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WTCGP hosts Business Community Engagement with CBP Commissioner Kerlikowske

7/31/2015

 
On July 31st, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner R. Gil Kerlikowske and the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia hosted a Business Community Engagement roundtable, facilitating conversation between CBP and trade partners. 

The roundtable format, led by WTCGP President Linda Conlin and held at the offices of White and Williams LLP, provided an opportunity to discuss CBP’s impact to the economy and to hear directly from trade partners about pressing issues, current trends, and concerns to better facilitate legitimate trade that is vital to the health of both the local and national economies. 

CBP has direct responsibility for enhancing U.S. economic competitiveness. By reducing costs for industry and enforcing trade laws against counterfeit, unsafe, and fraudulently entered goods, CBP is working to enable legitimate trade, contribute to American economic prosperity, and protect against risks to public health and safety.

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R. Gil Kerlikowske, Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection
R. Gil Kerlikowske was nominated by President Obama and sworn in on March 7, 2014 as Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection taking the helm of the 60,000-employee agency with a budget of $12.4 billion.

Mr. Kerlikowske oversees the dual U.S. Customs and Border Protection mission of protecting national security objectives while promoting economic prosperity and security. As Commissioner, he runs the largest federal law enforcement agency and second largest revenue collecting source in the federal government. Most recently, he served as Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy.
Mr. Kerlikowske brings four decades of law enforcement and drug policy experience to the position. He formerly served nine years as the Chief of Police for Seattle, Washington. When he left, crime was at its lowest point in 40 years.

Previously, he was Deputy Director for the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, where he was responsible for more than $6 billion in federal assets. Mr. Kerlikowske was also Police Commissioner of Buffalo, New York. The majority of his law enforcement career was in Florida where he served in the St. Petersburg Police Department.

He was elected twice to be President of the Major Cities Chiefs, which represents the largest city and county law enforcement agencies in the United States and Canada. He has received numerous awards and recognition for leadership, innovation, and community service. He served in the U.S. Army where he was awarded the Presidential Service Badge. Mr. Kerlikowske holds a B.A. and a M.A. in criminal justice from the University of South Florida.

EXIM Bank Lapse Information 

7/30/2015

 
Due to a lapse in EXIM Bank’s authority, as of July 1, 2015, the Bank is unable to process applications or engage in new business or other prohibited activities. For more information, visit http://www.exim.gov/lapse-information.

Additional Lapse Information: Fact Sheet

PIM earns high scores in annual US News & World Report hospital rankings, 3 of its hospitals among nation's best

7/28/2015

 
Philadelphia – The Philadelphia International Medicine (PIM) Network of hospitals and physicians earned high scores in the annual US News & World Report hospital rankings, placing three of its hospitals among the nation’s best – Wills Eye Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Fox Chase Cancer Center.  In addition, Temple University Hospital was regionally ranked.

“We are proud of the accomplishments of our hospital network and the many physicians who work hard every day, not for the ratings but on behalf of the patients,” said Leonard Karp, president and CEO of PIM.  “While once again our hospitals ranked among the best in the United States, we can do better in providing compassionate, quality medical care to each and every patient – every day.”

Wills Eye Hospital once again was ranked the nation’s second best ophthalmology center in the US News’ 2015 rankings.  US News noted that Wills Eye, which it listed as a 40-bed hospital, ranked extremely high by a survey of the nation’s ophthalmologists and noted its very strong reputation. 

Thomas Jefferson University was nationally-ranked in seven specialty areas by US News. The hospital, with 945 beds and almost 48,000 admissions, was ranked in cancer; ear nose and throat; gastroenterology and GI surgery; neurology and neurosurgery; ophthalmology; orthopedics and urology.

Jefferson scored a perfect 10 out of a possible 10 in the 30-day survival rate for its oncology patients; and had the highest ratings for advanced technology, nursing, patient volume and patient services.

Fox Chase Cancer Center, which with 64 beds devoted to cancer care, ranked among the nation’s best cancer centers and also scored a perfect 10 out of 10 in 30 day survival rates.  Fox Chase, with 5,187 admissions, was rated among the highest for patient volume, advanced technology, and high for nursing.  It scored a perfect 8 out of 8 in patient services, pain management and palliative care.

Temple University Hospital, with 728 beds serving 37,254 admissions, was among the best hospitals in the region.  Among the medical specialties noted in the report, US News said Temple’s pulmonology program, and its care for COPD patients in particular, were better than expected.  Survival rates for COPD after 30 days of care were also better than expected, and the report noted that the hospital minimizing the risk of hospital acquired infected better than expected.  Temple also scored high in cardiology – heart surgery with better than expected 30-day survival rates and highest scores in advanced technology and patient services.

