World Trade Center Tacoma

International Trade for Business Owners with Vistage International and the Minority Business Development Agency
2017-11-03 01:30 - 02:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
Location: 950 Pacific Ave #310, Tacoma, WA 98402
U.S. Bank Conference Room
The 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!
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Bannock Burn Global Foreign Exchange Breakfast Event
2017-10-26 01:30 - 02:30 | WA
Location: 950 Pacific Ave #310, Tacoma, WA 98402
US Bank Conference Room
If you send or receive money from abroad regularly, this event is for you!
Meet Michael Bourke from Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC to learn how he saves most of his clients 50-80% on foreign exchange costs.
No upfront costs, no transaction fees, setup in 15 minutes.
Join us on October 26 from 8:30 to 9:30 at the World Trade Center Tacoma, U.S. Bank Room. Event-free of charge.
Register by calling us at (253) 396-1022
email info@wtcta.org, or via https://wtcta.org/events/.
Click Here for Bannockburn Services: Direct to Company – WTC Forex Program (Tacoma)

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International Business Forum and CEO Networking Event
2017-10-10 01:00 - 03:00 | WA
Location: 950 Pacific Ave #310, Tacoma, WA 98402
US Bank Conference Room
This 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.
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WTCTA and U.S. Commercial Service Seattle Recognition Event
2017-08-15 01:30 - 03:00 | WA
Location: 950 Pacific Ave #310, Tacoma, WA 98402
US Bank Conference Room
– 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.
– Updates of the China Trade Mission
– Alibaba Recap
Updates by the US Commercial Service andthe WTC Tacoma will also be given
Registration:
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Welcoming the Mayor of Brovary, Ukraine our newest Sister City
2017-08-09 08:00 - 09:00 | WA
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

Members interested in attending are asked to contact Michael Fowler at mfowler@wtcta.org

US Mexico Chamber Round Table: Export E-Commerce & Minority Business
2017-07-07 02:00 - 03:30 | WA
Location of Event: 950 Pacific Ave, Suite 310

Program includes:
– Recap of the recent China Trade Mission
– Overview of market trends, including
– Explanation of the B2B Crossborder e-commerce opportunities
– Recent simplification and automation in Chinese customs and regulations
– A booming domestic on-line retail e-commerce market and 50% annual growth in cross-border B2B e-commerce
– WTC Tacoma plans to offer e-commerce platform participation options
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For questions or sponsorship opportunities, contact Teri Pfeffer 253.396.1022

Global Engagement & The State of Trade
2017-06-16 04:30 - 06:00 | Hotel Murano, 1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Join the World Trade Center Tacoma & Mayor Marilyn Strickland for a dynamic trade-focused luncheon moderated by Port Commissioner Clare Petrich.

Program includes:
World Trade Center China Trade Mission Recap
Current Trade Trends
Sister Cities Delegation

For questions or sponsorship opportunities, contact Teri Pfeffer 253.396.1022

May 2017 China Trade Mission
2017-05-17 - 2017-05-23 | WA
Contact Michael Fowler at mfowler@asiaaccess.us for more information and registration.

2017 China Trade Mission: Sial Food Trade Fair
2017-05-16 - 2017-05-17 | WA
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SafeTravel Seminar: Mitigating Risk to your IP
2017-04-13 09:00 - 11:00 | World Trade Center Tacoma US Bank Room, 950 Pacific Ave #310, Tacoma, 98402, United States
U.S. businesses experience significant profit and market loss due to the theft of trade secrets. Foreign companies seek to steal U.S. trade secrets–particularly theft of sensitive information pertaining to research and development, production processes, and corporate strategies–to erode U.S. companies’ overseas market competitiveness and technological leadership. By so doing, they also try to outmaneuver or underbid U.S. companies, hoping to tilt the playing field in their favor. This multi-dimensional threat is not confined to particular industries or countries and will increase for the foreseeable future.
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Northest Seaport Alliance Annual Breakfast
2017-04-12 00:30 - 02:00 | WA
Event details
Date: April 12, 2017
Time: 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Place: Washington State Convention Center, 705 Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98101-2310
Parking: Parking is complimentary in the convention center’s garage with paid admission.
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State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant
2017-03-27 09:00 - 11:00 | US Bank Room WTC Office, 950 Pacific Ave Suit 310, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
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Building Global Business: Culture Matters
2017-03-15 16:00 - 19:00 | US Bank Room WTC Office, 950 Pacific Ave Suit 310, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
If you are about to embark on an international business trip, expecting a visit from a foreign business delegation, or simply are keen to explore cross-culture dynamics, then this seminar is for you! Please join us for a seminar examining how we act and interact when immersed in a new culture in an overseas market.
Dr. Meg Ryan, Director of the Center of Excellence for Global Trade and Supply Chain Management, will discuss the impact of culture on perception and introduce a framework for understanding behavior with some intriguing cultural nuances of power, time, and uncertainty. She will examine strategies for communicating effectively while respecting differences.

