May 15, 2006

FEATURED STORY

WTCGP President Receives Global Leadership in Business Award

WTCGP Staff and Family Members at the 2006 Annual Consular Gala

Unlike the countless events organized and coordinated by the WTCGP staff each year, the Annual Consular Gala gave us a unique opportunity to celebrate achievements of one of our own: Joanna Savvides, WTCGP President, was awarded 2006 Global Leadership in Business Award on May 12th, 2006.

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IN THIS ISSUE

June 1 WTC Day Dinner To Feature Special Latin Flair

Each June, World Trade Centers around the globe plan special events to demonstrate their unity and reaffirm their commitment to promoting peace and stability through trade. Here in Philadelphia, the WTCGP has an exciting program with a special Latin-flair lined up for its June 1st World Trade Centers Day Dinner. Come and enjoy enchanting Flamenco Guitar, a trio of dramatic Latin dances, and a delicious Latin-inspired menu...

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New! WTCGP Members get major savings on Payroll and HR Services with our partner, ADP

The WTCGP is continually looking for ways to give our members more value. We are particularly excited about developing partnerships with quality service providers, who understand our mission and who commit to going “above and beyond” in dealing with WTCGP member companies.

We have, therefore, partnered with Automatic Data Processing (ADP) to offer major savings on payroll and related services to WTCGP members beginning immediately.

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U.S. Trade Deficit Down by Almost 6 Percent

The U.S. Census Bureau in cooperation with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis recently published data on U.S. international trade in goods and services for March 2006. According to the report, released May 12, 2006, exports of nearly $114.70 billion and imports of $176.66 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of $62.00 billion, which is $3.64 billion less than in February 2006.

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Setting Expectations for Doing Business in Latin America

On April 28, 2006, the WTCGP’s Pennsylvania members, clients and partners interested in exploring new business opportunities in Latin America literally had to be in two places at once. First, the WTCGP’s Latin America Trade Development Program (LATDP) held an exciting and informative round-table discussion on “Setting Expectations for Doing Business in Latin America.” Second, the issues of doing business in this region, namely in Chile & Brazil, were also in the center of attention at the one-on-one meetings with  Pennsylvania Overseas Contractors.


ABPIS Students Visit Genesis & Pennoni

Recently, the WTCGP was proud to have two events for the foreign students participating in the American Business Practices for International Students (ABPIS) Program. On April 5, they visited the corporate office and main plant of WTCGP client, Genesis Machinery Products (GMP) in Exton, PA. Two weeks later, our students enjoyed a unique opportunity to network with WTCGP members and supporters at a reception graciously hosted & sponsored by one of our most ardent supporters (and Ambassador member) -- Pennoni Associates Inc.

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Upcoming Events

May 18, 2006
WTCGP Breakfast Around the Region "Tour of Philadelphia Regional Port Authority ” - Philadelphia County

June 1, 2006
World Trade Centers Day Dinner: Frank Baldino, Jr., Ph. D. (Cephalon, Inc.) to receive WTC Day Dinner Award

June 6, 2006
"Cyprus in the European Union: Prospects for Reunification, Peace with Turkey and Regional Stability”  by H.E. Euripides L. Evriviades, Ambassador of Cyprus to the U.S.

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