Certificate of Appreciation presented virtually at the 2021
WTCA Member Forum
NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The World
Trade Centers Association (WTCA) — a global network of more
than 300 highly-connected, mutually supportive businesses and
organizations — was recently awarded with a Certificate of
Appreciation for its timeless dedication to intercultural
understanding, and international trade and investment by the
International Trade Administration (ITA). The award was presented
by Diane Farrell, Acting Under
Secretary and the Deputy Under Secretary for International Trade of
the U.S. Department of Commerce, along with the U.S. Commercial
Service New York and ITA teams. The WTCA's John E. Drew, Chairman of the Board of
Directors; and Robin van
Puyenbroeck, Executive Director-Business Development,
accepted the award on behalf of the association at the 2021 WTCA
Member Forum, where nearly 600 participants gathered virtually
across 117 World Trade Center locations in 50 countries around the
world.
"Created in 2002, the certificate recognizes foreign business
partners, trade associations, U.S. government agencies and other
qualified recipients for supporting U.S. export development and
creating opportunities for U.S businesses through trade," stated
Diane Farrell during the
presentation ceremony. "A valued partner of the U.S. Commercial
Service New York for more than 20 years, the WTCA is being
recognized today for its unwavering dedication to and success in
international trade promotion in the face of adversity. Similar to
the association's resilience following the tragic events of
September 11, the global network came
together as 'one WTCA' throughout the COVID-19 pandemic — sharing
resources, best practices and strategies to aid their local
economies — symbolizing strength, hope, prosperity and resilience
during these uncertain times."
The WTCA and its global network of member World Trade Center
businesses are dedicated to the facilitation of global trade. A
World Trade Center location can supply businesses with access to
international trade services and facilities, organize trade
delegations, or facilitate trade by bringing together the offices
of government and industry. The WTCA partners with leading industry
organizations and initiatives such as the Global Trade
Helpdesk, which is developed jointly by the World Trade
Organization (WTO), United Nations Conference on Trade and
Development (UNCTAD) and International Trade Centre (ITC). As an
active Participant in the United Nations Global
Compact (UN Global Compact) the WTCA also stands for
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and brings
together businesses in support of the UN's 17 Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs). Further, during the pandemic, the WTCA
has hosted three virtual global events rooted in global trade and
introduced an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered B2B matchmaking
platform to facilitate the virtual networking component of the
programs to connect attendees in a new environment, and launched
its new WTCA "Trade Wins" Podcast series, which features
thought-provoking conversations with leading experts to navigate
today's changing environment.
"On behalf of the WTCA and its members, I am honored to accept
this certificate," said John E.
Drew, WTCA Chair, Board of Directors. "We would like to
thank Diane Farrell of the U.S.
Department of Commerce, and the ITA and U.S. Commercial Service New
York teams, for this grand recognition. It has been a pleasure
partnering with these organizations over the past two decades, and
we look forward to growing our relationship to further showcase the
important role that trade plays in our national economy."
Robin van Puyenbroeck, WTCA
Executive Director-Business Development, emphasized: "We are
humbled by this recognition and greatly value our partnership with
the ITA and the U.S. Commercial Service teams serving around the
world. There is tremendous synergy with our association serving as
a true beehive of economic activity and an effective global network
facilitating business every day. We are an incredibly diverse
organization comprised of an ecosystem of economic development
agencies, real estate developers, universities, logistical hubs,
airports, free zones, conference and exhibition centers, and more.
This award goes out to all of our members for their hard work over
the years to reaffirm our association's mission to connect globally
and prosper locally."
MEDIA CONTACT:
World Trade Centers Association (WTCA)
Chanelle Kasik
Phone: +1 212 432 2644
Email: ckasik@wtca.org
About World Trade Centers Association (WTCA)
The World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) is a network of more
than 300 highly connected, mutually supporting businesses and
organizations in 91 countries. As the owner of the "World Trade
Center" and "WTC" trademarks, the WTCA licenses exclusive rights to
these brands for Members to use in conjunction with their
independently-owned, iconic properties, facilities and trade
services offerings. Through a robust portfolio of events,
programming and resources that it offers its Members, the goal of
the WTCA is to help local economies thrive by encouraging and
facilitating trade and investment across the globe through Member
engagement. To learn more, visit www.wtca.org.
International Trade Administration (ITA)
The International Trade Administration (ITA) is the premier
resource for American companies competing in the global
marketplace. ITA has more than 2,200 employees assisting U.S.
exporters in more than 100 U.S. cities and 75 markets worldwide.
The U.S. Commercial Service is the export promotion arm of the
International Trade Administration, which is part of the U.S.
Department of Commerce. For more information on ITA and the U.S.
Commercial Service visit www.trade.gov.
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