WorldLinks December 8, 2006 Newsletter (new)

How Will the New HTS 2007 Affect You? (Major Amendments to HTS to Take Effect in 2007); Important Changes in International Travel Requirements (Traveling to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda? Pack Your Passport!); A Preview of WTCGP Events for 2007 ("Business Travel Safety and Security" on Jan. 11 Opens the New Year); Spotlight on Argentina (Highlighting Argentina's international trade environment); Technology Companies Focus on Exporting Issues (Overview of the Program Co-organized by the WTCGP and NJTC on Nov. 30); Focus on Financial Aspects of Business Operations in China (WTCGP China Operations Club Learn How to Minimize Financial Risk in the Land of Financial Opportunity).

WorldLinks November 15, 2006 Newsletter

Congratulations, Joanna! (2006 Woman of Distinction); World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia Moves Across the River (WTCGP Move Announcement); WTCGP at the Crossroads of Three Empires (37th Annual World Trade Centers Association's General Assembly); South American Business Opportunities Await! (WTCGP Trade Mission Briefing held on Nov. 8, 2006); Spotlight on Colombia (Highlighting Colombia's international trade environment); U.S. Trade Deficit Declines by More Than 6% (Status report on US economy); WTCGP Member Succeeds in Chile (Therm-Omega-Tech success story).

WorldLinks October 19, 2006 Newsletter

WTCGP Brings Four Ports Together (5th Annual State of the Port Address & Luncheon); Mission Critical: South America (Upcoming Trade Mission to Argentina, Uruguay, and Columbia from February 25 – March 3, 2007); WTCGP China Operations Club Enters Cyber Space (WTCGP officially opened an online interactive forum for the China Operations Club members); First-Half 2006 State Exports Data Announced (PA and NJ Exports for January-June, 2006); Softmart Succeeds in Chile and Mexico (WTCGP Member Success Story).

WorldLinks October 3, 2006 Newsletter

Philadelphia International Showcase Highlights Region’s Strengths (The who’s who of Philadelphia’s international business community come together to celebrate the international vitality of our region); CAFTA Trade Mission to Bring $2 Million in Export Sales (Overview of the trade mission to Panama, Costa Rica and Guatemala from September 17-23, 2006); Pennsylvania International Week Kicks Off in the City of Brotherly Love (Pennsylvania Authorized Trade Representatives from 15 markets to meet with local companies); Market Grants Available for International Marketing Initiatives (Up to $5,000 in matching funds are available); New Airline Security Rules for EU to Take Effect in November (European Union approves a new set of airline security rules); WTCGP Welcomes Two New Interns (Meet Evangela Keares from Temple University and Lindsey Murray from Drexel University).

WorldLinks September 15, 2006 Newsletter

“My China Shipments are Stuck” What Now? (How to plan for and adjust your China and other logistics strategies; the questions answered); WTCGP Trade Mission Sneak Peak (“Hungary is Hungry for Your Products.” Country Overview); Philadelphia International Showcase Generating Buzz (An exciting event will “showcase” the Philadelphia Region and celebrate the diversity of Philadelphia’s international business community); PA and NJ Account for 6% of Total U.S. Exports (U.S. Export Data, Pennsylvania and New Jersey Export Totals); New WTCGP Program Focuses on Emerging Markets (WTCGP announces new program that will help companies succeed in emerging Eastern European markets); WTCA Reciprocity at Work (President of WTCGP visits WTC Tokyo and WTC Cyprus); WTCGP Affinity Program Now Online (WTCGP establishes preferred pricing relationships with a wide variety of service providers to help our members).

WorldLinks September 1, 2006 Newsletter

Win Two Round Trip BussinessFirst Tickets!!! (Winner of two roundtrip tickets to any international destination of choice will be announced Sept. 27, 2006); The Whole World at Pennsylvania’s Threshold (15 countries represented at Pennsylvania International Week); Marketing Strategies for “Glocal” Companies (“Innovative International Food Marketing seminar” “If you think globally, you can succeed locally” Bobby Agarwal); Trade Mission = Endless Possibilities!!! (Breakfast Around the Region: “Mission Possible-Mapping Out Your Success”); WTCGP Trade Mission Sneak Peak (Spotlight on Turkey); WTCGP and Four Season Hotel Philadelphia Announce “Private Reserve Partnership” (Members of WTCGP are invited to stay at Four Season Hotel Philadelphia at newly negotiated rates); Wishing Good Luck to Two Summer Interns (Dominika Duffey of Temple University and Julie Torchia of Elizabethtown College finish their internship program at the WTCGP).

