World Trade Center Tacoma

Reception for Quebec Maritime Mission to the Pacific Northwest
2021-10-19 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)

Have a product that you want to export or import? Put our Virtual Trade Mission on your calendar!
2021-10-01 - 2021-10-31
The World Trade Center Tacoma is partnering with counterpart organizations in our local Chinese Sister Cities to bring exposure to products for export. Likewise, we will assist in bringing attention to the products of their small- and medium-size enterprises (SME).
Beginning in September, we will feature video presentations with English subtitles from Chongqing companies. The following month, a limited number of local companies will have the opportunity to have their videos with Chinese subtitles promoted in Chongqing (Seattle’s Sister City).
Videoconferences will be arranged to followup on the interest generated by the video.
We aim to carry out additional such events with other Sister Cities, including Fuzhou, Tacoma’s Sister City.
If you’d like to be considered for this project, please let us know by sending an email to our info@ address.

The Globe Awards will be held in person on September 30! Join us dockside with a view of the City at the open, airy, Tacoma Youth Marine Center!
2021-09-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Tacoma Youth Marine Center, 820 East D Street, Tacoma, Washington, 98421
The Globe Awards recognizes companies excelling in international trade and trade promotion and acknowledges the importance of trade to the Washington State economy. An award will be presented to an organizations that exemplifies the mission of the WTC Tacoma – We Grow Trade.

SPONSORS
Port of Tacoma:
https://www.portoftacoma.com
Pierce County:
https://www.piercecountywa.gov/103/Economic-Development
Columbia Bank:
https://www.columbiabank.com/business-banking/international-banking
UWT Milgard School of Business:
https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/uwt/business
Tacoma Youth Marine Center:
https://www.tacomaymf.org
Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce:
https://www.tacomachamber.org
The Northwest Seaport Alliance:
https://www.nwseaportalliance.com

The Northwest Seaport Alliance Webinar to Raise Awareness for Thailand Shipper and Logistics Professionals
2021-08-10 19:00 - 20:00
Register Here

Vietnam: Emerging Market and Manufacturing Powerhouse
2021-05-12 19:00 - 20:30 | On-line Webinar by Registration Only

Impact of Biden's China Policy on the Pacific Northwest
2021-04-22 16:00 - 17:00 | On-line Webinar by Registration Only
Register Here
Preview Book

WTC Tacoma and Branta introduce new marketing and sourcing capabilities for the India market.
2020-10-29 04:00 - 05:30
Join us in this online event to learn about the captioned new offerings. The India middle class will grow to 500 million by 2025. This is a 10-fold increase in 20 years! Click here to register.

Columbia Bank Going Global Series: The Northwest Seaport Alliance: A Critical Link in Trade with the US---A Webinar for Vietnam
2020-09-23 12:00 - 13:30

Going Global Series: Vietnam Marketing, Sourcing, and Manufacturing Opportunities
2020-05-13 09:00 - 10:30 | On-line Webinar by Registration Only
Register now for this free Columbia Bank Going Global Series online event sponsored by Columbia Bank, the Port of Tacoma, the City of Tacoma, the Tacoma-Pierce Chamber of Commerce, and organized in cooperation with the US Commercial Service and Becamex IDC Corp.

Register here

Columbia Bank Going Global Series: COVID-19 and The Trade War Webinar
2020-04-08 08:00 - 09:30
This webinar is the first event of the Columbia Bank Going Global Series and a collaborative effort between the World Trade Center Tacoma, Tacoma Sister Cities, the US Commercial Service, and the Washington State China Relations Council.
It is a free, interactive webinar on the impact of the Trade War and COVID-19 on trade, and particularly for local small- and medium-size enterprises engaged in international trade.
Listen and participate in a panel discussion on defending against this “one-two punch” as we cover supply chain distruptions, export sales challenges, and logistical issues from the global to local perspective.

