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WORLD TRADE WEEK, NEW YORK CITY

Throughout New York City's history, we have been dependent on international trade. We depend heavily on international commerce for our jobs, our standard of living, the myriad of goods and services available to us as consumers, and for the diversity of the population of our city.

World Trade Week NYC provides an opportunity for individuals to learn more about the details of world trade and for organizations to influence how the story of world trade is being presented. More...

Honorary Chairs 2006 Calendar of Events

Richard M. Larrabee
Director of Port Commerce,
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Anthony Barone
Director, Global Logistics Policy, Pfizer


KICK-OFF AND AWARDS BREAKFAST
The following awards will be given during the Kick-off and Awards Breakfast:

NYC International Achievement Award
Stuart Suna, Silvercup Studios (Producers of The Sopranos and Sex in the City)

Small Business Global Trade Award
Karen Petrovich, Sjal Skin Care

International Trade Education Award
Barney Lehrer, NEXCO

Export Achievement Award
Lee Spring (Manufacturer of Industrial Springs in Brooklyn since 1918)

Global Trade Award
Thomas M. T. Niles, Vice Chairman of U.S. Council for International Business, former U.S. ambassador to the European Union, to Canada and Greece

World Trade Week NYC is an intensive week of in-depth discussions about emerging opportunities, issues of concern, government policy, logistics, and branding. Presenters include business leaders and government officials from the U.S. and around the world. Networking opportunities are also plentiful. Visit our calendar to see the full week of events.

World Trade Week NYC is a national celebration proclaimed each year by the president of the United States. Independent organizations in cities around the country each celebrate in their own way. World Trade Week NYC is a program of the New York District Export Council. Events are organized by World Trade Week NYC Partner Organizations.

How can my organization get involved? There are several ways to get involved in World Trade Week NYC:

Partners. Non-profit, governmental and academic organizations can get involved by becoming a partner and organizing an event. For more information on becoming a Partner, click here.

Friends. Companies and other organizations can become friends of World Trade Week NYC by contributing in-kind support. For more information on becoming a Friend, click here.

Sponsors. Companies and other organizations can become sponsors by providing financial support for World Trade Week NYC. For more information on becoming a Sponsor, click here.

Spread the Word Help us spread the word about World Trade Week NYC. We have provided banner ads, logos, and flyer templates to help Partners, Friends, Sponsors and anyone else to spread the word. Click here.

For more information on how to get involved, contact us.