Letter of invitation from the Senators

A Window to the World Trade Organization:
Progress and Opportunities

LETTER OF INVITATION FROM THE SENATORS

Dear Friend:

We are pleased to announce the upcoming Washington Council on International Trade (WCIT) conference entitled, "A Window to the World Trade Organization: Progress and Opportunities." This year’s half-day conference will be held on Friday, July 9, from 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Bell Harbor International Conference Center.

Our summer trade conferences have become a unique opportunity to engage the public and private sectors in issues critical to the continuation of our economic prosperity. Given Seattle’s role in hosting the upcoming WTO Ministerial, this year’s conference is a chance to have a dynamic discussion on the challenges facing the World Trade Organization and U.S. support of the WTO.

Topics to be discussed will include agriculture, services, e-commerce, and labor and environment issues within the framework of the agenda for the upcoming ministerial, access and transparency with the WTO system, the dispute settlement mechanism and WTO rulings.

The conference is organized by WCIT and is being coordinated by Columbia Resource Group (CRG). There is a $50 fee to cover the cost of lunch and refreshment breaks. To confirm your attendance, please complete and return the remittance form along with a check payable to "WCIT." Please feel free to contact CRG at (206) 441-6448 if you have any questions.

We hope you will join us at Bell Harbor International Conference Center on July 9th.

Sincerely,

Senator Slade Gorton
United States Senate

Senator Patty Murray
United States Senate