The World Trade Council (WTC) is a leader in facilitating both Domestic and International Trade in the Midwest. The WTC is experienced in addressing the needs, both recognized and unrecognized, of businesses seeking to expand beyond their current marketplace. Start-up companies, entrepreneurs, and seasoned companies can all benefit from the plethora of services provided. The WTC assists in expanding and attracting business opportunities beyond immediate geographic areas. Those services include, but are not limited to: - Business research - Administrative services - Marketing - Virtual offices - Education Given the nature of the current economic climate and the complexities of choices facing the aging population, the WTC has taken the lead in transcending the traditional business to business model to the consumer. The most vulnerable and most needy segment of American consumers are retirees and soon-to-be retirees seeking credible guidance as they enter into and through their retirement years. The WTC offers Continuing Education (CE) workshops for: fiduciaries of retirement plans and corporate benefit managers providers of financial services that directly impact upon those retirees; e.g., tax preparers, financial advisors, insurance agents, etc.