World Trade Center Tacoma

Chinese Conversation Club Launch
2024-11-04 16:30 - 2025-05-20 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The WTC Tacoma in cooperation with our partners are happy to announce the launch of a Chinese Conversation Club for intermediate to advanced students of Chinese. This will complement our ongoing Basic Chinese classes. For more information on either of these programs, contact us with the below email address.

32nd Annual Globe Awards
2024-09-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Port of Tacoma Administration Building, One Sitcum Plaza, Tacoma, WA, 98421, United States
We are delighted to announce that our annual flagship event, The Globe Awards, will take place on Thursday, September 26 from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Port of Tacoma Administration Building. Registration is now open:

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New Chinese Class Forming!
2024-09-09 16:00 - 17:00
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International Business Mastermind
2024-08-08 16:00 - 18:00 | World Trade Center Tacoma
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India-Tacoma Film Trade Mission Feasibility Meet
2024-08-05 16:00 - 17:30 | WTC Tacoma Rainier Connect Room

China Town Hall: Featuring Dr. Kurt Campbell, US Deputy Secretary of State (UPDATE: WEBCAST STARTS AT 3:30PM NOT 4:00PM AS STATED ON FLYER)
2024-04-09 15:30 - 18:00 | World Trade Center Tacoma
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Pan-Africa Roundtable: Local Connections
2024-04-04 16:00 - 17:30 | WTC Tacoma Rainier Connect Room
Join us for a free hybrid event combining an in-person meeting at the World Trade Center Tacoma and an online Zoom meeting. We will gather and introduce a variety of local businesses currently doing business with various countries in Africa, find out where the opportunities are in their respective markets, and learn how to overcome the challenges they face. Click on the flyer or the button below to register.

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South Sound Film Commission Informational Event
2023-10-05 17:00 - 19:00 | World Trade Center Tacoma
Our amazing, picturesque region is still a little-known secret to the world’s film industry.
Thanks to new state legislation offering incentives to the industry, the timing is right to establish a South Sound Film Commission.
The commission will set it sights on creating more and better local jobs in the industry
The WTC Tacoma aims to assist with international promotion of this service export.

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Now learn Chinese at the WTC!
2023-10-02 16:00 - 2023-12-18 17:00 | World Trade Center Tacoma

29th Annual Globe Awards - Celebrating Excellence in Trade
2023-09-28 17:00 - 19:00

Trade with India: Focus on Art
2023-06-09 17:00 - 19:00
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Vietnam-Oregon Business Forum
2023-05-17 08:30 - 13:30
The World Trade Center Tacoma is honored to be a sponsor of the Vietnam-Oregon Business Forum.
This event aims to provide a wide range of benefits for businesses, individuals, and organizations looking to establish or strengthen business ties between Vietnam and Oregon. Here are a few reasons why you might consider attending:

Access to Key Business Leaders
Business Insights
Government Connections
Market Access
Brand Exposure
Potential Partnerships

Find out more here
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EdTech Investment Event - Listen to the Pitches of the Most Innovative, Cutting-edge Education Technology Companies
2023-04-29 10:00 - 11:30
Education Technology focused Angel Investor Online Events! For CEO/Founders and Angel Investors specifically interested in the EdTech industry. Attend and gain valuable feedback, connect with fellow industry leaders.

Virtual Trade Mission with Chongqing - Updated!
2023-02-24 19:00 - 20:30
Are you interested in showcasing your products to potential buyers in Chongqing China (pop. 34 million)? Would you like to discover new products and connect with industry professionals? Join us at our Food, Beverage, and Health event on Saturday, February 11.

If you’re interested in showcasing your products, please contact us for more information.

Mexico-Pacific Northwest Trade & Investment Hybrid Event
2023-02-08 16:00 - 17:00
Join us for this special hybrid event in partnership with the US Mexico Chamber of Commerce NW Chapter (USMCOCNW). Our keynote speaker will be The Honorable Tatiana Clouthier Carrillo, immediate past Secretary of Economy of Mexico presenting on “Challenges and Business Opportunities for Mexico and the North American Region.”
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from an influential leader and network with members and followers of the WTC Tacoma and the USMCOCNW.
This will be an in-person as well as on-line event. One in-person gathering will be at the World Trade Center Tacoma in the Tacoma-Pierce County Rainer Connect Room (950 Pacific Avenue 3rd Fl., Tacoma, WA 98402) with doors opening at 3:30PM and the program running from 4pm to 5pm.
Registration is required for this event. Register at this link and indicate whether you prefer to attend in-person (seating is limited) or via Zoom.

2022 Vietnam Trade & Investment Mission
2022-10-25 - 2022-11-04
Click here to send us an email for more information

28th Annual Globe Awards -- September 22, Thursday 5:00PM-7:00PM
2022-09-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Port of Tacoma Administration Building, One Sitcum Plaza, Tacoma, WA, 98421, United States

World Trade Center Tacoma to Hold its Second Virtual Trade Mission. This time with Chongqing, China (pop. 31 million)
2022-02-14 19:00 - 21:00
In cooperation with the North America China Council and the Chongqing Chamber of International Commerce, the World Trade Center Tacoma will hold its second Virtual Trade Mission. This time it will be with Seattle’s Sister City of Chongqing.
Regional companies will have the opportunity to present their products to pre-arranged potential buyers via Zoom. Language assistance will be provided. If you are interested in participating, please contact Mike Fowler by January 20, 2022.
See a report on our prior Virtual Trade Mission with Tacoma’s Sister City of Fuzhou here.

Reception for Quebec Maritime Mission to the Pacific Northwest
2021-10-19 15:30 - 17:00

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

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
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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.

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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
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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
