| Date | Title | Description |
| 02.05.2025 | Navigating the Future of Global Trade: Insights from the 55th WTCA Global Business Forum | In the heart of Marseille, a city steeped in history and culture, the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) held its 55th Annual Global Business Forum (GBF). This four-day event, from April 6 to 9, 2025, attracted over 400 leaders from mor... |
| 29.04.2025 | Over 400 Leaders from More Than 50 Countries/Territories Attend World Trade Centers Association's 55th Annual Global Business Forum in Marseille, France | Hosted by World Trade Center Marseille Provence, WTCA's flagship event focused on navigating global trade and connecting leaders with international business opportunities
NEW YORK, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- World Trade Centers Associat... |
| 17.03.2025 | World Trade Centers Association's 55th Annual Global Business Forum to Convene in Marseille, France | Global business leaders, policymakers and industry experts to gather for timely discussions on trade, investment and partnership opportunities in one of the world's most dynamic economic regions
NEW YORK, March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Worl... |
| 14.12.2024 | The Economic Pulse: North Carolina and Kansas City Embrace Growth | In the heart of America, two regions are stepping into the spotlight. North Carolina and Kansas City are not just locations; they are thriving ecosystems of economic development. Each is carving its niche, attracting investments, and foster... |
| 12.12.2024 | North Carolina Community College System Selects Violet PR for National Campaign | Violet PR has earned 50+ accolades in the last three years, including the Silver Anvil for "Best Boutique Agency" by PRSA in 2024.
The organization chose Violet PR, a Montclair, New Jersey-based public relations firm, to spotlight... |
| 10.12.2024 | OpenStore Scales Up with First-Ever Fulfillment Center in Kansas City | OpenStore Logo. Photo Credit: OpenStore
The e-Commerce company plants roots with $5 million capital investment in the heartland as it continues to scale its national portfolio of consumer brands
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-P... |
| 13.11.2024 | Navigating Change: The Evolution of Global Trade and Community Development | In a world where change is the only constant, two recent events highlight the dynamic nature of global trade and community development. The 2024 World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) Member Forum in New York and the rebranding of the Pione... |
| 12.11.2024 | 2024 World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) Member Forum Advances Global Trade and Collaboration to Navigate the Ever-Changing Business Landscape | WTCA members gathered in New York to explore innovative strategies and strengthen partnerships that will enhance international business
NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- World Trade Centers Association® (WTCA®), an international trade... |
| 12.11.2024 | Pioneer Bay Community Development Corporation Changes Name to North Port St. Joe Community Development Corporation; Hires New CEO | North Port St. Joe Community Development Corporation (NPSJCDC) Logo. Photo Credit: NPSJCDC
The non-profit's rebranding and leadership change marks a significant step forward in the organization's commitment to community impact within North ... |
| 04.10.2024 | The 2024 WTCA Member Forum: A Catalyst for Global Trade Innovation | The World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) is set to host its 2024 Member Forum in New York City from October 27-29. This event promises to be a vibrant tapestry of ideas, connections, and innovations. Under the banner "PIONEER the Glo... |
| 01.10.2024 | 2024 World Trade Centers Association Member Forum Assembles in New York City to Empower International Collaboration By 'Connecting Businesses, Globally' | Under the theme 'PIONEER the Global Network,' WTCA members will gather for an immersive experience focused on AI, generational shifts and innovation-driven growth
NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- World Trade Centers Association® (WTCA... |
| 10.09.2024 | Healthcare IT Leaders Selects Kansas City Region for New Managed Services Hub | Healthcare IT Leaders logo
The Aspiria campus in Overland Park will serve as host to one of the fastest-growing health care companies in the U.S.
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Kansas City Area Development Cou... |
| 30.08.2024 | MARSHALLTOWN Selects Kansas City Metro for New $27 Million Distribution Facility | Kansas City Area Development Council is an economic development nonprofit that promotes the region’s business and lifestyle assets to companies and talent around the world.
