FTA's mission is to promote, foster, and encourage international commerce and economic growth in Southern California and worldwide. TO ENCOURAGE AND STIMULATE INTEREST IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND BUSINESS. TO CONDUCT HIGH QUALITY AND TIMELY MEETINGS, EDUCATIONAL COURSES, SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENCOURAGING AND DEVELOPING INTERNATIONAL TRADE. TO COOPERATE WITH ITS MEMBERS IN MATTERS RELATING TO THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE, AND PROVIDE INFORMATIONAL TRADE UPDATES AND SERVICES, PROGRAMS, AND NEWSLETTERS TO ITS MEMBERS. TO PUBLISH AND DISTRIBUTE WORLDWIDE AN ANNUAL ROSTER AND DIRECTORY, LISTING ALL FIRMS AND INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE FTA.