When you join the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia your business horizons expand far and wide. You’ll have a direct link to over 750,000 companies, through 309 World Trade Centers in close to 89 countries.

Whether you are new or experienced in international markets, we can help your business thrive through our local and global resources and professional expertise. We are your singular resource for a wide range of services, designed to save you time and money so you can reach your business goals.

WTCGP services include:

Commercial Exchange Services

The World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia welcomes international business delegations to the Philadelphia region. WTCGP can match overseas businesses to potential trading partners in the Philadelphia region including southern New Jersey. We arrange pre-qualified, quality meetings with local companies based on each visiting company’s own specifications. In addition, we can organize factory visits, presentations and receptions with regional governmental and diplomatic leaders. The WTCGP also coordinates program logistics including hotels, transportation, meeting locations, meals, regional tours and historical/cultural orientation.

The Greater Philadelphia region contains a diverse and vibrant company base with the following sectors strongly represented:

• Industry – metal processing, chemicals, electrical and mechanical engineering, food, wood and manufacturing;
• Micro-technology/Enabling Technologies - laser technology, microelectronics, nanotechnology, optics;
• Life Sciences - red, white and green biotechnology, medical technology and equipment;
• Services - logistics, financial services, information technology, trade, business-to-business services;
• Communication - media, information and communication technology, multimedia and music business, advertising, design;
• Transportation Technology - aerospace, automotive technology, rail technology;
• Architecture, Design and Engineering;
• Energy and Environmental Management.

Visit Philadelphia for your best business entrée to the US market.

International Trade Counseling: Our professional international trade consultants are ready to help you get down to business in global trade. We`ll work one-on-one with you assessing your potential for global success and guide you in developing an import or export strategy.

Market Research: Customized research to help you grow internationally by providing
the following:

• Answers to your international business questions through our global network of World Trade Centers, access to overseas state and federal representatives, and proprietary databases and web sites

• Export partner information, listing potential distributors and agents as well as information on how to approach and evaluate them

• Foreign market information, including market size and trends and inherent cultural and other barriers that need to be addressed to support international trade

Networking Events and Educational Seminars: Make invaluable contacts and learn from experts at discounted member rates.

World Trade Centers Association Membership: Joining the WTCGP automatically makes you part of the global WTCA community. A few of the many benefits include:

• Exclusive free posting of your company and product information on the WTCA web site, providing exposure to millions of potential buyers around the globe

• Access to exclusive marketing support information on the WTCA web site, including business tools, directories and listings, databases such as Stat-USA, trade law information, trade promotion organizations, shipping and logistics. You’ll also access new trade leads and be able to post your own product information.

• The facilities and assistance of approximately 300 World Trade Centers in 100 countries, including office space, meeting arrangements, local information and other business services.

Legal Assistance: get a head-start on what it takes to engage in international trade through our Legal Referral Program.

Trade Missions and Trade Shows: Being there is the best way to experience the new market. Trade missions enable you to connect with a potential market first hand while expanding opportunities and promoting commercial ties. The WTCGP organizes and promotes its own as well as missions led by local, state and federal entities. If representatives of your company are not able to join us on a trade mission, our highly-experienced staff can represent you at one-on-one business meetings.

The World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia opens the door to international business opportunity – and provides ongoing support every step of the way.