World Trade Center Vancouver(WTC-v)

World Trade Centre Vancouver (WTC-V), is a subsidiary of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, committed to bolstering the export capabilities of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in British Columbia. Our core mission is founded on the belief that global connectivity leads to local prosperity. With this in mind, we provide a range of programs and initiatives tailored to accelerate the export efforts of British Columbia-based companies, thereby nurturing economic growth and fostering opportunities both locally and internationally.

Programs and Workshops

Upcoming Events

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Essential strategy, resources, and coaching in dynamic workshops that equip small to medium-sized enterprises to scale up, develop, and execute an export plan.

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Essential strategy, resources, and coaching in dynamic workshops that equip small to medium-sized enterprises to scale up, develop, and execute an export plan.

Connect with our WTC Vancouver Team

Advisory Committee

WTC-V Executive Committee 2024-25

Chair

Marcela Cota

Marcela Cota

Director Technical Services
Vitalus Nutrition - Abbotsford

Vice-Chair

Allison Boulton

Allison Boulton

International Trade Advisor
ASLIN Canada Trading Ltd.

Vice-Chair

Jamil Jaffer

Jamil Jaffer

Business Development Officer
Natu'oil Services Inc.

Past Chair

James Howey

James Howey

Manager, Business Development
Air Canada

WTC-V Advisory Committee 2024-25

James Howey

George Cadman

Shareholder and Counsel
Boughton Law Corporation

Jacquie Griffiths

Jacquie Griffiths

CEO
Invest Vancouver

David Hoff

David Hoff

Senior VP Government Relations
Ledcor

Kavi Huliyappa

Kavi Huliyappa

Strategic Partnership Manager
Purolator

Jay Mearns

Jay Mearns

Director of Business Development
Masqueam Capital Corp.

Rajkumar Padmawar

Rajkumar Padmawar

CEO and Founder
ASASoft Canada Inc

Bryan Price

Bryan Price

Chief of Staff / Instructor, School of Business & Media
Department of National Defence / BCIT

Hilary Schmitt

Hilary Schmitt

Principal Consultant
Supply Chain Logistics Consulting

Na Sha

Na Sha

VP - Commercial Financial Services, Indigenous Markets BC Region
Royal Bank of Canada

Nadia Shaikh-Naeem

Nadia Shaikh-Naeem

VP Programs
DIGITAL (Global Innovation Cluster)

Allison Thorne

Allison Thorne

Business Advisor, International Expansion
Business Development Bank of Canada

Anthony Wingham

Anthony Wingham

Founder & Owner
Nuez Acres

Joslyn Young

Joslyn Young

Manager, External Relations
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

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