Corporate Profile

The Bay Area World Trade Center (BAWTC) provides professional services and expertise to local and international businesses engaged in export and import of manufactured good and services. Founded in 1980 the BAWTC has supported member businesses and public sector organizations representing a wide spectrum of industries and interests.

By tapping into our extensive network of business, economic and political resources, we have helped over 1,109 exports worth $161 millions reach more than 100 foreign markets. We have also worked with approximately 2,000 foreign business visitors and 159 diplomatic delegations from 46 countries who have come to explore the Bay Area’s nine counties seeking international trade and commerce opportunities.

The Bay Area World Trade Center can help propel your business into the international markets and compete effectively in the increasingly challenging global economy.

Consulting Services

With an extensive network of subject matter experts and seasoned professionals, the Bay Area World Trade Center offers consulting services across a variety of disciplines and business needs.

1. Market Research
• Targeted industry and economic research that supports production and capital expenditure decision-making.
• Local and global market intelligence and competitive analysis to bolsters the positioning of products and services in any given market.
• Export and market penetration strategies that identify the best target markets, trade shows, logistics, pricing and promotional avenues for your business.
• Focus groups to help you better understand your customers and refine your products and services.



2. Logistics
• Export/ import documentation and compliance services. By using our decades of experience in navigating through the official paperwork and overcoming barriers to trade, you can stay focused on running the core of your business.
• Financing direction and guidance on the best source of financing for your international business expansion.
• Shipping assistance to help you determine the best methods to get your products to global markets.
• Leverage our partnership with UPS to further streamline your supply chain logistics and thereby.
• Increase the value of your global business opportunities.



3. Marketing and Representation
• Trade Missions where we build bridges and broker high level meetings with governments and businesses around the world, connecting you with key players and potential partners and customers.
• Trade show selection and representation across the spectrum of industry and international events.
• Local agent identification. With years of international trade experience and access to a global network, we can quickly source a reliable and trustworthy agent that fits your needs.
• E-Commerce and Website development to help you establish a web presence and integrate your website in the most effective way possible.
• Government Relations/Advocacy. Daily contact with domestic, international, local and federal governments has fostered the strategic relationships that we can leverage to advocate for your business interests.



4. Training and Awareness
• Planning, hosting and sponsoring seminars that are topical and relevant to your business. Check our website for the latest series of events.
• International Trade Law seminars, specializing in NAFTA, tailored to address your specific needs.
• Certificate program in Import Export Management
• Business regulation training. We help your business understand and monitor changes to foreign business law and political currents that can affect your business.
• Cross-cultural issues. We can help your personnel understand and acclimate to regional business and cultural protocols.

Bay Area World Trade Center Membership

You don’t have to be a member to contract any of the Center’s services described above, but membership does provide additional benefits such as special access to resources, discounts on BAWTC events, directory listings, special reports, business referrals, website links and free trade consultations. Whether you decide to be an Individual, Business, or Corporate member, joining the Bay Area World Trade Center will place you in one of the largest hubs and affiliations of companies exploring and developing global opportunities.