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WTCGP State of the Port Address and Luncheon
The who’s who of Philadelphia’s port community came together on October 14, 2005 to attend the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia’s fourth annual State of the Port Address & Luncheon. A crowd of over 200 people convened at the Hyatt Regency ~ Penn’s Landing to hear the following speakers:
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Hurricanes Sweep Away U.S. Exports in the Gulf Ports Hurricane season cost the U.S. approximately a 15% decrease in exports through the Gulf region, reported the U.S. Census Bureau in its preliminary September 2005 Trade Release on Friday, October 21, 2005. Villanova University hostsWTCGP Breakfast Around the Region
Villanova University was the host for the WTCGP's October 2005 Breakfast Around the Region where Nina Covrljan, Vice President and International Trade Banking Consultant with Sovereign Bank’s Global Solutions Group, made a presentation entitled “International Trade: Assessing Country Risk.” WTCGP Recruits for Spring 2006 Internship Program
Nearly 50 students from regional colleges and universities submitted their applications for the WTCGP Spring 2006 Internship Program at the International Student Internship Fair on October 25, 2005. We expect to complete the intern selection process by the end of November and look forward to having new students join our team of professionals early January 2006. WTCGP Launches ABPIS Program for International StudentsThe WTCGP is pleased to announce a new program called the "American Business Practices for International Students". The purpose of this program is to have international students from Greater Philadelphia universities gain a better understanding of American international business practices in trade and prepare them for success in global markets. WTCGP's Team is GrowingThe WTCGP is pleased to announce that a new staff members has joined our team during the month of October. |
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UNA-GP - 2005 Global Citizenship Awards Cermony recognizing WTCGP & Joanna Savvides November 14, 2005 November 17, 2005 "Business Opportunities in Poland" |
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Leadership Council |
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Delaware River Port Authority PA Department of Community and Economic Development Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation |
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Pennoni Associates Inc. Sovereign Bank |
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Corporate Scott Specialty Gases Small Business South Jersey Port Corporation |
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The World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia provides a world-class portfolio of services that enhances international trade growth and leads the Greater Philadelphia region to economic prosperity. |
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| World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia, Inc. • One Port Center, 2 Riverside Drive, P.O.Box 1949, Camden, NJ 08101-1949 Phone: 856.968.2057 Fax: 856.968.2056 info@wtcphila.org http://www.wtcphila.org/ |