BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//World Trade Center Tacoma - ECPv6.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:World Trade Center Tacoma X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wtcta.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for World Trade Center Tacoma REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20130310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20131103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20140309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20141102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20150308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20151101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20160313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20161106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20170312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20171105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170517 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170524 DTSTAMP:20260513T125251 CREATED:20170323T054347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170527T031702Z UID:6510-1495040400-1495558799@wtcta.org SUMMARY:May 2017 China Trade Mission DESCRIPTION:  \n\nContact Michael Fowler at mfowler@asiaaccess.us for more information and registration. URL:https://wtcta.org/event/may-2017-china-trade-mission/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wtcta.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2017_May_China_Trade_Mission.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170516 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170518 DTSTAMP:20260513T125251 CREATED:20170518T020231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170607T031543Z UID:6585-1494954000-1495040399@wtcta.org SUMMARY:2017 China Trade Mission: Sial Food Trade Fair DESCRIPTION:https://wtcta.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_0246.mp4 URL:https://wtcta.org/event/2017-china-trade-mission-sial-food-trade-fair/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170413T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170413T110000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125251 CREATED:20170331T031355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170405T061749Z UID:6546-1492074000-1492081200@wtcta.org SUMMARY:SafeTravel Seminar: Mitigating Risk to your IP DESCRIPTION: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.\nRegister Here URL:https://wtcta.org/event/safetravel/ LOCATION:World Trade Center Tacoma US Bank Room\, 950 Pacific Ave #310\, Tacoma\, 98402\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wtcta.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Talus-Group-IP-presentation-title-slide-1-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170412T003000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170412T020000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125251 CREATED:20170328T080436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170328T080436Z UID:6528-1491957000-1491962400@wtcta.org SUMMARY:Northest Seaport Alliance Annual Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Event details\nDate: April 12\, 2017 \nTime: 7:30 to 9 a.m. \nPlace: Washington State Convention Center\, 705 Pike Street\, Seattle\, WA 98101-2310 \nParking: Parking is complimentary in the convention center’s garage with paid admission. \nTickets\nRegistration is now open.  URL:https://wtcta.org/event/northest-seaport-alliance-annual-breakfast/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wtcta.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2017_breakfast_header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170327T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170327T110000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125251 CREATED:20170322T011532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170323T040343Z UID:6490-1490605200-1490612400@wtcta.org SUMMARY:State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nRegister for Free Today!! URL:https://wtcta.org/event/state-trade-expansion-program-step-grant/ LOCATION:US Bank Room WTC Office\, 950 Pacific Ave Suit 310\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wtcta.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/eNews_WTC_STEP-Grant_with-logos-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170315T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170315T190000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125251 CREATED:20170124T061545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170307T065952Z UID:6398-1489593600-1489604400@wtcta.org SUMMARY:Building Global Business: Culture Matters DESCRIPTION: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. \nDr. 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. \n\nAgenda:\n4:00 – 5:00 pm  Seminar\n5:00 – 7:00 pm  Networking & Social\n  \nGet Tickets \n  URL:https://wtcta.org/event/building-global-business-culture-matters/ LOCATION:US Bank Room WTC Office\, 950 Pacific Ave Suit 310\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wtcta.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/BGB-Updated-Date-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170302T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170302T113000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125251 CREATED:20170223T071401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170223T081344Z UID:6441-1488448800-1488454200@wtcta.org SUMMARY:Partner Event - Asia Business Forum DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n2017 Outlook for Asia’s Economic Powerhouses under Trump’s Trade Policy\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nJoin us for a lively discussion of the issues making an impact in the region and across the Pacific.