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The databases compiled by the numerous World Trade
Centers worldwide have resulted in a wealthy source of
information that is available to all WTC members. In
addition to data and information that can be accessed
through various WTC's, the WTCA headquarters based in
New York operate extensive databases that contain
information exclusively owned and provided by the World
Trade Centers Association that provides up-to-date and
accurate information about:
ü Detailed lists of local and international events such
as trade fairs, exhibitions, seminars, etc.
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Valuable Company information and international trade leads.
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International mailing lists as per your specifications.
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Unique international investment opportunities.
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By utilizing the network of World Trade Centers located worldwide, you will gain a tremendous competitive edge in exporting your products! Through our centralized communication hub, we are able to market the products you would like to export to any desirable market region and have our fellow World Trade Centers promote your products among their respective members. Getting your message to the right target group has never been so easy! Once we understand the type of products and desired region, we will implement an international marketing campaign to get your products to the right buyers in record time. We handle each scenario on a
case-by-case basis and provide you with daily up-to-date trade leads.
As a member of our international organization, you will enjoy free access to WTCA On-Line, a powerful new website for international trade linked to over 320 World Trade Centers in 97 countries and representing over 500,000 affiliated businesses. You will also have free access to Trade Opportunities, Virtual Trade Fair Catalog Pages, and other valuable international trade information. (World Trade Center Members can access the entire web site free of charge, a $19.95 per month value!) Among others, the following are some of the useful services you will find on WTCA On-Line:
WTCA On-Line Trade Opportunities database allows WTC members and WTCA On-Line subscribers to post and review offers to buy and sell products and services. There is also a “Who’s Read” area of the database that lets you know who has reviewed your posting. Search the trade lead listings by company name, product category, harmonized code or country! Unlimited listings and readings are included with your WTC membership card.
Use this multi-media catalog service to display your product, specifications, and company information globally. Buyers can search by exhibitor name, product, industry and harmonized code. The Virtual Trade Fair is competitively priced and WTC members receive a discounted rate. Exhibitors can access data on who has viewed particular products and can update their product information at any time without additional charges. In addition, the system will inform you who has visited your “Virtual Booth” so you can follow up with each visitor. This is an ultimate solution to building your own web site, and establishing you existence on the World Wide Web. Please visit this section to see the sites some of our members have already set-up.
Want to know the price of your products in other markets? A simple search of the trade-flow pricing system will give you the pricing of specific products exported and imported by the United States. WTC members can view official U.S. census bureau trade statistics to quantify their markets and pinpoint product pricing and competition. Information is also available on air and sea cargo, providing data on value, quantity, value per unit, and shipping weight by country and U.S. Customs District.
For first time or veteran traders, this powerful business tool will help you in making key decisions on strategic growth and market entry. It’s a leading resource for country, market, transportation, communications, and contact information. Access complete and up-to-date country reports with a click of your mouse.
STAT-USA, provided by the United States Department of Commerce, is a trade opportunities program that gathers fresh trade leads daily from a variety of sources; US Department of Agriculture, United Nations, and the overseas posts and embassies of the US Department of Commerce. Every lead includes the company name and contact information, product specifications, language requirements, payment terms, and the closing date for all contracts.
Find business prospects easily among more than 140,000 importers, exporters and other firms listed in this global directory produced by the WTCA in cooperation with Gale Research, Inc. Searches producing basic information are free. More details are available on a pay-per-view basis.
WTCA On-Line’s Resource Center will enable you to access valuable trade information available on the Internet. Whether you are looking for links to websites of government organizations, trade promotion agencies, trade law databases, country information, news on-line or any trade related information the AWTC can help a great deal. For more information, please visit our site at
www.wtca.org.
The Amman WTC feels strongly that it is time associations go beyond just mandating continuing education, providing educational programming, and/or offering certifications to members. There is a strong need to provide real guidance and tools to our members to facilitate their learning and growth. This will benefit not only the individual members, but will help advance the field overall. To accomplish this credo the Amman WTC carries out surveys to assess the needs of the local business community in terms of training programs and plans on a yearly basis such events to be hosted for the benefit its members in particular.
The up-to-date information regarding such programs is channeled through faxing or E-mailing to the AWTC members on a regular basis.
Moreover, The World Trade Centers Association has recently added to its panel of benefits the following educational services:
The World Trade Centers University - is a long distance learning program via the Internet. Complete BA, BS, MS, MA, MBA, and even Ph.D. Degrees without leaving Jordan! All you will need to participate in this unique opportunity is a computer and access to the Internet - both of which will be provided by the Amman World Trade Center. The WTCU has currently launched its MBA programs and should be fully operational by September 1998. If you would like to take this opportunity to continue your education at an American University, please contact us for further details, costs, and any other inquiries you may have. Please note that due to the limited number of computers that will be available, subscriptions will be limited.
Ph.D. Degrees without leaving Jordan! All you will need to participate in this unique opportunity is a computer and access to the Internet - both of which will be provided by the Amman World Trade Center. The WTCU has currently launched its MBA programs and should be fully operational by September 1998. If you would like to take this opportunity to continue your education at an American University, please contact us for further details, costs, and any other inquiries you may have.
The Amman WTC organizes and promotes annual conferences, trade exhibitions and trade missions (incoming and outgoing). In its quest & exhibitions on behalf of it's members (all associated fees and expenses are paid by members.) Whether the event is free or an entrance fee is charged remains your decision and may depend on the content provided.
If you feel that you may generate a considerable amount of revenues by presenting your products / services during a special event, we will be more than glad to organize the event on your behalf and extend the invitations to all our members. On your behalf, we will utilize our various facilities and special arrangements to:
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Organize exhibitions, workshops, business dinners & luncheons, etc.
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Organize Trade Missions.
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Arrange your meetings with potential buyers / sellers during business trips.
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Provide members with state-of-the-art meeting and office facilities.
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