26th Annual Globe Awards
2020-02-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Port Administration Building, 1 Sitcum Way, Tacoma, WA, 98421, United States
We are delighted to announce that our annual flagship event, The Globe Awards, has been scheduled for Thursday, February 27th from 5:00-7:00 pm. This event recognizes companies and individuals excelling in international trade and trade promotion and acknowledges the importance of trade to the Washington State economy. Awards will be presented to organizations or an individual who exemplifies the mission of the WTC Tacoma – We Grow Trade.
Registration details:
$45 (January 1st-February 27th)
$50 walk-in
Join the World Trade Center and get a free ticket!
Refunds and credits will not be permitted for registration cancellations made the day of the event, or for no-shows.

Mini-Export Seminar Series
2019-12-04 07:00 - 09:30 | World Trade Center Tacoma US Bank Room, 950 Pacific Ave #310, Tacoma, 98402, United States

World Affairs Council of Tacoma: 30th Annual Consular Association Reception
2019-10-16 10:30 - 12:30 | Tacoma Art Museum, 1701 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States

Fuzhou Business Delegation Reception
2019-09-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Municipal Building, 747 Market Street, Room 234, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Please join us on the evening of September 20th at our reception for the business delegation of our Sister City of Fuzhou.
To register, click the link below:
http://business.tacomachamber.org/events/details/tacoma-s-sister-city-business-delegation-reception-14325

Mini-Export-Seminar Series
2019-09-12 08:00 - 10:00 | 1120 Downtown, 1120 Pacific Ave, 2nd Floor, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Please join us for the next installment of the WTC Tacoma Mini-Export-Seminar Series. Zara Castillo of the Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington and Lee Gibbs of the U.S. Small Business Administration will speak on how to fully utilize the free and low-cost assistance of Federal and State agencies as a first step in creating a successful export plan.

Upcoming Event: Free Trade Round Table Discussion
2019-07-17 00:30 - 02:30 | World Trade Center Seattle, 2200 Alaska Way, #410, Seattle, WA, 98121, United States

Agriculture Transportation Coalition - 31st Annual Meeting
2019-06-11 10:00 - 2019-06-14 09:00 | Greater Tacoma Convention Center, 1320 Broadway, Tacoma, WA, United States
Description:
The AgTC’s Annual Meeting is the largest gathering of agriculture and forest products transportation professionals and their service providers. Join us for two action-packed days of programming on issues impacting YOUR business. Plus Annual Dinner and Ocean Carrier Performance Survey results announced, boat cruise of Puget Sound ports (members-only) and terminal tours of NW Seaport Alliance and service provider facilities. Plenty of networking too—at the meeting and at our Annual Walk-Run, golfing at Chamber’s Bay, dinner about town in Tacoma.

Date & Time
June 11, 2019 at 5:00 PM
-to-
June 14, 2019 at 4:00 PM

Location
Greater Tacoma Convention Center
1500 Commerce Street
Tacoma, WA 98402

Return from China: Lessons Learned and e-Commerce Opportunities Ahead
2019-05-30 08:00 - 10:00 | World Trade Center Tacoma US Bank Room, 950 Pacific Ave #310, Tacoma, 98402, United States

Exports for Success: An afternoon seminar on international trade
2019-05-29 04:30 - 09:00 | Federal Way Community Center, 876 S. 333rd Street, Federal Way, WA, 98003, United States

Save the Date: Vietnam Meets Washington State
2019-04-25 06:30 - 09:30 | The Fabulich Center, 3600 Port of Tacoma Rd., Tacoma, WA, 98424, United States
Objective
The Consulate general of Vietnam and the World Trade Center Tacoma will hold a workshop to explore potential trade and investment opportunities between Vietnam and Washington State.
Through this workshop, our respective organizations hope to highlight opportunities for mutually beneficial business cooperation between our respective communities.

