What is one of the most popular fast food restaurants in Hong Kong?
A) Dai Pai Dongs
B) Sai Kung
C) Wasabisabi
D) Bo Kong
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Analtech Film Launched
Film Opens to Great Reviews from BioScience Community
Analtech Inc., WTC Delaware member and the only North American manufacturer of Thin Layer Chromatography plates and accessories, presents "The Adventures of Ana L'Tech" - A perilous tale in Chromatographic Hilarity.
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WTC Delaware October Poll Question Online
Please take a few minutes to visit the WTC Delaware website and cast your vote in the October poll. This month's poll question has to do with free trade agreements and their impact on American manufacturers.
(Note: the poll is located in the upper right hand corner of the WTC Delaware website.)
WTC Delaware September Poll Results |
Results are in for the WTC Delaware Presidential Election poll! WTC Delaware extends special thanks to all those who voted. Your participation is greatly appreciated.
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Incoming Business Opportunities
October 2008
Are you interested in what types of trade leads we are receiving from other World Trade Centers and International agencies? If so, please see our Global Trade Leads Bulletin.
Categories include: Agribusiness, Automotive, Computer Software and Services, Construction Services/Materials, Consulting, Environmental, Finance and Banking Services, and Power Generation. |
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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Advertise in the New Product Showcase: Introducing the New Product Showcase of Commercial News USA. Target buyers, distributors, and wholesalers in 176 countries - both in print and online.
Reserve Your Space Today
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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| Webinars
October 2008 |
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Intellectual Property Rights in Canada, Mexico and Brazil
Understand how to protect your intellectual property rights (IPR) in Canada, Mexico and Brazil. Learn about the tools that small and medium-sized businesses need to protect and enforce their rights, and receive an overview of how the U.S. Department of Commerce works with other countries. The webinar will also cover lessons learned in Brazil and Canada that have brought about positive changes to the intellectual property right environments in these countries.
October 6, 2008
11:00 a.m.
$35
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Conferences
October 2008 |
National District Export Council Conference
This year's conference promises to be an enlightening and worthwhile event, bringing back last year's expert moderator, Gene Randall, and many speakers and panelists who are well-versed in the tools of trade and the markets most important to U.S. exporters.
October 15 - 18, 2008
$350
Palm Springs, CA
More Information & Online Registration
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U.S. - Georgia Business Summit
This summit, hosted by U.S. Commerce Secretary John Sullivan, will highlight trade and investment opportunities in Georgia and provide information on how U.S. companies can participate in Georgia's reconstruction. U.S. and Georgian business leaders as well as senior officials of the U.S. and Georgian governments will participate.
October 27, 2008
Tbilisi, Georgia
More Information
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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 industry leaders giving you real solutions to real problems not to mention networking opportunities with decision makers.
October 27-29, 2008
The Mirage Hotel
3400 S Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV
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| Regional International Events
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For a complete and up-to-date list of our partners' events around the region, 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 that 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
October 2008 - March 2009
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October 28-31st
International Trade Fair on Environmental Protection
This event is a great chance 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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GERMANY:
Corporate Executive Office (CEO) Program at MEDICA 2008
November 19-22nd
The Commercial Service's CEO Program provides an effective way for U.S. firms to optimize their participation in this show. Showcase your products and services to over 137,500 "trade only" visitors from 85 countries; meet potential partners, agents, distributors and buyers; and close business deals without the expense of an exhibition booth.
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BRAZIL:
Expo Brazil 2008November 20-22ndBrazil's Biggest Multi-Sector Trade ExhibitionExpoGroup 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) 656-7905. |
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Trade Missions
DUBAI
November 7-10, 2008
The World Trade Centers 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 at 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 in acquiring valuable market information and meeting 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, 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, automotive, construction, energy, mining, oil and gas and water resources sectors in Australia hold considerable promise for the U.S. 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 are 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!
September 2008
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Standard Corporate:
P&E Transporters, Inc.
Overseas Corporate:
Columbia Trading Group LLC
CYNO LLC
Flaxwood USA Inc.
International Trading & Business, LLC
SPJD LLC
Stea Productions LLC
Vela Offshore LLC
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Last Week's Trivia Question
When given a gift by a Japanese business associate you should:
A) act very impressed and enthusiastic
B) bow, but not accept the gift from the associate
C) bow and open it in front of the associate
D) bow, but not open it in front of the associate
Answer:
(D) Bow, but not open it in front of the associate
Gift-giving is an important part of Japanese business protocol. When visiting Japan on business, it is good policy to bring an assortment of gifts for your trip. This way, if you are unexpectedly presented with a gift, you will be able to reciprocate. A gift for an individual should be given in private. If gifts are to be presented to a group of people all of the intended recipients should be assembled together. In Japan gifts are opened in private because if the gift turns out to be a bad choice "loss of face" will occur. Opening gifts in private also prevents any possible comparisons of gifts in situations when several gifts are presented to people of different status.
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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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"Friend of Chile" Award Luncheon
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11th Annual Chilean and American Chamber of Commerce "Friend of Chile" Award Luncheon
Honoring Ruth Ann Minner
Governor of the State of Delaware
November 20, 2008
11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Union League of Philadelphia
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