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June 8, 2005: WTCGP Guests Join Worldwide Celebration

Hugh Long, Wachovia's State CEO for Pennsylvania and Delaware

World Trade Centers Day Dinner

Mr. Long will be presented with this award in recognition of his contributions to regional economic growth as well as Wachovia’s commitment to international trade. Since arriving in Philadelphia close to two years ago, the community has come to know Mr. Long as one of its strongest and most vocal advocates for regional economic development. Wachovia is one of the largest financial institutions in our region. Its International Department employs more than 1,000 individuals worldwide, with most of its senior management team based here in Philadelphia.

In addition, Mr. Fred Lam, Executive Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, will be one of the evening’s special guests. The Council is preparing for its seminar “Hong Kong: Turning China Into Opportunity” on Thursday, June 9. For information visit http://www.tdctrade.com/usroadshow2005/philadelphia.htm

The WTCGP will again this year award several high school seniors from Philadelphia and Camden schools with a $1,000 scholarship each to the college of their choice. Students will be selected based on essays they submit on international trade and its impact on world peace and stability.

Current Sponsors include:
Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
Select Greater Philadelphia

Delaware River Port Authority

South Jersey Port Corporation
Drexel University

Global Traveler Magazine
LeBow College of Business - Drexel University
Pennoni Associates Inc.
UPS
Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP

Right Management Consultants

AgraCo Technologies International LLC
Amerikus - New York
Hong Kong Trade Development Council - New York

Honorary Committee:
Chairman: James B. Ginty - Right Management Consultants, Inc.
Renee Amoore - The Amoore Group
Marlene Asselta - Southern New Jersey Development Council
Richard Bendis - Innovation Philadelphia
Marc Brownstein - The Brownstein Group
John Dougherty - Int'l Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 98
Bernadine J. Munley, Esquire - Ballard, Spahr, Andrews & Ingersoll
Constantine Papadakis, Ph.D. - Drexel University
Mark S. Schweiker - Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce

Sponsorship and advertising opportunities are still available.