The World Trade Center Kansas City has launched a new website, www.wtc-kc.com, designed for companies already doing business globally, as well as those considering entering the global marketplace.

“The new site offers everything from help with export documentation and lead generation, to trade data, visits and education,” says Mehgan Flynn, director of the WTC-KC. “We’re also part of the largest trade network in the world. You’ll find World Trade Centers in 330 cities and 100 countries around the planet. The new website ties into our mission to connect the KC region to the people, data, companies, and government agencies that make up the fabric of global commerce.”

With operations in Switzerland, Morocco, and France, Kansas City based Fox Web Creations’ CEO and Lead Developer Elamri “Red” Rida understands the importance of international business, and worked closely with WTC-KC staff to develop the site.

“We wanted the site to be easy to navigate, interactive, and helpful to the business community. We also wanted to make sure that the staff of the WTC would be able to easily manage the content themselves, allowing them more freedom to make decisions about their content," says Rida.

Fox Web Creations focuses on web design in Kansas City, and on assisting small and large businesses with their internet marketing and development needs.

WTC-KC.COM features include:
• A comprehensive calendar of international events in the local community, including:
o International market briefings
o International business workshops
o Intercultural sensitivity workshops
o Group Trade missions
• ECertify – an easy, online app for Certificates of Origin
• SphereAccess – lead generation for buyers and suppliers. (Test drive it for free.)

As a member of the World Trade Center Association (WTCA), WTC-KC offers additional resources and services to support the business community in reaching out to international markets. The services include:
• Global market research
• Trade lead identification
• Global trade intelligence
• Intercultural communication training
• International liaison programs
• Discounted access to SphereAccess - a retail buyers and suppliers matchmaking system.
“Now that the new site is launched, we’re gearing up for a new year of WTC-KC programs and services,” says Flynn. “We’ll continue our popular ‘Doing Business In…’ programs featuring various countries – China, for one. And, based on a survey of our members, will be offering a series of cultural sensitivity sessions starting this April. We’re also working with the state of Missouri on an intense, three-month export training program for local businesses. So the new year looks pretty full!”

The World Trade Center Kansas City is a partnership of the KC Chamber, the Kansas City Area Development Council, and KC SmartPort. World Trade Center Kansas City is a proud member of the World Trade Centers Association.