About Us

The West Michigan World Trade Association is dedicated to maintaining West Michigan's competitive edge in the global marketplace; we are a non-profit organization, which provides a forum for executives interested in sharing their experiences and honing their skills in international trade.

Since 1960, the West Michigan World Trade Association has been a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining West Michigan's competitive edge in the global environment. The association achieves that goal by providing various forums for executives to share their expertise and refine their skills in international trade.

In 2002, the WMWTA partnered with the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce. The Grand Rapids Chamber brings WMWTA over 100 years of outstanding experience in assisting regional business leaders in their quest to improve their industry knowledge and business exposure.

Our Mission

Dedicated to maintaining West Michigan’s competitive edge in the global marketplace, we are a nonprofit organization, which provides a forum for executives interested in sharing their experiences and honing their skills in international trade.

About Us

The West Michigan World Trade Association is dedicated to maintaining West Michigan's competitive edge in the global marketplace; we are a non-profit organization, which provides a forum for executives interested in sharing their experiences and honing their skills in international trade.

Since 1960, the West Michigan World Trade Association has been a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining West Michigan's competitive edge in the global environment. The association achieves that goal by providing various forums for executives to share their expertise and refine their skills in international trade.

In 2002, the WMWTA partnered with the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce. The Grand Rapids Chamber brings WMWTA over 100 years of outstanding experience in assisting regional business leaders in their quest to improve their industry knowledge and business exposure.

Our Mission

Dedicated to maintaining West Michigan’s competitive edge in the global marketplace, we are a nonprofit organization, which provides a forum for executives interested in sharing their experiences and honing their skills in international trade.

2011 WMWTA Members

Want to know who we are? Take a glance at our 2011 corporate and individual WMWTA members and learn more about their businesses.

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2011 WMWTA Members

Want to know who we are? Take a glance at our 2011 corporate and individual WMWTA members and learn more about their businesses.

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Networking

Looking for other networking opportunities? WMWTA is dedicated to bringing programs on timely topics and connecting local business professionals with international business experience to share their knowlege and expertise.

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Networking

Looking for other networking opportunities? WMWTA is dedicated to bringing programs on timely topics and connecting local business professionals with international business experience to share their knowlege and expertise.

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Become a Member

Are  you ready to go global?  Learn about the benefits of becoming a WMWTA member.  Don't wait learn more about everything membership has to offer.  Join today!

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Become a Member

Are  you ready to go global?  Learn about the benefits of becoming a WMWTA member.  Don't wait learn more about everything membership has to offer.  Join today!

 Learn more

  

 

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WMWTA Board

WMWTA Board
2011 -2012

PRESIDENT

Martha Gabrielse
JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT

Joani Gill
New York Life
 

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT

Mark Bleckley
Van Andel Global Trade Center
 

TREASURER/SECRETARY

Jack Caudill
GNS America
 

PAST PRESIDENT

Jim Ward
Supply Chain Solutions Inc.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jim Coon
LeanLogistics
 
Kelly VandenBosch
X-Rite Incorporated
 

ASSOCIATION ADMINISTRATOR

 Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce


 

WMWTA Board
2011 -2012

PRESIDENT

Martha Gabrielse
JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT

Joani Gill
New York Life
 

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT

Mark Bleckley
Van Andel Global Trade Center
 

TREASURER/SECRETARY

Jack Caudill
GNS America
 

PAST PRESIDENT

Jim Ward
Supply Chain Solutions Inc.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jim Coon
LeanLogistics
 
Kelly VandenBosch
X-Rite Incorporated
 

ASSOCIATION ADMINISTRATOR

 Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce


 

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Janet Wyllie
111 Pearl Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
 

p | 616.771.0331

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wylliej@grandrapids.org
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Janet Wyllie
111 Pearl Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
 

p | 616.771.0331

f | 616.771.0318 
 
wylliej@grandrapids.org
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