The new, 200,000-square-foot facility will bolster the company's ab... |
| 14.08.2024 | Newark's Cultural Renaissance: Festivals United Takes Center Stage | Newark, New Jersey, is stepping into the spotlight. The Newark Alliance has launched "Festivals United," a bold initiative designed to transform the city into the "City of Festivals." This new coalition brings together s... |
| 13.08.2024 | Violet PR Named to Inc. Magazine's 2024 "Inc. 5000" List | Violet PR Logo
New Jersey-based PR firm recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the nation's fastest-growing private companies
MONTCLAIR, N.J., Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- New Jersey-based public relations firm Violet PR is proud to a... |
| 01.07.2024 | Violet PR Wins Six "Gold" 2024 Bulldog PR Awards for National Public Relations Excellence | N.J.-based Violet PR was recognized as the ‘Best Industry-Focused Agency’ for its economic development expertise, winning the most “gold” Bulldog PR Awards in the state.
New Jersey-based PR firm recognized as 'Best Industry-Focused Agency' ... |
| 20.05.2024 | Violet PR Named Nation's Best Boutique Public Relations Agency | Violet PR, which has grown from a small practice into a nationally recognized agency specializing in economic development, was awarded the Silver Anvil for "Best Boutique Agency" by the PRSA.
New Jersey-based PR firm wins the Silv... |
| 01.05.2024 | SOSV's HAX Opens 35,000-SF Global Headquarters in Newark, N.J., to Grow Hard Tech Startups | HAX logo. Photo Credit: HAX
Hard tech startup program chose Newark after a worldwide search; plans to invest $25M in 100 companies by 2027
NEWARK N.J., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the City of Newark announced that SOSV's har... |
| 04.04.2024 | Newark Connects 1,600 Affordable Housing Units to High-Speed Internet for Just $20/Month | Newark Fiber Logo, image courtesy of Newark Fiber
Local telecom company Andrena partners with the city's Newark Fiber program, trains residents to install cables across Newark's five wards
NEWARK, N.J., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- M... |
| 25.03.2024 | Nearly 300 Leaders from 36 Countries/Territories Attend World Trade Centers Association and World Trade Center Bengaluru's 54th Annual Global Business Forum | The association's flagship event connected leaders with international business opportunities throughout Karnataka, India
NEW YORK, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- World Trade Centers Association® (WTCA®) — an international trade organization... |
| 12.03.2024 | World Trade Centers Association Reveals Global Winners of 3rd Biennial Champions Awards | The awards recognize exceptional contributions to the association's global network, celebrating local connectivity, reciprocity/network support, sustainability, and innovation
NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- World Trade Centers Ass... |
| 12.03.2024 | Dresdner Robin Enhances Service Offerings Within Geospatial Analysis and Resiliency Planning | Dresdner Robin is a leading land-use consultancy with a specialty in urban and suburban design and development and brownfield redevelopment. (Logo courtesy of Dresdner Robin)
The strategic move will allow for comprehensive solutions that ad... |
| 05.02.2024 | World Trade Centers Association and World Trade Center Bengaluru to Bring Newly Rebranded Global Business Forum to India for the First Time | Taking place in Bengaluru — the "Silicon Valley of India" — the GBF will focus on investment opportunities in the state of Karnataka and position India as an investment destination
NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- World Trad... |
| 30.10.2023 | 2023 World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) Member Forum in NYC Fuels Ambitious 'Road to 500' Initiative | Under the 'Drivers of Progress' theme, the Forum showcased how WTC businesses are forging ahead to bolster economic growth on a local and global scale
NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Trade Centers Association® (WTCA®), an ... |
| 03.10.2023 | 2023 World Trade Centers Association Member Forum Reconvenes in New York City to Modernize and Revitalize the Association for the Future | Embracing the 'Drivers of Progress' theme, WTCA members gear up for networking, workshops and more for the organization's global expansion
NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Trade Centers Association® (WTCA®), an international... |
| 26.09.2023 | Lincoln Equities Group Appoints New CEO, Announces Strategic Internal Restructuring | Lance Bergstein will oversee the firm's day-to-day operations in his new role as chief executive officer. (Photo courtesy of LEG)
Longtime Managing Director Lance Bergstein named CEO, while Joel Bergstein transitions to role of executive ch... |
| 18.09.2023 | Violet PR President Named One of New Jersey's 'Best 50 Women in Business' by NJBIZ | Violet PR President April Mason has been named one of New Jersey’s “Best 50 Women in Business” by NJBIZ. This is the second time in five years she has made the prestigious list. Courtesy of Violet PR.
