Guy Tozzoli Celebrates WTCGP's 2nd Anniversary

The visionary who built the twin towers in New York, and the founder and president of the World Trade Centers Association, described his 9/11 experiences to more than 150 guests at the Pyramid Club on November 8, 2004.  The occasion marked  the 2nd anniversary of the WTCGP, a licensed and certified member of the WTCA.   Mr. Tozzoli is a three-time nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize, including in 2004.

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Jose Madeira, Director,South America, New Jersey Commerce & Economic Growth Commission.

South American Overseas Reps Present Seminars, Meet with NJ and PA Companies

Understanding the cultural dynamics and economic needs of overseas markets is an ongoing need for international traders.  In addition, making contact with the right potential partners to enter those markets is also important.  For these reasons,  the WTCGP recently held  two events combining informative seminars and one-on-one interviews involving overseas representatives.

Members of the CEO's China Operations Club listen across 12 time zones to two overseas contacts in Shanghai.

CEO's Participate in Live Teleconference to China

Approximately 20 executives  from area companies already doing business in China listened attentively across 12 time zones as two overseas contacts in Shanghai provided invaluable advice and answered their questions. 

November Networking Breakfast Held in Chester County

On November 18th, the WTCGP and the Chester County Economic Development Council co-sponsored one of its ongoing series of “Breakfasts Around the Region.” The program entitled “Foreign and Domestic Policy in the Wake of the 2004 Election” was presented by Dr. Marie Gottschalk, Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania and Chair of the Graduate Program. Forty-four people were in attendance.

Dr. Gottschalk lent historic perspective on events in the Middle East and expressed apprehension over the significant current account trade deficit and its impact in light of the increasing cost of the Iraq war.

WTCGP Office Staff Donate Clothing to Seaman’s
Church Institute

The Rev. James Von Dreele, Executive Director of the Seaman's Church Institute, receives a donation of winter clothing collected by WTCGP staff. Pictured with him are Ron Drozd, International Trade Specialist for Montgomery and Delaware Counties, and Victoria Delvizis, Business Development Assistant.

The World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia was pleased to make a recent donation of winter clothing to The Seaman’s Church Institute. We support the valuable work that this organization does for seafarers who, as "migrant workers of the sea," spend extended periods away from their homelands under what are oftentimes difficult and dangerous working conditions aboard ship.

On the International Trade Front

On November 17, 2004 Australia and the United States exchanged notes in Washington DC accepting each others' implementation processes for the Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement and agreeing to bring into force on January 1, 2005. http://www.dfat.gov.au/trade/negotiations/us.html

Chairman
Manuel N. Stamatakis
Capital Management

Treasurer
Bernadine J. Munley, Esq.
Ballard, Spahr, Andrews & Ingersoll

Secretary
Richard Brown, Esq.
Delaware River Port Authority

Renee Amoore
Amoore Health Systems, Inc.

Steven J. Batzer
WBD Investment Group

Walter D'Alessio
Northmarq Capital, Inc.

Paul Drayton, Jr.

James B. Ginty
Right Management Consultants, Inc.

Honorable Marie Lederer
PA State Representative

Thomas A. Leonard, Esq.
Obermayer, Rebmann, Maxwell, Hippel

Meryl Levitz
Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation

John J. Matheussen
Delaware River Port Authority

Constantine Papadakis, Ph.D.
Drexel University

Chuck Pennoni
Pennoni Associates

RoseAnn B. Rosenthal
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania

Richard Rueda, Esq.
Logistical Transportation Services, Inc.

Marty Schiffman
Carl Marks & Co., Inc.

Mark S. Schweiker
Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce

Mjenzi K. Traylor
City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce

Herbert Vederman
Office of the Governor
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

President
Joanna Savvides

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