The Long Beach International Trade Office (LBITO) delivers a comprehensive package of free and low-cost services to help Long Beach area companies grow and prosper through international trade.  The LBITO program is underwritten by the Port and City of Long Beach, with matching contributions provided by the Center for International Trade Development hosted by Long Beach City College and the World Trade Center Association Los Angeles – Long Beach.  The LBITO is jointly staffed by the WTCA and CITD, which provide service to the trade community through the LBITO and act as its “operating partners.”

For a description of trade services available through the LBITO, please see the “About LBITO” section of this website.

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

LAEDC Report Says U.S., California, and Southern California recession to bottom by year-end 2009, recovery to begin in 2010. - Read full report

LAEDC Report Sees Continued Unfavorable Trends for Southern California’s Important International Trade Industry in 2009. - View full reports

WTCA and LAEDC release the updated Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) report. FDI is another important part of L.A. County’s international economic activities, as a considerable amount of capital flows between Los Angeles and the rest of the world.

World Trade Center Association, LAEDC and City of Long Beach Return to Kolkata to Explore Opportunities - Full Press Release