Membership

Become a WCIT Member

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The Northwest's premier organization advocating for trade and investment policies that strengthen our region's workers, farmers, and businesses.

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3 States WA · OR · ID
50+ Years Advocating
WCIT is the Northwest's premier organization advocating for trade and investment policies that increase the competitiveness of Northwest workers, farmers, and businesses. Our diverse membership includes small and medium-sized companies, Fortune 500 businesses, and agricultural producers that together represent industries ranging from manufacturing, food, and retail to technology and science.

Your Membership at Work

When you join WCIT, you join a network that actively shapes international trade policy for the Pacific Northwest.

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Insights

WCIT regularly hosts issues-driven events that foster engagement with leading authorities on topics such as tariffs, trade agreements, foreign policy, digital trade, and more. Members participate in exclusive briefings and biweekly updates on current trade news.

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Advocacy

WCIT pursues pro-trade and competitiveness policies that create a better environment for job creation and economic growth in the Northwest — keeping trading partnerships open, advancing regional trade priorities, increasing port competitiveness, and expanding digital trade opportunities.

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Action

WCIT fosters opportunities for members to get involved in moving the needle on international trade policy. WCIT hosts members-only trips to Washington, D.C., to meet with lawmakers and policy influencers, and shapes trade views through research papers and its quarterly Trade Dashboard.

What You Get When You Join

Membership in WCIT opens doors to exclusive programs, research, events, and advocacy.

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WCIT Trade Summit

Our annual flagship event brings together trade experts, policymakers, and Northwest business leaders for a day of high-level discussion and connection.

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Research Publications

In-depth policy papers on issues that matter to Northwest businesses — including our recent Trade with China: Impacts on Washington State.

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Must Reads Newsletter

Our biweekly recap of trade news is exclusively available to members. All colleagues are eligible — just have them subscribe or send us a contact list.

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D.C. Fly-In

Each September, we organize a members-only delegation trip to Washington, D.C. to meet with key lawmakers and trade policy influencers to advocate for Northwest trade priorities.

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Trade Dashboard

Our expanded quarterly Trade Dashboard includes data for Washington, Oregon, and Idaho — comprehensive trade statistics and insights specific to the Northwest.

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Policy Lunches

Small, invitation-only lunches featuring prominent trade leaders. Past speakers have included senior government officials, ambassadors, and elected representatives.

We work closely with our members to bring forward their priorities — including issues for research reports, guest speakers, events, tours, and more. We strive to tailor our offerings to meet your needs and interests.

Membership Investment

Annual dues are based on company size, with options for businesses of every scale.

Membership Level Annual Dues
Rainier Investment $20,000
Evergreen Investment $10,000
Cascade Investment $5,000
Olympic Investment $3,000
Small Business & Nonprofit $750

* Annual dues are based on company size.

Ready to join? We'd love to talk.

Dan Whiting, Communications and Membership
dan@wcit.org

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