The World Trade Center of Central Pennsylvania has more than 300 members from over 100 companies, including manufacturers, processors, wholesalers, trading companies as well as private and public sector trade facilitators. Members represent a wide variety of industry sectors and include both small and large companies, mostly from the Southcentral Pennsylvania region.

Without the generous support of our member companies and sponsors...the World Trade Center of Central Pennsylvania would not be able to offer a host of educational opportunities, special initiatives, and international trade information.......to our members we say THANK YOU!

Why Should You Become a Member? 

Be a part of a truly global network of 320 World Trade Centers in 96 countries throughout the world. Because of our affiliation with the World Trade Centers Association, our members may utilize the services and facilities of all 300 World Trade Centers around the globe. These privileges include meeting and club facilities, trade information and education services, exhibit space, access to temporary office space, secretarial and translation services and videoconferencing facilities at member rates.

Detailed seminars focus on subjects such as export procedures, ITAR, NAFTA, international payments, as well as breakfast and luncheon programs that highlight specific topics of international trade.

There are over 300 World Trade Centers in 90 countries, and members may utilize the services and facilities of all World Trade Centers globally.

The WTC of Central Pennsylvania facilitates member to member referrals and encourages members to share international experiences, best practices, and challenges and pitfalls in the global marketplace.

• Market Intelligence and Trends

• Harmonized Code Research

• Industry and Country reports

• Competitive Research

The WTC will answer questions or make referrals to experts on various topic including regulations, documentation, and finance for both importing and exporting related issues.

A daily email that provides strategic analysis of current events and their effect on global trade.

• International Market Development

• Project Management

• In-house Training of Employees

• Basic Social Media Overview and using it as part of your International Marketing Strategy

WTC organizes member exhibits at industry specific tradeshows internationally.

Roundtable discussions focusing on specific global business issues, such as marketing, importing, business development, and exporting challenges and successes

Member Spotlight  

share your successes, lessons learned or memorable experience through our member spotlight series

This monthly report predicts and explains the key issues and trends in all important developed and emerging markets, spelling out their implications for business and the world economy over the next five years. Register here for EUI.

Access to Harrisburg International Airport's Flyer Rewards Program

We are excited to now offer our members access to the Harrisburg International Airports’ Flyer Rewards program.  As a member of the WTC and HIA Flyer Rewards program, you will be able to enjoy the benefits of Saving Time and Relax. Once you sign up, you will gain  access to to the employee/crew entrance of the  security checkpoint line during the busiest weekday morning hours. You will also be able to relax in the Susquehanna Club (across from gate A2), where you can enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee, read the paper, watch the news on the big screen tv, or get some work done before your flight.  When you arrive at the Club, present your HIA Flyer Rewards card.  The Club attendant will provide you a trip data form to be completed during your stay.  Click here to sign up and receive your HIA Flyers Rewards program card.

Discount at the Yorktowne Hotel

The World Trade Center of Central PA is pleased to announce that we have partnered with the Yorktowne Hotel to offer a special guest room rate to WTC members.  This new member benefit offers WTC members discounted room rates that can be used when hosting foreign visitors.  The Yorktowne Hotel offers 121 spacious rooms, free wireless high speed internet access, washer and dryer, valet parking, two restaurants, a complimentary fitness center, a complimentary business center, lobby ATM, and meeting and banquet space.  The location of the hotel in Downtown York, also allows your visitors to easily walk to a number of other restaurants and retail shops.  WTC members can take advantage of a room rate of $109.00 per single or double occupancy per night, plus tax, based on availability, by simply stating they are a World Trade Center member when making a reservation.