4th Annual International Washington Day Reception

Event Information

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.

To register, please contact Allison Peterson at (206) 389-7227 or allisonp [at] seattletradealliance [dot] com. Admission to the reception is $35. RSVP is required. Refunds may not be made after Friday, February 3rd. Space is not guaranteed until we have received your payment. Please bring picture ID with you to the reception.

Audio, still, and/or video recording may take place during this event and may be used in World Affairs Council advertising or educational materials at our discretion. Questions/concerns, wac [at] world-affairs [dot] org