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December 2017
Trade Reception for Sister City Brovary, Ukraine’s Business Delegation
Location: 950 Pacific Ave #310, Tacoma, WA 98402 U.S. Bank Conference Room The World Trade Center Tacoma will welcome the Mayor of Tacoma's new Sister City of Brovary as he returns for his second time leading a business delegation. Due to the conflicts between Ukraine and Russia and the accompanying Russian trade sanctions on Ukraine, the country has a surplus of production and is seeking new trade channels. Moreover, it has a need to develop new sources of product. Companies and…
Find out more »March 2018
Seafood Delegation from Kiên Giang Province, Vietnam
Location: 950 Pacific Ave #310, Tacoma, WA 98402 3rd Floor U.S. Bank Conference Room The World Trade Center Tacoma and The Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle will be hosting a reception for a seafood delegation from Kiên Giang Province at the WTC Tacoma. Kien Giang Province, on the southernmost coast of Vietnam, is a booming seafood processing capital. The delegation will be made up of provincial officials and seafood importers and exporters. There is a special interest in meeting…
Find out more »May 2018
Free Trade: Opportunities and Challenges
Location: 2200 Alaskan Way #410, Seattle, WA 98121 4th Floor, World Trade Center Seattle *** A limited number of seats are available and registration will be closed once those seats are filled *** Come join us for an illuminating discussion on the impacts of free trade on business regionally, co-sponsored by World Trade Center Tacoma and World Trade Center Seattle and co-promoted by the Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle. Seats are limited and registration will be closed once they…
Find out more »June 2018
Cost Savings on Foreign Exchange and the Last Great Export Tax Incentive
Location: 950 Pacific Ave #310, Tacoma, WA 98402 3rd Floor U.S. Bank Conference Room 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…
Find out more »Featured: Port of Tacoma’s Agriculture Transportation Coalition
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…
Find out more »July 2018
Protect Your Intellectual Property Rights!
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…
Find out more »October 2018
World Affairs Council of Tacoma: 29th Annual Consular Reception
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.
Find out more »November 2018
Supply Chain – Update on the Core of our Regional Economy
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…
Find out more »December 2018
Exporting to Asia just Became Easier
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…
Find out more »February 2018
2018 Globe Awards
Join the World Trade Center Tacoma in celebration as they recognize excellence in international trade at the 24th Annual Globe Awards! Festivities include: Awards Appetizers Cocktails In partnership with:
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