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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.

 

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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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Become a Member

All Washington state businesses that trade or invest overseas already benefit from the advocacy work that WCIT does everyday. WCIT relies on Washington-based businesses for its funding. We need the support of the business community to continue to provide the high-quality programs and services that help support international trade competitiveness for Washington State. Please consider having your company become a WCIT member. It’s an investment that will return continued value to your organization.

Why Join WCIT

Membership with the Washington Council on International Trade (WCIT) offers unique benefits in three key service categories: Analysis, Access, and Advocacy.

ANALYSIS ON TRADE POLICY ISSUES
As Washington is the most-trade dependent state in the entire U.S., it is crucial for your business to stay on top of breaking trade news and events. WCIT provides top quality international trade policy analysis of issues that impact your business’ bottom line.

Members receive timely e-newsletter updates that go beyond the headlines, analyzing breaking news on trade topics from the future of pending Free Trade Agreements to U.S.-China trade relations to the latest on the WTO Doha round. WCIT dissects the issues to show how Washington State companies will be impacted and provides an early warning system on how your industry or business will be helped or harmed by the changes.

WCIT also provides trade policy consulting services on a per hire basis tailored to meet member’s specific needs. Perfect for the busy executive who has to write a memo for their management, WCIT will provide the analysis on a trade policy problem facing your company without finding and hiring outside consultants.

ACCESS TO LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL DECISION MAKERS
WCIT provides you with direct access to the people making the headlines and laws involving international trade policy. From our larger conferences tailored to exploring events of the day to smaller discussion groups and private 1:1 company meetings that WCIT arranges, members receive exclusive benefits to selected events such as:

ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF MEMBER COMPANIES
WCIT has served as the official voice for influencing strong trade policy dialogue with state and federal lawmakers for the past 35 years. This vast experience has allowed WCIT to be a credible, independent, and highly respected resource for elected representatives, the media, educators, and community groups.

WCIT is continuously involved with ensuring that our policy makers in Washington D.C. understand the importance of a flourishing trade base in Washington State. Through our frequent visits to both federal and state capitols, WCIT members have the unique opportunity to voice their trade policy concerns through an independent forum.

Furthermore, WCIT takes a leadership role in educating the general public about the positive benefits of trade. WCIT has created trade educational programs for high school students, writes Op-Eds for local news media, and frequently lectures at local universities.

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Membership Application

To complete the membership application, click here.

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

Sponsorship Opportunities

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.