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WorldLinks November 19, 2007 Newsletter (new)

Learn How to Do Business in Poland and the Czech Republic (join the WTCGP on december 6, 2007). From Philadelphia to China in Quest of Answers (WTCGP CEOs’ China Operations Club roundtable focused on "Current Issues in Manufacturing and New Chinese Laws."). Join the WTCGP as an international trade specialist!
(Job opportunity at the WTCGP). U.S. Secretary of Commerce Visits Philadelphia (Overview of the luncheon with the 35th U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Carlos M. Gutierrez, Hosted by the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia and co-hosted by the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia). Philadelphia International Medicine Succeeds in Brazil (WTCGP member success story). Strategies for the Perfect International Marketing Plan (Focus on the last Quarterly Briefing of 2007 entitled “Your International Marketing Plan”).

WorldLinks November 1, 2007 Newsletter (new)

2007 WTCA General Assembly: Back to the Roots (Overview of the event that brought together over 300 delegates from 40 countries  to New Orleans). China Operations Club Meets at the WTCGP (Roundtable focusing on issues of key Chinese employee talent shortage). Four Ports of Greater Philadelphia (Directors of local port organizations report on recent developments at the 6th Annual State of the Port Address and Luncheon). Discovering Business in the United Arab Emirates (The WTCGP delegation visits construction projects in Dubai and Abu Dabi). How to Improve Your Success in Global Markets (WTCGP Quarterly briefing "Your International Marketing Plan" to be held on November 15, 2007). WTCGP Job Opening (Join the WTCGP as international trade specialist).

WorldLinks October 4, 2007 Newsletter (new)

Philadelphia International Showcase (More than 170 people come together to celebrate the international vitality of our city). WTCGP Launches New Online Career Center (Online employment connections made easier). Pennsylvania International Week Concludes in Philadelphia (The WTCGP organizes more than 200 one-on-one appointments with 23 PA ATRs in a day and a half). Joanna Savvides Meets with Claude Elliott, Mayor of Gander (Commemorative breakfast program in honor of Mayor Elliott and the people of Gander). Growth in the Middle East Spurs Local Companies to Action (Overview of the four trade shows in the Middle East and North Africa that offer insight into the opportunities for U.S. companies). WTCGP Welcomes Two New Interns (Meet Anne Foster and Diana Krasnopolsky of Drexel University). WTCGP Spends a Day at the Zoo.

WorldLinks August 27, 2007 Newsletter

WTCGP Trade Mission Updates (Overview of the WTCGP trade and discovery mission program). Discovering Business in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, UAE - October 13 – 20, 2007 (Visit Cityscape 2007). Trade Mission to Beijing, Suzhou and Shanghai, China - November 5-13, 2007 (led by Pennsylvania's Secretary of Community and Economic Development Dennis Yablonsky). Discovering Business in Poland and the Czech Republic - April 2008 (as part of the WTCGP program to introduce PA companies to the emerging economies of Eastern and Central Europe and the Mediterranean Basin). Discovering Business in Moscow and St. Petersburg, Russia - June 22-28, 2008 (Explore the great potential in Russia, both as a market and as a resource). Full Calendar of Trade Missions Organized by PA CTD and the WTCGP (Trade missions and trade shows for PA companies in 2007-2008). Indian Economy Encourages Exports from the US ("India as an Economic Powerhouse" - August 9, 2007). U.S. Exports Up by 11% from 2006 (Trade statistics update).

WorldLinks August 2, 2007 Newsletter

Discovering Business in Greece and Cyprus (Overview of the WTCGP trade mission to these countries - June 23 to July 1, 2007). Philadelphia International Showcase 2007 (Invitation to the vibrant international networking reception on September 18, 2007). New Orleans to Host the 2007 WTCA General Assembly (Experience a taste of the World Trade Center and all the Jazz). WTCGP Members Enjoy Free 2-Day Shipping on Rosetta Stone Software (Become a member and take advantage of the WTCGP Affinity Program). ITC Releases Annual Report on the Services Sector (The U.S. is the world’s largest market for and exporter of services).

WorldLinks July 13, 2007 Newsletter

Trade Mission to the Dominican Republic Completed (A group of 14 people, representing ten companies, reports combined sales of over $3 million). "India as Economic Powerhouse" on August 9 (Comprehensive overview of business opportunities in India is offered by the WTCGP and Temple CIBER). Meeting of European, Middle-East and African Regional World Trade Centers held in Cologne, Germany (300 delegates from more than 50 WTCs gather for a three-day intensive program). WTCGP CEOs' China Operations Club Summer Social (Dr. and Mrs. John Bennett host club members and their guests). International Trade Statistics Update: May 2007
(PA and NJ exports total $5.12 billion in May 2007). WTCGP Staff News (Bidding farewell to Victoria Delvizis; welcoming Emily Olson to the WTCGP team).

WorldLinks June 19, 2007 Newsletter

Fifth Dinner Done … Many More to Go! (The WTCGP celebrates 2007 WTC Day). Taking Advantage of the WTCA Global Network (How the WTCGP members benefit from the WTCA Reciprocity). PA and NJ Record Double-Digit Growth in Q1 2007 (International trade statistics for January - March 2007). China Operations Club at the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority (Club members learn about port expansion projects both here in Philadelphia and in China). PA Companies Explore Opportunities in China and Mexico (Visit of PA ATRs from Mexico and China).

