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WTCGP Member Companies Participate in Successful Trade Mission to Mumbai, India

“Development Through Trade” was the theme of the World Trade Centers Association’s 2005 Spring Meeting in Mumbai (Bombay), India from April 3-6. The World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia, together with numerous World Trade Centers from around the globe, participated in the assembly, which included business match-making meetings to directly facilitate trade with India.

Several member companies joined or were represented by Joanna Savvides, President of the WTCGP, and Ron Drozd, International Trade Specialist for Delaware and Montgomery Counties.

Our business is really taking off...!

The next time you find yourself at the Philadelphia International Airport be sure to look out for the new WTCGP advertisements in the lighted kiosks at Baggage Terminals A, C, D, E and outside the roadway at terminal D. Up, up and away!

Our business is really taking off and so can yours if you choose to take advantage of the many services offered by the WTCGP.

Did you know that Mexico...

…is the US’s and PA’s second largest export market? And that in 2004, PA exported $1.2 billion in goods to Mexico? Additionally, thanks to NAFTA, almost all trade between Mexico and the United States flows tariff-free. On April 21st, you can learn more about how your company can tap into the dynamic and growing Mexican market. Come attend our “Mexican Market Update” to be held at the Chester County Economic Development Council in Exton, PA.

Is Your Website Working for You on a Global Scale?

Your potential customers are waiting to get into your website but you refuse to let them in!   Here’s why: they don’t speak your language, they don’t relate to your content, and they can’t find you with their search engines.

About forty attendees at the recent “Globalizing Your Website” seminar learned how to address these and other roadblocks.

WTCGP Supports Philadelphia University’s NASBITE Credential Program

In today’s world, global business is no longer reserved exclusively for large corporations. Indeed, global business has also become a very real and necessary component to the activities of small and midsize companies as well. Therefore, key employees at the forefront of their company’s international team must remain informed and knowledgeable regarding international business practices and how to navigate the global marketplace.

The NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional™ Credential is attained by taking a qualifying examination. Philadelphia University offers a prepatory online course for the Qualifying Examination.

Personal Contact Necessary When Venturing Overseas

The brochures heralded an impressive, recently-privatized manufacturing facility. The reality was a few workers assembling earphones around a small table in a nondescript room. This was just one example of the need for in-country, due diligence shared by experts on China at the most recent CEO China Operations Club meeting held on April 6, 2005.

More good news for WTCGP members!

We are wrapping up the Member Benefits program for spring 2005 and will be sending you your Directory of Benefits in the coming weeks.

Upcoming Meetings and Trade Missions

Meetings and trade missions are planned through September 2005. Locations include: the United Kingdom and Ireland, Mexico, Australia and China.

Meet our Board of Directors

 

Ambassador

Pennoni Associates Inc.

Corporate

Siemens Building Technologies

Weston Solutions

Small Business

B.A. Associates Inc.

Bartlett & Company, Inc.

Elite Innovations Inc.

First Pioneer Growth Partners LLC

Key Instruments

ParaTherm

Telelingua Translations

Individual

Ronald Foreman

Danielle Rion-Bass

The World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia provides a world-class portfolio of services that enhances international trade growth and leads the Greater Philadelphia region to economic prosperity.