WTC TACOMA MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:

MEMBERSHIP COST: $250.00/year
                             Each member receives one WTC membership card.
                             Additional memberships (cards) are $250.00 each.

Members are provided the following benefits and services:

          TRADE AND INFORMATION SERVICES:

               • Five complimentary research hours (annually)* on two trade research topics, at
                 member's request, including:

                 - Country reports
                 - Statistics
                 - Identification of international trade prospects
                 - Analysis
                         * (additional hours are billed at $30 per hour)

               • Technical assistance and trade referrals
               • Federation of International Trade Associations (FITA) Online Updates
               • Secured access to "members only" portion of wtcta.org, including international trade
                 search engine, access to member directory, and customized trade data reports
               • Use of WTC Tacoma library and conference room for group meetings 
                 (when available, reservations strongly advised)
               • World Trade Centers Association online trade leads and matchmaking program
               • World Trade Center news from New York (monthly online publication)



         BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, NETWORKING, PARTICIPATION, AND VISIBILITY
         IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY:

               • WTC Tacoma member directory listing
               • Business networking opportunities through events and one-on-one partner meetings



          PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

               • Membership discount for classes, seminars, workshops, and special events including
                 the Annual Globe Awards Dinner & Auction and the Washington State International
                 Trade Update.


          TRAVEL SUPPORT, TRADE CONTACTS, AND RECIPROCITY AROUND THE WORLD:

               • Membership card; giving you preferred treatment, access to information, and
                 services at about 300 World Trade Centers worldwide
               • Reciprocity privileges at any World Trade Center worldwide
               • Business referrals, letters of introduction, and networking opportunities with 
                 trade-involved organizations



WTC TACOMA MEMBER ADVANTAGES:

In addition, members have the opportunity to take advantage of the following:

          FACILITIES:

              • Access to World Trade Center Seattle dining and meeting
                facilities
              • Preferred corporate rate at Tacoma’s Silver Cloud Inn



          SUBSCRIPTIONS:

               Discounted subscription to the Puget Sound Business Journal
               $10 off Annual Subscription to Business Examiner