親愛的商會會員與社區朋友們：
十一年前，我在西雅圖台灣商會學習如何服務；十一年後，我很榮幸接任第39屆西雅圖台灣商會會長，繼續服務商會、回饋社區。
一路走來，我看到商會一代一代的傳承與發展，也深深體會到，一個商會真正的價值，不只是舉辦多少活動，而是能否連結資源、幫助會員、服務社區，並為下一代創造更多機會。
未來兩年，我們將聚焦四個方向：
1. 連接資源
加強西雅圖、台灣及其他城市之間的商業與文化交流，建立更多企業、社團及主流社會的合作關係，讓商會成為連結台灣與西雅圖的重要平台。
2. 幫助會員
提供商業媒合、專業講座、企業曝光與跨產業交流機會，讓會員不只是「加入商會」，更能真正從商會得到資源、合作與成長。
3. 服務社區
持續參與公益與社區活動，走進不同族群、不同世代，讓更多人認識台灣，也讓社區真正感受到商會的溫度與影響力。
4. 培養下一代
鼓勵青年參與商會與社區事務，持續推動獎學金、青年交流與傳承計畫，讓下一代不只是參與者，也能逐步成為未來的領導者。
商會的力量，來自每一位會員的參與，也來自前輩們一路累積下來的基礎。
未來兩年，我期待與大家一起，讓西雅圖台灣商會不只是支持台灣商人的平台，更是一個能夠連結企業、連結社區、連結世代，也連結台灣與世界的力量。
請大家跟我一起：
深耕西雅圖，連接台灣，共創未來。
Michael Wu
會長
第39屆西雅圖台灣商會
President’s Message and Two-Year Vision
Dear Members and Friends,
Eleven years ago, I began learning how to serve through the Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Seattle. Eleven years later, I am deeply honored to serve as President of the 39th Board and continue giving back to the Chamber and our community.
Over the years, I have witnessed the Chamber grow from generation to generation. I have also come to believe that the true value of a Chamber is not simply measured by the number of events we organize, but by our ability to connect resources, support our members, serve the community, and create opportunities for the next generation.
Over the next two years, we will focus on four priorities:
1. Connecting Resources
Strengthening business and cultural connections among Seattle, Taiwan, and other communities, while building partnerships with businesses, organizations, and the broader community.
2. Supporting Members
Creating more opportunities for business connections, professional programs, company exposure, and cross-industry collaboration so that our members can grow together.
3. Serving the Community
Expanding our involvement in community and public-service initiatives, introducing Taiwan to broader audiences, and making a meaningful local impact.
4. Empowering the Next Generation
Encouraging greater youth participation through scholarships, mentorship, leadership opportunities, and programs that carry the Chamber’s spirit forward.
The strength of our Chamber comes from the participation of our members and the foundation built by generations of leaders before us.
Over the next two years, I look forward to working together to make the Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Seattle not only a platform for Taiwanese businesses, but also a bridge connecting businesses, communities, generations, Seattle, Taiwan, and the world.
Together, let us remain:
Rooted in Seattle, Connected with Taiwan, Shaping the Future Together.
Michael Wu
President
39th Board
Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Seattle