What's New

What's New...
(also see the monthly Louisiana International Trade Bulletin)

New Orleans and Louisiana: A Progress Synopsis
(June 5 Update)

Articles and reports providing a summary of recent results in the New Orleans and Louisiana economy and the outlook in a number of key sectors compiled by the WTC’s 1^st Stop for International Business Services.

To access click here: New Orleans and Louisiana: A Progress Synopsis

LOUISIANA FIRST QUARTER EXPORTS SURGE OVER 50 PERCENT, REACHING $11.5 BILLION

Louisiana's worldwide merchandise exports, which had record years in 2006 and 2007, got off to a rousing start in the first quarter of 2008 with a 56.6 percent increase over the prior year’s first three months, according to a report issued today by the World Trade Center of New Orleans.

More...

A Publication Serving the State of Louisiana

May-June 2008

Topics Covered:

I. The Dollar Squeeze: Globalization Is Changing
the Impact of a Fluctuating Currency

Dollar Will Continue To Dominate
Impact of Fluctuations Are Complex
Pass-through Rates More Intricate
The Grey Zone

II. Worried about a Recession? Don’t Blame Free Trade

Is There a Relationship Between Trade and Recession?
The Great Moderation
Countries Share Similar Results
A More Diversified and Flexible Economy

III. Economic Possibilities in India Are Rising -- The World’s Largest
Democracy Is Catching Up To China in Many Ways

The Service Sector
Investing in India
The Manufacturing Sector
Strengths and Weaknesses

Click here for the
May - June issue.

Past Issues

WTC Presentation Posted On South Louisiana Rebuilding Opportunities

The World Trade Center has prepared “South Louisiana Rebuilding Opportunities,” a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation that provides useful information on the post-Katrina status of Louisiana’s principal sectors and trade and investment opportunities. Please feel free to use this presentation for promoting Louisiana and your business interests. For questions, contact the WTC's 1st Stop office at (504) 529-1601 ext 262 or e-mail 1ststop@wtcno.org.

Click here to view the presentation.

2006 Louisiana Export Statistics Report

A detailed report that graphically illustrates the importance of Louisiana's exports and international markets to the state economy.

Click here.

The official export-import directory of the State of Louisiana

Search the Directory for FREE!

Purchase the Directory in hard-copy or on disk

E-mail Notifications

Sign up to receive an e-mail notification of upcoming WTC programs as well as a notification when the Louisiana International Trade Bulletin has been posted.

Join the mailing list

Employment Opportunities

The WTC has an Employment Opportunities section offering complimentary advertisements for persons seeking employment in the field of international business or related disciplines who are residents of Louisiana, graduates of a Louisiana University, or are relocating to Louisiana. Additionally, ads may be submitted by Louisiana businesses offering job opportunities in international trade or related fields.

Email this page to a friend

Click here to sign up to receive the Louisiana International Trade Bulletin
and other WTC announcements by e-mail.