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