World Trade Center Association
Trade Counseling

TradeMatch

 

What is TradeMatch?

Utilizing its strong network of regional and national resources, the WTCA Los Angeles-Long Beach works with you to identify and arrange face-to-face meetings with qualified business partners in Southern California and throughout the United States.

We also provide you with detailed market research, in-market briefings, on-site trade counseling from a team of highly qualified trade managers, and office support during your visit.

Preferred pricing is available for World Trade Center Associations and their members around the world. For Individual corporations and government delegations, please contact us for pricing information.

 

Who should participate in TradeMatch?

  • Companies seeking new customers in the U.S. for their products or services
  • Companies seeking joint ventures or alliance partners
  • Companies seeking new product suppliers
  • Government trade offices managing business delegations to Southern California
  • World Trade Center Associations around the world organizing business delegations or individual company visits to Southern California

What are TradeMatch services?

TradeMatch will:

  • Research, identify, and qualify potential business partners in advance of your trip
  • Set up 2-3 individual appointments per day for each participating company
  • Present an in-market briefing for all participants covering how to do business in the U.S. as well as industry-specific information and key market indicators
  • Provide office support, including a computer with internet access, telephone and fax (subject to availability)
  • Facilitate deals by offering technical trade consulting, including logistics and finance, to both parties
  • Provide access to concierge services, including travel agent, hotel, car rental and interpreter recommendations, and area discounts

Why Southern California?

  • WTCA LA-LB interacts with more than 4,000 companies and has access to more than 50,000 companies
  • The five-county Los Angeles region is equivalent to the world's 10th largest economy and growing
  • Southern California is the top manufacturing center in the U.S., representing extensive distribution and partnership opportunities
  • 14 significant industry clusters, supported by educational institutions and associations, are represented in Southern California
  • The world's third most active international cargo airport and third busiest port complex are the core of Los Angeles County's highly efficient logistics infrastructure