• The Irish Advantage: Wexford County

    Please join World Trade Center Savannah in welcoming a Wexford County Council delegation to learn more about the advantages of doing business in Ireland, specifically Wexford County Ireland, the county of origin most represented among Savannah’s proud Irish population. Ireland represents the fastest growing economy in the European Union (EU), is exceptionally business friendly, offers […]

  • C-TPAT Security and 2.0 Portal Management

    The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) is a supply chain security program led by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection focused on improving the security of private companies’ supply chains. This half day course will review your C-TPAT management content, expectations and deliverables inclusive of written procedures and 2.0 web portal management. This valuable information […]

  • Canada: Upcoming Business Opportunities

    Join World Trade Center Savannah to learn more about doing business in Canada and the upcoming business trade mission to Winnipeg Canada for Centrallia 2016.  Presented by the President and CEO of World Trade Centre Winnipeg. Registration is required. Click HERE to Register

  • Website Globalization Seminar With U.S. Commercial Service in Savannah

    World Trade Center Savannah 906 Drayton Street, Savannah, GA, United States

    Facilitated by George Tracy, Director of the Atlanta U.S. Commercial Service, this program will share insight about the low-cost to no-cost modifications to internationalize your website. The U.S. Commercial Service, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, promotes U.S. products and services abroad. The information provided is offered by the U.S. Commercial Service’s Task Force […]

  • Basics of International Business- Part 1: Trade

    Topics included in this program: Finding new global markets and customers Moving your freight in foreign markets Utilizing letters of credit and documentary collections Obtaining protection against the risk of nonpayment Accessing vital working capital Understanding how to use government resources Q&A with speakers The speakers will provide information about tools, resources, available trade products […]

  • Export Compliance in the New ACE Era

    World Trade Center Savannah 906 Drayton Street, Savannah, GA, United States

    This one-day seminar will focus on the U.S. export regulations a U.S. Principal Party in Interest (USPPI) must comply with to demonstrate supervision and control over their exports and will discuss the new focus on compliance enforcement presented by the expansion and implementation of the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) program. Government visibility has been expanded to […]

  • The Basics of International Business – Finance

    World Trade Center Savannah 906 Drayton Street, Savannah, GA, United States

    Learn from regional experts in international business insurance, banking, and logistics on how to successfully grow your business through foreign markets. Our presenters will cover topics including accessing working capital, identifying international transaction risks and utilizing available government resources. Participants will also learn about options for possibly reducing your company’s tax burden for goods that […]

  • How Foreign-Trade Zones Work & Save Money

    World Trade Center Savannah 906 Drayton Street, Savannah, GA, United States

    Join the World Trade Center Savannah as they host this program free of charge. Businesses operating FTZ’s have become a thriving sector of the U.S. economy. World Trade Center Savannah has secured a grant to ensure exclusive access to this federal program for warehouses/distribution centers and manufacturing facilities in the region. Introduction to the U. […]

  • Taking Your Website Beyond Borders

    World Trade Center Savannah 906 Drayton Street, Savannah, GA, United States

    Did you know… 96% of global consumers reside outside of the United States? You could be missing out on a world of potential customers. The Internet knows no boundaries— and neither should your website. It is imperative for small businesses to have a website strategy to effectively market their products and services internationally. This program […]

  • Doing Business with Mexico

    Please join World Trade Center Savannah in welcoming Nicole Felix, the newly appointed Trade Commissioner for ProMexico in Atlanta. Ms. Felix will discuss the partnership between Mexico and Georgia as it relates to trade and investment. Ms. Felix will address Savannah businesses currently trading with Mexico or interested in trade opportunities with Mexico. ProMexico is […]

  • Foreign Trade Zone 101: Ask the Experts

    Businesses operating FTZ’s have become a thriving sector of the U.S. economy. The FTZ program is available to all U.S. based companies and can be established at warehouses/distribution centers and manufacturing facilities. program is available to all U.S. based companies and can be established at warehouses/distribution centers and manufacturing facilities. Introduction to the U. S. Foreign-Trade […]

  • Ireland: TradeBridge Business Opportunities & Connections

    World Trade Center Savannah 906 Drayton Street, Savannah, GA, United States

    Interested in doing business with Ireland? The Consul General of Ireland for the Southeastern U.S. the Honorable Shane Stephens, will discuss how the Irish consulate facilitates doing business with Ireland as well as the forecasted effects of Brexit. Additionally TradeBridge representatives will provide an update on the joint international business development program designed to drive […]

  • Quarterly Exporter Roundtable: Developing an Export Strategy

    World Trade Center Savannah 906 Drayton Street, Savannah, GA, United States

    The key to successful exporting is having a strategic export plan. Dimitris Kloussiadis, an International Trade Consultant with the University of Georgia’s Small Business Development Center, will share key tactics and best practices to help you develop your business export strategy when entering a foreign market using trade data. The meeting will include networking, lunch, […]

  • Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon

    Hyatt Regency Savannah 2 W Bay St, Savannah, GA, United States

    WTCSav will host its first-ever signature business luncheon, Prosperity Through Trade. This inaugural event will serve to highlight global economic development in the region and showcase the activities of WTCSav and the successes of our partners. They will also present the World Trade Center Savannah International Business of the Year Award, which recognizes companies that […]

  • Quarterly Exporter Roundtable: Export Documentation & Compliance

    World Trade Center Savannah 906 Drayton Street, Savannah, GA, United States

    Export compliance regulations don’t just apply to large companies. Even the smallest U.S. businesses that send their products to customers outside the country are subject to a variety of export regulations. Documentation errors can lead to heavy penalties and adversely affect your business. Pat Fosberry, the Director of Export Compliance for John. S. James, will […]

  • Foreign Trade Zone 101: Ask the Experts

    World Trade Center Savannah 906 Drayton Street, Savannah, GA, United States

    Businesses operating FTZ’s have become a thriving sector of the U.S. economy. The FTZ program is available to all U.S. based companies and can be established at warehouses/distribution centers and manufacturing facilities. Introduction to the U. S. Foreign-Trade Zones Program •Where does this program come from? •Who is it for? •How do the benefits work? […]

  • Foreign-Trade Zones: Show me the Money

    World Trade Center Savannah 906 Drayton Street, Savannah, GA, United States

    Businesses operating FTZ’s have become a thriving sector of the U.S. economy. The FTZ program is available to all U.S. based companies and can be established at warehouses/distribution centers and manufacturing facilities. The program is available to all U.S. based companies and can be established at warehouses/distribution centers and manufacturing facilities. Introduction to the U. […]

  • Quarterly Exporter Roundtable: Market Entry Strategies

    World Trade Center Savannah 906 Drayton Street, Savannah, GA, United States

    What factors do you need to take into consideration when expanding your company, product or service abroad? Culture? Competition? Regulations? In addition to these, there will be a number of factors that will influence your business strategy when entering into a foreign market including, but not limited to, tariff rates, the degree of adaptation of […]

  • Mitigating the Impact & Disruption to the Global Supply Chain: COVID-19

    How is COVID-19 affecting international trade and global supply chains? Join World Trade Center Savannah for an up-to-date overview of the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact it has on global supply chains, risk management responsibilities and ways to mitigate the impact on your business. This free presentation will include recommendations, strategies and action items you can […]

  • Mitigating Export Finance Risk – Private and Government Resources

    A number of U.S. companies are growing by exporting products through international markets. When deciding to export, business owners should consider several things: - Does exporting align with the company’s growth strategy? - Do we understand what it takes to export profitably? - How do I get paid? As with all sales, being paid in […]