New Orleans

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USA

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504.529.1601

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504.529.1691

1970

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Operating

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  • Business Services
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  • Trade Education
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About World Trade Center New Orleans

The World Trade Center of New Orleans (WTCNO) is the strongest international business organization in the Southeast Region of the U.S. with +1,000 corporate and high-profile individual members. Our mission is to create jobs and wealth in Louisiana through international trade by providing advocacy, information, educational services, stakeholder programs and services; as well as supporting a prosperous business climate resulting in the retention, recruitment and expansion of Louisiana-based international business. In recognition of these efforts, WTCNO has received the prestigious President’s “E” and “E-Star” Awards for outstanding contributions to the expansion of U.S. exports. In 2013, WTCNO was also awarded the "Peace Through Commerce Medal" by the U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration.

Learn how WTCNO membership can help your business grow globally...

Member Benefits:

  • Reduced costs through Member Discounts
  • Exclusive Programs, Exec. Speakers, Certification
  • Access to confidential trade data/reports/services
  • Int'l recognition, access to network of WTCs

Local Industries:

  • Aerospace: Aviation & Defense,
  • Agri-Business, Food & Beverage Processing, Animal Husbandry,
  • Energy: Utilities & Mining,
  • Entertainment & Digital Media,
  • Industrial Manufacturing

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Facilities & Services

The World Trade Center of New Orleans has a variety of facilities and service offerings available to members and our other affiliates.

Trade Services

  • International Trade Events ⋆
    International Trade Events, International Trade Seminars, International Trade Workshops
  • International Trade Education Services ⋆
    International Trade Events, International Trade Seminars, International Trade Workshops
  • Business Services ⋆
    Other, Referrals to Other Service Providers
  • Group Trade Missions ⋆
    Outbound, Inbound
  • Trade Information and Research Services ⋆

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We're here to meet your International Business needs. Connect with us at www.wtcno.org

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Our Impact

Serving the State of Louisiana

Louisiana has consistently shown impressive growth and productivity, and maintains its position as a top ranked exporting state.

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60% of all grain in the U.S. is transported through Lousiana ports

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Petroleum Exports represented 22% of Louisiana's Total Exports in Q1 2013

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Louisiana has shown a 23% growth in exports from year to year for the past 10 years - twice the national average

Our Team

The World Trade Center of New Orleans boasts an energetic, diverse and international staff dedicated to providing members with the best programs and services.

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Meet Our Members & Tenants

Members of World Trade Center of New Orleans receive benefits and discounts locally, and also gain reciprocal benefits offered by more than 300 World Trade Centers around the world. Membership in the WTCNO identifies a firm with the world’s largest business-to-business, international trade association and signals to its peers, customers, and competitors that the company is a proactive and influential supporter of the international business community in Louisiana.

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Upcoming Events

The World Trade Center of New Orleans offers its members a myriad of programs, services and events in order to support a prosperous international business climate in the State of Louisiana.

In the News

The World Trade Center of New Orleans prides itself on being the trusted source for trade information and services that serve our members and the larger Louisiana international business community. Our impact has been noted by such high profile sources as Forbes Magazine, Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post as well as many other local, national, and global media outlets.

2014

  • WTCNO Hosts API’s Jack Gerard - NEW ORLEANS, LA, USA – On July 17, 2014, the World Trade Center New Orleans (WTCNO) hosted Jack Gerard, President & CEO of the American Petroleum Institute (API). Gerard was a part of a special luncheon program in connection to the WTCNO Energy Committee. Gerard discussed ... more

  • John Thomas Keynote for Executive Speaker Series - NEW ORLEANS, LA, USA – On July 17,2014, the World Trade Center New Orleans (WTCNO) hosted John Thomas, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategic Officer for Leidos. Thomas discussed Leidos' primary business areas as one of the largest defense contractors in the U.S. Thomas... more

  • WTC New Orleans Hosts Tyson Foods’ Hal Carper - NEW ORLEANS, LA, USA – On June 23, 2014, the World Trade Center New Orleans (WTCNO) hosted Tyson Foods Executive Vice-President for Strategy and New Ventures, Hal Carper. Carper discussed Tyson’s current business model, future regarding mergers and acquisitions, as well as gro... more

  • WTCMSRA Holds Talks with Congressman Rick Crawford - NEW ORLEANS, LA, USA - In a conference call on May 29, with U.S. Congressman Rick Crawford (AR), members of the World Trade Center Mississippi River Alliance (WTCMSRA) gathered to discuss the newly established Panama Canal Expansion Caucus (PCEC). The goal of the Caucus is to ... more

  • TTIP Summit - NEW ORLEANS, LA, USA - On Tuesday, June 3, 2014, the World Trade Center New Orleans with support from the Delegation of the European Union to the United States gathered panelists to discuss trade barriers between the European Union and the United States at the Transatlantic Tr... more

  • WTC New Orleans Hosts Malaysian Delegates - NEW ORLEANS, LA, USA - On May 14, 2014, the World Trade Center New Orleans hosted delegates of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) for an invitation-only breakfast meeting and presentation to discuss options for Louisiana businesses and investors in Malaysia.... more

2013

  • WTCNO CEO Dominik Knoll Appointed to International Commerce Board - New Orleans, LA- World Trade Center of New Orleans CEO Dominik Knoll has been appointed by Gov. Bobby Jindal to the newly formed 23-member Louisiana Board of International Commerce. The Board, which was created through legislation introduced by Senator Conrad Appel and is hous... more

  • China eyes North Louisiana for million dollar investments - The Chinese have been interested in Louisiana for years. In fact, it was the state's top foreign trade partner in 2012. Nearly $2 billion were spent during the first quarter, according to the World Trade Center: New Orleans. So far, Chinese investment has been focused on the s... more

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Location

USA

📞

504.529.1601

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504.529.1691