PHILADELPHIA, July 21, 2004 - The World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia (WTCGP) joins the Philadelphia Department of Commerce International Division for a trade mission to Korea and China, October 16 - 30, 2004. The mission is in partnership with the Incheon Trade Office USA, Inc. and the China Trade Center of Philadelphia.

"This mission is a great opportunity for companies in our region to meet first-hand with business contacts in Korea and China, an important step in advancing their trade business with Asia," said Joanna Savvides, President of the WTCGP. The business development mission includes:

Meetings and receptions with government and business leaders

One-on-one business meetings

Attendance to local exhibitions and trade shows

International and domestic transportation

Hotel accommodations and most meals

Economic briefings with the U.S. Embassy

Interested parties should contact:

Adeline Abdesaken
World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia
856-968-2057
aabdesaken@drpa.org

Kathy Meck
City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce International Division
215-683-2040
philatradeoffice@phila.gov

The World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia is a Pennsylvania 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. The WTCGP is a licensed member of the World Trade Centers Association. It 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. It offers a number of programs such as one-on-one consulting through an extensive network of international trade specialists, market research reports, customized export/import strategies, and educational opportunities through seminars, international trade missions and networking events.