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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191204T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191204T093000
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CREATED:20191022T080040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191128T204615Z
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SUMMARY:Mini-Export Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://wtcta.org/event/save-the-date-mini-export-seminar-series/
LOCATION:World Trade Center Tacoma US Bank Room\, 950 Pacific Ave #310\, Tacoma\, 98402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Export Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191016T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191016T123000
DTSTAMP:20260513T132141
CREATED:20190930T075618Z
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SUMMARY:World Affairs Council of Tacoma: 30th Annual Consular Association Reception
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://wtcta.org/event/world-affairs-council-of-tacoma-30th-annual-consular-association-reception/
LOCATION:Tacoma Art Museum\, 1701 Pacific Ave\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190920T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190920T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T132141
CREATED:20190913T004323Z
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SUMMARY:Fuzhou Business Delegation Reception
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nPlease join us on the evening of September 20th at our reception for the business delegation of our Sister City of Fuzhou. \nTo register\, click the link below: \nhttp://business.tacomachamber.org/events/details/tacoma-s-sister-city-business-delegation-reception-14325 \n [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://wtcta.org/event/fuzhou-business-delegation-reception/
LOCATION:Municipal Building\, 747 Market Street\, Room 234\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190912T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190912T100000
DTSTAMP:20260513T132141
CREATED:20190722T235155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190911T004720Z
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SUMMARY:Mini-Export-Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:  \nPlease 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.
URL:https://wtcta.org/event/mini-export-seminar-series/
LOCATION:1120 Downtown\, 1120 Pacific Ave\, 2nd Floor\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190717T003000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190717T023000
DTSTAMP:20260513T132141
CREATED:20190704T065821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190709T041834Z
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SUMMARY:Upcoming Event: Free Trade Round Table Discussion
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URL:https://wtcta.org/event/upcoming-event-free-trade-round-table-discussion/
LOCATION:World Trade Center Seattle\, 2200 Alaska Way\, #410\, Seattle\, WA\, 98121\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190614T090000
DTSTAMP:20260513T132141
CREATED:20190501T054557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190501T054643Z
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SUMMARY:Agriculture Transportation Coalition - 31st Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nDescription:\nThe 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.  \n  \nDate & Time\nJune 11\, 2019 at 5:00 PM \n-to- \nJune 14\, 2019 at 4:00 PM \n  \nLocation\nGreater Tacoma Convention Center \n1500 Commerce Street \nTacoma\, WA 98402 \n  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://wtcta.org/event/agriculture-transportation-coalition-31st-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Greater Tacoma Convention Center\, 1320 Broadway\, Tacoma\, WA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190530T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190530T100000
DTSTAMP:20260513T132141
CREATED:20190517T034725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190518T020358Z
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SUMMARY:Return from China: Lessons Learned and e-Commerce Opportunities Ahead
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URL:https://wtcta.org/event/return-from-china/
LOCATION:World Trade Center Tacoma US Bank Room\, 950 Pacific Ave #310\, Tacoma\, 98402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190529T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190529T090000
DTSTAMP:20260513T132141
CREATED:20190525T034326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190525T042641Z
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SUMMARY:Exports for Success: An afternoon seminar on international trade
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URL:https://wtcta.org/event/exports-of-success-an-afternoon-seminar-on-international-trade/
LOCATION:Federal Way Community Center\, 876 S. 333rd Street\, Federal Way\, WA\, 98003\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190425T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190425T093000
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CREATED:20190321T025004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T061354Z
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SUMMARY:Save the Date: Vietnam Meets Washington State
