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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.

Growing Global 2026

Global Connectivity: A Conversation with Executives from Air Canada, British Airways, Lufthansa and Southwest Airlines

 

This year’s Growing Global will feature a timely conversation around international air connectivity, global commerce, economic development, and the partnerships helping to position St. Louis on the world stage.

We invite you to be a Growing Global sponsor and align your brand with the community’s premier event for international business.

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Join WTC St. Louis on Our First Trade Mission to Africa – Kenya & Rwanda

The continent’s population is projected to reach 2.5 billion people with the economy expected to grow to $29 trillion by 2050. Kenya is the largest economy in East Africa and Rwanda is a dynamic hub for business, investment, and innovation. Together, these markets provide a logical entry point and partner for doing business in Africa.

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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WTC to host Trade Mission to Kenya, Rwanda

Trade mission set for Nov. 6-15 World Trade Center St. Louis, the international division of St. Louis Economic…

S.A.F.E. Training Seminar

Expert shares international travel safety tips with St. Louis business leaders At the end of June, the World…

Bosnia and Herzegovina Delegation Visits World Trade Center

Meeting highlighted strengths of St. Louis On June 11, more than 20 business leaders from Bosnia and Herzegovina…

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