April Mason, founder and president of t... |
| 08.08.2023 | Violet PR Receives NJBIZ ‘Empowering Women Award’ for Outstanding Commitment to Women’s Advancement in New Jersey | Christina Forrest, Vice President of Violet PR, accepting the NJBIZ Empowering Women Award. Photo courtesy of Violet PR. “Our commitment to uplifting women is not limited to our workplace; we leverage our media relations expertise to elevat... |
| 11.05.2023 | Violet PR Named to Inc. Magazine’s 2023 “Best Workplace” List | Violet PR Named to Inc. Magazine’s 2023 “Best Workplace” List "We are thrilled to be recognized as one of the Best Workplaces for 2023. At Violet PR, we prioritize employee well-being and strive to create a culture that encourages prof... |
| 11.05.2023 | World Trade Centers Association and World Trade Center Accra Successfully Bring Together Over 300 Leaders Across 40+ Countries at the 53rd Annual WTCA General Assembly in Accra, Ghana | WTCA connected business leaders and B2B delegates leading to tangible business opportunities throughout Ghana and Africa, leveraging its core strength as a business enabler
NEW YORK, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Trade Centers Asso... |
| 12.04.2023 | Dresdner Robin Expands Service Portfolio with Remediation Construction Management Services | The new branch, Dresdner Robin Construction Management, will be led by industry veteran Jim Blaney, CHMM
JERSEY CITY, N.J., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- New Jersey-based land use consultancy, Dresdner Robin, announced today that it ... |
| 03.04.2023 | World Trade Centers Association and World Trade Center Accra to Showcase Business Opportunities in Africa at the 53rd Annual WTCA General Assembly | WTCA's pan-African GA will focus on Africa as a strategic economic market contributing much needed critical infrastructure of interconnected business networks
NEW YORK, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Trade Centers Association® (WTC... |
| 06.03.2023 | Topeka, Kansas-based Omni Circle Opens 15,000-Square-Foot Coworking and Networking Space Dedicated to Supporting Minority Entrepreneurs | Made possible through a $360,000 grant from the Kauffman Foundation, the shared workspace will be available to members and will include career and personal development and education resources, announced GO Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan., March 6, 2023... |
| 02.02.2023 | ArtPride New Jersey Announces Statewide Black History Month Celebration of African Americans in the Arts | Programming throughout February includes theater, art exhibitions, and musical performances
BURLINGTON, N.J., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This February, in celebration of Black History Month, Discover Jersey Arts honors the work and ... |
| 13.12.2022 | Moroccan National Tourism Office Selects Violet PR for North American Public Relations Campaign | Violet PR will support the MNTO's efforts to further develop Morocco’s visibility within North America, positioning the Kingdom among the most sought-after tourist destinations in the world. “With Violet PR’s guidance, we hope to further in... |
| 07.12.2022 | The 5th Edition of the WTCA Prime Office Index LatAm Shows Increasingly Optimistic Projections for the Premium Office Segment in Latin America | At the end of 2022, the index closes at 5.4%, 3.2 percentage points above the year's first half and a growth of 4.2 percentage points compared to the same period last year.
Leasing projected to recover faster than the sales segment.
Premium... |
| 09.11.2022 | Violet PR Named ‘Boutique Agency of the Year’ from PRNEWS, Wins Big at PRSA-NJ’s 2022 Ceremony | New Jersey-based public relations firm, Violet PR, is proud to announce that the agency won several prestigious PR awards this fall. “Our agency experienced a tremendous year — we doubled in size with new high-profile clients, five outstand... |
| 03.11.2022 | Space Era Wins World Trade Centers Association Foundation's 2021-2022 'Peace Through Trade' Student Competition | Architect student initiative aims to address the global housing crisis faced by people forcibly displaced
NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Trade Centers Association® Foundation (WTCAF) is proud to announce architectural shel... |
| 02.11.2022 | Members from 120-Plus World Trade Center Businesses Reconnect at the 2022 World Trade Centers Association Member Forum in New York | Nearly 300 attendees from 49 countries gathered for the hybrid event
NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Trade Centers Association® (WTCA®), an international trade organization that connects over 300 World Trade Center® (WTC®) ... |
| 12.10.2022 | World Trade Center® Businesses Gather in Guadalajara, Mexico to Discuss Logistics in Latin America | Event focused on the exchange of ideas to strengthen global value chains in foreign trade
NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Trade Centers Association® (WTCA®) — a global network connecting over 300 World Trade Center® (WTC®)... |
| 03.10.2022 | 2022 World Trade Centers Association Member Forum Returns to New York City for First Time in Two Years | The forum will feature networking, workshops and more — presented in-person and virtually for WTCA Members around the world
NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Trade Centers Association® (WTCA®), an international trade organiza... |
| 28.09.2022 | Montclair-Based Violet PR Ranked a Top 100 Agency by PRNEWS | Violet PR is the only firm specializing in economic development to be named to the Agency Elite Top 100 and one of only three New Jersey-based agencies on the list. Photo courtesy of Violet PR. “We're honored to be named to this exclusive l... |
| 14.09.2022 | The World Trade Centers Association and U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration Sign Memorandum of Agreement to Further the Promotion of International Trade | The partnership provides close collaboration on creating international trade opportunities for WTCA members in the U.S.
