The International Trade Center - Houston was founded by businessman and entrepreneur, Wea Lee.  Mr. Lee, a publishing magnate with a global perspective, publishes the Southern Chinese Daily News and prints more than fifty other international news publications in Houston, Texas. He also headed the effort to establish the new International District in Houston’s booming west side.

“My Vision has become a reality. With the opening of the US International Trade Center in Houston, Houston will continue to innovate and redefine the international marketplace.” - Wea Lee

Gezahgen Kebede, president of the International Trade Center - Houston is also co-founder and president of the Ethio-American Trade & Investment Council (EATIC). He has served as Honorary Consul General of Ethiopia in Houston for more than ten years.   During his time in Houston, Mr. Kebede has organized several successful trade missions to Ethiopia, and has consistently promoted trade between the United States and Ethiopia.

We work with our valuable parnters in the West Houston Community to reach out to small and medium sized businesses. We believe this partnering, or "multplier effect" expands everyone's reach. Their services are complementary and we hope will benefit all.

The US Department of Commerce's Commercial Service provides services to small and mid-sized companies. They have established a satellite office at the ITC Houston center through an MOU. Companies are welcome to visit and take advanatage of their worldwide support they give to US companies looking to sell overseas. You can learn more about the US Commercial Service at: buyusa.gov/houston or export.gov .