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nObjective\nThe 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. \nThrough this workshop\, our respective organizations hope to highlight opportunities for mutually beneficial business cooperation between our respective communities. \n  \nTopics\n  \nSpeakers 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: \n\nTransportation/Infrastructure\nInformation Technology\nHigh tech (semiconductors\, chips\, boards\, etc.)\nAerospace\nReal Estate Development\nMachinery and Equipment\n\n  \n  \nRegister for Vietnam meets Washington State\n  \nNon-members – $15 \nWorld Trade Center Members – Complimentary \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nEvent Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://wtcta.org/event/save-the-date-vietnam-meets-washington-state/
LOCATION:The Fabulich Center\, 3600 Port of Tacoma Rd.\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98424\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190313T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190313T093000
DTSTAMP:20260513T132141
CREATED:20190220T075635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190220T075635Z
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SUMMARY:US-China-Japan: The Evolving Trade Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nJoin 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. \n  \nWhen\nMarch 13\, 2:00 to 4:30 Pm \n  \nWhere\nFabulich Center: 3600 Port of Tacoma Rd\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98424 \n  \nRegistration\nCost: Student: $5\, Member: $15\, Non-member: $25 \nRegister here
URL:https://wtcta.org/event/us-china-japan-the-evolving-trade-landscape/
LOCATION:The Fabulich Center\, 3600 Port of Tacoma Rd.\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98424\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190227T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190227T090000
DTSTAMP:20260513T132141
CREATED:20190227T084540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190227T084540Z
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SUMMARY:Save the Date: Prepare Your Business for Disaster Recovery
DESCRIPTION:The Pierce County Economic Development Department\, the City of Lakewood Economic\nDevelopment Department\, the Pierce County Emergency Management\nDepartment and the Washington State Emergency Management Division\nare hosting a free educational forum:\n  \n\nLearn tips and strategies to prepare your business for disaster recovery: \n\n• Building a “business continuity kit”\n• Developing an operations preparation and recovery plan for machinery &\nequipment\n• Personal Preparedness: If your employees aren’t ready\, your business isn’t ready\n• Funding sources to help businesses following a disaster\n• Insurance and how much of it enhances recovery capability\n• Case Study: Alternate Site Selection \n  \nThere will also be Q&A time at the end of the program. \n\n  \nApril 9\, 2019\n7:30 AM | Registration and light refreshments \n8:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Program \n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Hands-on Workshop \n\n  \nLocation\nLakewood City Hall Council Chambers \n6000 Main St SW \nLakewood\, WA 98499 \n  \nRegister for Event
URL:https://wtcta.org/event/save-the-date-prepare-your-business-for-disaster-recovery/
LOCATION:Lakewood City Hall Council Chambers\, 6000 Main St SW\, Lakewood\, WA\, 98499\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190213T110000
DTSTAMP:20260513T132141
CREATED:20181208T090053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190213T071953Z
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SUMMARY:25th Annual Globe Awards: Love Trade
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\nDear Friend of the World Trade Center Tacoma\,\nThe roads are clearing up and snow has turned to slush meaning that we will still be hosting Globe Awards as scheduled!\nCome 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)!\nWe look forward to seeing you there!\nSincerely\,\nMike Fowler\n  \n [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]\nJoin 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.\n \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\nIn partnership with\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\n\nEvent sponsors\n  \n  \nGlobe Award Presenting Sponsor\n \n  \nLifetime Achievement Award Presenting Sponsor\n\n\n  \nWine Sponsor\n \n  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\n\nAuction Item Donors\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\n\nSupporting Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \n  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \n  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]\nVideo Sponsor\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]\nDessert Sponsor\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]\nCocktail Sponsor\n\n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://wtcta.org/event/25th-annual-globe-awards-love-trade/
LOCATION:Port of Tacoma Administration Building\, One Sitcum Plaza\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98421\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190116T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190116T070000
DTSTAMP:20260513T132141
CREATED:20190103T080105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T080502Z
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SUMMARY:Basics of International Compliance
DESCRIPTION:  \nSEKO 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. \n  \nThis seminar will be hosted in Highline College\, building 2. Register today by contacting Lisa Schueller at Lisa.Schueller@sekologistics.com.
