Connect with Georgia’s International Trade Representatives
The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s (GDEcD) international trade representatives will be in Savannah, Thursday, March 28, noon-4 p.m., to meet one-on-one with regional businesses interested in international trade. The meetings will take place at World Trade Center Savannah, 131 Hutchinson Island Road. The Georgia Department of Economic Development is Georgia’s sales and marketing arm […]
Read MoreWTCSav 2018 Highlights
In 2018, World Trade Center Savannah saw a whirlwind of activity, connections and real results. We launched TradeBridge, a joint pilot program designed to drive international trade and investment between the Coastal Georgia region and Wexford County, Ireland and we hosted an unprecedented 21 inbound business-focused delegations with 148 delegates from 26 countries that resulted […]
Read MoreWTCSav and National Office Systems Accepting Submissions for Global Student Competition
World Trade Center Savannah (WTCSav) and National Office Systems are accepting submissions for the Peace Through Trade Competition, a student contest for the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders hosted by the World Trade Centers Association Foundation (WTCAF). Teams are asked to present an original project, product or other innovative idea that “exemplifies and promotes social […]
Read MoreWorld 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 […]
Read MoreDIRTT 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. […]
Read MoreWTC 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 […]
Read MoreSavannah, 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 […]
Read MoreWorld 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 […]
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