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Katrina Reveals Ports' Importance On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina, the most destructive hurricane in the history of the western hemisphere, brought devastation to Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi. The overall geopolitical effect of this natural disaster was tremendous. New Orleans as a city and as a port complex almost ceased to exist. Other ports in the affected areas stopped their regular operations. Thus, Katrina temporarily shut down the key exit from as well as the key entrance to North America. WTCGP CEO's China Operations Club Focuses on Intellectual Property Rights
The murky waters of Chinese Intellectual Property Rights and how companies can protect their products and company assets, including trade name and market reputation, were key topics of the September WTCGP CEO’s China Operation Club. Ottens Flavors Has Appetite for World Trade
Established in 1884, Ottens Flavors of Philadelphia, Pa. manufactures flavoring ingredients for the food and beverage industry. They started exporting in 1986 to Sweden and Japan. For the last three years, with the assistance and advice of the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia (WTCGP), Ottens has significantly increased their export sales to 30 countries in Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Speaker of the House John M. Perzel Addresses International Business Executives
On September 8, 2005 the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia and the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce co-hosted a special reception for Pennsylvania’s Speaker of the House, John M. Perzel. Representative Perzel led a delegation to China over the summer with the purpose of exploring possibilities for promoting bilateral exchange in the areas of trade and commerce between Fujian Province and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Attendees Learn About Incoterms for Domestic Use
“It’s time to get educated; incoterms are not just for international sales contracts.” That was the message of the seminar presented by the US Council for International Business on Incoterms for Domestic Use in Philadelphia on September 13. About 20 people from regional companies were in attendance. WTCGP’s Team is GrowingThe World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia has recently added a new staff member and the organization continues to grow. We have recently added two new positions as we strive to augment our programs to better serve our members and clients as they seek to expand their international business. In addition, the office is also harnessing the talents of four new interns from major universities in the region. We believe our diverse team of professionals is well equipped to help our members meet their international trade objectives! Learn more about employment opportunities in the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia! Join our team! Upcoming Meetings and Trade MissionsThe World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia invites you to join them on the following trade missions and shows that will be conducted over the next fiscal year. These are very exciting markets that you may not have worked in before, or that you need to visit to meet with your trade network. As you know, we will be happy to assist you with market research and finding trading partners in preparation for these missions. |
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Delaware River Port Authority PA Department of Community and Economic Development Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation |
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Small Business Fetterolf Corporation New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Scheerer Bearing Corporation Student Larissa Cariello Shannon Conley Michael J. Killion, Jr. Tara Kramer Allen R. Nash Melissa Swallow |
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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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