What country has more volcanoes than any other?
A) Indonesia
B) Peru
C) Japan
D) Chili
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WTC Delaware Presidential Election Poll
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Please take a few minutes to visit the WTC Delaware website and cast your vote in an exclusive new poll. The poll question seeks to determine the importance of international trade in the approaching Presidential Election. Your participation is greatly appreciated.
Vote Now!
(Note: the poll is located in the lower right hand corner of the WTC Delaware website.)
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Leads from Delaware Companies
September 8, 2008
This is a great way to get your company's information to overseas buyers, sellers, or distributors - at NO COST to you!
Are you a Supplier, Exporter, Manufacturer, Importer, Buyer or Trading Company?
Twice each month a Delaware Trade Lead Bulletin, comprised of leads from companies in Delaware, is sent out via email not only to World Trade Centers all over the world, but to American Chambers of Commerce and other business organizations as well. The bulletin is also posted on our website in the Trade Leads section. A link to the September 8th bulletin is below.
Delaware Lead Bulletin
If you are interested in having a lead included in this listing, please fill out the following form and fax it back to our office (fax: 302-656-7956), or contact Sean Curran at 302-656-7905 or scurran@wtcde.com. Act now to be included in the September 22nd Bulletin!!
DE Lead Form.
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| New WTC Delaware Impact Analysis Online
Issues Impacting Global Business,
Serving the State of Delaware
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Please take a few minutes to read the newest bimonthly issue in which John Manzella looks at the factors causing rising prices in China and analyzes what U.S. companies producing or sourcing goods in China are doing about it. Also in this issue, Jim Kestenbaum, Ph.D. reports on how businesses can improve labor relations.
September/October 2008
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Commercial News USA
Deadlines and Reminders
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New Issue Online: The September-October 2008 issue of
Commercial News USA is now online as a pdf.
September - October 2008 Issue
Save $100: Reserve space in the November-December 2008 issue and save $100 on any ad or contract. Call 1-800-581-8533 for details or email advertise@thinkglobal.us
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Conferences
September - October, 2008
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Bring Your Bank to Asia Webinar
The U.S. Commercial Service Asia/Pacific Team is collaborating with the U.S. Small Business Administration and City National Bank to bring you an informational Webinar on financing your exports to Asia. Join us and learn how to mitigate risks and challenges in structuring your finance interactions in Asia. You can participate from the convenience of your desk. A phone line and Internet access is all you need. Sign up early!.
September 24, 2008
2 p.m.
$35
More Information & Online Registration
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Energy and the Environment Conference
This conference run by executives for executives in the energy, environment, transportation and logistics, and real estate industries exposes you to the latest developments in these areas. Come and interact with the industry leaders in the field giving you real solutions to real problems not to mention networking opportunities with the decision makers.
October 27-29, 2008
The Mirage Hotel
3400 S Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV
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For a complete and up to date list of upcoming Regional International Events visit the Regional International Events Calendar on the WTC Delaware website. For more information on a listed event please contact WTC Delaware at 302-656-7905 unless otherwise noted.
Regional International Events Calendar
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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
September 2008 - March 2009
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SWEDENWorld Trade Center Malmö Energy SummitSeptember 23rd & 24th, 2008The purpose of this summit is to introduce proven technologies, competences, and experience in the business of ways to save energy. The target is representatives of real estate companies, developers, communities, city planners, construction companies and their suppliers. The participants will be informed of the various methods that exist, hear presentations of specialists in the field, and see existing examples like the world's most energy efficient building.
More Information
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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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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 WTC Delaware 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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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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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.
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| Welcome Last Month's New & Renewed Members!
August 2008
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Last Week's Trivia Question
If you order "bubble and squeak" in a London pub, you will get:
A) Alka Seltzer and a glass of water
B) Chopped cabbage and mashed potatoes fried together
C) A very cold beer in a chilled glass, rather than the usual warm beer
D) Two fish fillets fried in olive oil
Answer:
(B) Chopped cabbage and mashed potatoes fried together
Bubble and squeak is a traditional English dish made with fried vegetables. The chief ingredients are potato and cabbage, but carrots, peas, brussels sprouts, and other vegetables can be added. The cold chopped vegetables are fried in a pan together with mashed potato until the mixture is well-cooked and brown on the sides. The name bubble and squeak is used throughout the UK. There are various theories as to the origin of its name, one of them being that it is a description of the action and sound made during the cooking process. In other parts of the country the dish may be referred to as bubble and scrape or fry up. |
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WTC Delaware Sustaining Members
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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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TSA Screening Seminar
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Screening of Air Cargo and the Impact on your Business
Darryl Hines
TSA
September 18, 2008
8:30 am - 11:30 am
University & Whist Club
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Arlon Silicon Technologies Division
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