WCIT Summer Trade Luncheon, August 8, 2013
On August 8, the Washington Council on International Trade held its annual Summer Luncheon. This year, the theme of the event was “The Trade Policy View from DC,” and featured a discussion by leading Washington, DC trade policy advocates on upcoming developments in US trade policy:Chris Wenk from the US Chamber, …
Read MoreTrends in Ocean Shipping Forum – October 23, 2012
Changes in the ocean shipping business impact all of us in Washington state – affecting the costs, schedules and reliability of our global supply chains. To keep you updated on the latest trends in shipping business, regulations, policy and practices, WCIT partnered with Foster Pepper to put on this invitation-only …
Read More2013 WCIT DC Fly-In, May 6 & 7
Each year, the Washington Council on International Trade and its members travel to Washington, DC for a series of meetings with elected officials, Administration officials and other key trade policy stakeholders for the annual WCIT DC Fly-In. This year, the WCIT DC Fly-In took place on May 6 & 7, 2013, …
Read MoreWCIT Summer Luncheon
On July 19, the Washington Council on International Trade held its annual Summer Luncheon. This year, the theme of the event was “U.S.-Asia Trade Policy,” and featured Deputy United States Trade Representative Demetrios Marantis as the keynote speaker. Ambassador Marantis focused his remarks on the Obama Administration’s efforts to ensure …
Read MoreREGISTER NOW: WCIT Summer Trade Luncheon – 7/19/12
Register Now for the WCIT Summer Trade Luncheon “U.S. Trade Policy with Asia” featuring Ambassador Demetrios Marantis, Deputy United States Trade Representative The WCIT Summer Trade Luncheon is an opportunity for high-level business leaders from across Washington state to gather for an update on Congressional trade policy achievements in the first six …
Read MoreA Maritime & Trade Discussion with Gubernatorial Candidates Jay Inslee and Rob McKenna
On June 6, the Washington Council on International Trade – in partnership with the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association – hosted an exclusive, members-only event: A Maritime & Trade Discussion with Gubernatorial Candidates Jay Inslee and Rob McKenna. Each candidate spoke and took questions from trade and maritime industry stakeholders on their plans to ensure that …
Read More2012 Washington Trade Conference
The 2012 Washington Trade Conference took place on Monday, November 12, 2012. Over 275 business, government and community leaders from across Washington state joined U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, U.S. Senator Patty Murray, Washington Governor Chris Gregoire, U.S. Representative Adam Smith and USITC Commissioner Meredith Broadbent to discuss trade policy issues …
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