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SUMMARY:World Trade Center St. Louis Networking Reception
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us to network\, meet new members and reconnect with our World Trade Center Board of Directors\, Sister Cities Committees and the St. Louis Mosaic Project. \nIf your organization is not yet a member\, now is a great time to join! Benefits include: \n\nTwo tickets to Growing Global annual luncheon in September\nFree access to the St. Louis Mosaic Project Online Job Listings\nConnections to 300 World Trade Centers worldwide for local market expertise\nFree monthly member “Engage in Trade” luncheon and other seminars and events\nAccess to customized global market research\nOne-on-one trade counseling and referrals to both local and international resources\n\nWe look forward to reconnecting with you on May 28th. \nFree to attend but registration is required \n  \nBECOME A MEMBER \n  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://stlpartnership.com/events/wtc-stl-networking-reception/
LOCATION:World Trade Center St. Louis Office\, 120 South Central Avenue\, Suite 200\, Clayton\, MO\, USA
CATEGORIES:Engage in Trade
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SUMMARY:Engage in Trade: Resources for Service Exporters
DESCRIPTION:If you provide a professional service\, why limit your business to customers in the U.S.? Exporting your services internationally can boost your revenue\, broaden your reputation\, and open doors to new opportunities\, and there are many resources ready to support your growth. \nJoin us for a practical\, information‑packed session exploring how the St. Louis regional export ecosystem supports service firms across sectors like software\, architecture\, engineering\, consulting\, healthcare\, creative industries\, and more. Our expert panel will walk through common challenges such as regulations\, licensing\, IP protection\, and identifying reliable international partners\, while highlighting the programs and support available to help you enter or expand in global markets.  Note that most of these offerings are available to product exporters as well. \nDate\nThursday\, May 14th\, 2026 \nTime\n10:00 – 11:00 am Program \nLocation\nYour Desk – Webinar \nSpeakers:\nScott Bennett\, Foreign Service Officer\, U.S. Commercial Service\nLeslie Fischer\, Director of International Trade\, Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC)\nAlexander Matlock\, Sr. International Trade Specialist\, MO Dept. of Economic Development\, ITI Office\nSusan Spitz\, International Business Development Manager\, World Trade Center St Louis \nRegister here. 
URL:https://stlpartnership.com/events/engage-in-trade-resources-for-service-exporters/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Engage in Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T100000
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SUMMARY:Engage in Trade: Earth Day - Recycling
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a focused\, practical discussion on today’s realities for recycling plastics\, metals\, and electronics\, and what these challenges mean for our region’s businesses and supply chains. Two local recycling companies will share insights into how materials are actually processed\, where myths create confusion\, where the biggest compliance and reputational risks lie\, and how companies can turn transparency and circularity into competitive advantage. \nDate\nThursday\, April 16\, 2026 \nTime\n10:00 – 11:00 am Program \nLocation: \nYour Desk – Webinar \n  \nSpeaker\nMaddie Carlson\, Sustainability & Impact Manager\, Shapiro \nKevin Speis\, Director of Quality Assurance\, Didion Orf Recycling \n  \nRegistration Link: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_T1w9_fcISfK0wgJEFT6h3Q
URL:https://stlpartnership.com/events/engage-in-trade-earth-day-recycling/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Engage in Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T113000
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SUMMARY:Engage in Trade: International Women's Day
