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Italian Food & Wine WTCs Platform Implementation

July 26, 2017 - From the launch of the largest B2B e-commerce platform of selected high quality Italian Food & Wine products, there have been several changes regarding the functionalities (implementation of business analytic tools and administration panel). One of the most important step forward has surely been the implementation of the platform thanks to the involvement of various WTCs such as Dublin and Twente at European level and Indianapolis for the USA. The platform is a tool to support trade and generate revenues for WTCs interested in joining it. It is completely free of charges. It aims at informing, approaching and managing business users interested in buying directly from the producers of gourmet Food & Beverage goods, by selecting them among 13,000+ references. This B2B platform helps the registered business users to relay on a constant updated stock availability of Italian Food & Wine products, without carrying out the costs for storing food items abroad. WTC Trieste is always looking for other WTCs interested in joining the platform and this profitable initiative in order to generate and share revenues. We would be more than glad to offer support and a more detailed explanation about the platform potentialities, functionalities and its business model directly by email. If your WTC is interested in understand more about the platform, please refer to:membership@wtctrieste.com Leonardo Monniello Read More

June 27th, 2017: Europe’s Epochal Date

July 26, 2017 - After 70 years, the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure of Italy, Mr. Graziano Delrio, has signed the Implementing Decree in Trieste, which allows the customs free zones in the city. The Implementation Decree acknowledges the peculiar status of Free Port of Trieste, as unique benefit at National and European level, since the Peace Treaty of 1947, the MoU of London dated 1954, other National Decrees of 1955, 1959 and the Port Law of 1984. The Port Authority, following the Decree, will be able to assign, change and enlarge the Customs Free Zones to meet the needs of international operators including storage, manipulation, transformation and logistic by identifying specific areas to be devoted to such activities. It can only be positive for the WTCs Network, which has the aim to foster international trade. Read More

WTC Trieste Meets WTC Indianapolis

June 27, 2017 - TRIESTE, ITALY - On Thursday, June 8th 2017 the WTC Indianapolis President, Doris Anne Sander, visited the WTC Trieste to meet the Directors & staff members. Purpose of the visit was exchanging reciprocal WTC business experiences. It was a very productive meeting, which allowed WTC Indianapolis to have some insights on the activities of WTC Trieste, to know the services offered and to have the opportunity to see the demo of the new e-commerce platforms which WTC Trieste is offering free of charge to all the WTCs of the Network as tools to increase revenues generation. Thanks to this meeting, it was possible to come out with possible future synergies between the WTC Indianapolis and WTC Trieste. We acquired relevant information referred to the area of interest of WTC Indianapolis, therefore we have focused on future activities to support reciprocal Members business developments. Read More

Italian Food & Wine B2B WTCs Platform

May 26, 2017 - TRIESTE, ITALY - WTC Trieste is glad to announce the creation of the largest e-commerce B2B platform of selected high quality Italian food & wine products. Registered business users, such as Restaurants or Bar owners, Food Manager of Hotels and Clubs, Retailers, Agents, Distributors, etc., will be able to select and shop from the most wide variety of Italian food & wine products available online. The platform is a tool to support trade and generate revenues for WTCs interested in joining it. It aims at informing, approaching and managing business users interested in ordering directly for the producers of gourmet Food & Beverage goods, by selecting among 13,000+ references, thanks to the collaboration of WTC Trieste with “Only Italian Products” (OIP) company. The platform grants to the WTCs the opportunity of supervising all the activities done by the registered users thanks to the business analytic tools available. It is possible to collect detailed statistics about preferences, in order to set the best marketing strategies to be taken forward. For info please refer to:membership@wtctrieste.comLeonardo Monniello Read More

Latin American WTCs Visit WTC Trieste

May 26, 2017 - TRIESTE, ITALY - On Thursday May 11, 2017, CEO of WTC Cancun & WTC Queretaro, Mr. Eduardo Franco visited with WTC Trieste Executive Director and WTCA Board Member, Ms. Andrea W. Garwood. The Mexican team consisted of the Mexican real estate developer, Mr. Luis Miguel Correa and Mr. Constantino Ortiz Garcia, CEO of Corsital. Synergies were discussed in order to further develop trade between the two countries. In particular, wine trade and real estate. All in the perfect setting, Eataly, Trieste. Read More