WorldLinks August 3, 2006 Newsletter

Celebrate Philadelphia as a Truly International City (Philadelphia International Showcase brings together those who believe that Philadelphia merits recognition for its international stature); CEO China Operations Club Summer Social (Members of the WTCGP CEOs China Operations Club gather to celebrate another year of successful business operations in China); A Glimpse Into 14 Foreign Markets (Take advantage of Pennsylvania’s extensive network of overseas representatives); Fall 2006 WTCGP Trade Mission Sneak Peak (Spotlight on Guatemala); PA and NJ Round Out the Top 10 Exporting States (PA and NJ once again ranked in top ten for exports).

WorldLinks July 13, 2006 Newsletter

Know Before You Go (What you can do to take the worry out of your international business trip); Fall 2006 WTCGP Trade Mission Sneak Peak (Spotlight on Panama); WTCGP to Introduce More PA Companies to Food Shows (WTCGP presents a new program aimed at increasing PA presence at international and domestic food shows); U.S. Foreign Trade Deficit Up By $0.5 Billion in May (Export deficit data); G7 Trade Grows In First Quarter 2006 (Import and export data for G7 countries); CEPA ROO’s List to Include 1407 Products (New CEPA Complimentary Agreement).

WorldLinks June 30, 2006 Newsletter

Exploring CAFTA-DR/NAFTA (Breakfast Around the Region, “Making Free Trade Agreements Work for You”); Discover Business Opportunities in Emerging Markets with WTCGP (Identifying potential buyers and partners in emerging markets); Expatriate Compensation Packages to Change (Reconsider the expatriate cost-of-living allowances to ensure that expatriate employees are fairly compensated); Value of Foreign Investment in the U.S. Rises More Than The Value of U.S. Investment Abroad (Report on the United States net international investment position); U.S. Government Recognizes New Currency in the Global Economy (America’s need for foreign language studies); Offer Your Guests a Memorable Philadelphian Experience! (WTCGP has succeeded in providing negotiated corporate rates for our members at the historic Union League in Philadelphia); GMP On the Road to Success in Latin America (WTCGP member success story).

WorldLinks June 15, 2006 Newsletter

300 People Join Celebration of WTC Day in Philadelphia (Annual World Trade Centers Day Dinner); Exclusive WTCGP Trade Mission to DR-CAFTA Countries (WTCGP invites companies to join the trade mission to Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Panama); China Operations Club Focuses on Human Resources Issues (Human resource issues in China); U.S. Trade Deficit Increases by Over $1.5 Billion (Trade deficit facts as of April 2006 from the U.S. Census Bureau of Economic Analysis); PA and NJ Among Top 10 Exporting States; Get 25% Off Your Foreign Language Startup Site and Business Card (MTM Linguasoft joins the WTCGP Affinity Program); New Member Joins WTCGP Team (The WTCGP welcomes new member Marquita Blanding as Programs Assistant).

WorldLinks May 15, 2006 Newsletter

WTCGP President Receives Global Leadership in Business Award (WTCGP congratulates President, Joanna Savvides, on her accomplishments); June 1 WTC Day Dinner To Feature Special Latin Flair (WTCGP invites you to join us and enjoy the excitement of Flamenco Guitar, a trio of dramatic Latin dances, and a delicious Latin-inspired menu); WTCGP Members get major savings on Payroll and HR Services with our partner, ADP (Automatic Data Processing to offer more savings for our members); U.S. Trade Deficit Down by Almost 6% (U.S. Census Bureau reports on the U.S. trade deficit); Setting Expectations for Doing Business in Latin America (WTCGP’s Latin American Trade Development Program); ABPIS Students Visit Genesis & Pennoni (Participants of the WTCGP ABIS program visit two WTCGP partners and members).

WorldLinks May 1, 2006 Newsletter

WTCGP China Club Program Receives NASBITE Program Excellence Award (The WTCGP CEO’s China Operations Club receives a prestigious award); U.S. Trade Deficit Decreases by Over 4% (U.S. Census Bureau reports on U.S. trade deficit); WTCGP & CCEDC Join Forces to Educate Companies on Export Management (Review of the "Export Management: International Business, Law, Banking and Experience” symposium); Job Opportunity: Join the WTCGP Team as a Program Assistant (The World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia is looking for a dynamic and organized person to provide program and administrative support); Start Enjoying Your WTCGP Member Benefits Today! - Get Up to 29% Off King's Transportation Services (WTCGP Affinity Program); WTCGP Member Succeeds in Romania (Global Trading Partners NA. Inc, WTCGP member sign a major contract with a Romanian company); A New Member Joins WTCGP Internship Program (WTCGP says goodbye to summer interns Allen Nash from Drexel University and Robert Bailey from Philadelphia Biblical University, and welcomes a new intern, Catherine Criqui from Drexel University).

