Join us on September 20 as we host Ambassador Rufus Yerxa, President of the National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC), for an intimate and trade-focused conversation over coffee. Before NFTC, Yerxa served as Deputy United States Trade Representative and Deputy Director General of the WTO.Yerxa will share his latest insights from D.C. and around the globe, […]
Fighting for Trade From Washington to Washington Now more than ever, it is vital that WCIT members advocate for Washington's global competitiveness. Improving U.S.-China relations, thwarting escalating tariffs, and passage of the USMCA are crucial for our state. Fortunately, WCIT Members have an outsized ability to impact policy because of our strong business leadership, diverse […]
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By Invitation Only Leading European Union economists Kris Orsini and Ben Carliner will discuss the recently released EU economic forecast, the major challenges facing EU policy makers, and the likely policy priorities of the new EU leadership. Kris Orsini is Counsellor for Economic and Financial Affairs and Ben Carliner is the Senior Economist at the EU's embassy in Washington, DC. They cover the US […]
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has been one of the fastest-growing airports in the country over the last decade, and the airport has been undergoing major infrastructure upgrades to be able to accommodate that massive increase in passenger volumes. Join other WCIT members for a VIP, behind the scenes tour to get more information about what to expect […]
EVENT POSTPONED Check back soon for more details! Save the date to join WCIT for our second annual Young Professionals Networking event! Learn about trade issues impacting early and mid-career professionals and Washington's local economy at large. Stay tuned for speaker and event details to come!
Advisory board members are welcome to join via conference call or Zoom to review WCIT’s policy work in 2020 and discuss advocacy strategy for next quarter. A detailed invitation has been distributed via email.
We're going virtual! Connect with the state's business, government, and community leaders and learn about key issues in international trade. This information-packed virtual conference will center around 2020's trade policy outlook and COVID-19's impact on global trade. Current Attendees: Your in-person registration has been automatically applied to a virtual ticket! Confirmed Speakers: Angela Ellard, Chief International […]
Save the date for a members-only conference call with Congressman Newhouse. Stay tuned for more details!
Save the date for a members-only conference call with Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA, 1). Stay tuned via email for more details to come!
Save the date for a members-only conference call with Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA, 9). Stay tuned via email for more details to come!
