World Trade Center Fort Lauderdale - Foundation Membership OVERVIEW The mission of the World Trade Center Fort Lauderdale is to foster and promote global trade under the umbrella of the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA). The WTCA is a not for profit, apolitical organization coordinating 320+ World Trade Centers in nearly 100 countries worldwide encouraging reciprocal programs and an interdependent global trade system. Membership in the World Trade Center Fort Lauderdale is recognized throughout the network of 1,000,000 WTCA member businesses and many reciprocal benefits are extended to World Trade Center Fort Lauderdale members as they travel internationally. Businesses both local to the Greater Fort Lauderdale area as well as companies outside of Fort Lauderdale can become a member of World Trade Center Fort Lauderdale. Membership establishes a business in a dynamic market for global trade with the expanding Port Everglades Seaport and Fort Lauderdale International Airport, as well as a vibrant business community minutes from both the Seaport and Airport. World Trade Center Fort Lauderdale allows businesses to join the global WTCA network to grow their business through import and export trade expansion. MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS - Listing on the World Trade Center Fort Lauderdale web site: Includes a company/individual listing which is linked to the World Trade Centers Association global web site.
- Access a Vast Global Network: Gain access to 320+ World Trade Centers throughout the world to conduct business.
- World Trade Centers Association Membership: Access to exclusive sections for research and communications on the WTCA web site to assist in strategic planning for global expansion.
- Tenancy in World Class Facility: Opportunity to lease space in a variety of formats in the planned World Trade Center Fort Lauderdale building central to Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale International Airport and the downtown business district.
- Networking Opportunities: Potential to meet businesses in target WTCA countries and more than 1,000,000 businesss around the world who may facilitate business expansion
- Discounted rates on educational events, seminars, and trade shows: All members receive discounted admission to our planned programs throughout the year
- Market Research and Trade Counseling: Discounted rates on research and counseling projects engaging the services of the network of World Trade Center Fort Lauderdale professionals for specific import and export projects.
- Trade Missions: Opportunity to travel to target countries where potential target consumers reside or business partners operate.
- Fort Lauderdale Sister Cities: Link to Network of 18 cities in Europe, South America, Caribbean, Middle East, Asia, & Australia for which to promote your product and services
- Affinity Programs: Discounted rates on travel and business services to help facilitate international trade
MEMBERSHIP COST Foundation Membership in the World Trade Center Fort Lauderdale is free for businesses or individuals involved in International Business activity. Click here to join | Listing of World Trade Centers [pdf] For additional information on World Trade Center Fort Lauderdale membership please contact: Jeff Meiskin jmeiskin@wtcfl.com or Sid Schechter sschechter@wtcfl.com |