WorldLinks April 6, 2006 Newsletter

WTCGP to Represent Companies at WTCA Regional Meeting in Cyprus (2006 WTCA European / Middle East & Africa Regional Meeting); Univision to Support WTCGP Latin American Trade Development Program (Univision and WTCGP come together to make southeastern Pennsylvania aware of Latin American and Caribbean business opportunities); ABPIS Program Participants Visit Kingsbury, Inc. (ABPIS students meet with the top management of the company); Start Enjoying Your WTCGP Member Benefits Today! - Get Up to 25% Off DHL Shipping Rates (DHL Express offers WTCGP members special pricing); LCR Electronics Expands Internationally (WTCGP member success story).

WorldLinks March 23, 2006 Newsletter

Trade Deficit Reaches $68.5 Billion (U.S. Census Bureau data on the U.S. international deficit); Profile of Exporting Companies, 2003 – 2004 (U.S. Census Bureau reports on growing exporting companies); Stop Counterfeiting in Manufactured Goods Act Signed (Overview of the new legislation passed by President Bush to protect consumers); Learn How to Export Successfully (Join the WTCGP &CCEDC a “Export Management: International Business, Law, Banking & Experience” seminar); Hong Kong: Your Partner for Successful Business Ventures in China (Why Hong Kong can be your gateway for doing business with Mainland China); Start Enjoying Your WTCGP Member Benefits Today! - WTCGP Affinity Program (WTCGP establishes preferred pricing for our members); Numonics Corporation (Montgomery County, PA) Brings Pictures to the World (WTCGP Member success story).

WorldLinks March 2, 2006 Newsletter

Negotiations on FTA with Colombia Concluded (Bilateral free trade agreement between two countries had been successfully concluded); Exports from the Region Grow By 15 Percent (Reported Increase in PA and NJ exports in 2005); Chinese Cargo Airports Grow the Fastest (ACI reports on airport traffic statistics); Start Enjoying Your WTCGP Member Benefits Today! - Market Research Reports (WTCGP offers its new Small Business, Corporate and Ambassador members a unique opportunity to receive one FREE market research report); Growing Export Sales for Harold Beck and Sons, Inc. (Bucks County, PA) (WTCGP member success story).

WorldLinks February 16, 2006 Newsletter

CEPA III Takes Effect: New Opportunities for Foreign Investors in Hong Kong (Zero tariff access to Mainland China); Shipments Through U.S. FTZs Increase (Foreign-Trade Zones Board reports on value of shipments entering the U.S.); 2006 GBO Focuses on Latin America (3rd Annual Global Business Outlook Conference); Become a Certified Global Business Professional: Prepare Online (Philadelphia University Spring 2006 Online Preparatory Course); Start Enjoying Your WTCGP Member Benefits Today! (Unique educational and networking events at great rates); WTCGP Helps Global Expand its Scope (WTCGP member Success Story).

WorldLinks January 26, 2006 Newsletter

Global Business Through Cultural Prisms (“A Passport to the World’s Business Culture”); Stay Abreast of Developments in Latin America! (WTCGP devotes its 3rd Annual Global Business Outlook Conference to the issues of doing business in the Americas); Donald Trump Congratulates WTCGP Member (Global Traveler magazine’s Annual Awards Luncheon); WTCGP Launches ABPIS Program (WTCGP American Business Practices for International Students Program to provide its participants with great educational opportunities); Start Enjoying Your WTCGP Member Benefits Today! (How will you benefit from your WTCGP membership); World Trade Updates (U.S. Trade Deficit Decreases, Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative); WTCGP Welcomes Spring 2006 Interns (Robert Bailey from Philadelphia Biblical University and Khoa Tran from LaSalle University).

WorldLinks January 12, 2006 Newsletter

Letter from the WTCGP President; Concerned about Doing Business in the Caribbean, Central America, or South America? - WTCGP has the solutions! (Latin America Trade Development Program and GBO Conference); Role of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Exports to China Revealed (Overview of specialized reports by the U.S. Department of Commerce); Start Enjoying Your WTCGP Member Benefits Today! (Free Counseling: our international trade specialists will help you assess your export readiness, and teach you how to identify and enter key target markets); $638,000 Contract for WTCGP Member Approved (WTCGP member, Environmental Tectonics Corporation, will set up an Advanced Disaster Management Simulator); Internship at the WTCGP Opens "the Door of Opportunity” (Larissa Cariello from Rowan University describes her experience with the WTCGP).