URL:https://wtcta.org/event/basics-of-international-compliance/
LOCATION:Highline College\, 2400 S. 240th St. \, Des Moines\, WA\, 98198\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181213
DTSTAMP:20260513T132141
CREATED:20180804T042437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180920T024322Z
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SUMMARY:Exporting to Asia just Became Easier
DESCRIPTION:Co-Promotional Event: \nThe 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. \nSeize the Opportunity to: \n\nNetwork with international executives\, business development and marketing professionals\, technology developers\, export compliance specialists\, and government officials.\nMeet 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.\nDiscuss procurement needs directly with foreign buyers.\n\nThis Conference is Ideal for:  \n\nCEOs & Presidents\nSales & Marketing Professionals\nBusiness Development Managers\nEngineers\nProcurement Representatives\nSupply Chain Operations\n\nClick on the link below to register and find more details regarding the event:
URL:https://wtcta.org/event/exporting-to-asian-just-became-easier/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181101T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181101T060000
DTSTAMP:20260513T132141
CREATED:20181002T075205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181027T063218Z
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SUMMARY:Supply Chain - Update on the Core of our Regional Economy
DESCRIPTION:Supply Chain: Impact | Importance | Overview | Understanding | Success\n  \nDATE:\nThursday\, November 1st\, 2018 \nLOCATION:\nThe Fabulich Center\, 3600 Port of Tacoma Road\, Room 104 Tacoma\, WA\, 98424 \nSCHEDULE:\n11:30 AM – 12:00 PM           Registration \n12:00 PM – 01:00 PM           Program \n01:00 PM – 01:30 PM           Q&A + Networking \nSpeakers:\n\nClare Petrich\nCommissioner | Port of Tacoma \nClare 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. \nCommissioner 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. \n  \n\nTong Zhu:\nChief Commercial Officer & Chief Strategy Officer | Northwest Seaport Alliance \nTong 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. \nTong 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. \nBefore 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. \nTong 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. \n  \n\nLuke Duvall: \nVP & Seattle Station Manager | Air Tiger Express (USA)\, Inc. \nLuke 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. \nLuke 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.” \n  \nAmy Paulose\nPresident | AMES International \nAmy 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. \nAmy will share her team’s experience in utilizing the local supply chain and international trade to grow her business. \n\nCost: \nMembers: Complimentary \nNon-Members: $10 \nStudents: Complimentary *required to show valid student ID at check-in \nClick here or Greater Seattle Partnership’s link below to register. \n  \nThank you to our program partner\n\nThank you to our co-promoters
URL:https://wtcta.org/event/save-the-date/
LOCATION:The Fabulich Center\, 3600 Port of Tacoma Rd.\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98424\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181004T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181004T110000
DTSTAMP:20260513T132141
CREATED:20180922T052909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180925T055829Z
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SUMMARY:World Affairs Council of Tacoma: 29th Annual Consular Reception
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDon’t miss this gala evening of food\, wine\, and networking to honor our consular officials and the international relationships that connect us. \nRegister at the website link below.
URL:https://wtcta.org/event/world-affairs-council-of-tacoma-29th-annual-consular-reception/
LOCATION:Bates Technical College Central\, Mohler Campus\, 2320 S. 19th St.\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180724T014500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180724T094000
DTSTAMP:20260513T132141
CREATED:20180712T035813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180712T045303Z
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SUMMARY:Protect Your Intellectual Property Rights!
