Good Gathering - Connect with Purpose - Join us August 12, 2026 for an inspiring community reception that brings together WTC members and local nonprofit organizations making a meaningful impact across our region. Each Gathering highlights the vital work of nonprofit partners while creating opportunities for busine... more

The Evolution of Cybersecurity - Hackers are getting in. Now what? Americans no longer believe there’s an organization immune from a data breach. Businesses feel like cybersecurity companies have broken their promises to stop hackers. So, where do we go from here? There is an evolution of cybersecurity underw... more

Mergers and Acquisitions - The sale of a business creates liquidity for the selling business owner, and new ownership can provide key resources and stability for a growing business. But the sale of a business can also cause operational disruptions for the business and anxiety among employees, while bein... more

Free Trade and the Impact on Washington State - International trade and investment directly support nearly 600,000 jobs in Washington state, and indirectly roughly 40 percent of jobs in the state are tied to trade. Protectionist tariffs are taxes on Washington state businesses and families, especially those imposed on impor... more

Creative Genius - Arts and culture revs up our region’s economic engine. Join World Trade Center Seattle and regional leaders of arts and culture organizations to investigate how the creative vitality of our region spurs innovation, revitalizes neighborhoods, and stimulates Washington’s economy... more

New Member Luncheon - Learn the ABCs of World Trade Center Seattle during this New Member Luncheon. Meet fellow new members and members of our Board of Governors. Bring any questions you have about World Trade Center Seattle membership benefits, events and programs, or boardroom bookings. By invit... more

Going with the Grain - Explore, taste, and celebrate the flavor, foods, and spirits made with Cairnspring Mills flours and grains. Discover how this local company reestablished a vibrant, local food economy through a deeper connection to farmers, a shorter supply chain, higher growing standards, and... more

Can We Talk? Leadership Through the Ages - Gender equality, generational differences, technological advancements – these are just a few of the issues that business leaders of today are facing. The World Trade Center Seattle and Port of Seattle are partnering to create a series of educational programs centered around th... more

Winter Member Reception - Please join us at our Winter Member Reception presented by Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. The evening will be hosted by our Board of Governors Co-Chairs Stein Kruse (CEO, Holland America Group), Stephen P. Metruck (Executive Director, Port of Seattle) and Brandon Pedersen (CFO, A... more

The Sport Salon - The Sports Salon welcomes Scott Servais, beginning his third season as Mariners manager. Servais had an 11-year MLB playing career as a catcher with four clubs. Servais is a native of Wisconsin who played college ball at Creighton in Omaha. After his playing career, Servais jo... more