World Trade Week 2011

Since 1985, WTW has been an annual, collaborative effort of local corporations and government agencies focused on enhancing Western Michigan companies’ ability to grow global trade across United States’ borders.

With speakers hailing from places around the world, the 2011 World Trade Week Conference will provide attendees substantial insights on global trends. With a focus on the new realities of the global economy, speakers will offer implications on how to succeed in international markets.

For a complete schedule of World Trade Week Events visit www.gvsu.edu/wtw

Amway to be Awarded World Trader of the Year 2011

The West Michigan World Trade Association (WMWTA) will present Amway Corporation its 2011 World Trader of the Year. The award will be received by Ken Davis, Vice President of Global Logistics, on Tuesday, May 3 at the Economic Club of Grand Rapids lunch, which will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the JW Marriott, 235 Louis St. NW. Learn more
 

Media Coverage

Amway Corp. is World Trader of the Year - again

Pete Daly

Published May 2, 2011

Amway Corporation to Receive the 2011 World Trader of the Year Award

Amway.com

As the world churns, World Trade Week begins

Business Journal Staff

Published May 2, 2011

World Trade Week 2011

Since 1985, WTW has been an annual, collaborative effort of local corporations and government agencies focused on enhancing Western Michigan companies’ ability to grow global trade across United States’ borders.

With speakers hailing from places around the world, the 2011 World Trade Week Conference will provide attendees substantial insights on global trends. With a focus on the new realities of the global economy, speakers will offer implications on how to succeed in international markets.

For a complete schedule of World Trade Week Events visit www.gvsu.edu/wtw

Amway to be Awarded World Trader of the Year 2011

The West Michigan World Trade Association (WMWTA) will present Amway Corporation its 2011 World Trader of the Year. The award will be received by Ken Davis, Vice President of Global Logistics, on Tuesday, May 3 at the Economic Club of Grand Rapids lunch, which will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the JW Marriott, 235 Louis St. NW. Learn more
 

Media Coverage

Amway Corp. is World Trader of the Year - again

Pete Daly

Published May 2, 2011

Amway Corporation to Receive the 2011 World Trader of the Year Award

Amway.com

As the world churns, World Trade Week begins

Business Journal Staff

Published May 2, 2011

2012 Study Abroad Scholarship

Do you know a student who is planning to study abroad this fall?  Let them know about the WMWTA scholarship. Deadline for applications is Friday, March 30.

WMWTA Scholarship Application

2012 Study Abroad Scholarship

Do you know a student who is planning to study abroad this fall?  Let them know about the WMWTA scholarship. Deadline for applications is Friday, March 30.

WMWTA Scholarship Application

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2012 Golf Outing

The WMWTA is returning to Saskatoon Golf Course on July 11! The Annual Golf Outing provides an opportunity for our members and guests to network on a casual basis while enjoying the excitement of a 4 -person shotgun scramble.  Photos of the event can be found on the WMWTA Facebook page. Please stay tuned for more information on this event.

2012 Golf Outing

The WMWTA is returning to Saskatoon Golf Course on July 11! The Annual Golf Outing provides an opportunity for our members and guests to network on a casual basis while enjoying the excitement of a 4 -person shotgun scramble.  Photos of the event can be found on the WMWTA Facebook page. Please stay tuned for more information on this event.

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Past Word Trader Recipients Minimize

Past World Trader of the Year Recipients

2010

Bandit Industries
Remus, MI 
 

 

2009

Wolverine World Wide, Inc.
Rockford, Michigan



2008

Haworth, Inc.
Holland, Michigan



2007

SoundOff Signal
Hudsonville, Michigan



2006

Louis Padnos Iron & Metal
Grand Rapids, Michigan



2005

Van Andel Global Trade Center
Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Past World Trader of the Year Recipients

2010

Bandit Industries
Remus, MI 
 

 

2009

Wolverine World Wide, Inc.
Rockford, Michigan



2008

Haworth, Inc.
Holland, Michigan



2007

SoundOff Signal
Hudsonville, Michigan



2006

Louis Padnos Iron & Metal
Grand Rapids, Michigan



2005

Van Andel Global Trade Center
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Learn more

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