World Trade Center Alaska
WTCAK Upcoming Events 2009
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

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Cruisin' for a Bruisin'


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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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

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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

Peter Ratner
Program Coordinator

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WTCAK Recent Event
 
 

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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.   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 with.

World Trade Center Alaska
2009 Statewide Economic Forecast Luncheon
January 21, 2009 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Sheraton Anchorage Hotel Ballroom

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.

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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:

 

Anchorage Daily News

KTUU

Juneau Empire

Daily News - Miner

 

 

WTCAK Past Events
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.




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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  Seminar Presenters Included:  
  Alaska Airlines Air Cargo  
  Alaska Railroad Corporation  
  Advanced Supply Chain International, LLC  
  Alaska Trucking Association  
  Fairbanks International Airport  
  FedEx  
  Port of Anchorage  
  Port MacKenzie  
  Port of Tacoma  
  Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport  
  TOTE  
  UAA - Logistics Department  
  UPS  
  U.S. Army Alaska - Logistics  
  and more ...  

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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. 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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"Serving Alaska's Business Community Since 1987"