Agenda:
4:00 – 5:00 pm Seminar
5:00 – 7:00 pm Networking & Social

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Partner Event - Asia Business Forum
2017-03-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Seattle Art Museum, Nordstrom Lecture Hall, Seattle Art Museum, 1300 First Ave Seattle, WA 98101
2017 Outlook for Asia’s Economic Powerhouses under Trump’s Trade Policy

Join us for a lively discussion of the issues making an impact in the region and across the Pacific.
Additionally, enjoy the free admission to the Seattle Art Museum before and after the Forum.

Going Global: Import/Export Seminar
2017-01-26 08:30 - 10:30 | US Bank Room WTC Office, 950 Pacific Ave Suit 310, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Keynote Speaker: Andrea Holtan,
Rafiki Trade Group, LLC
Please join us for a breakfast seminar to gain valuable insight concerning:

Entry Documentation
Classification Process
Valuation of Goods

And everything Import/Export!
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WTC Tacoma's Holiday Reception
2016-12-07 09:00 - 11:00 | World Trade Center Tacoma US Bank Room, 950 Pacific Ave #310, Tacoma, 98402, United States

Business and International Student Matching Event
2016-11-30 23:30 - 2016-12-01 03:00 | Highline College, 2400 S. 240th St. , Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States
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23rd Annual Globe Awards
2016-11-01 17:30 - 20:30 | Landmark Convention Center, 47 St. Helens Ave, Tacoma, 98402, United States
Featured Speaker
Kevin Pinel – Director, Global Trade, Microsoft
Kevin Pinel is an accomplished leader in International Logistics and Customs Compliance with success in creating and instituting strategies that meet cost and delivery goals while maintaining product condition. He also has expert knowledge of international shipping, customs regulations, and harmonized tariff classification

22nd Annual Globe Awards
2016-10-29 01:00 - 10:00 | WA

Safe Travels Seminar with Steve Cash
2016-09-22 08:00 - 09:30 | World Trade Center Tacoma US Bank Room, 950 Pacific Ave #310, Tacoma, 98402, United States
Who Should Attend?
The SafeTravel℠ seminar is targeted at businesses with regular international travel. Suggested attendees are business owners/founders, executive management, corporate counsels, HR directors, corporate security officers, and corporate stakeholders.
This 90-minute presentation will address Corporate Duty of Care with regard to international business travel, tensions between company and traveling employee expectations, and an overview of topics ranging from personal security, travel planning, travel, preparing for the unexpected, street crime, abduction avoidance, protecting IP and more.
This training is part of a range of international travel and security training and field support provided by Talus Group, a Eugene, Oregon-based company since 2006. Steve is a veteran of 40 years in the international business and U.S. national security communities.

ASEAN NIGHT - ENTERTAINMENT, NETWORKING & LEARNING
2016-07-27 17:30 - 20:00 | WA
Event to be held at the following time, date, and location:
Wednesday, July 27, 2016 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT)
Bellevue City Hall (Council Chamber on 1st floor)
450 110th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
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May Member Social - Sponsored by Umpqua Bank and Heritage Distilling
2016-05-26 17:00 - 19:00 | single-family-home-1026376_1280
Join us for our Member Social for great networking opportunities. Complimentary light appetizers and delicious refreshments are also provided.
We would like to see all of you at the venue address below:
Umpqua Bank, 1498 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402
Please register below!

Appreciation to our Sponsors:

Trade is Transportation
2016-04-01 07:30 - 09:00 | The Fabulich Center, 3600 Port of Tacoma Rd., Tacoma, WA, 98424, United States
Join us for our upcoming annual Trade is Transportation event. Congressman Derek Kilmer and Denny Heck will discuss the Federal Transportation Plan and its impact on the Puget Sound region.
Agenda:

7:30 am: Continental Breakfast and Networking
8:00 am: Presentation
Location: Fabulich Center, 3600 Port of Tacoma Rd, Fife, WA 98424
Please register for this event by contacting World Trade Center Tacoma at 253-396-1022 or tpfeffer@wtcta.org.
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2016 Economic Outlook for Asia’s Big 3 - China, Japan & India (Co-Marketing)
2016-02-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Bellevue City Hall (Council Chamber on 1st floor), 450 110th Ave NE , Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
We are promoting this forum offered by Asia Business Forum. At this event, you will involve in the discussion and assessment the economic trends and outlook of the three major economies in Asia in 2016. Hear from nationally recognized speakers and network with other professionals and experts. Please see 2016 Economic Outlook for Asia’s Big 3 – China, Japan & India for detailed information on registration as well as program options.
From 2016 Economic Outlook for Asia’s Big 3, you will learn about:
– The current economic conditions of China, Japan and India

-In depth understanding on what to expect in 2016
-Critical insights on policies and recent developments among the Big 3

For registration, please click Here.

