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Events Calendar 2002
The
Council occasionally organizes public events, in addition to working with
educators, and carrying out advocacy and policy work with the general
public and elected officials.
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November
21
2002 |
November Policy Roundtable: 2002 APEC Meetings, Los Cabos, Mexico. Breakfast briefing by the Executive-Director, National Center for APEC. Registration at 7:00 a.m. Roundtable 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. To register please contact Rhonda Cook at rcook@wcit.org by Monday, November 18th. |
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October
29
2002 |
Roundtable discussion: "International Ocean Shipping in a Deregulated Environment" with Steve Block of Betts Patterson & Mines. Tuesday, 7:30 a.m.- 9:00 a.m. World Trade Center, Seattle, 4th floor. To register please contact Rhonda Cook at rcook@wcit.org by Thursday, October 24th. |
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October
1 |
Informal breakfast with Asst. Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs, Lincoln P. Bloomfield, Jr. "Challenges of the International Security Environment" World Trade Center dining room, 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. To register please contact Rhonda Cook at rcook@wcit.org by Wednesday, September 25th. |
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July
2
2002 |
Seventh annual trade conference. "Trade, Transportaion and Security: Doing Business in Uncertain Times" WCIT Conference hosted by Senator Patty Murray and Senator Maria Cantwell. Bell Harbor International Conference Center, Seattle, WA. 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
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May
29
2002 |
Working Breakfast with Senator Maria Cantwell "Beyond Trade Promotion Authority: Trade and Economic Vitality in Washington State" 7:30 am - 9:00 am, World Trade Center, Executive Dining room. |
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May
7
2002 |
"Port Security in the New Era" WCIT Annual Meeting 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Keynote speaker Rear Admiral Erroll Brown, U.S. Coast Guard. For accompanying workshop, see co-sponsored events below. |
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May
1
2002 |
Seventh annual member trip to Washington, D.C. Meeting with all of the Washington State congressional representatives. Opportunity for members to raise their trade-related concerns to elected officials. Briefing by Business Round Table trade analyst. E-mail rcook@wcit.org for more information. |
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March
12
2002 |
Luncheon with John Weekes: "Personal Reflections on Doha" John Weeks attended the World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting in Doha, Qatar in November that launched a new global trade negotiating round. Washington Athletic Club, Seattle, WA. 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. To register, e-mail rcook@wcit.org. |
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March
11
2002 |
Breakfast roundtable with Vanessa Weaver. Ms. Weaver, Board of Directors of the U.S. Export Import Bank will discuss new programs and the future of the Bank. Last year the Bank supported 12.5 billion in total exports with 80% of those transactions helping small business exporters. World Trade Center Seattle, 2200 Alaskan Way, 4th Floor 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. To register, e-mail rcook@wcit.org |
WCIT CO-SPONSORED EVENTS CALENDAR:
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December
4,
2002 |
"Doing Business in the Islamic World: From Turkey to Iran and Malaysia to Morocco." Panel and program sponsored by the World Trade Club, 6:00pm to 8:30pm at Aladdin on the Square, 105 First Ave South, Pioneer Square, Seattle. Registration includes multi-course buffet featuring Middle Eastern specialties. $35.00 members; $45.00 non-members. For further information e-mail: info@worldtradeclub.net or phone 206-283-9400. Registration deadline Monday, Dec. 2nd. |
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November
13,
2002 |
"Visa
Issues and Changes in Immigration Procedures and Their Impact on Doing
Business in China." A breakfast sponsored by the Wa. State China
Relations Council. 1111 Third Avenue, 30th floor conference room Check-in at 7:45 A.M., Program from 8:00 to9:30 A.M. To register on line go to www.wscrc.org or call Scott Heinlein at (206) 441-4419 |
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October
29,
2002 |
Seattle. World Trade Club Annual Fall Reception featuring Congressman Adam Smith. 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at Benaroya Hall. Cost is $30 to pre-registered WCIT members. To register or for more information, please email info@worldtradeclub.net. |
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October
16,
2002 |
Seattle. Alderman Michael Oliver, The Rt. Hon. Lord Mayor of London, speaking on "The World's Leading International Financial & Business Center: City of London. 7:30 - 9:00 a.m., at the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce. Please contact Lili Hein at 206-389-7227 or lilih@seattlechamber.com to register. |
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September
19,
2002 |
