Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why should we join World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara?
   If your organization is involved with international trade on the import or export side -then you will likely benefit from our consulting services, training seminars, networking events, and valuable member discounts. We can help you initiate your international business, expand to new markets, and grow through international trade.
    
2. Who are your other members?
   The region's most recognizable companies are members of World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara; you can see a full list of our members in our Member Directory. To learn more about why these companies choose to join our organization, please take a moment to read some of our Member Testimonials.
    
3. What exactly is World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara?
   We are a privately funded, international business development organization that helps companies grow beyond their domestic markets. We connect businesses, people and resources from Western New York, Southern Ontario, the Southern Tier, the Finger Lakes region, Rochester and Syracuse with the larger international trade community. Our global network includes 300 World Trade Centers in 100 countries.
    

4. How will we save money by joining?
   Our members receive a variety of discounts and savings that can easily offset the cost of your membership. These savings include:

   Complimentary services - new members receive up to 10 hours of trade consulting services, depending on their membership level. Access to the International Trade Hotline is also complimentary for members, allowing you to call our in-house trade experts for fast, reliable answers to your questions about exporting and importing. Our staff, which includes Licensed Customs Brokers, has a collective 120 years of experience in all aspects of international commerce.
   Member pricing - available for select networking events, training programs, seminars and consulting services.
   Discounts  - our members receive valuable discounts from vendors who specialize in international shipping, translation services, international videoconferencing, accommodations and more.
   Matching funds - can help reduce the cost of consulting services (including our Low Cost Market Entry package

    

5. Are there any networking opportunities?
   Yes. World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara hosts numerous events and seminars that attract like-minded businesspeople from throughout Western New York and Southern Ontario.
    
6. What reciprocal benefits will my organization receive?
   Members receive reciprocal benefits with other World Trade Centers in North America and around the globe. Simply let us know when you are going on a business trip, and we can help you access more of your benefits.
    
7. Can you help us export?
   Yes. As part of our business consulting services, we can offer our Export Toolkit and other services that will show you how to navigate the exporting process.
    
8. Can we mention our membership in marketing and public relations materials?
   Absolutely. You can promote the fact that you are a member of World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara on your website, in brochures, in press releases, and in any other materials you produce.
    
9. How many referrals will our organization receive from other World Trade Center members?
   In addition to the hundreds of local members, the World Trade Center network includes members of 300 World Trade Centers in 100 countries. We encourage our members to refer business to other members (and vice versa), and many people cite referrals as a major benefit of joining World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara.
    
10. How will you help us promote our business?
    We can help raise your profile among international trade executives, in part by listing your company by category online on our Member Directory, along with a link to your site. Businesses that invest at the Alliance Partner and Sustaining Member levels will receive additional recognition and visibility. Additionally, through our research we can recommend the right market and the right market entry strategy for you (including our Low Cost Market Entry package) to help you grow beyond your domestic market.
     
11. What impact do you have on the community?
    As a member, you will be joining a group that is focused on helping the local economy grow. Our member companies represent $954 million in annual export sales, and have 38,500 employees (and counting).
     

Have a question we didn't answer? Just call toll free 1-877-WTC-INTL (982-4685) or email info@wtcbn.com.

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