World Trade Center Alaska
WTCAK Upcoming Events 2009-2010
WTCAK Luncheon Series 2010


TBA

Fee:
$20 WTCAK Members
$25 Non-Members
$15 Students (with valid school ID)

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 Recent Luncheons:


Phil Oates
City Manager, City of Seward

Topic: City of Seward Update

Please click here to listen to presentation

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 Ralph Samuels
Vice President of Governmental and Community Relations
Holland America Line

Topic: Cruisin' for a Bruisin'

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WTCAK Executive Briefing Series 2009

Thursday, 23 July 2009
8:00 am - 9:30 am

Speaker: Paul J. Kullman
Senior Commercial Officer of U.S. Embassy in Belgium

Topic: "How to begin exporting to Europe: Logistics, Trade, Shows and regulations"

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Where: Wells Fargo Bank, Headquarters Building (Northern Lights and "C" Street),
Fifth Floor

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Alaska Trade Fact Sheet

Premium Level Members

Alaska Airlines
Alaska Business Monthly
Alaska Interstate
Construction, Inc.
Alaska Railroad
Corporation
BP Exploration
 Calista Corporation
Association, Inc.
Chugach Electric
FedEx
Lynden International
Movers, Inc.
Northern Economics
Northrim Bank
Sealaska Corporation
South Central Timber
Development, Inc.
State of Alaska
Tyonek Native Corporation
United Parcel Service
U.S. Commercial
Service
Usibelli Coal Mine, Inc.
Wells Fargo Bank

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Recent Articles

China Exports on the Rise
August 2008

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WTCAK Press Releases

November 6, 2009
 World Trade Center Alaska and the Anchorage School District renew partnership to benefit students

October 26, 2009
 World Trade Center Alaska unveiled a creative Alaska promotion at the World Trade Center Tokyo complex.

May 26, 2009
 US Senator Mark Begich To Present Major Address- “A Report from the Battlefield: Progress in the Middle East and Washington”

January 14, 2008
 World Trade Center Alaska’s 2008 Statewide Economic Forecast to be Conducted in Alaska’s Three Largest Cities

August 8, 2007
World Trade Center Alaska Announces Trade Mission to Canada

July 30, 2007
World Trade Center Alaska Announces Officers and New Board Member

February 5, 2007
World Trade Center Alaska and the Anchorage School District
Establish Partnership to Benefit Students

February 2, 2007
Alaska Edges $4 Billion in Annual Export

WTCAK Newsletters

January 2010

February 2007

June 2006

February 2006

October 2005

June 2005

March 2005

February 2005

Passport To Profit

Special Report No. 8
China Calling
October 2009

Special Report No. 7
China Rising
March 2008

Special Report No. 6
Rising Sun, Again
July 2007

Special Report on Canada
July 2007

Special Report No. 5
The Dragon Roars
November 2006

Special Report No. 4
Singapore - The Lion at the Gate
July 2006

Special Report No. 3
The "Chindia" Phenomen
June 2006

Special Report No. 2
"Passage to India"
March  2006

Special Report No. 1
"Enter The Dragon"
February  2006

Trade Development Programs

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WTCAK Trade Development Programs
July 2007

Canada: Opportunities
Next Door
June 2007

Korea Connection
March 2007

Japan Focus
February 2007

China Calling
November  2006

New Markets - New Customers
November 2006

Guide To Alaska's
Consular Corp

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Contact Information

431 West Seventh Avenue, Suite 108, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA
Phone: (907) 278-7233,
Fax: (907) 278-2982,
Email: info@wtcak.org

Staff

Greg Wolf
Executive Director

Alex Salov
Business Operations Manager

Peter Ratner
Program Coordinator

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Meet WTCAK Interns

 

WTCAK Past Event
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World Trade Center Alaska
 2010 Statewide Economic Forecast Luncheon
Wednesday, 13 January 2010

12:00-1:30 p.m.
 Sheraton Anchorage Hotel, Howard Rock Ballroom

Alaska Governor Sean Parnell made the opening remarks at the 2010 Statewide Economic Forecast Luncheon

 The luncheon featured a three-part program:

The Statewide Economic Review and 2010 Forecast.

Presented by Pat Burden, M.S., President of Northern Economics. Burden reported on the state's major industries, their contribution to Alaska's economy, and how they would perform in 2010.

An International Economic Update.

Presented by a Gary Schlossberg, Vice President & Senior Economist of Wells Fargo Bank. Gary Schlossberg discussed economic trends in markets most important to Alaska's export industries.

How Exports Benefit Alaska's Economy.

Presented by Greg Wolf, Executive Director of World Trade Center Alaska. Wolf reported on Alaska's major export markets, export commodities and services, and the impact of exports on Alaska's economic well-being.

