Join WCIT

The Washington Council on International Trade (WCIT) is dedicated to expanding economic opportunities for Washington State. If your company seeks advocacy for trade, access to key officials and critical analysis of international trade policy developments, WCIT will provide your organization with the necessary support. Click here for more information.

 

Member Companies

WCIT members are large, small and medium size companies. They represent the full spectrum of Washington’s economy: farmers, manufacturers, service providers, researchers, educators, non-profit organizations and individuals who support good trade policy that benefits Washington’s economy and creates job growth. Member list.

 

Member Testimonials

"WCIT is an organization that impacts everyone in the state who trades internationally, most of whom don't know it. And yet, when Trade Promotion Authority passed last time around, the one vote margin of success was due to WCIT. When anti-trade legislation dies in DC, it is often because the Washington State Congressional Delegation, well informed and supported by WCIT, brings sense to the conversation. Every single company in the state that trades internationally, really ought to support WCIT."

H. L. (Skip) Kotkins, Jr.
Chairman & CEO
Skyway Luggage Company

 

"The Council provides a unique state-wide perspective. They are guardians of the interests of free trade throughout Washington. Their voice is valued in the public policy arena when international trade and economic issues are on the agenda. WCIT is a responsible broker of sound information."

Gary Locke,
Former Governor of Washington

 

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Member Benefits

Membership in WCIT places you in an exciting position in the Washington State business community. Business and government leaders from all across the state use WCIT to share ideas with other leaders in an open and comfortable forum.

Special Interest Groups
Members meet to discuss areas of interest. Groups include corporate social responsibility, agriculture, imports and financial service.

Timely Electronic Updates on Trade Policy
Updates on trade policy issues that affect Washington State industries. Member letters and sector interest e-mails and mailings.

Communication with Decision Makers
Advocacy on trade liberalization issues and trade sector interests. Annual trip to Washington, D.C. for meetings with national representatives.

Information to the Media
Objective and timely information to educate the general public on the importance of trade.

Umbrella Representation on Trade Policy
Combined weight and authority of leading trade interests promotes state and national support for trade liberalization.

The Washington State Trade Picture
Convenient, visual representation of Washington State's trade statistics. Published annually. Complimentary copies for each corporate member.

Networking
Meet other influential members in the international trade community. If you choose, we will provide a free link to your website.

In-Service Seminars for Teachers
Intensive courses in international economics and issues of interest. Held around the state.

Public Programs
Discounted rates for regularly scheduled programs featuring distinguished guest speakers.

Council Library
WCIT has a variety of publications and journals for member use.

Membership

Membership Application

To complete the membership application, click here.

For a description of WCIT’s 2008 annual membership levels and corresponding benefits, please click here.

To request more information, please contact Kathleen Connors, President, at (206) 443-3826 or via email at kconnors@wcit.org.

Sponsorship

Current opportunities to sponsor programs:

Korea FTA Coalition Sponsor - $500. Company highlighted as Coalition sponsor on website and at all coalition events. Receive early notice of coalition activities and unique opportunities to participate in Korea FTA –related events.

2008 Senators’ Conference, October 24. Various opportunities available. Please contact Kathleen Connors for more information.