\nAdditionally\, enjoy the free admission to the Seattle Art Museum before and after the Forum.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_button title=”Register” target=”_blank” color=”wet_asphalt” size=”large” href=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-outlook-for-asias-economic-powerhouses-under-trumps-trade-policy-tickets-32007053960″][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://wtcta.org/event/partner-event-asia-business-forum/ LOCATION:Seattle Art Museum\, Nordstrom Lecture Hall\, Seattle Art Museum\, 1300 First Ave Seattle\, WA 98101 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wtcta.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Asia-Business-Forum-Flyer-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170126T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170126T103000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125251 CREATED:20161115T073755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170114T054438Z UID:6265-1485419400-1485426600@wtcta.org SUMMARY:Going Global: Import/Export Seminar DESCRIPTION:Keynote Speaker: Andrea Holtan\,\nRafiki Trade Group\, LLC \nPlease join us for a breakfast seminar to gain valuable insight concerning: \n\nEntry Documentation\nClassification Process\nValuation of Goods\n\nAnd everything Import/Export! \nGet Tickets URL:https://wtcta.org/event/going-global-importexport-seminar/ LOCATION:US Bank Room WTC Office\, 950 Pacific Ave Suit 310\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161207T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161207T110000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125251 CREATED:20161116T053525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161203T055941Z UID:6268-1481101200-1481108400@wtcta.org SUMMARY:WTC Tacoma's Holiday Reception DESCRIPTION: URL:https://wtcta.org/event/wtc-tacomas-holiday-reception/ LOCATION:World Trade Center Tacoma US Bank Room\, 950 Pacific Ave #310\, Tacoma\, 98402\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wtcta.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/red-christmas-balls-in-snow-1387201906rWk.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161130T233000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161201T030000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125251 CREATED:20161027T041942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161123T020139Z UID:5922-1480548600-1480561200@wtcta.org SUMMARY:Business and International Student Matching Event DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text] \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Event Ticket\n\n $10.00 \n\n\n\n Building Global Business: Culture Matters \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Event Ticket quantity\n \n \n\n BUY NOW\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Category: Event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n Related products\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n View more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Ticket – Member: Cost Savings on Foreign Exchange and the Last Great Export Tax Incentive\n \n \n \n\n \n $0.00\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n View more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Ticket – Member: Seafood Delegation from Kiên Giang Province\, Vietnam\n \n \n \n\n \n $0.00\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://wtcta.org/event/this-is-a-test-event/ LOCATION:Highline College\, 2400 S. 240th St. \, Des Moines\, WA\, 98198\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wtcta.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Matching-Event-Flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161101T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161101T203000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125251 CREATED:20160503T211612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161026T025649Z UID:4974-1478021400-1478032200@wtcta.org SUMMARY:23rd Annual Globe Awards DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]\nFeatured Speaker\nKevin Pinel  – Director\,  Global Trade\, Microsoft\nKevin 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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://wtcta.org/event/annual-globes/ LOCATION:Landmark Convention Center\, 47 St. Helens Ave\, Tacoma\, 98402\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wtcta.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/globeawards.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161029T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161029T100000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125251 CREATED:20161026T025512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161026T025512Z UID:4594-1477702800-1477735200@wtcta.org SUMMARY:22nd Annual Globe Awards DESCRIPTION: URL:https://wtcta.org/event/22nd-annual-globe-awards-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160922T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160922T093000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125251 CREATED:20160909T210157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160913T232440Z UID:5441-1474531200-1474536600@wtcta.org SUMMARY:Safe Travels Seminar with Steve Cash DESCRIPTION:Who Should Attend?\nThe 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. \nThis 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. \nThis 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. URL:https://wtcta.org/event/safe-travels-seminar-with-steve-cash/ LOCATION:World Trade Center Tacoma US Bank Room\, 950 Pacific Ave #310\, Tacoma\, 98402\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wtcta.