WCIT Member Roundtable: Trends in Ocean Shipping
Join other WCIT members for this exclusive roundtable discussion on trends in ocean shipping and what that means for the future of Washington state’s international and port competitiveness. Panelists will include: -Steve Block, chair of Foster Pepper’s Transportation Industries Group -Luke Duvall, Director of Business Development, Northwest Region, OHL International …
Read More“The Big Deal: the U.S., EU and the Building of the World’s Biggest Free Trade Area”
This summer, the EU and U.S. launched negotiations on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), which, if completed, would represent the largest bilateral trade and investment agreement in history. The EU and U.S. already enjoy the world’s largest commercial relationship, an economic partnership that would only deepen with the …
Read MoreTrade on the Move – A Regional Freight Mobility in Eastern Washington
On October 16, over 130 community and business leaders convened in Spokane Valley for WCIT’s first event east of the Cascades to hear a special (video) message from Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers, a keynote address from Rosalyn Wilson, author of the State of Logistics Report, and a panel discussion featuring …
Read MoreBusiness Opportunities between Korea and Washington State under the Korea – U.S. (KORUS) Free Trade Agreement
WCIT members are invited to attend a discussion on the Korean economy and opportunities for Washington state companies under the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA) with a 23-person, high-level business delegation from Korea. The delegation is comprised of chairmen and presidents of 23 Korean firms, representing sectors that include agriculture, medical devices, …
Read MoreREGISTER NOW: WCIT/PMSA/SMBC Port of Seattle Candidate Forum, September 12, 2013
On September 12, 2013, WCIT partnered with the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA) and the Seattle Marine Business Coalition (SMBC) to help members of the trade and maritime communities discuss issues of importance with candidates for elected office, and give them feedback on how to maintain and increase our state’s …
Read MoreCO-SPONSORED EVENT: Trade Development Alliance Breakfast Featuring Ian Bremmer, President of the Eurasia Group
The Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle presents What are the next challenges facing the United States, Europe and China so that our region can prepare? Featuring Ian Bremmer, President of the Eurasia Group Ian Bremmer, President of the Eurasia Group, the leading global political risk research and consulting firm, …
Read More2013 Washington Trade Conference, November 18, 2013
The Washington Trade Conference is WCIT’s signature event, bringing together 300 of the state’s business, government and community leaders to learn about key issues in international trade policy and to identify actions to support their priorities. This event – the only trade policy-focused conference in the state – features members …
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