World Trade Centre Association (WTCA) History: The WTCA is a not-for-profit, non-political association that exists to foster the development and success of international business trade. Its membership includes nearly 300 WTCs in almost 100 countries. Over 750,000 companies are affiliated with WTCA members worldwide.
The WTCA was established in 1970 to facilitate international trade to offer exporters, importers and service providers a resource and commerce base. The first of these pioneer Centres were built in Houston, New Orleans, New York and Tokyo, after which the World Trade Centre Association was borne.
World Trade Centre Dublin: Following several years of planning, The World Trade Centre Dublin (WTCD) provides business and trade organisations across Ireland with a new gateway to new international trade opportunities, collaboration, and education. It also serves as a resource for companies around the world seeking trade opportunities in Ireland.
The WTCD is dedicated to helping the business community in Ireland achieve its international trading objectives through collaboration, knowledge sharing and commercial networking opportunities.
WTCA Live: WTCA Live is a comprehensive business platform that offers easy, online access to the WTCA network of commercial connections, expertise and opportunities. With WTCA LIVE, you can easily search for and connect with peers who share a common focus and complementary commercial interests. It’s also the place to learn from experts and access events on a range of topics.
Connect & Collaborate
Build your global network and expand your business connections. Easily search for other Authorized Users who share your interests or who have specific expertise. Create public or private groups to partner on important initiatives. Exchange messages. Share perspectives in the WTCA Live Blog Community. Collaborate seamlessly using the online Workspace, where you can share and store documents, manage projects and hold online meetings to accelerate productivity.
Learn
Access business knowledge and expertise with a single click. This is your resource for thought leadership materials on topics that will help you to grow your business network plus relevant news and events. You also enjoy direct access to experts in a wide range of fields, who are available to provide guidance and advice.
Marketplace
Valuable trade relationships start here. The Marketplace is the online business hub for Authorized Users around the globe. Use this trusted network to easily source products and services that have been vetted by your global community—and showcase your own products and services. Designed as a tool for business acceleration, the marketplace will help you to get your business noticed and grow your network.
World Trade Centre Dublin has teamed up with Ulster Bank and www.smallbusinesscan.com in offering WTCA Live to a wide business audience.
Small Business Can is a growing community where small business owners and entrepreneurs can get the answers and the help they need.
To become a part of this powerful, global trade community click here.