World Trade Center Savannah

Today, we honor Juneteenth and commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. We recognize the significance of this day and celebrate the contributions of Black Americans throughout our nation’s history.

World Trade Center Savannah is proud to support AAEI’s 105th Annual Conference & Trade Day, taking place June 23–25 in Washington, D.C.

This premier event brings together leaders in government relations, trade compliance and international business for two days of discussions focused on the evolving global trade landscape.

Learn more: https://loom.ly/DA7HkHQ

2026 Annual Conference & Trade Day – AAEI AAEI's 105th Annual Conference & Trade Day June 23-25, 2026 | Washington, DC | Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center AAEI’s 105th Annual Conference & Trade Day is a multi-day educational program bringing together trade compliance professionals, government officials, and industry lead...

Happy WTCA Day! 🌎

Today, June 12, World Trade Center Savannah celebrates the 24th annual WTCA Day and the power of a global network built on connection, collaboration and opportunity.

As part of the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) network, we are proud to connect businesses, communities and markets across borders.

This is reflected in WTC Savannah role in helping regional businesses grow internationally through identifying opportunities, navigating global markets and building lasting international partnerships. WTC Savannah delivers comprehensive international trade services, including access to the global WTCA network; utilization and education related to the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zone Program.

Through the WTCA network, opportunities like this help create new partnerships, strengthen business relationships, and support economic growth in our local market and beyond.

WTCSav Board Member Scott Center joined Ed Allison-Wright of WTC Gibraltar for this special WTCA Centerpiece episode recorded during the 2026 WTCA Global Business Forum in Philadelphia.

The conversation features insights from World Trade Center leaders and NBA Hall of Famer Julius "Dr. J" Erving on leadership, business and community impact.

Watch the episode here: https://loom.ly/PlsWBX4

WTCSav was proud to be part of the 2026 WTCA Global Business Forum in Philadelphia.

Our delegation had a great time connecting with World Trade Center businesses and partners from around the world while representing Savannah.

Watch the recap reel here: https://loom.ly/vuexUJI

We were honored to welcome a distinguished delegation from South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana to Savannah for a day focused on collaboration and international exchange surrounding trade, infrastructure and economic development. 🌍

The visit included a presentation and terminal tour at the Georgia Ports Authority, meetings at World Trade Center Savannah and coordination with the Beach Institute to showcase both Savannah’s global connectivity and rich cultural history. The delegation also included WTCSav Partner and Namu Solutions Co-Founder Hashmel Osuman and Ghanaian entrepreneur Samuel Nana Brew-Butler, Founder of Cenpower Generation Limited.

Thank you to the Georgia Ports Authority, SEDA, the Beach Institute and all partners who helped make this visit possible as we continue strengthening connections in these countries.

This Memorial Day, World Trade Center Savannah remembers and honors those who served and sacrificed.

World Trade Center Savannah is pleased to welcome Namu Solutions as a new Business Partner. 🌎

Namu Solutions is dedicated to advancing sustainable mobility through high-quality, reliable and accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Southeast Georgia. The team, led by Hashmel Osuman and Luciana Tobal, is actively contributing to the region’s growing clean energy and transportation ecosystem.

Namu Solutions also served as an event sponsor during the inaugural visit of Ambassador of Ghana to the United States, His Excellency Victor Smith, to Savannah in January. We appreciate their commitment to sustainability and regional progress.

Chris Ahearn serves as the Director of Research & Trade Development for World Trade Center Savannah, where he works with international delegations, trade missions and global business relationships that connect Southeast Georgia to opportunities around the world.

Chris first discovered his interest in international relations while attending Georgia Southern University through Model United Nations and the university’s Irish Studies program, supported by the Center for Irish Research and Teaching (CIRT). Those experiences sparked a lifelong interest in global cultures and international business.

Today, Chris helps coordinate international visits, protocol and trade initiatives, including the TradeBridge program connecting Southeast Georgia and Southeast Ireland.

What Chris enjoys most about his role is meeting people from around the world and seeing global leaders take an interest in this region.

Outside of work, Chris enjoys traveling, riding his motorcycle and exploring local breweries and restaurants.

Fun fact: His walk-up song would be “The Fixer” by Pearl Jam. 🎸

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon! We appreciated the opportunity to celebrate international business and the partnerships helping move our region forward.

A special thank you to our Platinum Sponsor, Georgia Ports Authority, Presenting Sponsor, Georgia Southern University, and all of our Gold and Silver sponsors for helping make this event possible.

Congratulations to Ardry Trading Company in Effingham County on being named the 2026 International Business of the Year. We appreciate everyone who attended and supported this year’s event.