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World Trade Center St. Louis

As the international division of the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership, World Trade Center St. Louis has supported growth for the region’s businesses for more than 30 years, ensuring St. Louis companies are represented in an increasingly global marketplace.

From customized research and training, to hosting inbound and outbound delegations, World Trade Center St. Louis brings together a strong system of business and government agencies to support trade and investment and enhance St. Louis’ global connectivity.

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People

St. Louis Mosaic Project and the St. Louis Sister Cities Program

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Trade

Events Calendar, Trade Education, International Business Retention & Expansion and Trade Missions

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Investment

Helping companies with offices in St. Louis thrive

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Membership

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.

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S.A.F.E TRAINING SEMINAR: Situationally Aware in Foreign Environments

International travel carries risks that many professionals are not prepared to manage. This two-hour executive-level presentation equips business leaders and international travelers with critical strategies to operate safely and effectively in foreign environments.

Drawing on over two decades of global security experience, the session addresses real-world risks such as civil unrest, crime, infrastructure failures, and medical emergencies, while providing practical guidance on pre-travel planning, situational awareness, and crisis decision-making.

Participants will gain actionable insights into travel risk mitigation, personal and organizational preparedness, and safeguarding both personnel and operations abroad - ensuring they can conduct business confidently anywhere in the world.

Speaker
Bret E. Brooks, Chief Operating Officer, Gray Ram Tactical, LLC

 

This event will be in-person only

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Inaugural Flight & Trade Mission to London - SOLD OUT

Join City of St. Louis Mayor, Cara Spencer and St. Louis County Executive, Dr. Sam Page for the inaugural flight and trade mission from St. Louis to London, U.K. on British Airways.

We hope you will consider joining us for this unique opportunity to highlight St. Louis and your organization on a global scale.

British Airways Announces New Non-Stop Flight Between St. Louis and London

British Airways will be touching down in St. Louis, Missouri for customers looking to book their next trip across the pond. British Airways has announced it will begin seasonal non-stop service between St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR), connecting St. Louis travelers directly to one of the world’s most important global hubs beginning April 19, 2026.

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Nowak featured in Nine PBS Special on Flight in St. Louis

Flight Check highlights the past, present and future of flight in St. Louis Flight Check, a 30-minute special…

Sierra Op-ed Piece Highlights International Talent Pool in St. Louis

St. Louis Business Journal publishes op-ed from Mosaic Project executive director Suzanne Sierra, executive director of the St.…

New Non-stop Flight to London Takes Off

St. Louis celebrates new direct flight to London On April 19, the St. Louis region celebrated the debut…

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