Gary Locke has been a leader in the areas of trade, employment, human rights, and the environment as Former Ambassador to China, U.S. Secretary of Commerce, and Governor of Washington State.
Locke served as Ambassador to China from 2011-2014. He opened markets for made-in-USA goods and services; reduced wait times for visa interviews of Chinese applicants; and through the Embassy’s air quality monitoring program, exposed the severity of the air pollution in China. It inspired the people to demand action by the government and the government in turn to begin addressing the issue.
As Secretary of Commerce from 2009-2011, he led the National Export Initiative to double American exports. Locke also oversaw a significant first step in the president’s export control reform effort that made U.S. companies more competitive by easing their licensing burden for high-tech exports.
Locke is the only Chinese American to have served in three vitally important leadership roles in the U.S. government: as Ambassador to China, as Secretary of Commerce, and as a U.S. Governor. Today, Locke continues to be a driving force in international commerce as Chairman of Locke Global Strategies. He leverages his extensive experience and provides strategic advice and consulting services to businesses in the United States and China. His expertise and insights are invaluable to expand their presence in the global marketplace and build strong relationships with key partners around the world.
ALL proceeds from the 20th Annual Awards Gala Silent Auction will be donated to student scholarships. Online bidding closes 5 PM CT May 10th.
• Premier reserved seating for 8 (1 table) • Full page commemorative advertisement in Awards Gala program • Logo on event entrance signage • Prominent logo/link on Chamber website and online marketing materials for one year • Dedicated social media recognition • On-screen logo recognition • Special acknowledgement from the podium at event • Complimentary AACC corporate membership for 1 year• Two complimentary bottles of wine
• Premier reserved seating for 8 (1 table) • Full page commemorative advertisement in Awards Gala program • Logo on event entrance signage • Prominent logo/link on Chamber website and online marketing materials for one year • Dedicated social media recognition • On-screen logo recognition • Special acknowledgement from the podium at event • Complimentary AACC corporate membership for 1 year
• Premier reserved seating for 8 (1 table) • Half page commemorative advertisement in Awards Gala program • Logo on event entrance signage • Prominent logo/link on Chamber website and online marketing materials for one year • Dedicated social media recognition • On-screen logo recognition • Special acknowledgement from the podium at event • Complimentary AACC corporate membership for 1 year
• Premier reserved seating for 8 (1 table) • Quarter page commemorative advertisement in Awards Gala program • Prominent logo/link on Chamber website and online marketing materials for one year • On-screen logo recognition • Complimentary AACC corporate membership for 1 year
• Reserved seating for 8 (1 table) • Logo/link recognition on Galawebsite/Program/e-newsletters • On-screen logo recognition • Complimentary AACC corporate membership for 6 mos.
• Two reserved seats • Logo with link on Gala website/Program book/On-screen
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