Seattle Chamber Regional Business Center

Trade Development Alliance

Greater Seattle Chamber members can connect to the international business community through our partner organization, the Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle.

The Trade Alliance is born out of a recognition that new local partnerships are necessary to retain the region's future competitiveness in a rapidly changing global economy. Along with the Greater Seattle Chamber, the Trade Alliance's partners are the City of Bellevue, City of Everett, City of Seattle, City of Tacoma, Metropolitan King County Government, Pierce County Government, Port of Everett, Port of Seattle, Port of Tacoma, Snohomish County Government and union leadership.

The Trade Alliance's website,www.seattletradealliance.com, provides detailed information for local and international businesses. Features include:

• Event Calendar listing local Trade Alliance events and overseas business missions
• International press center
• Trip guide for business travelers
• Information about greater Seattle in 18 different languages
• Industry brochures and business directory
• Gift guide with local gift ideas and insights into other countries' gift giving customs.