Teofilo will remain active with the WTCA, serving as senior advisor to the organization. The affiliation of these two highly respected organizations will further expand California s role in the global marketplace, said California Trade and Commerce Secretary Lon S. Hatamiya.
International trade is one of the most dynamic sectors of the California economy.
The primary reason for the affiliation is to jointly leverage the programs and services each organization provides to the region s business community direct business assistance and international trade facilitation. However, we still have significant potential to develop more export activity out of the region, Kyser said. This affiliation marks the beginning of a new era of cooperation in the spirit of regional economic development. Long Beach has benefited tremendously over the years as a result of growth in international trade. We look forward to even greater strides in the coming years.