Topics

Speakers from Vietnam, leaders from the City, Port, County, and local business entities will cover a range of topics including trade and investment prospects in sectors such as:

Transportation/Infrastructure
Information Technology
High tech (semiconductors, chips, boards, etc.)
Aerospace
Real Estate Development
Machinery and Equipment

Register for Vietnam meets Washington State

Non-members – $15
World Trade Center Members – Complimentary

Event Sponsors

US-China-Japan: The Evolving Trade Landscape
2019-03-13 07:00 - 09:30 | The Fabulich Center, 3600 Port of Tacoma Rd., Tacoma, WA, 98424, United States
Event Description
Join the Japan-America Society of the State of Washington, Washington State china relations Council, Port of Seattle, World Trade Center of Tacoma and the Northwest Seaport Alliance as our panel of experts discusses the ever-evolving trade landscape between the U.S., China, and Japan, and what it means for businesses in the Pacific Northwest.

When
March 13, 2:00 to 4:30 Pm

Where
Fabulich Center: 3600 Port of Tacoma Rd, Tacoma, WA, 98424

Registration
Cost: Student: $5, Member: $15, Non-member: $25
Register here

Save the Date: Prepare Your Business for Disaster Recovery
2019-02-27 00:00 - 09:00 | Lakewood City Hall Council Chambers, 6000 Main St SW, Lakewood, WA, 98499, United States
The Pierce County Economic Development Department, the City of Lakewood Economic
Development Department, the Pierce County Emergency Management
Department and the Washington State Emergency Management Division
are hosting a free educational forum:

Learn tips and strategies to prepare your business for disaster recovery:

• Building a “business continuity kit”
• Developing an operations preparation and recovery plan for machinery &
equipment
• Personal Preparedness: If your employees aren’t ready, your business isn’t ready
• Funding sources to help businesses following a disaster
• Insurance and how much of it enhances recovery capability
• Case Study: Alternate Site Selection

There will also be Q&A time at the end of the program.

April 9, 2019
7:30 AM | Registration and light refreshments
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Program
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Hands-on Workshop

Location
Lakewood City Hall Council Chambers
6000 Main St SW
Lakewood, WA 98499

Register for Event

25th Annual Globe Awards: Love Trade
2019-02-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Port of Tacoma Administration Building, One Sitcum Plaza, Tacoma, WA, 98421, United States
Dear Friend of the World Trade Center Tacoma,
The roads are clearing up and snow has turned to slush meaning that we will still be hosting Globe Awards as scheduled!
Come out and break your cabin fever with a Hot Totty (made from Brown Sugar Bourbon — a product of America’s most rewarded craft distillery and our cocktail sponsor, Heritage Distilling Company)!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Sincerely,
Mike Fowler

Join the World Trade Center Tacoma in celebration as they recognize excellence in international trade at the 25th Annual Globe Awards. Follow this link to register for an evening of awards, appetizers and cocktails.

In partnership with

Event sponsors

Globe Award Presenting Sponsor

Lifetime Achievement Award Presenting Sponsor

Wine Sponsor

Auction Item Donors

Supporting Sponsors

Video Sponsor

Dessert Sponsor

Cocktail Sponsor

Basics of International Compliance
2019-01-16 01:00 - 07:00 | Highline College, 2400 S. 240th St. , Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States
SEKO Logistics Seattle and the World Trade Center of Tacoma are partnering up to bring you “The Basics of International Compliance”. As our world trade continues to evolve and new regulations become very important to our businesses, we would like to help share the importance of International compliance. SEKO’s own Senior Director of Compliance, Sandra Scott and guest speakers with Customs Boarder Protection, will guide us as we dive into the tough, ever-changing regulations, global supply chains run into on a daily basis. This seminar is a great way to kick off the new year with confidence of expanding your global business.

This seminar will be hosted in Highline College, building 2. Register today by contacting Lisa Schueller at Lisa.Schueller@sekologistics.com.

Exporting to Asia just Became Easier
2018-12-09 - 2018-12-12
Co-Promotional Event:
The U.S Commercial Service is hosting Discover Global Markets: Indo-Pacific. This dynamic conference brings together global leaders across the aerospace, defense, and security sectors.
Seize the Opportunity to:

Network with international executives, business development and marketing professionals, technology developers, export compliance specialists, and government officials.
Meet one-on-one with U.S. Commercial Diplomats from the following 14 Indo-Pacific nations: Australia, Bangladesh, Burma, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
Discuss procurement needs directly with foreign buyers.

