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WTCAK Upcoming Event

2013 Export Alaska Celebration Luncheon
Friday, June 7, 2013 - Egan Convention Center
12:00 am-1:30 pm (doors open at 11:30)

Keynote Speaker: Francisco J. Sanchez, Under Secretary for International Trade at the U.S. Department of Commerce (Washington D.C.)

Conducted by the Export Council of Alaska and World Trade Center Alaska, this annual gathering is the major international trade event of the year.
Join us in celebrating the success of Alaskan companies in exporting goods and services to overseas markets, as well as other organizations who are enjoying success in their international endeavors.

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WTCAK Recent Events

Japan Business Update and Outlook
(March 13, 2013)
Hilton Anchorage Hotel
11:00 am-2:00 pm (Luncheon)

This event provided an update on the Japanese economy and new, or expanded, business opportunities. The importance of Japan to the United States, especially Alaska, its economic future (and implications), and commercial (trade and investment) opportunities for Alaskan and Japanese companies, were outlined and discussed.

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Arctic Ambitions II
The Hotel Captain Cook
February 19-20, 2013

World Trade Center Alaska hosted Arctic Ambitions II: Commercial Development of the Arctic on February 19th & 20th, 2013 at the Hotel Captain Cook. This unique conference focused on Arctic international trade and business opportunities.

During the first day of the conference a special session was held to take a new, fresh look at potential business opportunities between Alaska and the Russian Far East Region. It featured presentations by a mix of both U.S. and Russian trade specialists.

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Statewide Economic Forecast Luncheon

February 5th (Fairbanks)

January 17th (Juneau)

January 22nd (Anchorage)

A large audience attended 2013 Statewide Economic Forecast Luncheon in Anchorage on January 22, 2013.
To view a presentation please click on speaker's name:

Statewide Economic Review and 2013 Forecast. Presented by Pat Burden, President and Principal Economist of Northern Economics. Burden will report on the state's major industries, their contribution to Alaska's economy, and how they will perform in 2013.

A National and International Economic Update. Presented by Gary Schlossberg, Vice President and Senior Economist of Wells Capital Management. Schlossberg will discuss domestic and international economic trends as well as developments in the emerging markets and opportunities for Alaskan companies in those markets.

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

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Celebrating 25 years of Service to the Alaskan Business Community

2012 was a very special year for us: it's our 25th anniversary! For two and a half decades, we have had the privilege of serving our members and community partners with information and services to help them grow through international trade and commerce. We are proud of our past and confident of our future. To learn more about how our work is making a positive impact on Alaskan businesses, click on the link below to hear directly from some of those we have worked with recently:

Click here to read WTCAK Members testimonials

8th Annual Alaska-China Business Conference
Tuesday, December 11, 2012 - The Captain Cook Hotel

8th Annual Alaska-China Business Conference was conducted on December 11, 2012 in the Hotel Captain Cook: 60 Alaska's government and business leaders attended the conference. The conference speakers included: Guang Lu, Business Development Director of Huawei Enterprise USA Inc.; Patricia Eckert, Trade Specialist, Governor's Office of International Trade; Consul Xiang Xia, Chinese Consulate General in San Francisco; Joel Chusid, Managing Director, North America, Hainan Airlines Company Limited; Mathew Quigley, Commercial Officer, East Asia and Pacific, U.S. Department of Commerce, Skip Nelson, President, ADS-B Technologies; Dr. Yong Cao, University of Alaska, Anchorage; Jiqing Wang, Senior Administrator, UAA Confucius Institute

Please click here to download the Conference Presentations

7th Annual Alaska-China Business Conference Wednesday, November 2, 2011 - Sheraton Anchorage Hotel

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5th Annual Trade is Transportation Seminar

Thursday, October 6, 2011 - Hilton Anchorage Hotel

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WTCAK Special Report

Earlier this year, World Trade Center Alaska (WTCAK) commissioned Northern Economics, a leading Anchorage-based economic consulting firm, to research the impact of international trade on Alaska's economy. The study, recently completed, reveals the various ways in which exports to overseas markets contribute to jobs, revenues, and other aspects of the Alaskan economy. You can download the Executive Summary that provides some highlights of the report findings or the entire report. To download the Executive Summary, please click on the cover image below.

