Date: January 12, 2004

Announcement: World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia Trade Services

The WTCGP, in an effort to enhance services to its clients and members, has hired three International Trade Specialists, who have previously worked with the organization as consultants. Under the leadership of Dr. Wenhan Tang, Manager of Market Research and Consulting Services, they will work with companies in Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey and offer advice in developing international trade strategies through one-on-one consultation, market research and trade education.

For companies located in:

Bucks and Philadelphia Counties (Pennsylvania): Dale Foote dfoote@drpa.org Tel: 856-968-2057 or 215-683-2029

Delaware and Montgomery Counties (Pennsylvania): Ronald Drozd rdrozd@drpa.org Tel: 856-968-2057 or 610-272-5000
Chester County (Pennsylvania): Jean Marie Marchetto jmarchetto@drpa.org Tel: 856-968-2057 or 610-458-5700 x 271

Southern New Jersey is currently covered by Dr. Wenhan Tang
wtang@drpa.org Tel: 856-698-2045:

The World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia (WTCGP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that promotes economic development through international trade. Our mission is to provide a world-class portfolio of services that enhance international trade growth and lead the Greater Philadelphia region to economic prosperity. The WTCGP is the regional coordinator for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Community and Economic Development. It also works in partnership with the New Jersey Commerce and Economic Growth Commission and County organizations involved in international trade. The WTCGP is financed partly by grants from Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern PA, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, the Delaware River Port Authority and the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation. The WTCGP is a licensed member of the WTCA and enjoys all the benefits of the services the organization offers to its members as well as reciprocity with approximately 300 World Trade Centers and 750,000 members around the globe.

For further information or to find out more about WTCGP, please call (215) 218-3750 x 2057 or (856) 968-2057 or visit our website at www.wtcphila.org.