The World Trade Center Tacoma is the largest membership-based trade organization in the Pacific Northwest. It has more than quintupled its own membership in recent years, making it the fastest growing World Trade Center in North America during this period. We help local businesses succeed in the global market. As a trade association for exporters, importers and service providers, and supported by the private and public sectors via memberships, sponsorships and contracts, we offer a variety of programs and resources to stimulate international trade. We specialize in:
• Trade research, referral, and business matchmaking
• Trade consulting for both exporters and importers
• Inbound and outbound trade missions
• Chinese business and foreign direct investment
Member Benefits:
- Trade Training, including Monthly Speaker Series
- International Peer-to-Peer Networking
- Access to premium international business
- Access to trade and business experts
Local Industries:
- Aerospace: Aviation & Defense,
- Clean Technology,
- Information Technology & Software,
- Transportation: Logistics & Warehousing,
- Marine: Maritime & Shipbuilding/Sporting Boats,
- Forest: Paper & Packaging,
- Agri-Business, Food & Beverage Processing, Animal Husbandry