WTC Trieste Celebrates “World Trade Month”

April 28, 2017 - TRIESTE, ITALY - WTC Trieste joins the world in celebrating “World Trade Month” during the month of May. Our goal? To help improve trade business agreements, in this case, through education. Every year this initiative gives the opportunity to recognize the importance of global trade, looking back at the previous economic results and analysing how to improve the future forecast. WTC Trieste believes that in order to develop trade, the foundation needs to be solid. For this reason, it proposes a course entitled “International Business Etiquette”. Here students can learn how to interface with faraway cultures during negotiations through aspects such as gestures, topics of conversation, dress code, etc. This is certainly a prerequisite of great importance for the development of trade agreements. “International Business Etiquette” course will take place in May both locally and internationally (via webinar) in order to reach as many people as possible, giving the opportunity to acquire useful skills to improve trade business agreements, which is the main goal of “World Trade Month” initiative. Read More

2018 WTCs European Regional Meeting in Trieste

April 28, 2017 - TRIESTE, ITALY - World Trade Center Trieste is glad to announce that on Thursday January 25th, 2018 Trieste will host for the second time the “WTCs European Regional Meeting”. The initiative aims at offering an opportunity of exchange of “Best Practices” to all WTC Colleagues who are interested in finding new ideas, services, business models from the others. The event is open not exclusively to European WTCs but also to the other World Trade Center Delegates interested in learning more about European successful business histories, in establishing new business links and consolidating already existing connections. In order to maximize the efficacy of the attendance there will be a “one-day-program”, plus the opportunity to add the week-end to enhance networking opportunities. Further detailed information will be provided you soon, in the meanwhile please SAVE THE DATE: THURSDAY JANUARY 25TH 2018 – TRIESTE! Read More

IBE: TRAINING FOR WORLDWIDE BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

March 30, 2017 - TRIESTE, ITALY - While the use of proper business etiquette cannot make up for technical knowledge in the workplace, it is true that wrong manners and poor etiquette can and indeed do jeopardize the efforts and image of a company. From topics of conversation to gestures, from the conception of time and space to dress code, from taboos to reference values, WTC Trieste offers International Business Etiquette courses including all those aspects of non-verbal communication that may affect the outcome of business relationships and negotiations with faraway cultures. World Trade Center Trieste Business Academy provides an International Business Etiquette training scheme (via webinar) for WTCs members all over the world. What does it mean to do business in Italy?What are the cultural aspects that need to be taken into consideration?What are the values, taboos and expectations of an Italian client/supplier/business partner? The answers to these questions may surprise you, and they could be the key to establishing successful business relationships on the Italian market. The webinar will include 3 lessons, dealing with the following topics: 1) Lesson no. 1 will provide an introduction to cross-cultural communication, the main differences between high- and low-context cultures and how aspects such as even the conception of time and space may vary. The bell curve and the importance of making a good first impression. The second part of the lesson will offer a historical/social/cultural/linguistic overview of Italy. Speaker: Elisabetta Maurutto, WTC Trieste Business Academy 2) Business Etiquette in Italy:a. Meeting and greeting for business. b. Names, titles and hierarchies. A country of “dottori”.c. Dressing in style, for business: do’s and taboos. d. Conversation topics. e. Values and cultural taboos. f. Time consciousness and punctuality. g. Proxemics, body language and gestures. h. Negotiation and decision-making. What happens and how? i. Gift-giving: a tricky business… j. Hospitality, in the North and South. k. Dining etiquette: the religion of Food.l. Wine etiquette: drinking: when, what and how much? m. Man-woman interaction in the workplace Speaker: Elisabetta Maurutto, WTC Trieste Business Academy 3) The third lesson will focus on the relevant characteristics of the Italian economy (SMEs and major clusters), the juridical structures to establish a business in the country, the key points of the fiscal impact related to a juridical entity in Italy, the financial supports to develop an international related business in EU. Speaker: Cristina Sbaizero, CEO WTC TRIESTE and Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Date 11-18-25 May 2017 Language: English From 8.30 am to 10.00 am for eastern countries, from 3.30 pm to 5.00 pm for western countries. The entire package of lessons costs €1200,00 – this amount is discounted 50% thanks to a financial contribution, which supports the activities of the Business Academy. Total cost €600,00 For WTC Members – 25% €450,00 For interest only in one session €170,00 For inquiries and registrations please contact: events@wtctrieste.com. To learn more about WTC Trieste, please click on the link below. Read More

