July 2005

FEATURED STORY

Half-day seminar on Export Management to be held at Rowan University, August 11

The World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia, in partnership with the US Small Business Administration – NJ District Office, the New Jersey Small Business Development Center, Rowan University and Gatti & Associates, is pleased to present a half-day seminar entitled “Export Management: Business Development, Legal Issues & Finance.” Fulton Bank is the seminar’s sponsor.

This is an all-inclusive introduction to exporting that you can not afford to miss!

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IN THIS ISSUE

Upcoming Meetings and Trade Missions
Shanghai Bund

We invite you to travel with us to many different and exciting markets around the globe, including China in September 2005. To assist with your budgetary planning needs, we are pleased to inform you of the following meetings, trade shows and trade missions currently scheduled around the world through June 2006...

 

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WTCGP Hosts Indian Biotechnology Mission to USA

On June 17, as a prelude to BIO 2005, the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia (WTCGP) was proud to host the Indian Biotechnology Mission to USA at the Montgomery County Economic Development Conference Center in East Norriton, Pa.

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Dancing Dots…Keeping the beat around the globe!

Dancing Dots Braille Music Technology of Valley Forge continues to build its relationship with Sensotec NV of Varsenare, Belgium. Sensotec is a major distributor of assistive technology for the blind. Earlier this year Dancing Dots completed a two-week training contract with Sensotec, delivering on-site training to two blind audio producers in their recording studios in Belgium.

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Important Travel Notice: New passport requirements for travelers between the USA, Canada, Mexico and other Western Hemisphere locations

The Departments of State and Homeland Security recently announced the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative.

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Planning a Trip? Don’t Forget Your Health!

You’ve booked airline tickets, bought new clothes, hired a petsitter and read up on things to do in your exotic travel destination. You feel prepared for your upcoming trip . . . but are you?

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Trade Soars in Region

In 2004, New Jersey exports rose 14% and Pennsylvania exports rose 13.4%.

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WTCGP Seeks Candidates for New Staff Position

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Upcoming Events

August 11, 2005
Breakfast Around the Region "Export Management" Half-Day Seminar at Rowan University

September 13, 2005
Incoterms Seminar

September 20-21, 2005

"Complying with US Export Controls"

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Leadership Council

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Delaware River Port Authority

PA Department of Community and Economic Development

Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation

Ambassador Members

PECO Energy

Pennoni Associates Inc.

Sovereign Bank

Board of Directors

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Corporate

B & G Manufacturing Company Inc.

Right Management Consultants

 

 

Small Business

Boehringer Laboratories Inc.

Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce

Int’l Hospital & Medical Equipment

 

Individual

George W. Conley

 

Reciprocal

Irish American Business Chamber & Network

Mission Statement

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/