The 87th Annual World Trade Week Luncheon & Trade Fair  
Thursday, May 23, 2013


May is World Trade Month. This year, FTA, LACBFFA & WIT-LA celebrate World Trade Week on Thursday, May 23, 2013.

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23 May 2013 8:30 AM • Hilton Long Beach 701 W. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach CA 90831

World Trade Week was founded in 1927 by Stanley T. Olafson, then-manager of the World Trade Department of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce.

First observed in 1927 to promote the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and is now observed across the country to promote U.S. trade relationships and international trade among businesses looking to export their goods and services around the world.  Read More...

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Upcoming FTA Events

23 May 2013 8:30 AM • Hilton Long Beach 701 W. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach CA 90831


FTA Programs & Education

We offer programs, conferences, workshops, webinars and seminars focused on timely international trade topics featuring leaders from the public and private sectors. Our typical events include:

  • Annual Golf Tournament
  • Annual Holiday Luncheon/Dinner
  • World Trade Week Luncheon and International Trade Fair
  • Customs Regulations & Procedures
  • U.S. Customs Broker Exam Preparatory Class
  • Two-day Importer Class
  • Two-day Export Class
  • Importer Security Filing
  • Customized in-house training programs for members
  • And more...

FTA Networking

Don't miss out on the fun!
  Long
time FTA members and their guests consistently attend two of our annual functions: the Golf Tournament and the December Holiday Event.  In addition to being great networking venues, these events serve as opportunities to entertain your clients and to market your company by serving as a sponsor. The awarding of door prizes are highlights at these programs with past winners walking away with collectible items and cash prizes.

Who We Are

The FTA was founded in 1919 by individuals who had the dream of establishing a force to represent the international trade community in Southern California for years to come. FTA has honored their foresight by remaining one of the regions most respected trade associations.

Our Mission

To promote, foster, and encourage international commerce and economic growth in Southern California and worldwide.

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Why Join FTA

The FTA is the oldest organization promoting the growth of international trade in Southern California. It acts as an informative resource and networking center for its members, and monitors and advocates legislative issues on a state and federal level.

The membership is represented by a cross-section of major exporters, importers, manufacturers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, international bankers, attorneys and other prominent service industries.

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Our Members

Reflecting the diversity of our region's business community, FTA membership embraces a wide spectrum of firms and individuals involved directory or indirectly, in international trade. Today, the FTA membership spans the U.S. and our goal is to provide services to members around the world.


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Foreign Trade Association
437 S. Cataract Avenue, Suite #4B, San Dimas CA 91773
P: 888-223-6459   F: 310-220-4474   E: info@foreigntradeassociation.com

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