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Educate

Conduct high quality and timely meetings, educational courses, seminars and conferences for the purpose of encouraging and developing international trade.
Promote

Work with our members in matters relating to the growth and development of international trade, and provide informational trade updates and services.
Mission

To promote, foster, and encourage international commerce and economic growth in California and worldwide.
Are you working with someone
that knows your business?

We serve the trade and transportation industry by providing insurance,
surety, and claims management solutions.

At Avalon, we know your business. It's all we do!

Foreign Trade Association

Uniting the global logistics, import and export communities to foster education, drive innovation, and provide unwavering support for a sustainable future.

Our History

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. The FTA honors their foresight by remaining one of the region’s highly respected trade associations.

Calendar of Events

FTA Customs Valuation Course; New Date to be Announced Soon…

June 19, 2025 @ 10:00 am - August 1, 2025 @ 3:00 pm PDT

FTA CBLE Preparation Course: Fall 2025
July 22 – October 7

July 22, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm PDT

FTA Summer Mixer / Annual Cornhole Tournament July 23, 2025

July 23, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm PDT

FTA Harbor Tour & JCCC Building Tour: Date TBD, 2025

August 7, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PDT

Resources

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The Foreign Trade Association (FTA) is a private, non-profit trade association that represents over 200 members of the international trade community and is the oldest organization promoting the growth of international trade in California.

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President’s Message (coming soon…)

Nicole Wainright

2025 FTA President

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The Foreign Trade Association welcomes any questions or comments that you may have. Please submit it through this online form.

Welcome!

Educate

Conduct high quality and timely meetings, educational courses, seminars and conferences for the purpose of encouraging and developing international trade.

Promote

Work with our members in matters relating to the growth and development of international trade, and provide informational trade updates and services.

Mission

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

Are you working with someone that knows your business?

We serve the trade and transportation industry by providing insurance, surety, and claims management solutions. At Avalon, we know your business. It's all we do!

Foreign Trade Association

Foreign Trade Association

Uniting the global logistics, import and export communities to foster education, drive innovation, and provide unwavering support for a sustainable future.

Our History

Calendar of Events

FTA Customs Valuation Course; New Date to be Announced Soon…

June 19, 2025 @ 10:00 am - August 1, 2025 @ 3:00 pm PDT

FTA CBLE Preparation Course: Fall 2025 July 22 – October 7

July 22, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm PDT

FTA Summer Mixer / Annual Cornhole Tournament July 23, 2025

July 23, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm PDT

FTA Harbor Tour & JCCC Building Tour: Date TBD, 2025

August 7, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PDT

Resources

Join the FTA

President’s Message (coming soon…)

Join Our Sponsors

Contact Us

Sign Up for our Newsletter

Are you working with someone
that knows your business?

We serve the trade and transportation industry by providing insurance,
surety, and claims management solutions.

At Avalon, we know your business. It's all we do!

FTA CBLE Preparation Course: Fall 2025
July 22 – October 7