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/safetravelflyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160727T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160727T200000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125251 CREATED:20160705T223553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160705T223553Z UID:5263-1469640600-1469649600@wtcta.org SUMMARY:ASEAN NIGHT - ENTERTAINMENT\, NETWORKING & LEARNING DESCRIPTION:Event to be held at the following time\, date\, and location: \nWednesday\, July 27\, 2016 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT) \nBellevue City Hall (Council Chamber on 1st floor)\n450 110th Ave NE\nBellevue\, WA 98004\nView Map\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttend Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://wtcta.org/event/asean-night-entertainment-networking-learning/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160526T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160526T190000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125251 CREATED:20160511T205649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160511T205649Z UID:4985-1464282000-1464289200@wtcta.org SUMMARY:May Member Social - Sponsored by Umpqua Bank and Heritage Distilling DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Member Social for great networking opportunities. Complimentary light appetizers and delicious refreshments are also provided. \nWe would like to see all of you at the venue address below: \nUmpqua Bank\, 1498 Pacific Ave\, Tacoma\, WA 98402 \nPlease register below! \n  \nAppreciation to our Sponsors: \n        URL:https://wtcta.org/event/wtcta-members-social-sponsored-by-umpqua-bank-and-heritage-distilling/ LOCATION:single-family-home-1026376_1280 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160401T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160401T090000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125251 CREATED:20160309T213713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160309T213713Z UID:4948-1459495800-1459501200@wtcta.org SUMMARY:Trade is Transportation DESCRIPTION: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.\nAgenda:\n\n7:30 am: Continental Breakfast and Networking\n8:00 am: Presentation\nLocation: Fabulich Center\, 3600 Port of Tacoma Rd\, Fife\, WA 98424\nPlease register for this event by contacting World Trade Center Tacoma at 253-396-1022 or tpfeffer@wtcta.org.\nThank you to our sponsors:\n                                               \n  \n  URL:https://wtcta.org/event/trade-is-transportation-2/ LOCATION:The Fabulich Center\, 3600 Port of Tacoma Rd.\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98424\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160209T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160209T200000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125251 CREATED:20160122T204550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160122T204550Z UID:4942-1455042600-1455048000@wtcta.org SUMMARY:2016 Economic Outlook for Asia’s Big 3 - China\, Japan & India (Co-Marketing) DESCRIPTION: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. \nFrom 2016 Economic Outlook for Asia’s Big 3\, you will learn about:\n– The current economic conditions of China\, Japan and India\n \n-In depth understanding on what to expect in 2016  \n-Critical insights on policies and recent developments among the Big 3  \n  \nFor registration\, please click  Here. \n  \n  \n \n  URL:https://wtcta.org/event/2016-economic-outlook-for-asias-big-3-china-japan-india-co-marketing/ LOCATION:Bellevue City Hall (Council Chamber on 1st floor)\, 450 110th Ave NE \, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160113T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160113T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125251 CREATED:20151202T174201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151202T174201Z UID:4840-1452672000-1452704400@wtcta.org SUMMARY:2016 Export Training Seminars (EFACW)\, Joint Program DESCRIPTION: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. \nFrom the 2016 Export Training Seminars\, you will learn about:\n– International Banking and Incoterms\n \n– NAFTA and the 3 Free Trade Agreement \n– Export Compliance \n– Harmonized Tariff System/ Schedule B Classification \n– International Documentation \nFor more information\, please also visit EFACW’s upcoming seminars here. \n  \n  URL:https://wtcta.org/event/2016-export-training-seminars-efacw-joint-program/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151216T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151216T190000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125251 CREATED:20151204T193319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151204T193319Z UID:4846-1450285200-1450292400@wtcta.org SUMMARY:After Work Christmas Social DESCRIPTION: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. \nAlthough the Christmas Social is complimentary\, please also register below and we will have your name tags ready at the door. \n\n \n  URL:https://wtcta.org/event/afterwork-christmas-social/ LOCATION:US Bank Room WTC Office\, 950 Pacific Ave Suit 310\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151119T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151119T203000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125251 CREATED:20150929T165501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150929T165501Z UID:4599-1447954200-1447965000@wtcta.org SUMMARY:22nd Annual Globe Awards DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the most exciting annual trade awards presentation in Washington State! \nCome and