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Sheraton Anchorage Hotel






WTCAK Trade Mission
to China and Korea

- See and learn about business opportunities in China and Korea as a participant in WTCAK's trade mission.

Dates:
4-14 December
Cities:
Seoul, Hong Kong, Beijing
Details:
Call Greg Wolf at
907-278-7233

WTCAK Major Event Series 2010


A major address by U.S. Congressman Don Young.


Topic: Congressman Young to Discuss Energy, Natural Resources, and Streamlining Federal Regulations

Date: Thursday,
October 28, 2010
Location: Dena'ina Center - Kahtnu Meeting Room
Time: 12 Noon - 1:30 PM


WTCAK Trade Mission 2010


WTCAK Trade Mission
to India and Singapore


December 6 - 19, 2010


WTCAK Luncheon Series 2010

TBA

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

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Past Luncheons:

23rd Annual Export Alaska Celebration Luncheon

Date: Wednesday,
September 8, 2010

Location: Sheraton Anchorage Hotel
Time:
12:00 - 1:30 PM
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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'

Click on the title above to download the presentation
 

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"

Click here to open the presentation

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Alaska Trade Fact Sheet

Premium Level Members

Alaska Business Monthly
Alaska Railroad
Corporation
BP Exploration
FedEx
Lynden International
Northern Economics
Perkins Coie
Sealaska Corporation
South Central Timber
Development, Inc.
State of Alaska

United Parcel Service
University of Alaska Anchorage

U.S. Commercial
Service
Usibelli Coal Mine, Inc.
Wells Fargo Bank

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Recent Articles

Interview with Greg Wolf, WTCAK's executive director
February 2012

 

Working with China, Alaska’s growing export partner by Alex Salov
February 2012

 

Alaska 2010 Exports
Valued at $4.2 Billion

June 2011

 

WTCAK: Helping Alaskan Companies Expand Globally
April 2011

 

Mid-Year Trade Forecast
July 2010 

The Alaska-Canada Connection
March 2010

Asia Prompts Trade Growth in Alaska
January 2010

Archive:

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. 11 - NEW!
Another ‘BRIC’ In The Wall- Is India on your radar screen yet?
February 2011

Special Report No. 10 - NEW!
Alaska’s "China Era" Continues To Prosper
February 2011

Special Report No. 9
Japan-Alaska's Major Trading Partner
April 2010

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

 

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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Celebrating 25 years of Service to the Alaskan Business Community

2012 is 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:



WTCAK Most Recent Event


This annual event was conducted in the state's three largest cities, beginning in Fairbanks on 17 January, in Anchorage on 18 January, and in Juneau on 19 January. 2012 is the 9th year that we have conducted the luncheon and it has become one of the most anticipated business events in Alaska.

2012 World Trade Center Alaska Statewide Economic Forecast Luncheon

Click on the presentation title below to download it.

The Statewide Economic Review and 2012 Forecast. Presented by Jonathan King, Principal and Senior Economist from Northern Economics.

International Economic Update. Presented by Aryam Vázquez, Global Emerging Markets Economist for Wells Fargo Country Risk Management Group.

Also here you can download the article "Global Emerging Markets - 2012 Annual Outlook" by Aryam Vázquez.

How Exports Benefit Alaska's Economy. Presented by Greg Wolf, Executive Director of World Trade Center Alaska.




WTCAK Recent Events

7th Annual Alaska-China Business Conference

Wednesday, November 2, 2011 - Sheraton Anchorage Hotel



Please click here to download the Conference Presentations

5th Annual Trade is Transportation Seminar

Thursday, October 6, 2011 - Hilton Anchorage Hotel




Please click here to download the Seminar Presentations


24th Annual Export Alaska Celebration Luncheon

Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - 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.
 
Commissioner of Commerce, Community and Economic Development, Susan Bell, presents the Governor's North Star Award, in the category of Trade-Export of Services, to PolyEarth Construction International.  Accepting the award are company executives Samuel Pelant (center) and Paul Johnson (right). PolyEarth Construction is a member of WTCAK.

Photo courtesy: Governor’s Office of International Trade

 

Susan Bell, Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development, announced the winners of Governor's North Star Awards for International Excellence.

Also, the Council awarded scholarships to student achievers pursuing a career in the international arena.

The keynote speaker was Mr. James F. Albaugh, Executive Vice President of The Boeing Company and President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
 
James Albaugh (left), President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, pictured above with Greg Wolf, Executive Director of WTCAK and a Consultant to the U.S. Department of Commerce. Albaugh was the key note speaker at the event.

Photo courtesy: Dave Harbour, www.northerngaspipelines.com 

Topic: "Boeing and American Aerospace - Keeping our Lead"

Mr. Albaugh is responsible for the company's Commercial Airplanes programs and services, is a member of the Boeing Executive Council, and serves as Boeing's senior executive in the Pacific Northwest. He was named to this position in September 2009.

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:

  
 
   

World Trade Center Alaska

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. 

Click on the images  above to read more:
 

WTCAK Past Events 2005-2008

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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 of Washington, Inc.
Mr. Mr. Bill Brophy, Vice-President, Customer Relations - Usibelli Coal Mine, Inc.
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. 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.


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"