Please join us for a special breakfast presentation on international taxation and trade policy. International financial and legal experts will discuss international policies and regulations your company will face when doing business overseas. Panelists will give updates on the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), China taxes and regulations, and EU taxes. Speakers: Alison Maxwell, […]
With the multi-nation TPP negotiations concluded on October 5, 2015, this year's Washington Trade Conference provides an ideal opportunity to explore the agreement's potential benefits and opportunities for Washington state industries. Through a half day of panel discussions and keynote lectures, we will delve into the details of this momentous trade agreement that holds so […]
The United States and the European Union economies together account for 45 percent of the world’s GDP, and for nearly a third of global trade. The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) looks to strengthen the trade relationship even further to create the largest free trade and investment area in the world. TTIP is particularly […]
Thanks to the hard work of many business, government and community leaders – in Washington state and around the country – the Export Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank) was reauthorized by Congress as of December 4, 2015. This ensures that Washington exporters, large and small, once again have access to an essential […]
Join WCIT and Greater Spokane Inc. (GSI) on February 18th for a event discussion on the importance of multi modal freight policy provisions to the inland Pacific Northwest. Eric Schinfeld, WCIT President and Ashley Probart, Executive Director of the Washington State Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board (FMSIB) will make presentations on the progress of national […]
Join WCIT for our annual DC Fly In May 10-12, 2016 in Washington DC! This is a great opportunity for WCIT members to connect with the Washington state congressional delegation and Obama administration officials to talk about trade policy issues important to the State of Washington. Last year's agenda can be seen by clicking here. […]
The WCIT Summer Luncheon provides an opportunity for more than 150 Washington business leaders to gather for a discussion of key trade policy issues impacting our state's international competitiveness. This year, WCIT is honored to announce that U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell will provide the keynote address. Secretary Jewell will share her unique […]
In an increasingly interconnected economy, the ability to move goods reliably and quickly is essential for both consumers and businesses. Unfortunately, freight bottlenecks and other forms of congestion cost U.S. businesses about $200 billion a year due to the increased price to move goods. Improving freight mobility is particularly important for Washington state; as a […]
Each fall 300 Washington business and community leaders gather at the Washington Trade Conference to learn about key issues in international trade policy and to identify actions to support upcoming priorities. Speakers include elected officials such as members of the Washington congressional delegation, administration officials, and industry trade policy experts. This year the Washington Trade […]
Each fall 300 Washington business and community leaders gather at the Washington Trade Conference to learn about key issues in international trade policy and to identify actions to support upcoming priorities. Speakers include elected officials such as members of the Washington congressional delegation, administration officials, and industry trade policy experts. This year the Washington Trade […]
The Washington Trade Conference is WCIT’s premier event, attracting more than 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 upcoming priorities. This year’s conference will feature a discussion of how the Presidential and Congressional election results shape the outlook […]
Washington state businesses understand that trade policy and tax policy are inextricably linked. As the Trump Administration and Congress prepare to rewrite the tax code, local leaders are invited to learn about proposed policies that could dramatically impact our state's businesses and economy. Join WCIT for an exclusive C-suite panel discussion on tax policy, politics, […]