St. Louis Economic Development Partnership

World Trade Center - St. Louis Board of Directors Meeting
2024-02-29 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 7733 Forsyth Boulevard, Clayton, MO, USA, 7733 Forsyth Boulevard, Clayton, MO, USA
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World Trade Center - St. Louis Board of Directors Meeting
2024-04-16 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-22 16:00 - 17:00 | STL Partnership Office, 120 South Central Avenue, Suite 200, Clayton, MO, USA
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World Trade Center - St. Louis Board of Directors Meeting
2024-05-16 16:00 - 17:00 | STL Partnership Office, 120 South Central Avenue, Suite 200, Clayton, MO, USA
This meeting has been moved to May 30, 2024.

World Trade Center - St. Louis Board of Directors Meeting
2024-05-29 16:00 - 17:00 | STL Partnership Office, 120 South Central Avenue, Suite 200, Clayton, MO, USA

World Trade Center - St. Louis Board of Directors Meeting
2024-12-05 16:00 - 17:00 | 39 North, 1001 N. Warson Rd, Ste. 201, St. Louis, MO, 63132, United States

World Trade Center – St. Louis Board of Directors Meeting
2025-02-27 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-22 16:00 - 17:00 | STL Partnership Office, 120 South Central Avenue, Suite 200, Clayton, MO, USA

ENGAGE IN TRADE: 2025 GLOBAL ECONOMIC UPDATE
2025-08-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Speaker
John Shin
Senior G10 Foreign Exchange Strategist, Bank of America (New York)
As we move into the second half of 2025, we present a focused update on the global economy. Our speaker’s deep expertise and dry wit will make for an interesting and informative discussion, as we examine how key trends have evolved over the year.
Topics will include:

Tariffs and global trade
Labor markets and wages
Budgets and government deficits
Consumer spending and inflation
Foreign exchange developments

Whether you are a business leader, policymaker, analyst or academic, you will come away with valuable insights on navigating the current business climate, both in the U.S. and globally.
Sponsored by Missouri Department of Economic Development, International Trade & Investment Office.
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World Trade Center – St. Louis Board of Directors Meeting - August 2025
2025-08-28 16:00 - 17:00 | STL Partnership Office, 120 South Central Avenue, Suite 200, Clayton, MO, USA

World Trade Center – St. Louis Board of Directors Meeting - December 2025
2025-12-04 16:00 - 17:00 | STL Partnership Office, 120 South Central Avenue, Suite 200, Clayton, MO, USA

Engage in Trade: International Women's Day
2026-03-10 11:30 - 13:00 | STL Partnership Office, 120 South Central Avenue, Suite 200, Clayton, MO, USA
This year’s theme is “Give to Gain.”
Give 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.
As 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.
Susan Dealis Gobbo
Founder, International Spouses/Expat Women’s Group; Co-Founder, International Mentoring St. Louis, Co-Founder, Immigrant Professional Women Network in STL
Iryna Dodds
Director, Pfizer; Director US Operations, VFF-Metal Processing
Schneidine Louis
Director, SBDC International Trade Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE)
Date
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Time
11:30 – 11:45 am Registration, Lunch
11:45 – 1:00 pm Program
Location
In-person event
World Trade Center St. Louis
120 S. Central Ave, Suite 200, Clayton, MO 63105

Engage in Trade: Resources for Service Exporters
2026-05-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
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.
Join 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.
Date
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Time
10:00 – 11:00 am Program
Location
Your Desk – Webinar
Speakers:
Scott Bennett, Foreign Service Officer, U.S. Commercial Service
Leslie Fischer, Director of International Trade, Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Alexander Matlock, Sr. International Trade Specialist, MO Dept. of Economic Development, ITI Office
Susan Spitz, International Business Development Manager, World Trade Center St Louis
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World Trade Center St. Louis Networking Reception
2026-05-28 17:00 - 19:00 | World Trade Center St. Louis Office, 120 South Central Avenue, Suite 200, Clayton, MO, USA
Join 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.
If your organization is not yet a member, now is a great time to join! Benefits include:

Two tickets to Growing Global annual luncheon in September
Free access to the St. Louis Mosaic Project Online Job Listings
Connections to 300 World Trade Centers worldwide for local market expertise
Free monthly member “Engage in Trade” luncheon and other seminars and events
Access to customized global market research
One-on-one trade counseling and referrals to both local and international resources

We look forward to reconnecting with you on May 28th.
Free to attend but registration is required

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