Press Release - Global Business Conference Postponed to October 2020

-For immediate release-

The 17th Annual Global Business Conference presented by the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia and Temple University Fox School of Business is Postponed to October 2020

Media Contact: Graziella DiNuzzo 609-680-7670 gdinuzzo@wtcphila.org

Philadelphia, PA….March 11, 2020…The World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia (WTCGP) and Temple Fox School of Business have decided to postpone the 17th Annual Global Business Conference originally scheduled for Thursday, March 19, 2020, out of respect to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Both WTCGP and Temple University Fox School of Business feel a responsibility to prioritize the health and wellness of conference speakers and attendees considering the uncertainty of the life of this outbreak.

The 17th Annual Global Business Conference will take place at Temple University’s Alter Hall in October 2020.​

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​About the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia:

The World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia (WTCGP) is one of over 326 World Trade Centers in 89 countries around the globe. A non-profit and membership-based organization, the WTCGP accelerates global business growth for companies in Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey by providing customized, one-on-one trade counseling, market research, educational programs, trade mission support, business networking events, and powerful connections to customers and partners worldwide. Since 2002, the WTCGP has served as a catalyst for regional economic growth and job creation, helping area companies generate over $2B in incremental export sales, supporting over 26,000 jobs.

About the Fox School of Business:

The vision of Temple University’s Fox School of Business is to transform student lives, develop leaders, and impact our local and global communities through excellence and innovation in education and research.

The Fox School’s research institutes and centers as well as 200+ full-time faculty provide access to market-leading technologies and foster a collaborative and creative learning environment that offers more than curriculum—it offers an experience. Coupled with its leading student services, the Fox School ensures that its graduates are fully prepared to enter the job market.

The flexibility and responsiveness of our knowledge-creating research faculty allow the school to address the needs of industry and generate courses and programs in emerging fields. As a leader in business research, the Fox School values interdisciplinary approaches and translational research that influence and impact real-world problems. Our research informs an adaptive curriculum, supports innovation in teaching and prepares students for the ever-changing business environment.