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2nd Annual Global Business Strategic Outlook Conference: Feb. 17 & 18, 2005

Come hear what experts representing the United Nations, Wal*Mart, and FedEx have to say about international procurement and global supply chain management.  These are just some of the speakers who will make presentations at the WTCGP’s 2nd Annual Global Business Strategic Outlook Conference.  On Thursday, February 17th, come to Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business to learn how to increase your competitive advantage by streamlining your global logistics, global procurement, global financing and global branding. 

Special Offer

Currently new and renewing Ambassador and Corporate members will receive one free admission to the February 17 Global Business Strategic Outlook conference on global procurement and global logistics, a $175 value.  Small Business members will receive 50% off admission to the February conference.  You must join or renew on or before February 17 in order to be eligible for this special offer.  Offer ends February 17, 2005.

For more information on this special offer please contact member services at 856.968.2057 or info@wtcphila.org

Latest Information on the U.S. Certificate of Origin Required for Exports to Israel

In order for U.S. exporters to qualify for preferential access to the Israeli market, a special certificate of origin must accompany all shipments from the United States to Israel.

 

Jim Papada of Technitrol Helps CEO's of the China Operations Club Mark the Chinese New Year

The CEO’s China Operations Club celebrated the Chinese New Year with a working lunch and presentation by a Chinese business veteran on February 9th at International House, Philadelphia.  We were honored to have Jim Papada, Chairman and CEO of Technitrol, Inc., present on practical business tactics that they have learned first-hand in the Chinese market.  Technitrol has been manufacturing in China since the mid 80s and currently has 5 factories employing more than 19,000 and also has sales and engineering offices in China, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

According to Mr. Papada, a key question now regarding China is not: "What advantage do you have if you are presently operating in China?,” but rather, “How big a DISADVANTAGE do you face, if you are NOT currently operating in China?"

Bill Krauss of Vulcan Spring and Steven Zou, PA China Overseas Rep, prepare for the Trade Show with their translator.

China Success Story for Local Bucks County Client

In September of 2004, Vulcan Spring & Manufacturing Co. of Bucks County exhibited at the Wire China Trade Show in Shanghai, China.  With assistance from Steven Zou of the PA Overseas Office in Beijing, Vulcan Spring has already received a visit from one of the Chinese companies they met at the trade show.  They are now following up on 6 additional trade leads and contacts they met at the show. 

Soup Heats Up for Companies in International Trade if Punitive Damages are Assessed

The first of our 2005 Breakfasts Around the Region series was held recently in southern New Jersey.  Close to 50 people gathered at Campbell Soup headquarters in Camden on January 20 to hear experts explain important new laws and regulations on international trade.

Upcoming Meetings and Trade Missions

Meetings and trade missions are planned for the first half of 2005.  Locations include: India, China, the United Kingdom and Ireland, and Mexico. 

 

 

 

 

Meet our Board of Directors

Ametek

Columbia Research Laboratories

Gatti & Associates

Holt Logistics Corp.

International Custom Products

Kleerdex Company, LLC

Lola McKoy

Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel

Simon Abboud

Ultraflex Systems Inc.

USSC Group, Inc.

ValTech Corporation

WBD Investment Group

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