 |  February 11, 2010 Winter Shmooze 2010 with The Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle and PATH
February 19, 2010 An Export Forum will be hosted in University Place
February 25, 2010 2nd Annual International Washington Day Reception at the Governor's Mansion. Follow the link for more information
March 5, 2010 Grow Global: Bank Local Learning Series Trade Finance: Letters of Credit Presented by Columbia Bank
April 9, 2010 Washnington's Innovation Summit 2010 at The Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center. Follow the link to learn more and register | |  Commerce Secretary Locke announces National Export Initiative (NEI)
World Trade Center Executive Director Anthony Hemstad responds to President Obama's call to double exports in five years in the attached News Tribune editorial: South Sound companies need to look overseas
Anthony Hemstad, WTC Tacoma Executive Director, was quoted in a trade article published in Business Examiner . Follow the link to read the article: Washington's exports plunge
Congressman Adam Smith and a panel of experts discussed "Growing Washington in a Global Economy," an event sponsored by the World Trade Center Tacoma, Port of Tacoma, US Chamber, Trade Roots and Tacoma-Pierce Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, August 6 at the Fabulich Center. Follow the links to view the videos: Segment A: introduction and opening remarks Segment B: 1st panel WTC Tacoma Gold Sponsor, Union Bank of California, adopts a new corporate identity and becomes Union Bank: Follow the link to read the article. Effective July 26, 2009, Washington State Community, Trade & Economic Development (CTED) will change its name to Department of Commerce: Follow the link to read their press release. Korean Air, one of WTC Tacoma's Silver Sponsors, shows business growth despite the financial recession: Follow the link to read the article. WTC Tacoma Board Member and President of Global One, Inc., Irl Davis discussed the benefits of doing business with Turkey. Follow the link to read this interview.
Trade Updates from the Federation of International Trade Associations. Click here to learn more
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The Port's efficient terminals, premier shipping lines, excellent highway and rail connections, and a cooperative sales force all work together to help companies be more successful in international and domestic trade.
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- Networking, Participation, and Visibility in the Local Trade Community
- Travel Support, Trade Contacts and Reciprocity Around the World
- Increasing International Business and Trade Information Services |
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