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The Chinese call their country "Zhongguo," which means what?
A) first country
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Incoming Business Opportunities July 2008
Are you interested in what types of trade leads we are receiving from other World Trade Centers and International agencies and Global Trade Leads Bulletin.
Categories include: Agribusiness, Automotive, Computer Software and Services, Construction and Construction Services/Materials, Consulting, Environmental, Finance and Banking Services, and Power Generation.
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Olympic Opportunities
The Games offer numerous opportunities to gain exposure, both in relation to venues for the games and associated infrastructure. For instance, in the Beijing Summer Games the investments in non-Olympic infrastructure are more than ten times larger than the investments directly associated with the Games. It is important, however, to note that the Olympics themselves may not be a great profit maker. Rather, the Olympics represent an incredible marketing opportunity for companies who want to showcase their brand, products, and expertise to an international consumer base.
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Commercial News USA Accepting Nominations
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Commercial News USA, the official publication of the U.S. Commerce Department, is now accepting nominations for its 2009 Exporter of the Year Award, co-sponsored by ThinkGlobal. Awards are given in 14 industry categories, and nominations will be accepted through August 31, 2008.
Online Nomination Form
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Nigerian Delegation Visits
Delaware Technical & Community College
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Seven members of the Federal Republic of Nigeria's House of Representatives Committee on Water Resources visited the Environmental Training Center at Delaware Technical & Community College in Georgetown on June 30. The purpose of their visit was to receive training in water and wastewater operator certification as well as education policy.
Organized at the request of the World Trade Center Delaware, the visit introduced the Nigerian officials to the process of water and wastewater operator training and the infrastructure needed to implement a successful program.
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New WTCDE Impact Analysis Online
Issues Impacting Global Business,
Serving the State of Delaware |
Please take a few minutes to read the newest bimonthly issue in which John Manzella explores how current relations between China and the U.S. will determine whether we become partners or adversaries in the future. Director of the Cato Institute's Center for Trade Policy Studies Daniel Griswold also reports that American small businesses are thriving internationally, and argues that further reductions in trade barriers should be a priority.
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| Regional International Events
July - September 2008 |
U.S. Commercial Service Webinar:
Researching and Interpreting Rules of Origin
This webinar will help you understand the Rules of Origin for your products under the North American Free Trade Agreement and the other FTAs. Learn how to conduct research, qualify your products, and deal with foreign customs officials.
July 31, 2008
12:00 pm
FREE - View on your computer
More Information & Online Registration
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A Taste of Indonesia
The Indonesian Cultural Club invites you to attend this cultural journey, featuring traditional dances, a fashion show, and more.
August 9, 2008
2:00 pm
Downs Cultural Center
Ingleside Homes
1010 North Broom Street
Wilmington, DE 19806
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Emerging Opportunities in Poland
The U.S. Commercial Service, Mid-Atlantic District Export Council, and Dilworth Paxson LLC are teaming up to present Commercial Officer, John McCaslin from Warsaw, Poland to discuss emerging business opportunities within the Polish market.
August 22, 2008
8:30 a.m. - 11:00a.m.
Dilworth Paxson LLP
1735 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA
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Mexico's Aerospace Industry Conference
Conference objectives include objective analysis of the present and future business conditions of the Aerospace Industry in Mexico and detailed and privileged information on the current state and development potential of Mexico's Aerospace Industry.
August 28, 2008
7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Crown Center
2345 McGee Street
Kansas City, MO
More Information & Online Registration
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Israel Life Sciences Conference The America-Israel Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that it will host the "PA-NJ-DE ISRAEL Life Sciences Conference" on Monday, September 15, 2008 in Philadelphia. Conference attendees will have the opportunity to meet a delegation of innovative Israeli life sciences companies and participate in discussions, presentations and panels designed to facilitate collaborations, strategic partnerships and investment.
September 15, 2008
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wolf Block LLP
1650 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA
More Information & Online Registration
The World Trade Center Institute of Baltimore invites you to attend Maryland's premier international business gathering. Over 600 business leaders will be in attendance, including over 150 embassy officials from 75 countries. Please take this opportunity to network and explore new opportunities abroad for your company!