join over 300 of “Who’s Who in the Washington Trade Community” for the 22nd Anniversary of the Globe Awards. \nKeynote Speaker: Mike Medeiros\, Vice President – Seattle\, Delta Air Lines \n2015 Award Recipients will be announced shortly. Stay tuned! \nTo order tickets or to reserve your table\, please see below or contact the WTC at (253)396-1022 or globe@wtcta.org URL:https://wtcta.org/event/22nd-annual-globe-awards/ LOCATION:Highline College\, 2400 S. 240th St. \, Des Moines\, WA\, 98198\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150923T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150923T063000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125251 CREATED:20150917T195321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150917T195321Z UID:4610-1442984400-1442989800@wtcta.org SUMMARY:Luncheon DESCRIPTION:An “open to all” part of the Pacific Northwest China Trade and Investment Summit. \nSpeaker: Douglas Lein\, Economic Development Manager\, City of Auburn \nEnjoy 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. \nDoug 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. \n  URL:https://wtcta.org/event/luncheon/ LOCATION:Highline College\, 2400 S. 240th St. \, Des Moines\, WA\, 98198\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150922T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150922T130000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125251 CREATED:20150630T200941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150630T200941Z UID:4489-1442919600-1442926800@wtcta.org SUMMARY:Wine Social DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://wtcta.org/event/wine-social/ LOCATION:Historic Downtown Tacoma Post Office\, 1102 A Street \, Tacoma\, 98402 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150516T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150623T100000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125251 CREATED:20150409T184940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150409T184940Z UID:4441-1431738000-1435053600@wtcta.org SUMMARY:May Trade Mission to China (May 16th -23rd) DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \n \nThe 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. \n\nIn 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. \n \nITINERARY\nMay 16 – Travel to Fuzhou (arrive on May 17)\nMay 17 – Welcome reception at the Fuzhou Cross Straits Trade Fair\nMay 18 – All-day Fair and product exhibits in SelectUSA booth\nMay 19 – Business matchmaking pre-arranged meetings\nMay 19 – Evening travel to Kunshan\nMay 20 – China Import Expo\, with product sampling and business matchmaking program pre-arranged by WTC Nanjing and CCPIT affiliates in China\nMay 21 – Morning: additional activities arranged by WTC Nanjing\n– Afternoon: Arranged Shuttle to Suzhou by DeSheng Western Homes\nMay 22 – Tour of DeSheng Western Homes “Portland Town” development\, Matchmaking Meetings with high-level management teams as well as Suzhou Association of Foreign Businesses\n– Transfer to Shanghai\, afternoon meetings\nMay 23 – Travel to Seattle \n  \nPlease consult with our office before you register and sign up for the trade mission. \n  URL:https://wtcta.org/event/may-trade-mission-to-china/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150401T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150401T033000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125251 CREATED:20150319T224611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150319T224611Z UID:4423-1427853600-1427859000@wtcta.org SUMMARY:Washington DC - Trade Update DESCRIPTION:US Department of Commerce and the US Chamber of Commerce are both in town! \nWashington\, D.C. Trade Update:  Representatives from the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will be in Tacoma to discuss the current international trade agenda\, including the current status of Trade Promotion Authority\, the Trans-Pacific Partnership\, and the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. \nSpeakers: \nJay Williams\, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development\nChristopher Wenk\, Executive Director\, International Policy\, U.S. Chamber of Commerce \nAbout the Speakers: \nJay Williams\, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development\nJay Williams was appointed by President Obama to serve as the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development and was sworn into office on Tuesday\, May 20\, 2014.\nTo read more about him\, click here. \nChristopher Wenk\, Executive Director\, International Policy\, U.S. Chamber of Commerce\nChristopher W. Wenk is executive director of international policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Wenk is responsible for promoting the Chamber’s international trade agenda\, including bilateral free trade agreements\, multilateral negotiations under the World Trade Organization (WTO)\, and Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) with the administration\, on Capitol Hill\, and in the business community.\nTo read more about him\, click here. \nOther Sponsors:\nTacoma-Pierce County Chamber\, Washington Council on International Trade\, & U.S. Chamber of Commerce URL:https://wtcta.org/event/washington-dc-trade-update/ LOCATION:World Trade Center Tacoma US Bank Room\, 950 Pacific Ave #310\, Tacoma\, 98402\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150123T031500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150123T050000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125251 CREATED:20141120T195815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141120T195815Z UID:4167-1421982900-1421989200@wtcta.org SUMMARY:Annual Port Report DESCRIPTION:Come and hear from Port of Tacoma’s Commissioner and 2015 Commission President\, Don Johnson. \nThe WTCTA is excited to welcome you to a special opportunity to hear about the Port of Tacoma’s key areas of success as well as some of their concerns from 2014. \nA significant part of the program will include some of the Port’s exciting vision for 2015. \nSome time for questions will be provided toward the end of the luncheon. URL:https://wtcta.org/event/annual-port-report/ LOCATION:The Fabulich Center\, 3600 Port of Tacoma Rd.