CO-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 MoreThe State Senate Budget vs. International Competitiveness
If there’s one thing that you should know by this point about the State of Trade blog, it’s that we’re equal opportunity defenders of Washington’s international competitiveness. So, while we’re more than willing to share our thoughts on how the Governor’s budget might negatively impact our state’s success in the …
Read MoreWhat Could Japan’s Entry into the TPP Mean for Washington?
Last month brought the news that Japan is officially seeking membership in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) regional free trade negotiations. While many people at the national level immediately began pondering what this means for the TPP, your friendly bloggers here at the State of Trade are interested in a much …
Read MoreThe Governor’s Budget vs. International Competitiveness?
Since the release of the International Competitiveness Strategy last fall, I’ve been repeating one phrase over and over again like it’s my job (it is): “If 40% of all jobs in Washington state are tied to international trade, then all of our policy & investment decisions should be focused on …
Read MoreWCIT is Hiring: Director of Outreach and Programs
The Washington Council on International Trade (WCIT) is seeking a part-time (.5 FTE) Outreach & Programs Director. This person will report to the President and lead the organization’s community outreach, membership sales & retention and events planning & production. About the Outreach & Programs Director position The Washington Council on …
Read MoreThe State Legislature Doesn’t Know How Much They Know About Trade
I’ve been spending a lot of time in the car between Seattle and Olympia with Sam Kaplan, President of the Trade Development Alliance. That’s not because I love Wagner’s cinnamon bread so much (ok, it’s not only because I love Wagner’s cinnamon bread so much), but rather because I am …
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