DESCRIPTION:Co-Promotional Event: \nThe 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. \nSpeakers 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. \nThis Seminar is Ideal for: \n\nEntrepreneurs/Innovators/Inventors\nSmall/Medium/Large Businesses\nStart-Up Companies/Venture Capitalist Firms\nIP Attorney\nIT/Biotech Firms\n\nAttendees will Learn: \n\nHow to identify and protect the various intellectual property (IP) assets\nThe mechanisms for obtaining IP protection in overseas markets and strategies for determining where you should seek protection\nUtilize on-site help to record your mark with customs and exclude counterfeit goods from entering the United States\nHow to combat counterfeits on international e-commerce sites\nHow to use available government resources to help U.S business with intellectual property issues\n\n  \nFor more details or to register\, please visit this link\, or contact Janet Bauermeister\, USEAC\, at Janet.Bauermeister@trade.gov. \n  \n 
URL:https://wtcta.org/event/protect-your-intellectual-property-rights/
LOCATION:K&L Gates LLP\, 925 4th Avenue #2900\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180612T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180615T100000
DTSTAMP:20260513T132141
CREATED:20180522T034640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180522T035904Z
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SUMMARY:Featured: Port of Tacoma's Agriculture Transportation Coalition
DESCRIPTION:Greater Tacoma Convention Center\n1320 Broadway\nTacoma\, WA 98402 \n  \nJoin 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. \n  \nSchedule of Events \nJune 12 • Tuesday\n•Evening Boat Tour of Puget Sound &NW Seaport Alliance’s terminals\n•Welcome Reception Hotel Murano \nJune 13 • Wednesday\n•Best Practices Session with Ocean Carrier President\n•Premium Sponsor-AgTC Member Luncheon\n•Carrier and Shipper Panels\n•Reception at LeMay- America’s Car Museum\n•Annual Dinner\n•Ocean Carrier Performance Survey Results\n•Post-Dinner Tour of the Museum \nJune 14 • Thursday\n•General Session I\n•Keynote Luncheon Address\n•General Session II\n•AgTC Member Wrap Up \nJune 15 • Friday\n•Port Terminal Tours\n•Topical Meetings\n•Adjourn at Noon \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nMore info: AgTC 2018 Annual Meeting
URL:https://wtcta.org/event/agriculture-transportation-coalition/
LOCATION:Greater Tacoma Convention Center\, 1320 Broadway\, Tacoma\, WA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180605T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180605T090000
DTSTAMP:20260513T132141
CREATED:20180321T081301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180523T032120Z
UID:7010-1528182000-1528189200@wtcta.org
SUMMARY:Cost Savings on Foreign Exchange and the Last Great Export Tax Incentive
DESCRIPTION:Location: 950 Pacific Ave #310\, Tacoma\, WA 98402 \n3rd Floor U.S. Bank Conference Room \n  [June 5\, 2018 from  2:00 to 4:00 pm]  \nThe 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. \nMichael Bourke of Bannockburn Global Foreign Exchange LLC and Mehrdad Ghassemieh of Harlowe & Falk LLP will be joining us. \nAccording 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.” \nJoin us on the 5th to learn more. \nMembers\nNon-Members\n 
URL:https://wtcta.org/event/cost-savings-on-foreign-exchange-and-the-last-great-export-tax-incentive/
LOCATION:US Bank Room WTC Office\, 950 Pacific Ave Suit 310\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180504T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180504T030000
DTSTAMP:20260513T132141
CREATED:20180410T060818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180428T061758Z
UID:7029-1525399200-1525402800@wtcta.org
SUMMARY:Free Trade: Opportunities and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Location: 2200 Alaskan Way #410\, Seattle\, WA 98121 \n4th Floor\, World Trade Center Seattle \n  [May 4\, 2018 from 9 to 10 am] \n\n\n\n*** A limited number of seats are available and registration will be closed once those seats are filled *** \nCome 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 are filled. \n\n\nFeatured speakers: Minister of Foreign Affairs (Udenrigsminister) of Denmark\, The Honorable Anders Samuelsen and Congressional Representative\, The Honorable Rick Larson (2nd Congressional District of WA) \nDirections & Parking: Round-table on Free Trade Opportunities and Challenges – Directions to WTCSE\n \n  \n\n\n\nMembers\nNon-Members\n  \nBe sure to add this event to your calendar and send the link to anyone who you think will be interested! 
