Tuesday, February 7th.. 4th Annual International Washington Day Reception
4th Annual International Washington Day Reception
International Companies Employing Washington Workers
Come celebrate International Washington at the Governor’s Mansion
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Governor’s Mansion
Capitol Grounds
Olympia, WA
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As we all know, Washington state is tied to the international economy like no other. Whether it is the goods flowing through our ports, international customers who buy our planes, software and apples, international students studying in our schools, tourists at our hotels, theaters and museums or the rich international cultures that infuse our state, Washington is international. In a time of constrained resources, the international organizations of Washington state continue to work together for the benefit of our community as a whole.
On behalf of the members of many of Washington state’s international organizations, we invite you to come celebrate International Washington at the Governor’s Mansion on Tuesday, February 7 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. with Governor Chris Gregoire and State Legislators. This is a unique opportunity to remind ourselves of just how international our state is. We will note the hundreds of sister city relationships in our state, the foreign companies employing Washington state workers, the exchange programs with countries all over the world and all the contributions that international entities make to our economic, cultural and social welfare. This year we especially note the contribution of international firms with operations here in Washington state. Such companies employ an estimated 90,000 people in our state. Gregoire has opened up the Mansion for this special event and will be giving brief remarks.
Light appetizers and beverages will be provided. We look forward to seeing you on the 7th.
Sponsoring Organizations:
African Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest
British-American Business Council (BABC) – Pacific Northwest
Canada-America Society
City of Seattle, Office of Intergovernmental Relations
Confucius Institute of the State of Washington
Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington (EFACW)
French-American Chamber of Commerce
Global Washington
International Trade Alliance, Spokane
Japan-America Society of the State of Washington
National Center for APEC
Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER)
Polish American Chamber of Commerce | Pacific Northwest
Study Washington
Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle
University of Washington, Office of the Provost
US Export Assistance Center (USEAC)
Washington Council on International Trade (WCIT)
Washington Global Health Alliance
Washington State China Relations Council
Washington State Coalition for International Education
Washington State Department of Commerce
WASITRAC
Washington State Associations of Sister Cities
Washington State University
World Affairs Council Seattle
World Affairs Council Tacoma
World Trade Center Tacoma
World Trade Club
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Registration: Admission to the reception is $35. RSVP is required. Refunds may not be made after Friday, February 3rd. To register over the phone please contact Allison Peterson at (206) 389-7227 or allisonp@seattletradealliance.com. Space is not guaranteed until we have received your payment. Please bring picture ID with you to the reception.