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MAY 2026 WORLD TRADE MONTH ISSUE
Dear Readers, Welcome to the May 2026 Issue of the WTCA Meridian™ e-newsletter. This month's issue focuses on global trade in honor of World Trade Month, with a recap of the 2026 WTCA Global Business Forum, hosted by WTC Greater Philadelphia; a blog post on how the Portland Metro Chamber leverages WTCA to drive global trade and economic growth; and highlights of WTCA in the news. This month's issue also includes upcoming events and news from our Membership. We also invite you to check out the newly launched 2026 WTCA Member Catalog! Centered on the theme The Power of Impact: Strengthening Commerce & Communities, the latest edition highlights the diverse organizations that bring the WTC brand to life in their markets. Discover the facilities, services, initiatives and events offered by each Member, as well as examples of how WTC businesses contribute to their local economies and communities — demonstrating how global connectivity translates into real-world impact. P.S. For this issue's CALL TO ACTION, tell us how your WTC business is celebrating the 24th anniversary of WTCA DAY (June 12). Respond by Friday, June 5 and you could be featured in our next issue! Email newsletter@wtca.org.
UPCOMING WTCA EVENTS Check out the full WTCA Events calendar for network-wide conferences, trade shows, networking and more. 2026 Geopolitical Update The World Trade Centers Association (WTCA), in collaboration with The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS) and the World Trade Center Netherlands Alliance, will present the 2026 Geopolitical Update — a timely virtual briefing exploring the geopolitical, economic, and trade dynamics shaping global business in the year ahead. Date/Time: June 8, 2026 (05:00 - 07:00 EDT)
📆 📍 Location: Hybrid 🔗 Register Here (Livestream is open to WTCA Members and their business networks; free to attend)