URL:https://wtcta.org/event/save-the-date-round-table-on-free-trade-opportunities-and-challenges/
LOCATION:World Trade Center Seattle West Building\, 2200 Alaskan Way\, Suite 410 \, Seattle\, WA\, 98121\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180305T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180305T090000
DTSTAMP:20260513T132141
CREATED:20171122T170737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180224T094523Z
UID:6871-1520235000-1520240400@wtcta.org
SUMMARY:Seafood Delegation from Kiên Giang Province\, Vietnam
DESCRIPTION:Location: 950 Pacific Ave #310\, Tacoma\, WA 98402 \n3rd Floor U.S. Bank Conference Room \n  [March 5\, 2018 from  3:30 to 5:00 pm]  \n  \nThe 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 suppliers of our regional salmon and crab as well as distributors of seafood. \n*If you have already registered to attend the event and cannot make the updated date of the event\, or if you wish to receive further information and be updated as new information is made available\, please contact as by emailing info@wtcta.org. \n  \n  \nMembers\n\n\nNon-Members
URL:https://wtcta.org/event/seafood-delegation-from-kien-giang-province-vietnam/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180212T100000
DTSTAMP:20260513T132141
CREATED:20171219T043308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171219T064141Z
UID:6920-1518422400-1518429600@wtcta.org
SUMMARY:2018 Globe Awards
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join the World Trade Center Tacoma in celebration as they recognize excellence in international trade at the 24th Annual Globe Awards! \nFestivities include: \n\nAwards\nAppetizers\nCocktails\n\nIn partnership with: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://wtcta.org/event/2018-globe-awards/
LOCATION:Foss Waterway Seaport\, 705 Dock St\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171205T013000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171205T023000
DTSTAMP:20260513T132141
CREATED:20171116T060121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171122T163208Z
UID:6853-1512437400-1512441000@wtcta.org
SUMMARY:Trade Reception for Sister City Brovary\, Ukraine's Business Delegation
DESCRIPTION:Location: 950 Pacific Ave #310\, Tacoma\, WA 98402 \nU.S. Bank Conference Room \n\nThe 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. \nCompanies and sectors to be represented: \nInvestments of the Third Millenium\, LLC (aluminum building products)\nSofia\, LLC (clothing)\nKaman\, LLC (footwear)\nBest (acquisition of solar panels\, sale of food condiments)\nKylv-Guma (sale of rubber products used in medical\, technical\, and agriculture)\nPoliplastt\, LLC (acquisition of equipment for dry-construction mixes and paints)\nBrovary-Plastmast LLC (to develop partnerships with plastic manufacturers)\nRythm (to develop partnerships in concrete production)\nDeka-Invest (interest in commercial and residential construction) \nWe encourage members and non-members alike to join us in welcoming his delegation! \nMembers\nNon-Members
URL:https://wtcta.org/event/trade-reception-for-sister-city-brovary-ukraines-business-delegation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171103T013000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171103T023000
DTSTAMP:20260513T132141
CREATED:20171102T075609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T220536Z
UID:6843-1509672600-1509676200@wtcta.org
SUMMARY:International Trade for Business Owners with Vistage International and the Minority Business Development Agency
DESCRIPTION:Location: 950 Pacific Ave #310\, Tacoma\, WA 98402 \nU.S. Bank Conference Room \nThe World Trade Center Tacoma\, Vistage International\, and Minority Business Development Agency will be hosting an event on Friday\, November 3rd\, from 8-10 AM in the U.S. Bank Room at the World Trade Center’s Office in downtown Tacoma. This event will provide information and venue about international trade and global best practices for business. This is also an opportunity for you to meet other CEO’s and Business Owners in the area to learn from each other! \nMembers\nNon-Members
URL:https://wtcta.org/event/vistage-mbda-joint-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171026T013000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171026T023000
DTSTAMP:20260513T132141
CREATED:20171021T032125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171021T032211Z
UID:6826-1508981400-1508985000@wtcta.org
SUMMARY:Bannock Burn Global Foreign Exchange Breakfast Event
DESCRIPTION:Location: 950 Pacific Ave #310\, Tacoma\, WA 98402 \nUS Bank Conference Room \nIf you send or receive money from abroad regularly\, this event is for you! \nMeet Michael Bourke from Bannockburn Global Forex\, LLC to learn how he saves most of his clients 50-80% on foreign exchange costs. \nNo upfront costs\, no transaction fees\, setup in 15 minutes. \nJoin us on October 26 from 8:30 to 9:30 at the World Trade Center Tacoma\, U.S. Bank Room. Event-free of charge. \nRegister by calling us at (253) 396-1022 \nemail info@wtcta.org\, or via https://wtcta.org/events/. \nClick Here for Bannockburn Services: Direct to Company – WTC Forex Program (Tacoma) \n  \nMembers\nNon-Members