Philadelphia International Medicine provides medical and patient support services to international patients.  It also provides continuing medical education and health care training and education to international physicians, administrators and other practitioners.  As the international department of several Philadelphia-area hospitals, international patients gain access to physicians and hospitals rated among the best in the world through one telephone call to PIM.  You can reach PIM by calling 1-215-563-4733; fax, 1-215-563-2777; or e-mail, [email protected].  You can find out more about PIM through its Website at www.philadelphiamedicine.com.

Global Cities Initiative Workshop | Salt Lake City

7/24/2015

 
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Photo Credit: Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development
On July 22nd, Linda Conlin, president of the WTCGP, Josh Sevin of the Economy League, and Andrew Reid of the Philadelphia Office of the Economic Development Administration led the Greater Philadelphia Metro Delegation in Salt Lake City, Utah. Conlin, Sevin and Reid also participated in the Global Cities Initiative Workshop where Metro Salt Lake City business, civic and government leaders joined the Brookings Institution and JPMorgan Chase to brief the community on the development of the Metro Region's new export strategy.

WTCGP has collaborated with the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia to nominate the Greater Philadelphia Metro Region for the Brookings Institution and JPMorgan Chase Global Cities Initiative Exchange.

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Long-term macroeconomic forecasts, Key trends to 2050

7/16/2015

 
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According to EIU report, "By 2030 the top three economies of the world will be the US, China and India." 

Get the full report here: 
Long-term macroeconomic forecasts
Key trends to 2050
A Special Report from The Economist Intelligence Unit

Released: 06/25/2015



WTCGP 'Commentary: Trade Group Fosters Growth' in Courier Post 

7/14/2015

 
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"Did you know that to date there are 326 licensed World Trade Centers in 92 countries — and the WTCGP is one of the most active in the United States?," WTCGP President Linda Conlin writes in the Courier Post.

Read more from Linda Conlin about the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia:

http://www.courierpostonline.com/story/opinion/columnists/2015/07/14/commentary-trade-group-fosters-growth/30134313/ 

Member Company Lenox to Develop Commemorative Gifts for Pope's Visit

7/13/2015

 
WTCGP member company, Lenox Corporation, is set to develop commemorative gifts for Pope Francis' visit to the U.S. in September. The Delaware Valley company creates and sells quality tabletop, gift-ware and collectibles.

From Burlington County Times:
"The company will design and manufacture a plate, a mug, an ornament collection and other gifts that will feature the pope’s image with a dove of peace.

'These exquisite bone china offerings are accented in the same ivory and gold Lenox trade dress used to make gifts for U.S. presidents, governors and dignitaries during Lenox’s distinguished 125-year history,' CEO Peter Cameron said in a statement Friday."
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Image from: PRNewsFoto/Lenox Corporation
Read more here: http://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/tabs/papalvisit/lenox-to-develop-commemorative-gifts-for-pope-visit/article_e84821c2-e381-5332-b6c2-809c9d8cbcd4.html 

WTCGP Co-op Students Get a Taste of NYC’s Fancy Food Show

7/9/2015

 
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On Sunday, June 28th World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia (WTCGP) Drexel Co-op students had the opportunity to attend the 2015 Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City. The Summer Fancy Food Show hosted over 2,500 exhibitors featuring cheeses, spices, drinks, organic foods, international delicacies and more. 

WTCGP Marketing and Events Co-op Adrianne Ali and International Business Development Co-op Giuseppe Luca Tota met with Pennsylvania-based food companies exhibiting at the Food Show to discuss international trading opportunities and to strengthen existing WTCGP relationships. Adrianne and Giuseppe met with Pennsylvania-based companies selling products that ranged from vitamin rich aloe vera drinks to spreadable bacon jam.

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VideoRay Pro 4 ROV Survives Continuous 19-Month Remote Deployment in North Sea

7/8/2015

 
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WTCGP member, VideoRay’s Pro 4 Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) spent 19-months in the North Sea. Beginning in November 2013, the VideoRay Pro 4 ROV spent over a year and a half underwater in order "to test the system's limits, determine the implications of long-term continuous use underwater, and ultimately to prove the Pro 4 ROV as an extended or resident emergency preparedness solution."

Read more from VideoRay’s press release:

http://www.videoray.com/news/press-releases/114-2015/763-stinger-seaquito-permanent-deployment.html

WTCGP President participates in a roundtable discussion with U.S. Senator, U.S. Secretary of Commerce & Port Officials

7/8/2015

 
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A behind the scenes look with WTCGP President Linda Conlin at last week's Port of Philadelphia roundtable discussion with U.S. Senator Patrick Toomey (R-PA) and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker. Read More
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