September 25, 2008
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
5701 Marinelli Road
Bethesda, MD 20852
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TSA Launches Certified Cargo Screening Program
The Certified Cargo Screening Program ("CCSP") is a voluntary program that allows certified manufacturers, exporters and forwarders to screen air cargo before it is shipped. The Security Administration ("TSA") is now deploying the CCSP in nine pilot cities- Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Seattle. By the end of 2008, TSA expects to set up ten to fifteen facilities and deploy TSA Field Teams in each of the selected cities.
The CCSP is intended to ease compliance with the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, P.L. 110-53 (the "9/11 Commission Act"), which requires 100 percent screening of cargo carried on passenger aircraft by August 2010. Currently, air carriers perform most cargo screening. As a result of the increased screening required by the 9/11 Commission Act, much of the burden of cargo screening is likely to shift from air carriers to manufacturing and freight forwarding facilities.
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Creating International Sales and Profiles
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Get the same type of international business training as the
U.S. Commercial Service offers its trade specialists and commercial officers
through Texas Tech University's
"Creating and Increasing International Sales and Profits." This
learn-at-your-own pace international business course offers 25 detailed
sections that logically take you from investigating international business
through customer and transaction issues to expanding global operations. It
includes many hints, methods, and tools that would be useful to any business
entering or expanding into foreign markets. Using an online format, it offers
all material for a full six months, so users can take their time completing the
course.
Price: $495
Location: View on your computer
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International Trade Shows
August 2008 - March 2009 |
NIGERIA:
Black History Month (BHM) Convention & Expo
August 23-30th
Black History Month (BHM) celebration and grand finale includes Seminars, Exchange programmes, Congresses and Sightseeing of tourist potentials in Nigeria, Cultural dances,.Fashion shows, Boat Regatta, Nigeria Cruises, Historical Relics of Slave Trade etc.
HONG KONG:
ECO Expo Asia October 28-31st
International Trade Fair on Environmental Protection
This event is a great opportunity to explore new opportunities for the environmental protection industry in Asia. The fair will showcase exhibits by commercial, governmental, and non-governmental organizations, with over 5,000 trade visitors and 130 exhibitors.
Major focuses of ECO Expo Asia 2008:
- Air Quality
- Pollution/Emisson Control
- Purification/Filtration/Deodorization
- Gas/Smoke/Chemical Monitoring and Treatment
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BRAZIL:
Expo Brazil 2008
November 20-22nd
Brazil's Biggest Multi-Sector Trade Exhibition
ExpoGroup Worldwide invites you to attend Brazil's most prominenent international trade exhibition. Exhibitors from over 28 countries will be present, and the exhibition is divided into the following sectors: Automotive, Building Materials, Consumer & Household, Food & Hotel Supplies, Industrial Machinery, IT/Telecom/Electronics, Medical & Healthcare, Printing & Packaging, and Plastic & Rubber.
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INDIA:
Innovative Technologies for Manufacturing Expo
March 3-5th, 2009
This event will be hosted at the Expo Center of the World Trade Center Mumbai.
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If you may be interested in attending any of these shows and would like further information, please contact Rebecca Faber at rfaber@wtcde.com or (302) 656-7000. |
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Trade Missions
CHINA
October 7-17, 2008
Your firm is invited to participate in the State of Delaware's International Trade and Development Mission to China. China is the fastest growing large economy in the world and it is our largest supplier of consumer goods. Additionally, China continues to increase purchases from U.S. businesses and is expanding its role as an international investor.
Who should attend?
- Delaware businesses looking to start or increase export sales
- Delaware firms who are buying from third parties but wish to buy directly from manufacturers
- Delaware businesses looking for strategic partners or to invest in China
For more information about the State of Delaware's trade mission to China, please contact John Pastor (email) or Anna White(email)
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DUBAI
November 7-10, 2008
The World Trade Center Association cordially invites all WTCA members to attend the General Assembly Trade Mission to Dubai.
