World Trade Center Long Beach

World Trade Center Long Beach was honored to participate in an exclusive roundtable discussion on International Relations, Trade and Investment, marking the visit of His Excellency Andrei Muraru, Romanian Ambassador to the United States. The roundtable discussion, held 10/23 at WTC Los Angeles, focused on exploring new avenues for collaboration fostering connections between U.S. and Romanian businesses, unlocking trade potential, and developing meaningful partnerships. With Romania's population of just over 19 million and a GDP of $351 billion, the country has enjoyed an impressive growth rate of 2.1% with a 225% increase in FDI since 2020 up to $12 billion in 2022. Romania is a strategic partner for the U.S. in numerous industries, including information technology, energy, and infrastructure. Thank you to Consul General Lucia Sava and Simona Filip Racek, CGBP for organizing this important discussion and the World Trade Center Los Angeles for hosting. #romania #coalitionofone #GlobalTrade #WTCLB #WorldTradeCenterLongBeach #LBEP #LongBeachEconomicPartnership #CityofLongBeach #economicdevelopment #growinglongbeach #growingtogether #growingbusinesses #GoBiz #Impact #Access #WTC #Opportunity #growlongbeachtogether #MayorRexRichardson #partnerships #GlobalCommunity Felipe Cusnir Leah Goold-Haws IMBA Long Beach Economic Partnership World Trade Organization California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) City of Long Beach Port of Long Beach Ryan Altoon Randal Hernandez Office of Mayor Rex Richardson Bo Martinez Lucius Martin

Long Beach Airport is in the news with BIG travel numbers, solidifying its status as the favored travel gateway in Southern California. Mayor Rex Richardson points to the numbers as evidence, with more than 1.1 million passengers passing through the airport this summer, a record-breaking number that represents a 14% increase over 2023. "Seeing Long Beach Airport brilliantly bounce back from the pandemic and break its historical record from 2018 shows that we're moving in the right direction and the City's investments are paying off. As a vital asset for the local community and neighboring regions - stimulating economic activity, generating revenue for local businesses, creating job opportunities and further connecting Long Beach's economy - we're thrilled to see and support LGB as it far outpace the industrywide growth." - said Felipe Cusnir, Executive Director World Trade Center Long Beach. #WTCLB #WorldTradeCenterLongBeach #LBEP #LBairport #LongBeachEconomicPartnership #CityofLongBeach #economicdevelopment #growinglongbeach #growingtogether #growingbusinesses #GoBiz #Impact #Access #WTC #Opportunity #growlongbeachtogether #MayorRexRichardson #partnerships #GlobalCommunity #travelgateway City of Long Beach Leah Goold-Haws IMBA Randal Hernandez Ryan Altoon World Trade Organization Port of Long Beach Visit Long Beach Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) Bo Martinez Long Beach Business Journal California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)

WTCLB is proud to be partnering with CoMotion! Dive into the future of #Mobility at the upcoming 8th edition of CoMotion LA on Nov. 13-14, and the OMF Summit on Nov. 12 - exploring #Multimodal, decarbonized mobility and the latest advancements in mobility-focused Data and digital tools like the Mobility Data Specification and Curb Data Specification. Here's why WTCLB is attending & why you should join us at the leading mobility conference: • Strike deals and forge meaningful connections • Experience the latest mobility innovations, technologies, and live demos • Exclusive access to a global community of influential thought-leaders transforming how we move • World-class insights from engaging keynotes, panels, fireside chats, workshops and startup pitches • Unforgettable after-hours gatherings and unique networking opportunities Get your pass to the most important mobility gathering of the year - contact us at [email protected] for a special WTCLB code and get 25% off! https://lnkd.in/gBRfBcfT #GlobalTrade #WTCLB #WorldTradeCenterLongBeach #LBEP #LongBeachEconomicPartnership #CityofLongBeach #economicdevelopment #growinglongbeach #growingtogether #growingbusinesses #GoBiz #Impact #Access #WTC #Opportunity #growlongbeachtogether #MayorRexRichardson #partnerships #GlobalCommunity #tradeshow #mobility #worldimpact Long Beach Economic Partnership Felipe Cusnir Ryan Altoon Randal Hernandez Port of Long Beach City of Long Beach Rex Richardson World Trade Organization Leah Goold-Haws IMBA Bo Martinez