This Conference is Ideal for:

CEOs & Presidents
Sales & Marketing Professionals
Business Development Managers
Engineers
Procurement Representatives
Supply Chain Operations

Click on the link below to register and find more details regarding the event:

Supply Chain - Update on the Core of our Regional Economy
2018-11-01 04:30 - 06:00 | The Fabulich Center, 3600 Port of Tacoma Rd., Tacoma, WA, 98424, United States
Supply Chain: Impact | Importance | Overview | Understanding | Success

DATE:
Thursday, November 1st, 2018
LOCATION:
The Fabulich Center, 3600 Port of Tacoma Road, Room 104 Tacoma, WA, 98424
SCHEDULE:
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Registration
12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Program
01:00 PM – 01:30 PM Q&A + Networking
Speakers:

Clare Petrich
Commissioner | Port of Tacoma
Clare Petrich is a small business owner with strong ties to Tacoma’s maritime heritage. She is co-founder and former chair of the Commencement Bay Maritime Fest, an advisor to Tacoma Community Boat Builders and deeply involved in maritime heritage research. Clare serves on the Joint Municipal Action Committee, Pacific Northwest Waterways Association, the Youth Marine Foundation, the Flood Control Zone District Committee and the Washington Council on International Trade. She was recently elected to the boards of Sister Cities International and the Washington State Trust for Historic Preservation. She is a past president of the Puget Sound Regional Council’s Economic Development District Board and continues to serve on this board. She is also board secretary for the Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle.
Commissioner Petrich and Port of Tacoma Commissioner Connie Bacon were co-recipients of the Tacoma Propeller Club’s 2015 Master Mariner Person of the Year award, and she received the Seattle Propeller Club’s 2015 Public Official of the Year award with Port of Seattle Commissioner Stephanie Bowman. Clare graduated from Manhattanville College in New York and received her master’s degree from the University of Virginia. She is a senior fellow of the American Leadership Forum.

Tong Zhu:
Chief Commercial Officer & Chief Strategy Officer | Northwest Seaport Alliance
Tong oversees the organization’s commercial team, including the alliance’s cargo and real estate businesses, marketing and research. Tong will speak on the economic importance of the supply chain and the state of the shipping industry.
Tong most recently served as the chief commercial officer at the Port of Tacoma since 2010. She joined the Port of Tacoma in 2007. As chief commercial officer, she managed the activities of the Port’s diversified business portfolio, including container, non‐container (breakbulk and RoRo), intermodal and real estate. She also oversaw the marketing, research and customer outreach activities of the Port’s business development teams.
Before joining the Port of Tacoma, Zhu managed international relations at the Port of Seattle and directed the State of Washington’s greater China trade development programs. With the state, she played a critical role in former Gov. Gary Locke’s successful China trade development programs and helped advance and finalize business contracts and international agreements.
Tong also serves on the Executive Committee of the Washington State China Relations Council, and the Boards of Directors of the Japan America Society of the State of Washington and the Evergreen Building Products Association.

Luke Duvall:
VP & Seattle Station Manager | Air Tiger Express (USA), Inc.
Luke is a licensed US Customs Broker & Manager in the international freight forwarding customs brokerage, marine cargo insurance & third-party logistics field. Luke will explain the process of shipping from loading dock to loading dock and provide tips for ensuring smooth transit.
Luke is a Seattle native and alumni of the University of Washington. When he is away from the industry, he enjoys hiking and skiing in the Pacific Northwest with his wife Jeanine.”

Amy Paulose
President | AMES International
Amy is the President of AMES International, a manufacturer of gourmet nuts, teas, and confections dedicated to producing high-quality product while retaining their individual attention to care. Over the last several years, Amy has helped AMES expand to become one of the largest nut roasters and chocolate manufacturers on the West Coast.
Amy will share her team’s experience in utilizing the local supply chain and international trade to grow her business.

Cost:
Members: Complimentary
Non-Members: $10
Students: Complimentary *required to show valid student ID at check-in
Click here or Greater Seattle Partnership’s link below to register.

