World Trade Center Institute

[2] Maryland Governor William Donald Schaefer founded WTCI in 1989 along with chairman of RTKL Associates, Harold Adams and a board of directors.

[7] Maryland governor William Donald Schaefer founded WTCI in 1989 alongside chairman of RTKL Associates, Harold Adams, and a prominent board of directors.

Each year, firms are recognized in areas of global business excellence, including, but not limited to manufacturing, agriculture, hi-tech, environmental, and service industries.

"Twenty-five years ago, a unique event concept was unveiled: A platform that offered the rare chance to simultaneously connect with multiple embassies, trade investment groups and area business leaders – all on one day, in one place, at one time.

[10] In March 2011, WTCI was selected by the World Bank to act as the Mid-Atlantic region’s Private Sector Liaison Officer (PSLO).

Under IVLP, WTCI arranges a series of programs for the benefit of current and future generations of foreign leaders, which attempts to illuminate best practices in a particular field of expertise.

[11] WTCI is one of few organizations certified to take part in USAID’s Community Connections program, allowing it the unique opportunity to host professionals from the Republics of the Former Soviet Union.

Community Connections is a program that is primarily concerned with improved cooperation and collaboration between the U.S. and visiting key agencies through new experiences in professional settings and exposure to American culture.