The Trade Development Alliance and the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce present the 2013 Greater Seattle International Leadership Mission to Paris, France.

	SUPPORT AEROSPACE: Join us at the largest air show in the world to support Washington State Aerospace and witness first-hand the stiff global competition.		CONNECT WITH LEADERS: Connect and experience Paris with King County Executive Dow Constantine, Microsoft, Vulcan, and more. Plus, engage with Governor Inslee on his first overseas trip.
	EUROPEAN UNION: Hear from a wide variety of experts about Europe’s financial crisis, how France has been affected, and what implications there are for Washington State’s economy.		HIGHER EDUCATION: Visit one of the most prestigious social science universities in the world and learn more about France’s higher education system.
	PROMOTE WASHINGTON: Network with French leaders and promote Greater Seattle and Washington State to the world’s fifth largest economy.		BIOTECHNOLOGY: Discover France’s thriving biotechnology industry, which ranks second in the world for number of life science companies.
	PORTS & MARITIME: France is at the forefront of major changes happening in the port and shipping industry – learn more about their latest innovations.		BUSINESS AND ARTS: Paris is a renowned arts and cultural center, home to some of the most famous museums in the world. We’ll learn how theses institutions operate and maintain their success.

EVENT DETAILS
Date: Friday, Jun 14, 2013

Location: Paris, France

Trip dates: Fri, June 14 – Fri, June 21, 2013

For information: Contact Tamara Thorhallsson at (206) 389-7301