WTCA HQ To Attend 2017 WTCS EU Regional Meeting

January 2, 2017 - TRIESTE, ITALY - World Trade Center Trieste is proud to announce the list of already registered delegates that will attend the 2017 WTC's European Regional Meeting: WTC Ballerup, Mrs. Benedicte Ronje, Rental and Development, WTC Barcelona, Mr. Federico Ricart, General Manager, WTC Cyprus, Mr. Mehran Eftekhar, Director and WTCA Board Member, WTC Dublin, Ms. Emmy Coffey-Nguyen, Manager, WTC Geneva, Mrs. Claudia Sironi, General Secretary, WTC Hamburg, Mr. Marc Krautwedel, Managing Director, WTC Istanbul, Mr. Rustu Argit, General Manager and Mr. Okay Basbug, Foreign Affairs Supervisor, WTC Kiel, Mrs. Annetraut Krautwedel, Managing Director, WTC Lille-Arras, Mr. Marc Edel and Mrs. Laurie Grzechnik, Executive Directors, WTC Metz-Saarbrucken, Mrs. Patricia Moinard, Manager, WTC Moscow, Mrs. Maria Trubnikova, Director of the international Business Cooperation and Public Relations Department, WTC Nanjing, Mr. Bellini Zhen Qin, WTC The Hague, Mr. Gerard Vaandrager, Director External Relations, WTC Tallinn, Ms. Milvi Pugi, Executive Assistant, WTC Trieste, Mr. Enrico Samer, President; Mrs. Lidia Samer, Board Member, Mrs. Andrea Wood Garwood, Vice President & Executive Director; Ms. Rita Gollino, Board Member, Mrs. Cristina Sbaizero, CEO, WTC Turku, Mrs. Jaana Makikalli, Director, WTC Twente, Mr. Freerk Faber, Director, WTCA, Mr. Scott Ferguson, CEO; Mr. Alex Brown, Director of Communications & Member Relations and Mrs. Estelle Leclerq, Regional Development Manager for Europe. Registrations are still open. We would like to recall that the meeting will also see the participation of the Architect David Fisher, famous worldwide as the founder of a cutting- edge concept applied to the building & construction sector: the dynamic architecture. Please visit the links below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=5oIyyVYa7KA&list=UUUGoFZ7BU3f2FLpfvOax_FA&app=desktop https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=no6IbbXrT_k&feature=youtu.be Looking forward to welcoming you all soon in Trieste! To learn more about WTC Trieste, please click on the source link below. Read More

International Business Etiquette

November 24, 2016 - TRIESTE, ITALY - WTC Trieste, in cooperation with its Member Link-Lab, with Confindustria Venezia Giulia and with other colleagues of the WTCA Network is organising an educational training session focusing on International Business Etiquette. The Business Etiquette is about building relationships with other people, not by simply establishing rules and regulations but also providing basic social comfort and creating an environment where others feel comfortable and secure. This is possible through better communication, thoughtful consideration of the interests and feelings of others and furthermore, by being able to minimize misunderstandings. These are usually influenced by individual behavior and demeanor. Business etiquette tries to give tips to instruct this behavior. Considered that the Business Etiquette differs from region to region and from country to country, this seminar is divided into three different sessions, in which Mrs. Elisabetta Maurutto, Founder and Managing Director of Link-Lab, presents three geographical areas: Russia & East Europe; Arab Countries & Middle East; China, Japan & Korea. Mrs. Maurutto gives not only the audience information to introduce them to the concepts, such as linguistic references, dress codes, body language, proxemics and eligible behaviors, greetings and presentations, just to mention a limited and non-exhaustive list of the topics that are tackled, but she illustrates even tips to better present yourself during a business meeting. The first session was focused on Russia and Eastern Europe, with the participation in webinar of Mrs. Tatiana Stephanova, Director of World Trade Center Chelyabinsk, about the evolution of the way to conduct businesses with international companies in Russia in the last years. To learn more about this forum, please click on the source link below. Read More