 

 

For presentations please click on following links:

Pat Burden Presentation

Greg Wolf Presentation

In case you missed the luncheon please find links to some of the media coverage below:

 

Juneau Empire

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

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WTCAK Other Past Events

5th Annual Alaska-China Business Conference

Sheraton Anchorage Hotel

1 December 2009, 8:30am - 3:00pm

 

 

Speakers Included (to download the presentation please click on the name of speaker)

- Keynote address by Consul General Gao Zhansheng, Chinese Consulate General, San Francisco

 - Mr. Eric K.P. Hsu, Commercial Officer, U.S. Commercial Service, Seattle

 - Dr. Yong Cao, Assistant Professor of Marketing, UAA

 - Dr. Paul Dunscomb, Director, Confucius Institute and Associate Professor of East Asian Studies, UAA

- Mr. Skip Nelson, President, ADS-B Technologies

Jesse Carlstrom, The Travel Trade & International Marketing Manager for the Alaska Travel Industry Association.

- Ms. Patricia Eckert, Trade Specialist, Governor's Office of International Trade

- Mr. Greg Wolf , Executive Director, World Trade Center Alaska

The Alaska-China Business Conference features presentations by Chinese and U.S. Government officials, private-sector executive already doing business in China, and a number of other speakers to help attendees better understand the opportunities, challenges, and resources available to assist their exploration or trade with China. Mark your calendar now and watch your email inbox for more details. To register for the conference, download the registration form below.

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About World Trade Center Alaska

About WTCAK

World Trade Center Alaska is a private non-profit membership organization providing international trade and business services to members and community partners across the state. The mission of WTCAK is to assist Alaskans to successfully compete for trade and investment in the global market place.

The Center pursues this mission through five core functions:

  1. Trade Capacity - Help Alaskan companies to become export ready through information, seminars, conferences and other technical assistance.
  2. Trade Development - Research foreign markets and identify trade opportunities for Alaska Companies.
  3. Trade Service - Support Alaska companies with the information and hands-on assistance needed to make trade happen. Connect Alaska sellers with overseas buyers.
  4. Trade Facility - Make available office and conference room settings to facilitate business meetings and events.
  5. Trade Network - Provide members with access to facilities and support in
    more than 300 cities around the world.
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Searching For Business?

A growing number of companies and individuals have found that membership in WTCAK is an important, cost-effective way to expand their business. Three key benefits from WTCAK membership:

Global Network - WTCAK is one of more than 300 WTC’s around the world. As a member in Alaska, you enjoy reciprocal benefits at other WTC’s when you travel in the Lower 48 and overseas.
International Business Assistance - As a member you receive customized trade information and assistance. We become your extended staff and help you to identify and pursue international business opportunities.

Networking Opportunities - Throughout the year there are numerous opportunities to market your products and services to fellow members. These opportunities include monthly luncheon programs, weekly e-newsletter, quarterly magazine, special event sponsorship, trade shows and trade missions.

Board of Directors

Mr. Dave Beach, President, Movers, Inc.
Mr. Bill Brophy, Vice-President, Customer Relations - Usibelli Coal Mine, Inc.
Mr. Gregory J. Galik, President, AadlandFlint
Mr. Joseph Henri, President, South Central Timber Development, Inc.
Mr. John D. McClellan, Principal - JDM Consultants
Mr. Peter Nieuwland, International Manager, Alaska Division, United Parcel Service
Mr. Joe Plesha, General Counsel, Trident Seafoods Corporation
Mr. Rick Pollock, Vice President - Global Projects, Lynden International
Mr. Robert L. Shake, Senior Vice President, Northrim Bank
Mr. Dick Stallone, Owner, Stallone's Men's Store
Mr. Richard Strutz, President, Wells Fargo Bank Alaska

Membership Levels


CEO CLUB MEMBERSHIP – Designed for leaders in international business in Alaska who desire to make a significant contribution to Alaska’s export efforts. In addition to receiving all the benefits listed below, members at this level will also enjoy several exclusive CEO Club benefits during the year.

CORPORATE - Designed for leaders in international business in Alaska. This blends corporate recognition with the customized trade services that further expand the global development and marketing efforts of that business.

COMMERCIAL - Designed for big businesses (more than 50 employees) who seek a customized business development approach, as well as the benefit of membership events, programs and information.

BUSINESS - Designed for medium sized businesses (more than 10 employees) who seek a customized business development approach, as well as the benefit of membership events, programs and information.

SMALL BUSINESS - Designed for small sized businesses (less than 10 employees) who seek a customized business development approach, as well as the benefit of membership events, programs and information.

INTRODUCTORY - Designed for first time members or companies who have not been a member for at least two years.

CONSULAR

Contact info@wtcak.org for more information or click here to send us your request or question regarding WTCAK

Please click here to download a WTCAK Membership Application
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"Serving Alaska's Business Community Since 1987"