Member Benefits

Individual membership with the World Trade Center of New Orleans provides unparalleled opportunities to connect with Louisiana’s international business community while enjoying prestigious trade and networking events.  Members also open up a world of opportunity through our reciprocal arrangements with domestic and international clubs. 

Worldwide Membership

  • Members of the WTCNO enjoy reciprocity with over 300 WTCs in 92 countries, and 200 private clubs worldwide.  For more information and to view a searchable database of reciprocal clubs, please click here.

Research and Education

  • Through our trade programs, seminars on all aspects of international business, and business briefings, WTCNO members have access to experts in all areas of international business, as well as visiting dignitaries from all over the world.  WTCNO members are the first to know about these programs and are eligible to register at a discounted rate.
  • The WTCNO offers information on trade statistics globally and country-to-country, import/export trends, and business interests at home and abroad.

Speakers and Programs

  • The WTC sponsors numerous international trade seminars and workshops throughout the year, which are offered at reduced rates to members.  The WTC also holds a regular series of luncheon briefings featuring visiting ambassadors, senior U.S. government officials, and trade delegations from other countries. To view upcoming WTCNO events, please visit our event calendar.

Committees

  • In order to directly connect WTCNO members to the mission of the organization and provide a forum for discussion of substantive issues related to international trade, the WTCNO has a number of Advisory Committees that report to the Board of Directors. WTCNO committees are composed of individuals who provide advice and expertise in specific areas and on particular issues. These committees, including Government Affairs, International Business, Membership/Plimsoll Club, Transportation, and Finance were formed with the intent of serving all aspects of the WTCNO mission.

Consulting and Matchmaking

  • The WTCNO can facilitate introductions of members to potential clients and connect members to consultants that can instruct them on the steps to expanding their business globally.

Trade and Social Missions

  • The WTCNO hosts and promotes trade and social missions all over the world.  Trade missions allow members to join delegations in an effort to expand their businesses globally.  Social missions are planned from arrival to departure, and give members a chance to enjoy and learn about cities and countries abroad.

Advocacy

  • WTCNO supports expanding international trade, promoting free and fair trade, preventing copyright infringement, protecting intellectual property rights, and increasing opportunities to market the products and professional services of industries to overseas customers.  Our organization provides a voice for your business and works hard to ensure the best possible conditions for Louisiana’s international business community.

Networking

  • WTCNO Members represent some of the region’s most active international traders– from billion dollar operations to family-owned, small businesses. When you join WTCNO you are presented with a variety of unique opportunities to meet with your peers to discuss common international trade ideas, challenges, and solutions.