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Congrats LA! Southern Business & Development: LA Earns State of the Year Again. Read more here: http://t.co/0gU1PEV @LEDLouisiana #NOLA

U.S. Encourages China to Open More Markets for U.S. Goods and Services during JCCT Mid-Year Review: http://t.co/tQ5oG1l @USTradeRep  #trade

Gov. Jindal lists $533 million in projects for BP to finance after Gulf oil spill | NOLA.com http://t.co/gQLFU8Q @NOLAnews #NOLA

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) protects and promotes American innovation: http://t.co/UaZg9WY via @CommerceGov

Conference moves to New Orleans after 34 years in Miami http://t.co/Ix7F807

Looking for a vacation? New Orleans is still luring cruise vessels, even as new markets are emerging: http://t.co/KXgCThJ #NOLA #travel

"We are proud to be your neighbors and honored to be your friends." Hon. St. Onge described US-CA relations at a WTCNO luncheon today.

WTCNO to host luncheon with the Hon. Paula Caldwell St-Onge, Consul General of Canada this Wednesday. Check it out here: http://t.co/xBWu7dk

RT @ExportGov Trade missions give you first-hand info about overseas markets. Learn more and expand your exports http://t.co/Q99L4iJ #TM

The July "Tradewinds" newsletter is now online-- http://wtcno.org/site/?page_id=669

WTCNO attends Clinton Global Initiative today! @ClintonGlobal #CGIAmerica Click here to learn more: http://t.co/t9MmB53

U.S. Trade Representative addresses Free Trade Agreements. @USTradeRep #trade Click here to read more: http://t.co/VKS5hmq

New Orleans ranks as one of The Best Cities For Jobs: http://t.co/sNur0WG via @forbes #NOLA

ASA Urges Additional Resources to Keep Inland Waterways Functioning

June 24, 2011…Saint Louis, Missouri… The American Soybean Association (ASA) has joined with the National Grain and Feed Association, other producer groups, processors, and input suppliers, alerting the Congressional Appropriations Committees about the urgent need for additional resources to dredge and repair inland waterways that have been damaged by historic…

Forbes' Joel Kotkin writes about the "Rise of the Third Coast" http://tinyurl.com/6fmn4bg #NOLA

NEWS: WTCNO invited to Clinton Global Initiative America Meeting: http://wtcno.org/site/?p=1624 #NOLA #CGIAmerica

WTCNO Invited to Clinton Global Initiative America Meeting

World Trade Center of New Orleans Invited to Clinton Global Initiative America Meeting New Orleans, LA— The World Trade Center of New Orleans announced today its participation in the Clinton Global Initiative meeting that will focus on creating jobs and driving economic growth in the United States. The non-partisan forum,…

#NOLA added 1,300 jobs in May: http://www.nola.com/business/index.ssf/2011/06/new_orleans_added_1300_jobs_in.html

U.S. and Russia are strengthening their relationship, Ambassador says

By Allison Good, The Times Picayune The Obama administration has experienced a positive reset in U.S.-Russian relations both politically and economically, U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation John Beyrle said during a speech in New Orleans on Tuesday. “This relationship has been reset over the last two to three years,” Beyrle…

Growing Exports with the New Market Export Initiative | Department of Commerce: http://t.co/xxWErmR via @CommerceGov #exports

EU trade chief travels to USA and Central America http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/11/755

WTCNO partnered with @WWIImuseum today to host the Honorable John R. Beyrle, U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation: http://t.co/kHctSZh

Morgan City Coast Guard Issues Advisories for Atchafalaya River

Please click the link below for the latest advisories from the USCG at Morgan City regarding navigation on the Atchafalaya River. www.wtcno.org/atchafalaya_update.pdf

Atchafalaya River temporarily closed: http://wtcno.org/site/?p=1614

Atchafalaya River Temporary Closure

The US Coast Guard has established a temporary safety zone closing to navigation the Atchafalaya River from Mile Marker 117 (Morgan City Railroad Bridge) to Mile Marker 0 (Simmesport, Louisiana). This action is necessary to protect against destruction, loss, or injury due to hazards associated with rising flood water. The…

Capt. A.J. Gibbs to be Honored with 2011 Bertel Award

2011 C. Alvin Bertel Award Recipient Capt. Allen J. Gibbs President, Crescent River Port Pilots Association Tuesday, July 19 11:30 a.m. Networking Reception, Followed by Award Presentation 12th floor, Westin Canal Place Hotel Cost: $45.00, Tables of Eight $360.00 Click here to register. For more information or to register via…

U.S. Hit a Record for Exports in April

The American trade deficit shrank unexpectedly in April after the United States sold $175.6 billion in goods and services overseas, the most exports on record, the government reported on Thursday. The Commerce Department report said that exports of goods were $126.4 billion and services $49.1 billion, while total imports were…