Join WTCLB on October 16th in downtown Los Angeles for the Investment & Trade with Shanghai & New Business Opportunities via 7th China International Import Expo. We are proud to sponsor this important event and have WTCLB Executive Director, Felipe Cusnir as guest speaker. We anticipate opportunities for insights, best practices, cross border trade trends, and much more. We look forward to meeting other executives doing business Globally and with China. Join us! When: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Time: 8:30a-11:30a Where: Bank of China 444 S. Flower St., Los Angeles, CA 90021 Register: https://lnkd.in/gbTEinQj #GlobalTrade #WTCLB #WorldTradeCenterLongBeach #LBEP #LongBeachEconomicPartnership #CityofLongBeach #economicdevelopment #growinglongbeach #growingtogether #growingbusinesses #GoBiz #Impact #Access #WTC #Opportunity #growlongbeachtogether #MayorRexRichardson #partnerships #GlobalCommunity #tradeshow #manufacturingLongBeach #worldimpact Leah Goold-Haws IMBA Long Beach Economic Partnership Port of Long Beach City of Long Beach Bo Martinez Ryan Altoon Randal Hernandez World Trade Organization California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)

WTCLB attended the Design2Part (www.d2p.com) trade show at the Long Beach Convention Center and met with high-quality local suppliers of custom/stock parts and manufacturing services to discuss the advanced manufacturing sector in LB, the economic development effort by the Long Beach Economic Partnership and potential international opportunities such as exporting and investments brought by the WTCLB. #GlobalTrade #WTCLB #WorldTradeCenterLongBeach #LBEP #LongBeachEconomicPartnership #CityofLongBeach #economicdevelopment #growinglongbeach #growingtogether #growingbusinesses #GoBiz #Impact #Access #WTC #Opportunity #growlongbeachtogether #MayorRexRichardson #partnerships #GlobalCommunity #tradeshow #manufacturingLongBeach Leah Goold-Haws IMBA Felipe Cusnir Ryan Altoon Randal Hernandez World Trade Organization California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) City of Long Beach Port of Long Beach Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance)

At the request of the British Consulate-General Los Angeles, WTCLB had the pleasure of attending a reception welcoming new Consul General, His Majesty's Consul General Paul Rennie, OBE, who will be the senior diplomat representing the UK in the US South West, Hawai'i and US Pacific Territories. It was a great event and allowed opportunities for new connections including VAST's David G. and Mandala Space Ventures CEO Leon Alkalai. Thank you to Olivia Gray-Rodgers and the Consulate's team for the invite and hospitality, and Terri Batch for this picture from the event featuring:   Wajenda Chambeshi, Director of International Relations, Policy & Protocol - Office of LA Mayor Karen Bass Allison C., Vice President, Business and International Trade Development - Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) British Consul General Paul J G Rennie OBE Terri L. Batch, President/CEO - Global LA Felipe Cusnir, Executive Director - World Trade Center Long Beach #GlobalTrade #WTCLB #WorldTradeCenterLongBeach #LBEP #LongBeachEconomicPartnership #CityofLongBeach #economicdevelopment #growinglongbeach #growingtogether #growingbusinesses #GoBiz #Impact #Access #WTC #Opportunity #growlongbeachtogether #MayorRexRichardson #partnerships #GlobalCommunity Leah Goold-Haws IMBA Long Beach Economic Partnership City of Long Beach Port of Long Beach Bo Martinez Randal Hernandez Ryan Altoon Lucius Martin Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

The Long Beach Economic Partnership (LBEP) and World Trade Center Long Beach (WTCLB) are excited to announce the formation of the 2025 World Trade Center Long Beach Trade & Supply Chain Advisory Council, with Vincent Iacopella as Chairman. The WTCLB Trade & Supply Chain Advisory Council serves as a think tank and advisory body, providing valuable insights, fostering strategic connections and facilitating commerce, enhancing the region’s competitiveness, prominence and leadership in global trade and supply chain. Vince currently serves as President of Government and Trade Relations at Alba Wheels Up International LLC and brings over 30 years of experience managing global customer relationships in Transpacific markets with cross-border imports and exports considered trade sensitive for US Government agencies, such as CBP, FDA, and others. You can find out more about Vince and his depth of experience at www.wtclb.org. Stay tuned for innovative insights and collaborative efforts in global trade! For more information or to get involved visit www.lbep.org. #SupplyChain #GlobalTrade #WTCLB #WorldTradeCenterLongBeach #LBEP #LongBeachEconomicPartnership #CityofLongBeach #economicdevelopment #growinglongbeach #growingtogether #growingbusinesses #GoBiz #Impact #Access #WTC #Opportunity #growlongbeachtogether #MayorRexRichardson #partnerships #GlobalCommunity Felipe Cusnir Leah Goold-Haws IMBA City of Long Beach Port of Long Beach Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) Office of Mayor Rex Richardson Bo Martinez Alba Wheels Up International World Trade Organization

