We invite all our members to join us at the members only reception at the home of Dr. Constantine Papadakis, president of Drexel University and WTCGP Board member. Dr. Papadakis and his wife, Eliana, have graciously offered to open their home, the “Orchards” in Wayne, PA, to WTCGP members on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. All members in good standing as of July 10th will enjoy complimentary admission for two people to this special event (additional tickets can be purchased for $50.00). Please RSVP to Emily Olson at eolson@wtcphila.org or 215-586-4247. If you are not a member, do not miss this opportunity to join now and enjoy an evening of fun in the great company of the WTCGP Board of Directors and Advisory Council, your fellow members and their spouses and guests, as well as the WTCGP staff.

We would like to thank our long-standing members Pennoni Associates Inc., Select Greater Philadelphia, Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP and Granary Associates for sponsoring this event. If you want to become a sponsor of this event for $500, please contact Diana Melnichenko at dmelnichenko@wtcphila.org or 215-586-4240 x118.

As the 2008 World Trade Centers Day was celebrated around the world, the WTCGP hosted an extraordinary cocktail and dinner at the Union League in Center City, Philadelphia on May 21, 2008. This event provides the WTCGP the opportunity each year to recognize key individuals and businesses in the Greater Philadelphia area for their contributions to international trade and the prosperity of the region.

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During the week of May 4, 2008, the WTCGP conducted a trade mission to Panama as part of our International Design & Engineering Consortium (IDEC) Program. David Delizza, senior vice president at Pennoni Associates (and IDEC liaison), together with Dino Ramos, director of trade services at the WTCGP, participated in ten meetings arranged by the WTCGP’s consultant in Panama. The main objective of the visit was to make contact with Panamanian organizations, government officials, and private property developers to identify future projects in Panama on which the IDEC can bid.

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In January-March 2008, Pennsylvania and New Jersey recorded double-digit growth in exports - 18% and 15% respectively, versus prior year. Pennsylvania exported goods worth $8.1 billion, while New Jersey exports amounted to $8.5 billion. Our two states contributed over 5% to total U.S. exports of $317.4 billion in the first quarter of 2008.

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June 24, 2008 - Trade Tactics Mentoring Breakfast "Export Shipping and Documentation."

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