Irene Tsai, PA Overseas Representative from Taiwan

Executives from Pennsylvania companies interested in expanding their business to China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan gathered on November 14 for “Spotlight on Asia.”

This seminar was organized by the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Office of International Business Development and the Chester County Economic Development Council’s International Business Council.

November WTCGP CEOs China Club Roundtable

The WTCGP CEOs China Operations Club roundtable was held November 9th with a focus on business relationships, contracts and negotiations. Whether buying from or selling to Chinese counterparts, successfully understanding the relationship and business dynamics of your industry and the marketplace are essential for the next steps in negotiating and completing a business agreement.

Zbigniew Kubacki, Minister Counselor of the Polish Embassy

In light of recent political changes in Poland, such as the country’s historic entry into the European on May 1, 2004 and the September 2005 national elections won by a coalition of pro-American parties, the WTCGP’s latest Breakfast Around the Region focused on “Business Opportunities in Poland.” Zbigniew Kubacki, Minister Counselor of the Polish Embassy, and other speakers outlined several compelling factors that make Poland an attractive partner for U.S. businesses.

Joanna Savvides, WTCGP President at
the 8th Annual Food and Beverage Show in Miami, FL

In an effort to increase support for export sales by regional food companies, the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia is collaborating with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture on several food marketing expositions. In November the WTCGP participated with numerous Pennsylvania companies in the 8th Annual America's Food and Beverage Show in Miami, FL.

Cover of Time magazine featuring Pioneer Research underwater camera

Pioneer Research of Moorestown, NJ, produces a line of marine and outdoor gear, including underwater cameras for use by deep sea divers. Its latest lightweight model made the cover of the Time magazine, with half page coverage inside, as one of the “most amazing inventions of 2005.” This great publicity resulted in television coverage on CNN with Bjorn Harms, Vice President of Pioneer, demonstrating its use in a fish tank, as well as coverage on other programs.

Fall 2005 was a great time for the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia. We would not have achieved such success had it not been for our fall 2005 interns. Two of our four interns are finishing their internship at the WTCGP this month.

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"U.S.-China Business Forum"

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