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Pictures from the 9th Annual Tug Cruise & Mixer are on the WTCDE website. The cruise took place on Thursday, August, 7, 2008 in the Port of Wilmington and on the Delaware River. To see more pictures from the event click the picture above or follow the link below.
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Which country has participated in every Summer Olympics since the modern games began in 1896?
A) Germany
B) United States
C) Greece
D) India
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Incoming Business Opportunities
August 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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Industry Beyond Oil: Opportunites in Oman
WTC Delaware Roundtable Business Luncheon, August 7, 2008
by Tyler Akin, WTC Delaware
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On August 7, the World
Trade Center Delaware and Wilmington Rotary Club hosted an international
business luncheon featuring H.E. Hunaina Sultan Al-Mughairy, the Omani
ambassador to the United
States. Her country is storming into the 21st
century, equipped with a plan called "Vision 2020" to modernize, globalize, and
diversify its economy during the next 12 years. "We know that oil and gas
resources will not last forever," she explained, so diversification is Oman's top
priority.
The U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement of 2006 (OFTA) is a cornerstone of
their plans. But in the ambassador's eyes, OFTA wasn't about export expansion
for Oman.
Rather, Oman hopes to
facilitate foreign direct investment (FDI) from the U.S. into its economy and to import
technical know-how. These two factors will help Omani industry become more
efficient by reaching economies of scale, and will bolster the view of Oman as a
preferred venue for commercial activity. Muscat,
the capital of Oman, is
merely a three and a half hour drive to Dubai,
the emerging financial hub of western Arabia.
Ambassador Al-Mughairy explained that the tradition of U.S.-Omani
cooperation in fact runs deep. In 1833, Oman
was the first Arab nation to sign an immunity and commerce treaty with the U.S. A partner
in the war on terror and a stable nation with a deep respect for the rule of
law-including intellectual property rights-Oman has embraced progressive
approaches to labor, environmental, and gender policies.
While Oman is
certainly at the vanguard of gender policies in the Middle
East, the ambassador described the situation throughout the Muslim
world as less dire than is commonly thought. Indeed, five of the six Gulf
Cooperation Council (GCC) member states have women in cabinet posts, and Oman ensures
wage parity for comparable jobs performed by men and women. And while the United States has just recently seen its first
female Speaker of the House, Bangladesh,
Pakistan, and Indonesia have
all elected female leaders. Although most Omani schools remain segregated by
sex, the number of schools has grown from one to 1,600 in the past 38
years.
After serving as representative of the Omani
Center for Investment Promotion and
Export Development in New York from 1999 to
2005, Ambassador Al-Mughairy took her post in Washington D.C.,
and was instrumental in the negotiations to create OFTA. A New York
University-trained economist, Al-Mughairy is also the first female envoy to the
U.S.
from any Arab country.
Following her discussion in the Hotel DuPont's Gold Ballroom,
representatives from several local and regional businesses met the ambassador
in private to discuss specific commercial opportunities.
From the perspective of American businesses, Oman represents a growing,
middle-income market for goods and services as it strives to achieve its Vision
2020 diversification goals. Please contact WTCDE if you are interested in
learning more about commercial opportunities in Oman or to attend future
international business luncheons.
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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
August - September 2008 |
New York International Gift Fair
Twice a year, an astounding array of the world's best home, gift and
lifestyle resources converge at the NYIG offering an incredible
selection of exceptional merchandise in one convenient, well-organized
marketplace.
August 16-21, 2008
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Metropolitan Pavilion, Passenger Ship Terminal Piers 92 & 94, New York City
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Investing in America: The Indian Story
"Investing in America: The Indian Story" showcases the positive impact made by Indian companies to the U.S. economy. This initiative, led by the U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), focuses on the unique contributions companies of Indian origin are making to the American landscape through technology innovation, corporate social responsibility initiatives, employment generation and other means.
August 21, 2008
11:00 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Robert H. Smith School of Business (Van Munching Hall),
University of Maryland, College Park
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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
*** Pennsylvania International Week
Attention, Pennsylvania Companies! Are you interested in doing business in the following countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Germany,
India, Israel, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Africa,
Singapore, Taiwan, United Kingdom, and Vietnam. Then this event is for you! Pennsylvania Authorized Trade Representatives from these regions are to
visit Philadelphia to meet with local companies and discuss best export
and investment opportunities in their respective international markets.September 15-16, 2008Monday, September 15:The Union League140 S. Broad StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19102Tuesday, September 16:Crowne Plaza Valley Forge260 Mall BlvdKing of Prussia, PA 19406.
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The 2008 Professional Development Series - Seminar #8: Customs Laws
The seminars of the WITA Professional Development Series provide unique opportunities for participants to increase their professional knowledge base, broaden their network of contacts, explore new business opportunities, and to learn the nuts and bolts of trade policy making, U.S. trade promotions programs, customs laws and rules and much more!
September 16, 2008
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Ronald Reagan Building- ITC: Horizon Ballroom
More Information
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Forecast on Latin America and the Caribbean
This conference offers unparalleled insights for companies focused on Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as access to well-known leaders in business and government. For over four decades, the "Forecast" conference has brought together a "who's who" of business in the Americas. Held at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce headquarters in Washington, D.C., this gathering of top strategists from business and government is AACCLA's top annual conference focusing on the hemispheric agenda.
September 22-23, 2008
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Washington, D.C.
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20th Annual Embassy Day
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 20852More Information |
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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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| U.S. Commercial Service Online Training
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
Learn More & Register
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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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RUSSIA & EURASIA:
Trade & Export Finance Forum
September 9-10th
This will be the trade, commodity and export finance event of the year for the region. The two-day conference will bring together all interested parties in trade finance, export trends, commodity finance, risk mitigation, industrial development, related legal and regulatory issues and associated banking trends.
More Information & Online Registration
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
AUSTRALIA
November 17-21, 2008
The International Trade Administration will lead a manufacturing and technology mission to Sydney and Melbourne, Australia. According to the ITA, the automotive, construction, energy, mining, oil and gas and water resources sectors in Australia hold considerable promise for the U.S., and the delegation will be comprised of U.S. firms representing a cross-section of these industries.
Applications for participation are due by September 26, 2008.
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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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CHINA
October 26-November 4, 2008
The International Trade Administration is organizing an aerospace supplier development mission to China that will introduce U.S. aerospace industry manufacturers and service providers to end-users and prospective partners whose needs and capabilities are targeted to each U.S. participant's strengths.
Applications for participation in this mission are due by August 29.
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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
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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!
July 2008
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Last Week's Trivia Question
The Olympic torch burns all throughout the duration of the Games. Where is the Olympic torch lit?
A) Temple of Hera
B) Temple of Diana
C) Temple of Zeus
D) Temple of Hestia
Answer:(A) Temple of Hera
The Olympic Flame or Olympic Torch is a symbol of the Olympic Games. Commemorating the theft of fire from the Greek god Zeus by Prometheus, its origins lie in ancient Greece, when a fire was kept burning throughout the celebration of the ancient Olympics. For the ancient Greeks, fire had divine connotations - it was thought to have been stolen from the gods by Prometheus. Therefore, fire was also present at many of the sanctuaries in Olympia, Greece. A fire permanently burned on the altar of Hestia in Olympia, Greece. During the Olympic Games, which honored Zeus, additional fires were lit at his temple and that of his wife, Hera. The modern Olympic flame is ignited at the site where the temple of Hera used to stand. |
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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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