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WTCAK
Upcoming Events 2009 |
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WTCAK
Luncheon Series 2009 |
TBA
Where: Wells Fargo Bank, Headquarters
Building (Northern Lights and "C" Street),
Fifth Floor
Time: 12 noon (doors open 11:45 am)
Fee:
$20 WTCAK Members
$25 Non-Members
$15 Students (with valid school ID)
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Recent Luncheon
Ralph
Samuels
Vice President of Governmental and Community Relations
Holland America Line
Click on the title below to download the presentation
Cruisin' for a Bruisin'
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WTCAK Special Events Series 2009 |
November 12, 2009
3rd Annual Trade is Transportation
Seminar
December 2, 2009
5th Annual Alaska-China Business Conference
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WTCAK Trade Missions 2009 |
October 2009
Trade Mission to China
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WTCAK Executive Briefing Series 2009 |
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
8:00 am-9:30 am
Dennis Mitchell
Vice-President-Alaska for
Lynden International
Topic: “What you need to know about
Freight Forwarders and Customs Brokers”
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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Commodity Corner
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Recent Articles
China
Exports on the Rise
August 2008
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WTCAK Press Releases
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
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
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
Peter Ratner
Program Coordinator
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Meet WTCAK
Interns
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Reserve Your Seat Today!
22nd
Annual Export Alaska Celebration Luncheon
Wednesday,
May 20, 2009 - Sheraton Anchorage Hotel
Conducted by the Export Council of Alaska and World
Trade Center Alaska, this annual gathering was the
major international trade event of the year.
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Commissioner Emil Notti, State of Alaska Department
of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development announced
winners of the Governor's North Star Awards for International
Excellence. Also, the Council awarded scholarships to student
achievers pursuing a career in the international arena. |
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Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Daniel S.
Sullivan was the keynote speaker. As an important member of the
Bush Administration, his remarks focused on the challenges and
opportunities of globalization, a topic he is keenly familiar
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World Trade Center
Alaska
2009 Statewide Economic Forecast Luncheon
January 21, 2009 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Sheraton Anchorage Hotel Ballroom
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Dear Members:
The
6th Annual Statewide Economic Forecast
Luncheon
was
brought to you by WTCAK and Wells
Fargo, the event sponsor.
There
were three presentations during the
lunch:
The Statewide Economic Review and
2009 Forecast
by Pat Burden, President of Northern
Economics. Burden, one
of the state's most respected
analysts, reported on the
Alaska's major industries, economic
engines and forecast how
they will perform in 2009.
An International Update
by Gary Isham, Senior Vice President of the Wells Fargo-HSBC Trade Bank. Isham
discussed current economic trends in the
Pacific Rim markets most
important to Alaska's export
industries.
How Exports Benefit Alaska's
Economy by Greg
Wolf, Executive Director of World Trade
Center Alaska. Wolf
reported on Alaska's major
markets, leading exports and
the impact of exports on Alaska's
economic well-being.
Please click on the Title above to open a presentation.
Hundreds of Alaskans attended WTCAK's 2009 Statewide Economic Forecast
Luncheons conducted in Fairbanks, Anchorage, and Juneau. In case you weren't
able to attend, please click on the links below to view media coverage of
the events:
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Former Alaska Governor and U.S. Secretary of
the Interior, Walter J. Hickel,
made the keynote address during the 4th Alaska-China
Business Conference.
His topic was "Alaska and China - A Look at the Big
Picture." Please click
here to read his speech.
To read more about
4th Alaska-China Business Conference please click on the link.
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Ray Riutta, Executive Director
of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) was the
featured speaker at the Export Council of Alaska's meeting
on 3 February 2009. His topic was "ASMI's International
Programs."
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here
to view the presentation. |
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Seminar Presenters Included: |
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Alaska Airlines Air Cargo |
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Alaska Railroad Corporation |
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Advanced Supply Chain International, LLC |
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Alaska Trucking Association |
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Fairbanks International Airport |
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FedEx |
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Port of Anchorage |
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Port MacKenzie |
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Port of Tacoma |
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Ted Stevens Anchorage International
Airport |
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TOTE |
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UAA - Logistics Department |
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UPS |
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U.S. Army Alaska - Logistics |
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and more ... |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Networking Opportunities
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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.
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Board of
Directors
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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.
Please click here to download a WTCAK
Membership Application
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