One Statewide Community.

International business may span continents, but success often begins with the people you know, the people they know, and the conversations that bridge the gap.

NCWTA brings together business leaders, practitioners, educators, economic development professionals, resource organizations, and emerging professionals from across North Carolina to share knowledge, build trusted relationships, and help one another navigate change with greater confidence.

Whether you're looking for fresh perspectives, practical experience, advice, or connections that last beyond a single event, you'll find a community built around helping people and moving forward together.

Every Conversation Has the Power Create Opportunity.

• Some conversations answer a difficult question.
• Some enlighten with a new perspective.
• Some grow into trusted professional relationships that last for years.

That's how community works.

NCWTA creates opportunities for people from across North Carolina's international business community to meet, exchange ideas, and learn from one another. As relationships grow, so does the community's collective knowledge, experience, and ability to navigate change together.



Markets evolve and policies change, but trusted relationships continue creating value.

A Community Built Around Diverse Experience.

International business doesn't happen in one industry or one profession.

It happens because people with different expertise and skillsets contribute and work together.

NCWTA brings together professionals from across North Carolina, including:

• Manufacturers
• Importers & Exporters
• Supply Chain & Logistics
• Finance & Banking
• Legal & Professional Services
• Economic Development Organizations
• Universities & Higher Education
• Government & Trade Resources
• Technology Companies
• Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses
• Students & Emerging Professionals 

Different stories. 

Different experiences.

Different perspectives.

One connected statewide community.

Relationships That Keep on Giving

Strong professional relationships don’t begin and end in a single conversation.

NCWTA creates opportunities throughout the year for members to connect, learn, and continue building relationships through experiences that bring the statewide community together.

Providing:

• Annual Summit
• Regional Programs
• Educational Programs
• Webinars
• Roundtables
• Facility Tours
• Networking Experiences
• Volunteer Leadership

Each experience offers something different, but they all create opportunities for meaningful conversations and lasting connections.

The Strongest Communities Are Built by Participants

NCWTA is a community that you help to shape.

Members contribute their experiences, ask thoughtful questions, share ideas, welcome new professionals, recommend speakers, support programs, and volunteer their time because they believe everyone benefits when knowledge moves freely across the community.

Whether you're attending your first event or serving in a volunteer leadership role, every contribution helps strengthen North Carolina's international business community.

Feature Opportunities

• Volunteer Leadership
• NCWTA Impact Council
• Program Development
• Event Support
• Speaking & Knowledge Sharing
• Welcoming New Members 

Your Next Conversation Could Change Everything

Whether you're leading an international business, expanding into global markets, a student, supporting companies across North Carolina, or beginning your international business career, you'll find people here who understand the challenges, opportunities, and possibilities ahead.

We believe international business is stronger when people learn from one another.

We'd love to welcome you into the conversation.