by WCIT | Dec 20, 2011 | News
On November 8, 2011, the Federal Maritime Commission is issued a Notice of Inquiry to solicit input in their effort “to study the impacts and the extent to which the U.S. Harbor Maintenance Tax (HMT), other U.S. policies, and other factors may incentivize container...
by WCIT | Dec 13, 2011 | Events
The Future of Aerospace in the Region Presented by enterpriseSeattle Washington State Convention Center, Seattle enterpriseSeattle’s 40th Annual Economic Forecast Conference will address the opportunities, challenges and trends for 2012. This year’s...
by WCIT | Dec 12, 2011 | News, WCIT Policy Priorities
On Friday, WCIT sent a letter – signed by 17 businesses and business organizations from across the state – urging the Washington state Congressional delegation to lead Congress in reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank of the United States. Ex-Im Bank, a...
by WCIT | Dec 9, 2011 | The Importance of International Trade, Washington Trade Policy News Round-up, WCIT Blog
There’s many reasons that trade matters to Washington state. The jobs, the economic impact, the access to new markets for local businesses and the access to products from around the world for local residents – like coffee. Coffee? Of course, you say. We...
