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WTC Savannah Hosts Wex-Sav TradeBridge Delegation

World Trade Center Savannah hosted the Wexford-Savannah TradeBridge business delegation during their visit to Savannah October 7-10, 2018. TradeBridge is a joint pilot program designed to drive international trade and investment between the Savannah region and Wexford County, Ireland. The purpose of the trip was to foster business relationships that result in increased revenue and […]

WTC Savannah Hosts WTC Kentucky Delegation

World Trade Center Kentucky’s first U.S. port trade mission to Savannah, Georgia a success LEXINGTON, Ky. — World Trade Center Kentucky (WTC-KY) recently returned from its first ocean port-focused trade mission to Savannah, Georgia. The U.S. Port Mission to Georgia Ports Authority, organized by WTC-KY, with strong support from the World Trade Center Savannah, led […]

World Trade Center Savannah Names Target Countries

In September, World Trade Center Savannah announced its list of target countries. The target countries are: Canada, Germany, Ireland, Ghana, Japan and the United Kingdom. The countries selected hold the most potential based on existing assets, industries, connections, relationships and investment. World Trade Center Savannah’s board and staff examined and evaluated dozens of criteria that […]

DIRTT Receives 2018 WTCSav International Business of the Year Award

Congratulations to DIRTT (Doing it Right This Time) Environmental Solutions, who was awarded the 2018 World Trade Center Savannah International Business of the Year Award at the Annual Chamber Business Awards Banquet on Thursday, Sept. 13! Founded and headquartered in Canada, DIRTT is a building process powered by technology that creates customizable, sustainable architectural interiors. […]

WTC Savannah Hosts Japan-America Society of Georgia

Savannah, GA, USA – World Trade Center Savannah (WTCSav) hosted the Japan-America Society of Georgia (JASG) during their inaugural visit to Savannah, June 14-15. The delegation included a dynamic group of business professionals representing a variety of Japanese industries including research, technology and agriculture. Based in Atlanta, GA, the group traveled to Savannah to explore […]

Savannah, Wexford trade program begins work

A new pilot program connecting the Savannah area and Ireland for international trade and investment is up and running. Called TradeBridge, the program was announced in mid-March by its partners, the World Trade Center Savannah, the Savannah Economic Development Authority and the county of Wexford, Ireland. As part of the program both Savannah and the […]

Savannah, Wexford create new bridge for trade

The relationship between Savannah and County Wexford, Ireland that began at least 170 years ago is getting an update. The deep-rooted relationship started with Irish immigration as Wexford was the only place in Ireland where one could travel directly to Savannah. Many of Savannah’s Irish immigrants came from Wexford. Wexford and the Savannah region are […]

World Trade Center Savannah hosts United Kingdom Ports Delegation

February 4-8, 2018, World Trade Center Savannah welcomed a United Kingdom Ports Delegation comprised of the British Consulate-General, Atlanta and the Department for International Trade Atlanta. The delegation tour Georgia Ports Authority, met with regional companies, participated in round-table discussions and explored opportunities to enhance the bilateral trade and investment relationship.

World Trade Center announces 2018 board of directors

World Trade Center Savannah’s Board of Directors announces the appointment of its 2018 executive committee. Scott Center, owner of National Office Systems, will serve another term as chairman. John Petrino, Director of Business Development for the Georgia Ports Authority, has been appointed Vice Chairman and Laura Moore, President of BankSouth, has been appointed Secretary/Treasurer. In […]

World Trade Center Savannah announces 2017 Top 10

World Trade Center Savannah, licensed in 2011, is a proactive international business and trade development organization that exists to create jobs and attract investment by identifying foreign direct investment opportunities and helping regional businesses do business internationally. In addition to announcing the WTCSav Board of Directors, the organization highlighted some of the achievements of 2017: […]

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