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  About the Northern California WTC

The Northern California World Trade Center—a private, non-profit, affiliate of the World Trade Center Association—is dedicated toward enhancing international trade within the Northern California region. 

Year Founded

1996 as a 501(c) (3) non-profit, member organization

Leadership

Michael Faust, President and CEO, February 2009-Present

2009 Board Chair, Mike Luken, Director of the Port of West Sacramento

Mission

Northern California WTC facilitates international business in Northern California by offering comprehensive guidance for education, international connections and regional resources that help businesses succeed in the global marketplace.

World Trade Center Business Profile

The Northern California World Trade Center is the Sacramento region's largest international business organization, affiliated with the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) in New York City.

World Trade Center membership gives you access to the international network of the entire World Trade Center Association.  This membership includes access to international trade programs, services, and facilities at over 300 WTCs.  Our global network gives members an immediate worldwide connection to over 750,000 affiliated businesses in nearly 100 countries worldwide.

Utilizing its global network, the WTC is uniquely positioned to promote economic development through international trade, helping to diversify our region's economy and develop an international identity for Northern California.

Other information and e-commerce services provided by our center include: delegation hosting, access to international visitors, information on international companies, business research, global business connections, trade leads, international business management training as well as industry and market information.