Join the WTC for a luncheon celebrating Canada Day 2011

Luncheon Briefing: “Canada: An Important Strategic Partner for the United States and Louisiana” Wednesday, July 6 11:30 a.m. Networking Reception, Followed by Speaker’s Presentation The Plimsoll Club, 11th floor, Westin Canal Place Hotel Cost: $30.00 for WTC Members, $35.00 for non-members Click here to register. For more information or to…

Rep. Cedric L. Richmond calls for Mississippi dredging funds

At a World Trade Center of New Orleans luncheon on June 8, Louisiana 2nd District Representative Cedric L. Richmond called on Congress to provide the necessary funds that will keep the Lower Mississippi River open to shipping traffic. You can hear a story from National Public Radio’s Eileen Fleming about…

Thailand Investment Featured at Breakfast Seminar

On Wednesday, June 15, the Thailand Board of Investment and the Royal Thai Consulate-General, New Orleans, will host a breakfast seminar in the Terrace Room of the Westin Canal Place Hotel at 8:00 a.m. A distinguished group of Thai and U.S. delegates will discuss the opportunities provided by Thailand as…

Artfully AWARE Promotes “Art in Action”

June 4th, 6pm – 9pm First Saturday Art Walk on Julia Street 604 Julia Street between St. Charles Avenue and Camp Street Come join Artfully AWARE on Saturday, June 4th at M. Francis Gallery for Art in Action: an evening of community, live painting, music, food and conversation. Speak and…

Special Luncheon Program with U.S. Ambassador to Russia, Hon. John R. Beyrle

The Honorable John R. Beyrle U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation giving a special luncheon address on “The Current State of U.S.-Russian Relations” at The National WWII Museum’s The Stage Door Canteen Tuesday, June 21st, 12:00pm Tickets: $50 Members of the Museum and its partner organizations* $65 Non-members For more information, please…

Meet U.S. Rep. Cedric Richmond on Wednesday, June 8

Luncheon Briefing: “Representing South Louisiana” with Congressman Cedric Richmond (Louisiana, 3rd District) Rep. Richmond will discuss initiatives that support small business, exporting, and new jobs. Wednesday, June 8 11:30 a.m. Networking Reception 12:00 noon Presentation and Q&A The Plimsoll Club, 11th floor, Westin Canal Place Hotel Cost: $30.00 for WTC…

U.S. Commercial Service Presents Brazil Webinar Series

BRAZIL WEBINAR SERIES: Accessing the Brazilian Market for Architectural Design, Engineering & Construction Firms – What U.S. Firms Need To Know For Success The U.S. Commercial Service’s Global Design and Construction Team are presenting a series of webinars for architectural design, engineering and construction firms interested in pursuing the Brazilian…

Le Centre International de Lafayette Receives President’s “E” Award for Service in Exporting

(Below is a message from Francisco Sanchez, Under Secretary for International Trade at the International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce.  The World Trade Center wishes to salute Le Centre International de Lafayette for its excellent work in promoting exporting in Louisiana.) Team ITA, Today, we kicked off World Trade…

U.S. Rep. Jeff Landry to discuss river, ports, and energy at WTC Luncheon

Luncheon Update: “South Louisiana and the 112th Congress” with U.S. Rep. Jeff Landry (Louisiana, 3rd District) Rep. Landry will discuss the maritime industry, Louisiana’s ports, and U.S. energy policy Sponsored by Port of New Orleans |  Port of South Louisiana |  Whitney National Bank Friday, May 20 11:30 a.m. Networking…

WTC Members: Take our survey and win 1 of 2 great prizes!

WTC Members are invited to take a brief, 2-minute survey about their WTC membership.  Click here to learn more. You can enter your information upon completing the survey to be entered for a drawing for either a case of champagne or a jazz dinner cruise aboard the Steamboat Natchez.

Big River Coalition Statement on Funding of Lower Mississippi River Dredging

The Big River Coalition and all parties listed individually below, request emergency funding to avoid running our economy aground by securing the documented $60 million required to avoid further impediment to marine transportation on the Lower Mississippi River. The maritime industry has expressed fears about the negative impact to the…

LED Ranked Best Performing State Economic Development Agency in the Nation

Leading economic development publication places LED in Top 10 for second year Today, Site Selection magazine announced its 2010 Competitiveness Awards, which recognize excellence on the part of state-level economic development groups. Site Selection ranked Louisiana Economic Development the No. 1 state economic development agency in the country. This is Louisiana’s highest…

Navy’s 4th Fleet Commander to Address WTC Breakfast

Breakfast Briefing with Rear Admiral Victor G. Guillory Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command Commander, U.S. 4th Fleet Thursday, May 12 11:30 a.m. Networking Reception 12:00 noon Presentation and Q&A The Plimsoll Club Cost: $20.00 Click here to register. For more information or to register via phone, please call (504)…