Global Entrepreneurship Week features introduction to international trade, WTC Philadelphia

November 18, 2016. Global Entrepreneurship Week Philadelphia: Import/Export - Introduction to International Trade at the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce

Offered in support of Global Entrepreneurship Week, ​the November 18 networking and workshop event hosted by the Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians introduced small and medium enterprises to the export-import ecosystem and the basics of starting or expanding an export-import business. Among the key trade representatives and presenters from the region was Dale Foote, international trade specialist for World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia.

More than 30 attendees were presented with applicable considerations for market expansion and many available trade resources from different organizations to support export-import ventures including U.S. Small Business Administration, the U.S Commercial Service, and the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia among others.

Export-import presenters:

• Chris Grey, UPS
• Kennia Somerville, U.S. Commercial Service Philadelphia
• Dariene Atta, Temple SBDC
• Dale Foote, World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia
• Robert Elsas, ​U.S. Business Administration

Topics included:

• How to Identify international market opportunities
• Financing your exports/imports
• Logistics – what you need to know about moving your products
• Insurance – protecting your merchandise
• International tax and Legal considerations

GEW Philadelphia
​Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is the world’s largest celebration of innovators and job-creators who launch startups that bring ideas to life, drive economic growth and expand human welfare. YP Social Meetup brings the global event to the city of Philadelphia for the very first time November 14 - 20, 2016. GEW Philadelphia’s Theme is S.T.E.A.M., business enterprise focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics as well as hospitality, food-preneurs, and social entrepreneurship.

Global Entrepreneurship Week
The global initiative kicked off in 2008, launched by the Kansas City-based Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Global Entrepreneurship Week / USA helps map the entrepreneurial ecosystem in cities and states throughout the nation and enjoys the participation and support of thought leaders and elected officials across the spectrum at the local, state and federal levels.

​During one week each in November GEW/USA inspires Americans from all walks of life through local, national and global activities designed to help them explore their potential as self-starters and innovators. These activities, from large-scale competitions and events to intimate networking gatherings, connect participants to potential collaborators, mentors and even investors---introducing them to new possibilities and exciting opportunities.