Thank you to our program partner

Thank you to our co-promoters

World Affairs Council of Tacoma: 29th Annual Consular Reception
2018-10-04 08:00 - 11:00 | Bates Technical College Central, Mohler Campus, 2320 S. 19th St., Tacoma, WA, 98405, United States
The WTC Tacoma is proud to be a sponsor of this event that will bring together Keynote Speaker Governor Jay Inslee and a group of consuls who connect Washington with the world to enhance opportunities for trade and economic growth.
Don’t miss this gala evening of food, wine, and networking to honor our consular officials and the international relationships that connect us.
Register at the website link below.

Protect Your Intellectual Property Rights!
2018-07-24 01:45 - 09:40 | K&L Gates LLP, 925 4th Avenue #2900, Seattle, WA, 98104, United States
Co-Promotional Event:
The U.S. Commercial Service brings its STOPfakes.gov Roadshow to Seattle this month with tips to help you protect your intellectual property in global markets.
Speakers from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and others will deliver critically important information about protecting intellectual property to the audience that needs it most.
This Seminar is Ideal for:

Entrepreneurs/Innovators/Inventors
Small/Medium/Large Businesses
Start-Up Companies/Venture Capitalist Firms
IP Attorney
IT/Biotech Firms

Attendees will Learn:

How to identify and protect the various intellectual property (IP) assets
The mechanisms for obtaining IP protection in overseas markets and strategies for determining where you should seek protection
Utilize on-site help to record your mark with customs and exclude counterfeit goods from entering the United States
How to combat counterfeits on international e-commerce sites
How to use available government resources to help U.S business with intellectual property issues

For more details or to register, please visit this link, or contact Janet Bauermeister, USEAC, at Janet.Bauermeister@trade.gov.

Featured: Port of Tacoma's Agriculture Transportation Coalition
2018-06-12 01:00 - 2018-06-15 10:00 | Greater Tacoma Convention Center, 1320 Broadway, Tacoma, WA, United States
Greater Tacoma Convention Center
1320 Broadway
Tacoma, WA 98402

Join the Agriculture Transportation Coalition for their 30th Annual Meeting, June 12-15. They will feature a best practices session, keynote speaker, and tour of the Northwest Seaport Alliance.

Schedule of Events
June 12 • Tuesday
•Evening Boat Tour of Puget Sound &NW Seaport Alliance’s terminals
•Welcome Reception Hotel Murano
June 13 • Wednesday
•Best Practices Session with Ocean Carrier President
•Premium Sponsor-AgTC Member Luncheon
•Carrier and Shipper Panels
•Reception at LeMay- America’s Car Museum
•Annual Dinner
•Ocean Carrier Performance Survey Results
•Post-Dinner Tour of the Museum
June 14 • Thursday
•General Session I
•Keynote Luncheon Address
•General Session II
•AgTC Member Wrap Up
June 15 • Friday
•Port Terminal Tours
•Topical Meetings
•Adjourn at Noon
REGISTER HERE

More info: AgTC 2018 Annual Meeting

Cost Savings on Foreign Exchange and the Last Great Export Tax Incentive
2018-06-05 07:00 - 09:00 | US Bank Room WTC Office, 950 Pacific Ave Suit 310, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Location: 950 Pacific Ave #310, Tacoma, WA 98402
3rd Floor U.S. Bank Conference Room
[June 5, 2018 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm]
The World Trade Center Tacoma, in cooperation with the U.S. Commercial Service Seattle, is hosting an event focused on saving businesses money in foreign exchange as well as the innovative use of a tax incentive for manufacturers, producers, resellers, and exporters of goods that can yield very substantial savings.
Michael Bourke of Bannockburn Global Foreign Exchange LLC and Mehrdad Ghassemieh of Harlowe & Falk LLP will be joining us.
According to Mehrdad, “If you are exporting products without an IC-DISC, you are overpaying taxes. It’s that simple. The Interest Charge Domestic Sales Corporation (“DISC”) is a tax incentive used by U.S. exporting companies to reduce their overall U.S. tax liability.”
Join us on the 5th to learn more.
Members
Non-Members