2017 WTCs European Regional Meeting

November 24, 2016 - TRIESTE, ITALY - The 2017 WTCs European Regional Meeting, hosted in Trieste, Italy, will be attended by Arch. David Fisher. David Fisher is the developer of a cutting- edge concept applied to the building & construction sector: dynamic architecture. Click below to see some of his works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LouQR9xMHTA&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62BX7_TH77I&feature=youtu.be Arch. David Fisher will address a presentation about the rotating towers system and energy saving methods, for those WTCs which are focused on real estate and interested in acquiring new expertise with the aim to increase their brand value. The official event website is available at the following link: www.wtctrieste.com. The website allows the delegates to go to an easy online registration procedure, where they can choose among five packages with different prices, depending on how long they want to stay in Trieste with us! As previously announced, the program does not only include the European Regional Meeting updates and the "delegates only" sessions, but also further workshops and two additional days to discover the business community, the local products in the fields of Food & Beverage, the Customs Free Port and the city of Trieste. Click on the link above to view the detailed program and to understand which package fits you better. There is a dedicated section to the Venue: the exclusive STARHOTELS Savoia Excelsior Palace, directly on the city waterfront and a map indicating the location. Looking forward to welcoming you all in Trieste! Read More

2017 WTCs European Regional Meeting

October 26, 2016 - TRIESTE, ITALY - As previously announced, World Trade Center Trieste proud to be hosting the 2017 WTCs European Regional Meeting. The event is open not only to European WTCs but also to other WTCs interested in learning more about European financial, trade and business opportunities. Therefore, WTC Trieste is expecting many colleagues from all over the world!The initiative will take place on Friday, February 3rd in the prestigious setting of the WTC Trieste Business Club at the STARHOTELS Savoia Excelsior Palace in Trieste. A special agreement has been finalized with the hotel in order to allow best accommodations at the lowest prices for WTC Members registered through WTC Trieste. The program will start on Thursday, February the 2nd, with a Welcome Networking Reception in which WTC Trieste Board and Staff Members, together with the WTC Trieste Members, will welcome the foreign delegates. The social evening will allow business interactions among WTCs and local companies. The following day the program will include a general update post 2016 WTCA General Assembly held in Algiers and post Member Seminar held in New York, focusing deeply on the geographical areas and specific thematics of interest. There will be different sessions about WTCs mainly focused on Business Services, mainly focused on Real Estate Services, for those who are Public owned and for those who are Private owned, with the aim to find concrete ways to work "Better Together", which is the Claim of the event. Other topics of interest which will be shared during the event will cover the financial supports to WTCs and SMEs through Horizon 2020 instruments, transport and logistic, Free Trade Zones and hubs for smart industries. The delegates and guests attending fee is 140 € (VAT included). WTC Trieste is offering to the attending delegates three further additional programs, including a traditional dinner in a local "Hostaria" with and evening theater show at the "Teatro Stabile del Friuli Venezia Giulia IL ROSSETTI" in Trieste with the famous musical LEO of Tobias Wegner, or a visit of Friuli Venezia Giulia countryside discovering food & beverage specialties of the Region, Casino's dinner and evening and a sightseeing visit of the city of Trieste. Further details and packages will be sent per email to the interested WTCs. Any time for information please contact us at events@wtctrieste.com. To learn more about WTC Trieste, please click on the source link below. Read More