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Take every advantage as you capitalize on new and exciting markets worldwide. Importers and exporters alike are utilizing Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ)—areas treated as though they are outside U.S. Customs territory. This federally designated tool helps local companies be more competitive locally and abroad.Download Resource
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St. Louis Sister Cities
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Sister Cities International is a non-profit, city-to-city network inspired by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956. Today, more than 2,200 cities in more than 90 countries participate.
Global Cities Initiative
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The Global Cities Initiative is a an endeavor to help business and civic leaders grow their metropolitan economies by strengthening international connections and competitiveness.
Metro St. Louis Export Plan
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The St. Louis region, made up of Missouri and Illinois counties, is one of the nation’s 20
largest metros with a rich history steeped in trade, immigration, and innovation.
The Gateway Region's Export Potential
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Through the Global Cities Initiative, the Brookings Institution and JPMorgan Chase have assisted in
assembling a market assessment, which will guide the development of a regional export plan, its goals,
objectives, and implementation strategy.
Chancellor's Certificate- International Trade
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The Chancellor’s Certificate in International Trade is a practical, online curriculum that allows you the
flexibility to learn at a time and place that works for you.
Become a World Trade Center Member
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Investing in a membership with the World Trade Center St. Louis is best explained as investing in your business. It doesn’t matter if you’re a large corporation that has been doing business internationally for decades or a small firm that is just beginning to explore the idea of expanding abroad, membership with the World Trade Center St. Louis will benefit your organization in a way that is perfectly suited to your company’s needs.