This Week in World News - March 8, 2019
THIS WEEK'S HEADLINES




SelectUSA Summit Success; Technology Innovation Center Operational at CIC in St. Louis





































Venezuela power flickers after worst blackout in decades












Note from World Trade Center




The World Trade Center St. Louis celebrated International Women's Day with a panel discussion of women in international trade who shared their stories, challenges and insights. 

Thanks to our panelists Crystal Barker of PNC Bank, Susanne Evens of AAA Translation and Qiaoni "Linda" Jing of Bayer Crop Science US for an informative and inspirational Engage in Trade session. For a recap of the event, follow us on Twitter @WTCSTL #IWD2019 #BalanceforBetter 



NEW CHANCELLOR'S CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE SESSION STARTS ON APRIL 1, 2019
The Chancellor's Certificate in International Trade is an online program offering a practical curriculum for executives, managers and employees who conduct business or plan to work in international markets.  It is a tactical, low-cost, high-quality way to prepare and excel in international business markets. 

The program is offered by the World Trade Center St. Louis and the Office of International Studies and Programs, UMSL, with assistance from qualified international consultants and professionals at regional companies already engaged in business overseas.
The program consists of six modules. All of the modules are online, allowing participants to learn at their own pace and at a time and place that works best for them.