NEW YORK, Sept. 1,4 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Trade Centers Association® (WTCA®), an international trade organizati... |
| 24.08.2022 | Montclair-Based Public Relations Firm, Violet PR, Doubles in Size with Five New Hires | A boutique PR firm, Violet PR represents a diverse set of clients including economic development organizations, engineering and architecture firms, and real estate developers. Courtesy of Violet PR. “Violet PR has been on an impressive grow... |
| 28.07.2022 | World Trade Centers Association and The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Further the Promotion of International Trade | Partnership provides close collaboration on creating international trade opportunities together with WTCA Members in Türkiye
NEW YORK, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Trade Centers Association® (WTCA®), an international trade organi... |
| 29.06.2022 | Violet PR Named ‘Best Boutique Agency’ in the U.S. by Bulldog PR Awards | Named “Best Boutique Agency” in the U.S. by the Bulldog Awards, Violet PR's team has tripled in size within the last year. Photo courtesy of Violet PR. “We are honored to have our agency recognized as a leader in the industry by Bulldog PR ... |
| 28.06.2022 | 4th Edition of WTCA Prime Office Index LatAm Proves Projections for the Premium Office Segment Are Increasingly Positive in Latin America | The index started at -40% in 2020 and closed at 2% for the first half of 2022 with expectations to continue growing.
Leasing is projected to recover faster than the sales segment.
Premium office users value buildings with features and techn... |
| 02.06.2022 | New Jersey-Based Violet PR Wins National PRSA Award for Best Nonprofit Media Relations Campaign | VPR account director David Margolis accepts the Bronze Anvil Award on behalf of Violet PR (Photo courtesy of PRSA) "The media coverage Violet PR secured means I make nearly no cold calls to potential donors and programming partners. Pe... |
| 18.01.2022 | Violet Public Relations Hires David Margolis as Account Director | As account director, David will help lead the firm's economic development clients. (Headshot courtesy of Violet PR) “We are thrilled that David has joined our team, bringing two decades of expertise managing media relations for economic dev... |
| 18.01.2022 | N.J.-Based PR Firm, Violet PR, Expands with New Account Director David Margolis | As account director, David will help lead the firm's economic development clients. (Headshot courtesy of Violet PR) “We are thrilled that David has joined our team, bringing two decades of expertise managing media relations for economic dev... |
| 10.02.2021 | Violet PR Announces Webinar with Newark’s Top Female Leaders, Feb. 24 | Violet PR will be hosting a webinar featuring Newark's female business leaders on Feb. 24. (Image courtesy of Violet PR.) "Adena, Aisha, Taneshia and Erin have a significant impact on New Jersey’s largest city and its collective future... |
| 19.01.2021 | N.J.-Based Public Relations Firm, Violet PR, Promotes Christina Forrest to Account Director | Christina Forrest has been promoted to Account Director at Montclair, N.J.-based public relations agency, Violet PR. "Christina has helped Violet PR achieve enormous success on the national and New Jersey stage – leading to numerous aw... |
| 02.12.2020 | Violet PR Earns Top Awards for Public Relations Excellence | New Jersey-based PR firm, Violet PR, has earned a dozen industry awards in 2020. (Courtesy of Andy Foster Photography) “As a boutique, New Jersey-based firm, we are especially proud to produce award-winning results for clients during these ... |
