international programs

• About the Program
• Sister Cities
• Activities
• Resource Library
• Related Sites

Introduction

The City of Tacoma is an international Port city that attracts business from around the globe. Working with the World Trade Center Tacoma, the program is a liaison for foreign business exchange.

The City of Tacoma has 10 Sister Cities throughout the world. The Sister Cities International Program was created to strengthen partnerships between the United States and international communities in an effort to increase global cooperation at the municipal level, promote cultural understanding and to stimulate economic development.

The goal of this program is to encourage international relationships that focus on economic development, trade, education, culture and tourism.

The City of Tacoma’s International Programs/Sister Cities Office is located within the Tacoma Community and Economic Development Department, 747 Market Street, Room 1036. Telephone 253.591.5200. Or email dking@cityoftacoma.org

Please visit the Resource Library for helpful downloadable documents, and the Related Sites page for more online information.