URL:https://wtcta.org/event/bannock-burn-global-foreign-exchange-breakfast-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171010T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171010T030000
DTSTAMP:20260513T132141
CREATED:20170927T021646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170927T064828Z
UID:6806-1507597200-1507604400@wtcta.org
SUMMARY:International Business Forum and CEO Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Location: 950 Pacific Ave #310\, Tacoma\, WA 98402 \nUS Bank Conference Room \nThis International Business Forum and CEO Networking event will be hosted by the WorldTrade Center Tacoma\, the Minority Business Development Agency\, and Vistage International. The topics for presentation and discussion will be overseas business expansion through cross-border e-commerce\, business efficacy in a multi-cultural economy\, and a brief introduction of eligibility and availability for US MBDA business support services. \nMember\nNon Member
URL:https://wtcta.org/event/wtcta-mbda-and-vistage-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170815T013000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170815T030000
DTSTAMP:20260513T132141
CREATED:20170813T035751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170813T091345Z
UID:6776-1502760600-1502766000@wtcta.org
SUMMARY:WTCTA and U.S. Commercial Service Seattle Recognition Event
DESCRIPTION:Location: 950 Pacific Ave #310\, Tacoma\, WA 98402 \nUS Bank Conference Room \n– The World Trade Center Tacoma and the U.S. Commercial Service Seattle will be hosting a recognition event. The District Representative of Representative Derek Kilmer will be giving out awards honoring local small- and medium- size enterprises that have become successful internationally. \n– Updates of the China Trade Mission \n– Alibaba Recap \nUpdates by the US Commercial Service andthe WTC Tacoma will also be given \nRegistration: \nMembers\nNon-Members
URL:https://wtcta.org/event/wtcta-and-u-s-commercial-service-seattle-recognition-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170809T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170809T090000
DTSTAMP:20260513T132141
CREATED:20170809T025613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170809T044339Z
UID:6771-1502265600-1502269200@wtcta.org
SUMMARY:Welcoming the Mayor of Brovary\, Ukraine our newest Sister City
DESCRIPTION:The Mayor of Brovary\, Ukraine will be visiting the World Trade Center Tacoma and Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber. Brovary is Tacoma’s newest Sister City\n\n\n \n\n\nMembers interested in attending are asked to contact Michael Fowler at mfowler@wtcta.org
URL:https://wtcta.org/event/welcoming-the-mayor-of-brovaryukraine-our-newest-sister-city/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170707T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170707T033000
DTSTAMP:20260513T132141
CREATED:20170630T031953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170701T002527Z
UID:6732-1499392800-1499398200@wtcta.org
SUMMARY:US Mexico Chamber Round Table: Export E-Commerce & Minority Business
DESCRIPTION:Location of Event: 950 Pacific Ave\, Suite 310\n  \nProgram includes:\n– Recap of the recent China Trade Mission \n– Overview of market trends\, including\n– Explanation of the B2B Crossborder e-commerce opportunities \n– Recent simplification and automation in Chinese customs and regulations \n– A booming domestic on-line retail e-commerce market and 50% annual growth in cross-border B2B e-commerce \n– WTC Tacoma plans to offer e-commerce platform participation options \nRegister Here:\nNon-Members\nMembers\n\n\nFor questions or sponsorship opportunities\, contact Teri Pfeffer 253.396.1022
URL:https://wtcta.org/event/us-mexico-chamber-round-table-export-e-commerce-minority-business/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170616T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170616T060000
DTSTAMP:20260513T132141
CREATED:20170518T033916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170615T223637Z
UID:6591-1497587400-1497592800@wtcta.org
SUMMARY:Global Engagement & The State of Trade
DESCRIPTION:Join the World Trade Center Tacoma & Mayor Marilyn Strickland for a dynamic trade-focused luncheon moderated by Port Commissioner Clare Petrich.\n  \nProgram includes:\nWorld Trade Center China Trade Mission Recap\nCurrent Trade Trends\nSister Cities Delegation \n  \n  \n\n\n  \nFor questions or sponsorship opportunities\, contact Teri Pfeffer 253.396.1022
URL:https://wtcta.org/event/global-engagement-the-state-of-trade/
LOCATION:Hotel Murano\, 1320 Broadway Plaza\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
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