011 New Orleans and the city of Matsue in Japan, are looking to restore and develop cultural and economic ties, Mayor Mitch Landrieu and Matsue mayor Masataka Matsuura said during a celebration of that partnership on Friday. The unofficial relationship between New Orleans and Matsue began in the nineteenth century …Read More

World Trade Center CEO attends World Economic Forum conference in China

From Times-Picayune Sunday, September 25, 2011 In an effort to bring more international business to the Louisiana economy, New Orleans’ World Trade Center CEO Dominik Knoll attended the World Economic Forum’s “Summer Davos” conference in Dalian, China, this month. With his trip funded by the Port of New Orleans, the Committee of 100 Louisiana and …Read More

Business elites confident over global economy as uncertainties remain

From China Daily DALIAN, September 14 (Xinhua) — Although the global economic picture seemed bleak to many of those attending an international forum Wednesday in Dalian, they still expressed confidence in world economy, particularly that of China. More than 1,500 participants — including 600 chief executive officers — from around the world gathered in the …Read More

Boustany Commends Louisiana Exporters for Record First Quarter

July 15, 2011 Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman Charles W. Boustany, Jr., MD (R-Southwest Louisiana) today lauded Louisiana exporters after a report from the World Trade Center of New Orleans showed a record quarter. “Louisiana is rapidly becoming a global trading leader and I will continue my efforts to ensure this trend continues,” Boustany said.“Today’s …Read More