World Trade Center Alaska
WTCAK Special Events Calendar 2008

May 27, 2008
21st Annual Export Alaska Luncheon

November 6, 2008
2nd Annual Trade is Transportation Seminar

December 11, 2008
4th Annual Alaska-China Business Conference

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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
Chugach Electric
Calista Corporation
Association, Inc.
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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WTCAK Press Releases

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

February 2007

June 2006

February 2006

October 2005

June 2005

March 2005

February 2005

Passport To Profit

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
Office Manager

Sara Pock
Member Services Coordinator

Peter Ratner
Program Coordinator

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WTCAK Upcoming Events

Reserve Your Seat Today!

21st Annual Export Alaska Celebration Luncheon
 
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 - Egan Convention Center

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.  

Governor Sarah Palin, or her representative, will use the occasion to announce winners of the newly launched Governor's North Star Awards for International Excellence. Also, the Council will award scholarships to student achievers pursuing a career in the international arena. 

 

United States Senator Ted Stevens (confirmed) will be the keynote speaker. As the ranking Minority Member of the Senate Commerce Committee, his remarks will focus on Alaska's global trade picture, a subject with which he is keenly familiar.  

You can count on the luncheon to be both an enjoyable and memorable event. Mark your calendar and make your reservation today, while you are thinking about it.  

You can reserve a table (8 seats) for $500. A reserved table enables you to invite colleagues and customers and be assured of sitting together regardless of time of arrival at the event. Reserved table also receives preferred placement to ensure a good view of the podium.  

Or, you can purchase individual seats for $40 each. We anticipate a sold-out event and encourage you to make your reservation today. A reservation form is attached (please click here to download the form) for your convenience. Major credit cards and cheques are accepted.  

Your company can support this event and the student scholarships by being a sponsor of this luncheon. Sponsors enjoy special benefits and recognition. A sponsor form is attached (please click here to download the sponsor form) for your convenience. 

Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2008

 Time: 12 Noon-1:30 p.m.

 Venue: Egan Convention Center

For more information please contact us at 907-278-7233 or by e-mail: info@wtcak.org 

Luncheon Sponsors

(as of May 8, 2008)

Platinum Sponsors:  
ConocoPhillips Alaska  
Trident Seafoods Corporation  
BP Exploration Alaska  
Silver Sponsors:  
AeroMetric, Inc  
Alaska Railroad Corporation  
PND Engineers, Inc  
Teck Cominco Alaska, Inc  
Udelhoven Oilfield System Service, Inc  
Dowland-Bach Corp.  
Shell Exploration and Production  
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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.

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. Tom Case, Dean, College of Business & Public Policy - University of Alaska Anchorage
Mr. Gregory J. Galik, President, AADLAND Marketing
Mr. Joseph Henri, President, South Central Timber Development, Inc.
Mr. John D. McClellan, Principal - JDM Consultants
Ms. Sandra Moller, Director - CIRI
Mr. Tom Moyer, Director, Moyer Associates
Mr. Peter Nieuwland, International Manager, Alaska Division, United Parcel Service
Mr. Joe Plesha, General Counsel, Trident Seafoods Corporation
Mr. Rick Pollock, Vice President Alaska/R.F.E., Lynden International
Mr. David Ramseur, Chief of Staff to Mayor Mark Begich
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
Ms. Tandy Wallack, President, Circumpolar Expeditions

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.

Please click here to download a WTCAK Membership Application
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