The Port of Long Beach held a virtual press conference on 9/12 with Chief Executive Officer Mario Cordero and Chief Operating Officer Dr. Noel Hacegaba with an update on how the Port is handling record cargo flow this peak shipping season with diversions of cargo from other regions, just as the holiday shopping season is fast approaching. The Port of Long Beach saw August rise to its strongest month in its 113-year history as retailers moved cargo ahead of potential tariff increases and labor negotiations continued at seaports on the East and Gulf coasts. While the port isn’t operating fully on a 24/7 schedule yet, Cordero said, the “framework is there” should it become necessary in the future. With holiday shopping coming up, Cordero said, customers should have no trouble finding the items they want on store shelves. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gqvMDpzZ And at polb.com: https://lnkd.in/gqvMDpzZ #WTCLB #WorldTradeCenterLongBeach #LBEP #LongBeachEconomicPartnership #CityofLongBeach #economicdevelopment #growinglongbeach #growingtogether #growingbusinesses #GoBiz #Impact #Access #WTC #Opportunity #growlongbeachtogether #MayorRexRichardson #partnerships #GlobalCommunity City of Long Beach Felipe Cusnir Leah Goold-Haws IMBA Long Beach Economic Partnership Bo Martinez California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) LONG BEACH PRESS TELEGRAM Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐁𝐄𝐏 & 𝐖𝐓𝐂𝐋𝐁, 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟖/𝟏 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐋𝐒 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐬. The British American Business Council, in partnership with the British Consul General, Los Angeles, and Great Campaign hosted this incredible event with the Manchester United Football Club (MUFC). The Fireside Chat, networking, and opportunity to hear directly from a Manchester representative provided insight into the merits of investing in sports, infrastructure, innovation and community development - and why these developments and relationships are important for our communities in Long Beach and in Southern California. It was great to connect with Olivia Gray-Rodgers from the British Consulate in LA, James Cummings from London and Partners, Carlo Cavagna (former British Trade Commissioner in LA) and Terri Batch from Global LA. The British Consul General Emily Cloke was also there, among other VIPs. #LBEP #LongBeachEconomicPartnership #CityofLongBeach #economicdevelopment #growinglongbeach #growingtogether #growingbusinesses #GoBiz #Impact #Access #MUFC #WTC #ManchesterUnitedFootballClub #Opportunity #growlongbeachtogether #MayorRexRichardson #partnerships #WTCLB #GlobalCommunity Leah Goold-Haws IMBA Felipe Cusnir World Trade Organization City of Long Beach Port of Long Beach Office of Mayor Rex Richardson California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) Sunstone Management

𝐋𝐁𝐄𝐏 & 𝐖𝐓𝐂𝐋𝐁 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟐𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐧 𝟖/𝟏𝟓-𝟖/𝟏𝟔 - the first time ever outside of the USC Campus. This year's theme "Supply Chain 2030: Exploring the AI-Driven, Resilient, Agile, and Sustainable Frontier" facilitated exciting conversations about the future of procurement, goods movement and the globally connected markets through innovation, collaboration, sustainability and embracing endless possibilities. Attendees heard from Dr. Noel Hacegaba (POLB), Gene Seroka (POLA), Dr. Nick Vyas (USC) and many other experts and industry leaders. The event also recognized and awarded leaders and trendsetters for their unique contributions to the Supply Chain ecosystem - including Vincent Iacopella (Alba Wheels Up). LBEP & WTCLB were joined by our friends and partners Bonnie Lowenthal (Harbor Commission), John Keisler (Sunstone), Bonnie Nixon, PhD (LBCT), John Vestal (CH Robinson), Teresa Hung (HKTDC), Marshall Rea (Unitrade) and many others. We look forward to continuing the conversations & supporting the development of a more sustainable, reliable, resilient and efficient Supply Chain. #LBEP #LongBeachEconomicPartnership #CityofLongBeach #USCSupplyChainSummit #economicdevelopment #growinglongbeach #growingtogether #growingbusinesses #GoBiz #Impact #Access #investmentsummit #Opportunity #growlongbeachtogether #MayorRexRichardson #partnerships #WTCLB Leah Goold-Haws IMBA Ryan Altoon Randal Hernandez Office of Mayor Rex Richardson Bo Martinez Sunstone Management Port of Long Beach City of Long Beach USC Marshall School of Business California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) World Trade Organization