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We Grow Trade
As part of a worldwide network of World Trade Centers, we help businesses succeed in the global markets. As a trade association for exporters, importers and service providers, and supported by the private and public sectors via memberships, sponsorships and contracts, we offer a variety of programs to stimulate international trade.



March 11, 2010
WTC Tacoma Executive Director Anthony Hemstad speaks at the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce breakfast networking
Burs Restaurant
6151 Steilacoom Blvd, Lakewood
7:00am

March 17, 2010

Meeting with WA State Department of Commerce and Department of Agriculture Foreign Trade Representatives

March 26, 2010
WTC Tacoma Training Seminar:
Basics of Importing.

The Fabulich Center, 3600 Port of Tacoma Road, Tacoma WA 98424. $15.
Contact Mariam Anderson to RSVP

April 9, 2010

Washnington's Innovation Summit 2010 at The Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center. Follow the link to learn more and register

April 23, 2010
WTC Tacoma Training Seminar:
Import Compliance

The Fabulich Center, 3600 Port of Tacoma Road, Tacoma 98424. Contact Mariam Anderson

SAVE THE DATE
June 2, 2010
17th Annual Globe Awards
Hotel Murano, Tacoma WA
6:00-8:00 PM. Contact Mariam Anderson to RSVP.

Submit nominations for Globe or Marco Polo Award

Submit Silent Auction Item

June 11, 2010
WTC Tacoma Training Seminar
Basics of Exporting

The Fabulich Center, 3600 Port of Tacoma Road, Tacoma 98424. Contact Mariam Anderson

 

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World Trade Center Tacoma Executive Director Anthony Hemstad's presentation at the Port of Tacoma Commission meeting, March 4, 2010

Commerce Secretary Locke announces National Export Initiative (NEI)

World Trade Center Tacoma's 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


WTC TACOMA LICENSE HOLDER 

 
Port of Tacoma U.S.A.


The Port of Tacoma is one of the top U.S. ports, as well as an economic engine for the Puget Sound and Washington state.

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.

  
As a member you have access to the resources of the World Trade Center headquarters in New York. For more information, see the benefits of membership , some of which are listed below:

   - 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


 

 

Trade and Information Services

Business Networking

Professional Development

Travel Support

And More...

 

 

 

  


Programs and Events with our members are listed here. Click here to learn more...

Events at the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts in Tacoma

 
Port of Tacoma U.S.A.

950 Pacific Avenue Suite 310 - Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: (253)396-1022 | Fax: (253)396-1033 | Email: info@wtcta.org