\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98424\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141209T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141209T120000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125251 CREATED:20141027T231826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141027T231826Z UID:4036-1418119200-1418126400@wtcta.org SUMMARY:Annual Christmas Social DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year again! Join us for our annual Christmas social. Wine\, appetizers\, and networking is a promise. \nIt’s our treat to you for being a part of the South Sound’s international trade community. The Christmas Social will be on the same day as our Trade is Transportation conference\, please learn more and register for the conference here. \nAlthough the Christmas Social is complimentary\, please register below. \nThanks to our sponsor URL:https://wtcta.org/event/annual-christmas-social/ LOCATION:Point Ruston Game Room\, 5005 Ruston Way\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98407\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141209T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141209T093000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125251 CREATED:20141027T202157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141027T202157Z UID:4023-1418104800-1418117400@wtcta.org SUMMARY:Trade is Transportation DESCRIPTION:Do you know how your car\, iPad\, or jogging shoes arrive at your door? Over the course of the year\, we will cover the complete chain of events that takes place as your products move across the globe and how each part of the logistical chain is interdependent in the efforts to make the freight system more efficient and competitive. Our speakers will explain their organizations’ roles as well as answer questions about their opportunities for growth and what threatens the expansion of their businesses. \nBesides topics like maritime\, rail\, and other ground transportation\, we will cover a few key areas that are associated with the transportation industry\, e.g. boarder security\, port development issues\, education\, workforce development\, environmental regulations. \nPlease see our map for parking instruction here.\n\nConference Agenda and Panelists\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nPanel \n\n\nTopic\n\n\nSpeaker (Please click on names for speakers’ bio)\n\n\n\nOrganization\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n\nPanel I\nPort & Terminal\nJoe Ritzman\nSSA Marine International\n2:00- 3:00 pm\n\n\n\n\nLarry Kvidera\nPort of Tacoma\n\n\n\nPanel II\nCustoms & Border\nAmy Morgan\nAmy E Morgan\, LLC\n3:15-4:15 pm\n\n\n\n\nDr. Meg Ryan\n Center of Excellence for Global Trade and Supply Chain Management at Highline College\n\n\n\nPanel III\n“The Great Debate”-Rail VS Trucking\nJeff Clark\nSchneider National\n4:30-5:30 pm\n\n\n\n\nJohan Hellman\nBNSF\n\n\n\n\n  \nThe conference will lead into to our complimentary Annual Christmas Social at a different venue (please register here).\n  \nEvent Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nCo-Promoting Organizations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://wtcta.org/event/trade-is-transportation/ LOCATION:Tacoma Public Utilities Auditorium\, 3628 S. 35th St.\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98409\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141018 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141023 DTSTAMP:20260513T125251 CREATED:20140616T204133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140616T204133Z UID:3623-1413651600-1413997199@wtcta.org SUMMARY:World Trade Center Association Membership Meeting\, New York City DESCRIPTION:For more information: Angela Koenes (253)396-1022 tpfeffer@wtcta.org URL:https://wtcta.org/event/world-trade-center-association-membership-meeting-new-york-city/ LOCATION:Business & Student Matchmaker Event\, Highline College\, Building 2\, Des Moines\, WA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141008T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141017T100000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125251 CREATED:20140520T180714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140520T180714Z UID:3445-1412730000-1413540000@wtcta.org SUMMARY:Cambodia 2014 DESCRIPTION:Content is protected. URL:https://wtcta.org/event/cambodia-2014/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141002T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141002T133000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125251 CREATED:20140616T203707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140616T203707Z UID:3622-1412245800-1412256600@wtcta.org SUMMARY:21st Annual Globe Awards DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Globe Awards is the largest annual trade gathering in Washington State. Come and join over 300 of “Who’s Who in the Washington Trade Community” for the 21st Anniversary of the Globe Awards.\nFor more information: Contact:  (253)396-1022 events@wtcta.org URL:https://wtcta.org/event/21st-annual-globe-awards-save-the-date/ LOCATION:Highline College\, 2400 S. 240th St. \, Des Moines\, WA\, 98198\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR