World Trade Center Tacoma

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

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

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