WorldLinks May 31, 2007 Newsletter

Avoid Being a Victim of Business Visa Fraud! (Five simple tips to protect yourselves from con artists and illegal immigrants). Deeper Channel to Stimulate International Trade (The Delaware River Channel Deepening Project is to move forward). National Trade Deficit Up by More Than 10% (New Jersey and Pennsylvania once again are among the top 10 goods exporting states). Six Pennsylvania Authorized Trade Representatives Visit the Region (Overview of PA ATRs' visits in May 2007). WTCGP Internship Program Staffed for Summer 2007 (Meet our new interns: Walter Sytnik and Margot Grant). Save Up To 25% Off Interpreting and Translation! (New partnership in the WTCGP Affinity Program).

 

WorldLinks May 8, 2007 Newsletter

Fifth Annual World Trade Centers Day Dinner (The WTCGP to recognize Douglas R. Conant, President and CEO of Campbell Soup Company, and two member companies of the year Kingsbury, Inc. (Pennsylvania) and Gatti Associates (New Jersey)). New Business Opportunities in Greece (Join the WTCGP mission "Discovering Business in Greece and Cyprus" from June 23 - July 1, 2007). Increased Opportunities in European Emerging Markets (Overview of the WTCGP Emerging European Markets Program). WTCGP Explores a New Growing Market
(Country profile: the Dominican Republic). Hana and Martin - Two New Faces of the WTCGP (Meet our new interns). Over 5% of U.S. Goods Exports Come from NJ and PA (Trade statistics for January - February 2007).

WorldLinks April 23, 2007 Newsletter

Brazil, Chile and India in One Month (Southeastern Pennsylvania companies meet PA ATRs from these countries). Profile of Exporting Companies, 2004-2005 (U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Commerce releases data on small- and medium-sized exporters). Free Trade Agreement with Korea Concluded (Virtually all tariffs to be eliminated within 10 years). New Opportunities for Trade in European Markets (Overview of the WTCA Regional Meeting in Cologne, Germany from June 20 – 24, 2007, and WTCGP Emerging European Markets Program). LCR Electronics Succeeds in Turkey (WTCGP helps LCR discover new market opportunities).

WorldLinks March 20, 2007 Newsletter

"Discovering Business in Greece and Cyprus" June 23 - July 1, 2007 (Trade Mission Program). "The Philadelphia Region on the Rise" (Special Member Discounts). You're Invited to the WTC Day Dinner 2007 (Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities Available). Exploration Leads to Discovery: a Trade Mission to the Caribbean (Overview of the WTCGP Trade Mission to the Dominican Republic and Jamaica - June 17-23, 2007). WTCGP to Update List of Foreign-Owned Companies (Downloadable Survey Form). WTCGP Referral Program Now Online. U.S. Foreign Trade Update – Spotlight on New Jersey (Trends in NJ Exports in 2006).

WorldLinks February 26, 2007 Newsletter

WTCGP Opens Its Doors in Philadelphia (WTCGP new contact information). 2007 Update on Outsourcing and Offshoring (Overview of the Global Business Outlook Conference "Global Realities of Outsourcing and Offshoring" - February 15, 2007). Join the WTCGP in Greece and Cyprus This June (Discovering Business in Greece and Cyprus - June 23 - July 1, 2007). World Trade Centers Day Dinner - June 7, 2007 (Save the Date!). U.S. Foreign Trade Update - Spotlight on Pennsylvania (Trends in PA Exports in 2006). HTS 2007 Took Effect on February 3, 2007 (Link to the on-line electronic version on the website of the United States International Trade Commission) .

WorldLinks February 1, 2007 Newsletter

WTCGP Focuses on Outsourcing & Offshoring (Overview of recent trends in outsourcing and upcoming WTCGP Fourth Annual Global Business Outlook Conference "Global Realities of Outsourcing and Offshoring"). LeBow Joins WTCGP Leadership Council. January 2007 WTCGP Events at a Glance (WTCGP Quarterly Briefing "Business Travel Safety and Security" (January 11); South America Market Briefing (January 19), and Smart Business Series “Doing Business Globally” (January 25)). Reciprocity: a Practical Approach to International Trade Cooperation (A history of cooperation between the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia, World Trade Center Bogota and World Trade Center Montevideo). WTCGP Welcomes the First Intern of 2007! (Ayla Brooks of Rowan University: personal profile). U.S. Foreign Trade Update (January - November 2006).

WorldLinks January 4, 2007 Newsletter

 

Five Great New Years Resolutions from the WTCGP (Business tips that will lead to your success). Start Your 2007 Business Travel on the Right Foot (Business Travel Safety and Security, Quarterly Briefing). New Members Enjoy Free Admission to the 2007 GBO Conference (Special offer for new Small Business, Corporate and Ambassador members). Uruguay, a Growing Market for U.S. Exports (Highlight on Uruguay, part of the WTCGP Latin American Trade Development Program). WTCGP Members Get 20% Off Pacifico Parking Rates at PHL (Part of the WTCGP Affinity Program). Spring-Summer Internships at the WTCGP. PA CTD International Trade Calendar for Feb-Jun 2007 (A list of trade shows and trade missions to be considered by Pennsylvania companies).