Firms involved in the following industries are encouraged to consider attending:
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Healthcare, Pharamceuticals, and Medical Technology
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Building and Real Estate, including HVAC , Safety/Security, and Materials
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Hotel, Restaurants, and Tourism
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Financial Services
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Aviation and Aircraft
More information to follow in upcoming newsletters, but please contact Rebecca Faber of WTCDE if you are interested (rfaber@wtcde.com).
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SOUTH AFRICA
November 7-15, 2008
The Eastern Trade Council (ETC), a consortium of the trade development offices from the ten northeastern states dedicated to promoting trade on a regional basis, is pleased to announce an opportunity for Northeast companies to participate in a trade mission to the fast growing market of South Africa. The mission, sponsored by the ETC and the South African Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), is designed to assist small and medium-sized companies acquire valuable market information and to meet prospective business partners.
If you are not already active in this important market, now is the time to get started. With the assistance of the ETC Trade Representative and DTI, ETC will help you make the contacts you need to win business in South Africa. Take this opportunity to experience this unique business environment and culture firsthand, and gain insights through networking with your counterparts from other exporting companies.
Key Industry Sectors in South Africa:
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Automotive Parts and Accessories
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Chemicals for Industrial Inputs
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Environmental Technologies / Alternative Energy
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Information Technology and Communications Equipment
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Industrial Machinery and Equipment / Instrumentation
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Medical Instrumentation and Devices
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Transportation Equipment
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INDIA
November 9-15, 2008
FedEx and the U.S. Commercial Service are collaborating to
organize a trade mission to India for U.S. companies. This mission represents an opportunity to experience India with visits to leading business centers, including New Delhi, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. This unique experience will provide participants with valuable networking opportunities, market intelligence, tips for finding qualified agents, distributors, and partners, and aggressive follow-up plans.
With a population exceeding one billion, India is rapidly developing the institutions and capabilities for lucrative trade opportunities.
Best Prospects for U.S. Goods & Services in India:
- Airport & Ground Handling
- Computer & Peripherals
- Education Services
- Electric Power & Transmission Equipment
- Food Processing
- Machine Tools
- Medical Equipment
- Mining & Mineral Processing Equipment
- Oil & Gas Field Machinery
- Pollution Control Equipment
- Safety, Security, and Telecommunications Equipment
- Textile Machiner Water Filteration Equipment
More Information
Online Application for Trade Mission
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If you may be interested in taking part in any trade missions and/or would like further information, please contact Rebecca Faber at (302) 656-7905 or rfaber@wtcde.com. | |
| Welcome Last Month's New & Renewed Members!
June 2008
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Standard Corporate:
Kintetsu World Express Overseas Corporate:Albina LLC
Care Champions Agency International, LLC
Eleusinia Naturals LLC
GS Medical Enterprises, LLC
Notincom LLC
SOMAF Holding Corporation
Variance Strategy LLC |
Last Week's Trivia Question
What is the oldest country in the world?
A) Bulgaria
B) France
C) San Marino
D) Andorra
Answer:
(B) San Marino
Landlocked San Marino is one of the world's smallest countries. Surrounded by Italy, it is an echo from an era when city-states proliferated across Europe. Tourism dominates the economy of the 61 square kilometre (23.6 square miles) republic, which plays host to more than three million visitors every year. Tradition has it that San Marino was founded in the fourth century AD by a devout Christian stonemason called Marinus, who took refuge there and set up a small community. Its rugged isolation helped the enclave to develop and keep its independence. San Marino is said to be the world's oldest surviving republic. An 1862 friendship and cooperation treaty with Italy, which has since been revised and expanded, reinforced San Marino's independence. |
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The World Trade Center Delaware is a non-profit organization that assists small and medium-sized companies to expand their markets overseas, as well as raising awareness of international issues and their importance in regards to international growth.
WORLD TRADE CENTER DELAWARE
702 West Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
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9th Annual Tug Cruise & Mixer
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Port of Wilmington
August 7, 2008
5:45 - 7:30 pm
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