PIERCE COUNTY — With 95 percent of potential customers living outside the United States, exporting goods and services makes great sense and can add significantly to a firm’s bottom line.

The Pierce County Economic Development Department and the World Trade Center Tacoma are teaming up to host an Export Forum this month to help businesses succeed.

Washington State Commerce Director Brian Bonlender will be the keynote speaker at this annual event. Participants will learn about exporting from private companies and federal, state and local experts.

The event is free, so join other business leaders for networking and meeting with professionals at hosted display tables.

Date:               Friday, April 26, 2013

Time:               Registration/Coffee: 8:30 a.m.

Program: 9 a.m. to Noon

Place:              Environmental Services Building
9850 64th Street W., University Place, WA 98467

Directions:      Driving directions to the ESB (GPS Coordinates: Lon: 122° 34′ 6.33′ W | Lat: 47° 11′ 52.8′ N)

Register:         Online registration or call Hans Kueck of Pierce County Economic Development at (253) 798-2335