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Events Calendar 2006
October
7-14
2006 |
We invite you to join Lt. Governor Brad Owen and other Washington civic and business leaders on a "Sustainable
Business Development" trip to Sao
Paulo, Curitiba, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Business opportunities with Brazil's business leaders; world-class innovative models
for improving the social and built environments; international leaders in
best business practices. For information contact Terry Laggner 206-443-3826 or tlaggner@wcit.org. |
July
6
2006 |
7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Eleventh
Annual Senators' Conference. "The U.S. & China: The Road to Positive Engagement" co-chaired by Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell. Co-sponsored with WA State China Relations Council and National Center for APEC. |
May 17
2006 |
Annual trip to Washington, D.C. to meet with congressional delegation. Registration now open. Adam Smith Ninth District Day, May 18; Potlatch, May 19. |
April
6
2006 |
TVW SCHEDULE: This program airs Thursday, April 13, 8:00 p.m.; Friday, April 14, 4:00 a.m.; & Friday, April 14, 12:00 noon.
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. WCIT
33rd Annual Meeting. "Water, Business, and Development: Global Water Stewardship at The Coca-Cola Company" Featuring Daniel Vermeer, Director Global Water Initiative, Coca Cola
Company. Water scarcity, an issue for business leaders, is already impacting global economic growth. |
March 21,
2006 |
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Policy Roundtable with Chris Murck, CEO, APCO Asia. World Trade Center. "The Economic and Political Restructuring of Southeast Asia." $15.00 members; $20 non-members. Register |
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3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Seattle World Trade Center Holland America Line Dining Room. Meet Senator Patty Murray and Senator Susan Collins (R, Maine), who will co-sponsor port security legislation. To register call
206-443-3826 or e-mail jsardo@wcit.org |
January
19
2006 |
"Policy
Roundtable with Bill Bryant: The Inside Track on the WTO Hong Kong
Ministerial " 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. at the World Trade Center,
2200 Alaskan Way, fourth floor board rooms. Continental
breakfast included. $15 members/$20 non-members. To register call
206-443-3826 or e-mail jsardo@wcit.org |
WCIT
CO-SPONSORED EVENTS CALENDAR 2006
June 27
2006 |
"Collaboration & Conflict: The US-EU Partnership" 8:00 a.m. breakfast featuring Ambassador John Bruton, EU Ambassador to the U.S. at the World Trade Center Seattle, Holland America Line Dining Room 4th Floor. Register on-line at www.world-affairs.org or call (206) 441-5910. $28 members/$35 non-members. |
April 11
2006 |
8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Lessons from Brazil: Aiming for a Common Vision on Sustainable Development in Greater Seattle. Featuring The Honorable Jaime Lerner, two times Governor of Parana, three times Mayor of Curitiba, Chaired by the Honorable Richard Conlin, City of Seattle Councilmember. Followed by a panel discussion with Patricia Chase (International Sustainable Solutions), Kevin Desmond (King County, Metro Transit), and Jim Mueller (JC Mueller) Sponsored by The Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle, International Sustainable Solutions, Washington Council on International Trade and the City of Seattle present Price $10 members/$12 non-members. Registration required. For more information, please e-mail Eva Zemandl or call 206-389-7319. Or register on line |
April 3
2006 |
"The Changing Dynamics of U.S. - Japan Relations: Stability during Turbulent Global Economic Change." featuring Mr. Toyoo Gyohten, President, Institute of International Monetary Affairs and Senior Advisor, The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd . 7:00 p.m., seating 6:45 p.m. Kane Hall 130. No reservations required. Mr. Gyohten will discuss his views on how the U.S.-Japan relationship is critical to global stability at a time when countries such as China and India are becoming stronger global economic powers.
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Feb 27
2006 |
U.S. Export Assistance Center and World Trade Center Tacoma will host a breakast on Middle East and Africa trading. Important for anyone looking to discover opportunities for trade in those areas. 8:00 a.m. - 10:00a.m. Seattle Tacoma International Airport Conference Facilities. For information or to register or email Susan Snyder or call 253-396-1022. |
Feb 13
2006 |
Clay Lowery, Assistant Secretary for International Affairs
United States Department of the Treasury speaking on American Competitiveness. Luncheon presented by The National Center for APEC Registration 11:30. Program 12:00-1:30pm. Ranier Club. To register contact
Monique S. Athertonmatherton@ncapec.org, 206-441-9022 by 11 February 2006 |
January 22
2006 |
Trash Fashion Bash. Seattle Design Center. Advance tickets: $125. Featuring Seattle's sustainable leaders
in glamorous haute trash. Proceeds will be used to for an international conference in Seattle, in June 2007, Great Cities. International Sustainable Solutions, along with partnering organizations, will bring some of the world's leading speakers on sustainability and urban design for a series of presentations and workshops centered on creating the vision for great cities of the 21st Century. Register |
January 6
2006 |
World Affairs Council is hosting Under Secretary of Commerce David McCormick Friday, 01-06-2006 at 12:00 at the World Trade Center. "Perspectives on the Relationship of US Economic Interests and National Security" Please register via credit card at www.world-affairs.org |
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