World Affairs Council luncheon 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. at the Columbia Tower with His Excellency Thomas C. Hubbard, US Ambassador to the Republic of Korea and His Excellency Yang Sung Chul, Ambassador to the US from the Republic of Korea. The ambassadors will speak about the latest diplomatic efforts in the region and the expanding Korean economy. To register please contact Nora Leech at the World Affairs Council (206) 441-5910 no later than Monday, September 16 at 5 pm. |
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September
19,
2002 |
Tacoma. World Affairs Council Counsular Association Reception. 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. For more information, contact LeAnn Dreier at 253-573-4602, or ldreier@bates.ctc.edu. |
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September
12-13,
2002 |
Governor's Economic Development Conference: "Taking Actiion to Secure Washington's Economic Future." Panels on trade opportunities, improving global competitiveness in global markets and marketing. To register go to www.oted.wa.gov/EDConference2002. For additional information contact Marry Forman at mauryf@cted.wa.gov or (206) 256-6110 |
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July
16,
2002 |
Seattle. "A Conversation with Cameron Findlay, Deputy Secretary, US Department of Labor". CityClub Luncheon Forum, Washington Athletic Club. RSVP with CityClub at 206-682-7395. Mention your WCIT membership when calling and attend at the member rate. |
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June
12,
2002 |
Seattle. Governor's Trader of the Year and Emerging Trader of the Year Award Dinner. World Trade Club Annual Dinner, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at W Hotel, 1112 Fourth Ave. Seattle, WA. Keynote address by Governor Gary Locke. To register or for information contact info@worldtradeclub.net |
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June
6,
2002 |
U.S. Ambassadors to Southeast Asia Visiting Seattle. RSVP: National Center for APEC. For additional information on this event, please call Craig Allen or Alison Carr at 206-441-9022. |
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June
5,
2002 |
Ambassador
Clayton Yeutter, former US Trade Representative. RSVP: Call the Japan-America Society office at 206-374-0180 or http://www.us-japan.org/jassw/#Yeutter. |
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May
23,
2002 |
Recent
Political and Economic Developments in Mexico: The Impact and Outlook
for U.S. Business. A Conversation with The Honorable Jeffrey Davidow,
United States Ambassador to Mexico. RSVP: US Mexico Chamber of Commerce. REGISTER for this and other events being planned with Ambassador Davidow. |
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May
10
2002 |
Spokane. "Canada Day in the Inland Northwest," an all-day event on U.S. - Canada trade issues. 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Kress Gallery, River Park Square in Spokane. For information call 509-459-4123. |
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May
7
2002 |
Seattle. All day workshop "Port Security in the New Era" in accompaniment to WCIT annual meeting. Refer to WCIT event calendar above. To register for workshop e-mail rjohnson@rhppublishing.com |
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April
22
2002 |
Seattle. Foundation for Russian American Economic Cooperation (FRAEC) Annual Dinner. Reception 5:30. dinner 6:30. Keynote speaker Congressman Curt Weldon. To register or information contact Kandi Young at 206-443-1935 or visit www.fraec.org |
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April
11
2002 |
Seattle. Economist Conference: The Economist Group's economic team from Asia and other experts will come to Seattle on April 11 for a comprehensive business outlook on the Asia-Pacific region. This Economist Corporate Network conference will be held at the Bell Harbor Conference Center in Seattle. For further details, please visit the conference website or contact Inna Getselis at 212-554 0655 or via e-mail at: americas_customerservice@economist.com. |
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April
9
2002 |
Seattle. CityClub Founder's Forum Luncheon, featuring Daniel Schorr, veteran CBS news correspondent and NPR senior news analyst. Sheraton Seattle Hotel, 12:00 p.m. Visit CityClub for more information. |
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April
2
2002 |
Vancouver, WA . "Expansion Through International Trade" Seminar 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Red Lion at the Quay. WCIT president Bill Center is among the speakers. To register call 360-694-2588 or visit www.vancouverusa.com |
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February
28
2002 |
Seattle, "Competitive Advantage through Sustainable Business" A workshop providing the tools and strategies for business to meet the challenges of the "next industrial revolution." Kingstad Meeting Center, Seattle, 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. For more information, visit the Department of Ecology. |
For broader calendars of trade events in the Puget Sound region and other international events and speakers in the Seattle area, see the International Staff Group Online Calendar of International Events, the Japan-America Society, the WA State China Relations Council, the World Affairs Council the UW Jackson School of International Studies Event Calendar, World Trade Club, City Club of Seattle, Dutch American Chamber of Commerce and Town Hall Seattle.
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