October 2005

FEATURED STORY

Pennsylvania International Week:
First Stop Philadelphia

Nathu Dandora of CustomChill meets with
Angela Foley, PA Overseas Trade Representative - Australia

On Monday, October 3rd, over forty local small and medium-sized companies met with eleven PA Overseas Trade Representatives during an intensive day of one-on-one business meetings regarding their respective potential for establishing a foothold in the new markets.

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IN THIS ISSUE

Traveling the Silk Road
Evelyn Baram-Clothier, L.J. Goldstein, Joanna Savvides,
Marty Schiffman, Larrie Sheftel at the WTCA General Assembly

WTCGP President Joanna Savvides and trade mission delegates returned to Philadelphia on September 27 from their trip to China and Hong Kong. On their last day in Hong Kong, wrapping up 10 days of active networking and match-making in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong, Ms. Savvides declared the mission “a great success.”

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WTCGP to Bring More PA Companies to
America’s Food and Beverage Show

The World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia invites you to join us at the 8th Annual America’s Food and Beverage Show to be held November 19-20, 2005 in Miami, FL.

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South Jersey Businesses Explore
South American Opportunities

Jose Madeira, Director of New Jersey's South American Office

Jose Madeira, Director of New Jersey’s South American Office, helped more than a dozen local companies develop their marketing plans for Argentina, Brazil and Chile on October 5 at WTCGP offices in Camden. His presentation focused on Argentina, Brazil and Chile and how his office helps NJ companies find pre-qualified partners, buyers, distributors and licensees for their products.

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WTCGP Member Named Exporter of the Year by
U.S. Export Promotion Magazine

David Webster CEO and Ken Potter President of
AgraCo Technologies Intl.

AgraCo Technologies based in Lafayette Hill, Penn., has been awarded a 2005 ThinkGlobal/Commercial News USA Exporter of the Year™ award from ThinkGlobal Inc., publisher of Commercial News USA. David Webster, Chief Executive Officer of AgraCo Technologies, said that in addition to Commercial News USA, the company owes a great deal of its success to the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia for all of their support.

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¡Buena Suerte! Adeline
This week the WTCGP bids farewell to an original team member. Adeline Abdesaken is moving to Madrid, Spain where she will develop her proficiency in Spanish at a private language school.

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WTCGP Notifies Its Members and Clients of
New Email Addresses

The World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia would like to notify its members, clients and prospects, that all of our email addresses now use a new domain name wtcphila.org.

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Upcoming Events

October 14, 2005
4th Annual State of the Port Address and Luncheon

October 20, 2005
WTCGP Breakfast Around the Region "International Trade: Assessing Country Risk"

November 14, 2005
WTCGP Seminar "Spotlight on Asia" and one-on-one appointments

November 17, 2005
WTCGP Breakfast Briefing

"Business Opportunities in Poland"

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Delaware River Port Authority

PA Department of Community and Economic Development

Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation

Ambassador Members

Pennoni Associates Inc.

Sovereign Bank

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Small Business

Agricultural Exports. Inc.

Sheftel International

Softerware Inc.

Individual

James Riedel

Reciprocal

Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians

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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