2016 Export Training Seminars (EFACW), Joint Program
2016-01-13 08:00 - 17:00 | WA
We are promoting this export training program and its set of seminars offered by the Export Finance Center of Washington (EFACW). Please join a set of training seminars that covers from risk mitigation through international payment methods to export documentation compliance. These seminars are funded by the STEP grant and offer competitive admission cost. Hear from nationally recognized speakers and network with other Washington state exporters. Please see Export Training Seminars flyer for detailed information on registration as well as program options.
From the 2016 Export Training Seminars, you will learn about:
– International Banking and Incoterms

– NAFTA and the 3 Free Trade Agreement
– Export Compliance
– Harmonized Tariff System/ Schedule B Classification
– International Documentation
For more information, please also visit EFACW’s upcoming seminars here.

After Work Christmas Social
2015-12-16 17:00 - 19:00 | US Bank Room WTC Office, 950 Pacific Ave Suit 310, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
It’s that time of year again! Join us for our annual Christmas social after work on a Wednesday. Beautiful wine, delicate appetizers, valuable networking and enjoyment of a good time are our promises.
Although the Christmas Social is complimentary, please also register below and we will have your name tags ready at the door.

22nd Annual Globe Awards
2015-11-19 17:30 - 20:30 | Highline College, 2400 S. 240th St. , Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States
Welcome to the most exciting annual trade awards presentation in Washington State!
Come and join over 300 of “Who’s Who in the Washington Trade Community” for the 22nd Anniversary of the Globe Awards.
Keynote Speaker: Mike Medeiros, Vice President – Seattle, Delta Air Lines
2015 Award Recipients will be announced shortly. Stay tuned!
To order tickets or to reserve your table, please see below or contact the WTC at (253)396-1022 or globe@wtcta.org

Luncheon
2015-09-23 05:00 - 06:30 | Highline College, 2400 S. 240th St. , Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States
An “open to all” part of the Pacific Northwest China Trade and Investment Summit.
Speaker: Douglas Lein, Economic Development Manager, City of Auburn
Enjoy a nice lunch, mingle with our Chinese and US delegates, and find out more about how the City of Auburn has utilized its foreign relationships to transform its development.
Doug Lein is also the administrator of the Washington State Innovation Partnership Zone, “Urban Center for Innovative Partnerships,” and has promised to give us a deeper look into the this newly formed entity.

Wine Social
2015-09-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Historic Downtown Tacoma Post Office, 1102 A Street , Tacoma, 98402
Join us for a complimentary wine social. Network with our Chinese delegates, our Trade and Investment Summit participants, and other friends of the World Trade Center.

May Trade Mission to China (May 16th -23rd)
2015-05-16 01:00 - 2015-06-23 10:00 | WA
Join the staff of the World Trade Center Tacoma and representatives from the Port of Tacoma and City of Tacoma for this business matchmaking trip. This is an outstanding opportunity to meet with potential buyers for your products, potential investors in your company, and the government officials who facilitate trade & investment in these cities.
The Cross Straits Trade Fair (Fuzhou) – This is the largest trade fair in Fujian Province and attracts investors and buyers from Asia and the world. Our delegation will enjoy particular prominence as a result of the Sister City relationship between Fuzhou and Tacoma as we celebrate this successful 20 year relationship. Delegates have the option of buying a discounted table within the SelectUSA booth from which to display your products/project.

The China Import Expo (CIE, Kunshan) – We will be hosted by WTC Nanjing at this top-rated expo certified by the US Commercial Service. CIE is focused on Food, Beverage and Wine/Spirits, and Home Supplies (household appliances, consumer electronics, and decorations/life style products). 20,000 buyers attend from supermarkets and e-commerce, star hotels and resorts, restaurants, chain and department stores, wholesalers and retailers.

In Suzhou, we will visit the first American-style residential development and discuss trends and opportunities for Washington companies to provide materials and products into “Portland Town” and to new developments in the permitting stage. WTC Shanghai and CCPIT is hosting our delegation and setting up meetings based on the composition of our delegation.

ITINERARY
May 16 – Travel to Fuzhou (arrive on May 17)
May 17 – Welcome reception at the Fuzhou Cross Straits Trade Fair
May 18 – All-day Fair and product exhibits in SelectUSA booth
May 19 – Business matchmaking pre-arranged meetings
May 19 – Evening travel to Kunshan
May 20 – China Import Expo, with product sampling and business matchmaking program pre-arranged by WTC Nanjing and CCPIT affiliates in China
May 21 – Morning: additional activities arranged by WTC Nanjing
– Afternoon: Arranged Shuttle to Suzhou by DeSheng Western Homes
May 22 – Tour of DeSheng Western Homes “Portland Town” development, Matchmaking Meetings with high-level management teams as well as Suzhou Association of Foreign Businesses
– Transfer to Shanghai, afternoon meetings
May 23 – Travel to Seattle

Please consult with our office before you register and sign up for the trade mission.
