SCWTC Executive Director’s Message

 

By Belinda Davis
Executive Director,
South Carolina World Trade Center

 

Welcome to an exciting new year for your South Carolina World Trade Center

Since taking over the helm November 1, 2007, the team at SCWTC has been working hard with the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors in reviewing our strategic plan as we plot a new course for 2008 and beyond.    I continue to be encouraged by the dedication and passion your SCWTC leadership and staff demonstrates on a daily basis.

 On December 13, the Board of Directors, Committee Chairs and special guests gathered at our annual retreat to create a blueprint for progress.  As we begin a year-long celebration of our 20th anniversary, we will continue the process of re-evaluation and re-organization that began in late 2007.  

 The leadership and staff are all dedicated to making 2008 the best year ever for SCWTC and all its members.  We continue to dedicate ourselves to enhancing and expanding the educational services we provide.

 I look forward to serving you in the coming year, and welcome your input and suggestions.

 

Best Wishes,

Belinda Davis

The South Carolina World Trade Center is a member of the World Trade Centers Association ( www.wtca.org ) that is comprised of 289 trade centers in 85 different countries and is headquartered in New York City.  These World Trade Centers service more than 750,000 international trading corporations.  We are non-profit and non-political and gain our funding from private businesses, corporate sponsorships, federal and state grants.

Our mission statement as the South Carolina World Trade Center is to promote, facilitate and support international commerce through education, networking, trade development services and international business opportunities for companies throughout South Carolina. We are currently comprised of more than 230 member companies; however, thanks to the support of the SCDOC and the State of South Carolina, any S.C. company or individual can receive our services absolutely free of charge.