DESCRIPTION:This year’s theme is “Give to Gain.” \nGive To Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. When people\, organizations\, and communities give generously\, opportunities and support for women increase. When women thrive\, we all rise. Whether through donations\, knowledge\, resources\, infrastructure\, visibility\, advocacy\, education\, training\, mentoring\, or time\, contributing to women’s advancement helps create a more supportive and interconnected world. \nAs we traditionally do\, we will hear from three women\, from three different areas of the world\, now happily settled in the St. Louis region. We will learn about gender issues in their home countries\, what brought them to St. Louis\, and how their individual contributions are making an impact\, not only on our local region but across the globe. They are not celebrities\, they are “ordinary women” who are giving of themselves every day\, inspiring each of us to do the same\, whatever our gender and wherever we are in our own life journey. \nSusan Dealis Gobbo \nFounder\, International Spouses/Expat Women’s Group; Co-Founder\, International Mentoring St. Louis\, Co-Founder\, Immigrant Professional Women Network in STL \nIryna Dodds \nDirector\, Pfizer; Director US Operations\, VFF-Metal Processing \nSchneidine Louis \nDirector\, SBDC International Trade Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) \nDate\nTuesday\, March 10\, 2026 \nTime\n11:30 – 11:45 am Registration\, Lunch\n11:45 – 1:00 pm Program \nLocation\nIn-person event \nWorld Trade Center St. Louis \n120 S. Central Ave\, Suite 200\, Clayton\, MO 63105 \n 
URL:https://stlpartnership.com/events/engage-in-trade-international-womens-day/
LOCATION:STL Partnership Office\, 120 South Central Avenue\, Suite 200\, Clayton\, MO\, USA
CATEGORIES:Engage in Trade
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SUMMARY:Engage in Trade: Tariff & Trade Update
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear from the CEO of a prominent international customs brokerage firm. Get the latest updates on the current tariff landscape\, including insight on the ongoing litigation surrounding the IEEPA tariffs\, general guidance on tariff mitigation\, and suggestions on how to proceed with entries that may be affected by the outcome of the IEEPA case. \nSpecial Opportunity! Our speaker will field specific tariff-related questions\, so businesses are encouraged to submit their questions in advance. \nPlease submit your questions HERE. \nYou may submit as many questions as you like – just fill out the form again for each question. While we cannot promise to address every question\, we will do our best to accommodate all submitted. \nDate\nWednesday\, February 18\, 2026 \nTime\n10:00 – 11:00 am Program \nLocation: \nYour Desk – Webinar \nSpeaker\nAdam Hill\nChief Executive Officer\, Scarbrough Global \nRegister Here!
URL:https://stlpartnership.com/events/engage-in-trade-tariff-trade-update/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Engage in Trade
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SUMMARY:Engage in Trade: Global Economic Outlook 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another event in the monthly Engage in Trade series as we hear from global management consulting firm\, Kearney. In a period of elevated economic and policy uncertainty\, this online presentation will assess the global economic outlook through 2028\, covering GDP trends at the global\, regional\, and country levels. We will examine prospects for inflation\, public debt\, trade fragmentation\, and the role of AI\, as well as the findings and implications of Kearney’s latest economic scenarios\, providing a better understanding of emerging risks and opportunities. \nDate\nWednesday\, January 21\, 2026 \nTime\n10:00 – 11:00 am Program \nLocation\nYour Desk – Webinar \nSpeaker\nTerry Toland\nPrincipal\, Global Business Policy Council\, Kearney \nRegister here
URL:https://stlpartnership.com/events/wtc-engage-in-trade-jan-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Engage in Trade
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SUMMARY:Engage in Trade: Solving Workforce Challenges Through Local International Hiring
DESCRIPTION:The St. Louis region is home to a powerful yet often overlooked asset: international talent ready to drive innovation\, productivity\, and growth. Hear from the St. Louis Mosaic Project about how foreign-born professionals and international students—many eligible to work for up to three years without sponsorship—can strengthen your workforce. \nIn this webinar\, we will explore hiring pathways and clarify common misconceptions. Hear from a local manufacturer about the positive impact international hires have had on their operations and culture. You’ll gain practical insights\, resources\, and a clear roadmap to tap into this high-potential talent pipeline. \nSpeakers\nSuzanne Sierra\, Executive Director\, St. Louis Mosaic Project \nKatie Anderson\, Assistant Director of Human Resources\, True Manufacturing \nSponsored by Missouri Department of Economic Development\, International Trade & Investment Office. \nRegistration Link: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-Q9fgwJmT3qX1aZnIZzcLA
URL:https://stlpartnership.com/events/engage-in-trade-solving-workforce-challenges-through-local-international-hiring/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Engage in Trade
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