Spotlight On Maryland Shines On Baltimore's World Trade Center Institute

Nestled In The Heart Of The Inner Harbor, Learn About The Nonprofit Doing Work To Support The Local Business Community
Baltimore's World Trade Center Institute Sits In The Middle Of Downtown
Baltimore's World Trade Center Institute Sits In The Middle Of Downtown Photo credit Getty Images

Sitting in one of the most prominent buildings along our skyline, the World Trade Center Institute (WTCI) is a nonprofit doing amazing things for youth, international business affairs and women in (and out) of the workforce.

Today's 101.9's Liz Drabick spoke to two representatives of the World Trade Center Institute. She was joined by Zachary Sheaffer, Assistant Manager, Programs and Events and Jamal Washington, Manager, Professional Exchanges and GPS.

The World Trade Center Institute Helps Make Valuable Connections
The World Trade Center Institute Helps Make Valuable Connections Photo credit Getty Images

The World Trade Center Institute's mission is to empower globally-minded leaders with new ideas and valuable connections. They believe in the power of a connected community and being part of something bigger than themselves. They also believe that sharing knowledge and experiences makes a positive impact on Maryland and across the globe.

People networking
Their Network Is The Largest Of Its Kind In The Mid-Atlantic Photo credit Getty Images

The World Trade Center Institute strives to drive the growth of Maryland’s flourishing global business community and more than 2,500 Maryland firms benefit from WTCI’s global connections, events, programs and services.

Their members range from local startups to many of the region’s top corporations, universities and government agencies. They’re part of more than 300 WTCI Network organizations in 130 countries, a World Bank PSLO network in 100 countries, and 20 years of State Department programs. Their network is the largest of its kind in the Mid-Atlantic.

Global Business
Embracing A Global Business Approach Photo credit Getty Images

Click below to hear Messrs. Sheaffer and Washington join Liz in this week's Spotlight On Maryland. The talked about their GPS and EDGE Programs as well as their Youth Diplomats. Additionally, they described to Liz what life has been like during and emerging from the pandemic.

To connect with the World Trade Center Institute, follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about the nonprofit on their website.

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