Report Highlights include:

In 2009, Alaska's exports to overseas markets totaled $3.3 billion.

In 2009, Alaska ranked sixth in the nation by value of exports on a per capita basis.

Exports represented 7.4 percent of the state's economy in 2008.

Although exports suffered nationwide in the recent recession, Alaska's exports value dropped by only 8.8 percent from 2008-2009, beating the national average by 10 percent.

Exports supported nearly 15,000 direct and 9,800 indirect and induced jobs in Alaska in 2008.

Alaska's exports sector generated more than $5.5 billion in total economic output.

Each year more than half of Alaskan seafood production is sent overseas.

Of Alaska's average coal production of 1.5 million tons per year, approximately 40 percent was shipped to overseas customers.

To download the full report, please click on the cover image above

WTCAK Past Events

Dear WTCAK Members and Friends of the Center:

Our sincere thanks to all of you who helped make our special luncheon on 17 August, featuring U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, a big success. A large audience of business, government, and civic leaders gathered to hear her address on "Defending Alaska's Resource Economy Against Government Overreach." It was an insightful address on the challenges Alaska faces in the nation's capitol in seeking to develop the state's vast natural resources and, in doing so, increase our exports. Click on the image on the right to read more:

On April 19 - 20, World Trade Center Alaska (WTCAK) staff attended the 2010 Asia/Pacific Business Outlook Conference (APBO) in Los Angeles, CA. This annual conference is designed to serve as a tool for communication between private sector companies and the U.S. Commercial Service. U.S. Department of Commerce representatives from 15 Asia/Pacific countries, as well as other government and business leaders, gave presentations and conducted one-on-one meetings at the conference. WTCAK is invited to participate in the APBO Conference each year and, by attending, is able to keep relationships with U.S. Commercial Service officers abroad current. Click on the image on the left to read more:

Asian trade essential for Alaska's economy By Lt. Gov. Craig Campbell | Juneau Empire

For much of statehood, Alaska products have been exported to Asia. Japan has historically been the strongest Asian trade partner and our ties remain strong today.

In 2008, we exported over $1 billion in Alaskan products to Japan. The Republic of Korea and Taiwan have become lucrative partners with $703 million of goods exported to Korea in 2007. In recent years, the Peoples Republic of China dramatically increased imports of Alaska products. Exports to China have risen from $154 million in 2003 to $733 million in 2008. China is now Alaska's number two partner in trade. Click on the image on the right to read more:

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2010 Statewide Economic Forecast Luncheon

Wednesday, 13 January 2010
2010 Statewide Economic Forecast Presented by Pat Burden, President of Northern Economics. Burden will report on the state's major industries, their contribution to Alaska's economy, and how they will perform in 2010.

An International Economic Update. Presented by Gary Schlossberg, Vice President & Senior Economist of Wells Fargo Bank. The economist will discuss 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 will report on Alaska's major export markets, export commodities and services, and the impact of exports on Alaska's economic well-being.

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About World Trade Center Alaska

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:

Trade Capacity - Help Alaskan companies to become export ready through information, seminars, conferences and other technical assistance.

Trade Development - Research foreign markets and identify trade opportunities for Alaska Companies.

Trade Service - Support Alaska companies with the information and hands-on assistance needed to make trade happen. Connect Alaska sellers with overseas buyers.

Trade Facility - Make available office and conference room settings to facilitate business meetings and events.

Trade Network - Provide members with access to facilities and support in
more than 300 cities around the world.

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

Greg Galik, CEO, Alaska Brands Group
Rob Brown, VP, Usibelli Coal Mine
Joseph Henri, President, South Central Timber Development
Skip Nelson, President, ADS-B Technologies
Peter Nieuwland, International Manager, Alaska Division, United Parcel Service
Paula Donson, Associate VP, University of Alaska
Rick Pollock, VP - Global Projects, Lynden International
Rick Wolk, Assistant Professor of Marketing, University of Alaska Southeast
Dale Shaw, Managing Director, FedEx
Larry Cooper, President, Cooper & Associates
David McVeigh, Executive VP/COO, RIM Architects

Members Benefits and 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.

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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