Kentucky

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Location

266 E. Short Street, Suite 320
Lexington, Kentucky 40507
USA

📞

859.255.0006

1987

inception

Yes

Operating

CONTACT US FOR

  • Business Services
  • Group Trade Missions
  • Trade Education
  • Trade Information

About World Trade Center Kentucky

The World Trade Center Kentucky (WTC-KY) is the leading provider of trade education, trade consulting, and trade missions across the state. Each year, the World Trade Center Kentucky responds to more than 500 service requests and organizes international trade education programs covering topics ranging from international sales contracts to market entry strategies. In addition, the World Trade Center Kentucky organizes comprehensive trade missions, which allow Kentucky businesses to explore a market through site visits, business matchmaking and introductions to government officials.

Member Benefits:

  • Customized Trade Advisory Services
  • Group and company trade missions
  • International Trade Education Center
  • Affinity Partner Programs

Local Industries:

  • Advanced Manufacturing,
  • Technology,
  • Education & Knowledge Creation,
  • Healthcare & Wellness,
  • Government/Public Services,
  • Automotive,
  • Import & Export,
  • Information Technology & Software,
  • Transportation: Logistics & Warehousing,
  • Retail & Consumer,
  • Banking & Capital Markets,
  • Industrial Manufacturing,
  • Agri-Business, Food & Beverage Processing, Animal Husbandry,
  • Energy: Utilities & Mining,
  • Engineering: R&D: Architecture & Construction,
  • Aerospace: Aviation & Defense,
  • Advertising & Public Relations

Join Us

Facilities & Services

The World Trade Center Kentucky provides customized services to our clients in three major categories

Trade Consulting: Trade specialists can support your international business operations by consulting on market entry strategies, US and foreign trade regulations, and international logistics.

Trade Education: Educational seminars on various international trade topics which are relevant to the needs of the business community.

Trade Missions: Trade missions are organized every year to provide participants an opportunity to conduct site visits and meet potential partners.

Trade Services

  • International Trade Events ⋆
    International Trade Events, International Trade Seminars, International Trade Workshops
  • International Trade Education Services ⋆
    International Trade Workshops, International Trade Seminars, International Trade Events
  • Business Services ⋆
    Audio Video Conferencing, Secretarial Services Administrative Support, Telecomm Internet Wifi
  • Group Trade Missions ⋆
    Outbound, Inbound
  • Trade Information and Research Services ⋆

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Our Impact

Regional Information

12

billion in exports generated in Kentucky GDP

4

years consecutive record export growth

81%

of businesses exporting are small and medium sized

Our Team

Meet Our Members & Tenants

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Upcoming Events

In the News

2019

  • e-Commerce Means Big Business For Kentucky - As trade policies continue to change by what seems daily, one thing is for sure; online business is still booming in the Commonwealth.  While utilizing the UPS Worldport in Louisville, companies can reach 80% of the world’s population in less than 48 hours. Leveraging these ... more

  • eCommerce Conference Presented by UPS - Did you know that more than half of the world's eCommerce market comes from purchases of goods that are located in the United States? In 2018, according to Internet Retailer, a total of $2.86 Trillion in eCommerce web purchases were made. This conference will have Kentuckian p... more

  • WTCKY Helps Businesses Become Trade Certified - World Trade Center Kentucky Helping More Businesses Become Trade Certified Ian MooersDirector of Training In today's increasingly complex and fast-paced global business environment, more and more companies are investing in training for their trade operations staff to equip... more

2016

  • WTC-KY Expands International Trade Certification - LEXINGTON, KY, USA - The World Trade Center Kentucky has announced today that it will be expanding their International Trade Certification Program in November 2016 in partnership with the law offices of Frost Brown Todd. “It has been great to watch this program grow over the ... more

  • Aerospace Program Takes Flight - LEXINGTON, KY, USA -  Gov. Matt Bevin and Lt. Gov. Jenean Hampton visited Morehead State on Wednesday for the kickoff of the Kentucky Aerospace Industry Consortium (KAIC). The event was held at MSU's Space Science Center. “We are at the front end of what I think is going to ... more

  • WTCKY Has Open Spots for Business Mission to Japan - LEXINGTON, KY, USA — The deadline to register for the World Trade Center Kentucky business trip to Japan is Jan. 15, 2017. Only 17 seats remain for the trip. Deadline to register is Jan. 15, 2017 For more information, contact:Sherry Mulkins502-574-1599 sherry.mulkins@wtck... more

  • JAVS Given Martha Layne Collins Award - LEXINGTON, KY, USA - Justice AV Solutions (JAVS) was awarded today with the Martha Layne Collins Award for Excellence in International Trade by the World Trade Center Kentucky. The annual award, named after Kentucky’s 56th Governor, is given to companies for their accomplishme... more

  • Phoenix Products Wins Martha Layne Collins Award - LEXINGTON, KY, USA -  Phoenix Products, Inc. (PPI) was awarded today with the Martha Layne Collins Award for Excellence in International Trade by the World Trade Center Kentucky (WTC-KY). The annual award, named after Kentucky’s 56th Governor, is given to companies for their a... more

  • Ag Commissioner Attends His First KY Trade Summit - LEXINGTON, KY, USA - The World Trade Center Kentucky (WTC-KY) announced today that Kentucky’s Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles has confirmed his attendance to the Kentucky International Trade Summit (presented by UPS). In addition to his attendance, Commissioner Quarles w... more

  • Toyota Wins Martha Layne Collins Award - LEXINGTON, KY, USA - Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK) was awarded today with the Martha Layne Collins Award for Excellence in International Trade by the World Trade Center Kentucky (WTC-KY).  The annual award, named after Kentucky’s 56th Governor, is given to ... more

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Location

266 E. Short Street, Suite 320
Lexington, Kentucky 40507
USA

📞

859.255.0006