e-News & Events Update
Greetings! 
 
Where was the turkey first domesticated?  

A) Canada                                        C) New Zealand   
B) Mexico & Central America             D) India
IN THIS ISSUE
Business Opportunities in Nigeria
Webinars
Missed one of our Programs?
Delaware Trade Leads
International Trade Shows
Trade Missions
Last Week's Trivia Question
UPCOMING EVENTS
  
"U.S. Policy in Africa: Theory & Practice"
 
U.S. Foreign Policy Forum November 20, 2008
In Partnership with People to People - Delaware Chapter
Widener Law School
4601 Concord Pike
Wilmington, DE
1:00-2:00pm

This event is free and open to the public!
RSVP required:ptpde@ptpde.org
11th Annual "Friend of Chile" Award 
 
 
Honoring Governor Ruth Ann Minner 
November 20, 2008
Presented by: Chilean & American Chamber of Commerce
of Greater Philadelphia
Time: 11:30am-2pm
Location: The Union League of Philadelphia
World Trade Center DelawareBusiness Opportunities in Nigeria
 
A working visit to Nigeria is being planned by Roy Synergy Group, a firm based in Bowie, Maryland.  The visit is scheduled for November 30-December 6, 2008 and will give the participants the opportunity to attend the Nigeria Infrastructure Conference & Exhibition on December 2-4, 2008 in Abuja.
 
Areas of opportunity include the following:
. Power & Steel                                                                                                      
. Commercial & Government Construction Projects 
. Telecoms
. Railways
. Airports & Aviation                                                        
. Healthcare
. Education
. Food and Agriculture
 
For further information, please contact Valerie at 302-981-9335 or specialproject@roysynergygroup.com 
World Trade Center DelawareWEBINARS 
 
U.S. Commercial Service Online Training
Creating International Sales and Profiles
 
The U.S. Commercial Service is pleased to offer you some of the same international business training that our trade specialists and commercial officers receive at a special discount provided online by Texas Tech University.
 
MISSED ONE OF OUR PROGRAMS?
View the Presentation
 
Current WTC Delaware members may access past presentations on the WTC Delaware FileShare system.  From the WTC Delaware website, enter your email address and password in the WTC Delaware FileShare Login section in the left column, and select the folder labeled "Seminar Presentations."  If you do not have your password, please contact us at 302-656-7905 or info@wtcde.com and we will send it to you.
 
Other information available to members on this system includes Country Profiles and WTC Delaware logos available for use by members.
DELAWARE TRADE LEADS
Are you interested in what types of trade leads we are receiving form other World Trade Centers and International agencies? If so, please see our Delaware Leads Bulletin.

Categories include: commerical aircraft wheels and brakes, conformity assessment, synthetic fibers (polyester, nylon), consulting and training seminars, logistics and gransportation, jewelry, travel size personal care products, and relocation services.
INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOWS
November 2008 - April 2009
 
GERMANY: Dusseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Corporate Executive Office (CEO) Program at MEDICA 2008
November 19 - November 21, 2008
 
ComPaMED is the premier and largest international medical equipment and healthcare exhibition in Germany. More than 500 of the international healthcare and top domestic companies including dental, eyecare, orthocare, pharma and lab companies will be taking part in ComPaMED.
Trade Mission to Vietnam
November 2008

Rebecca Faber, Executive Director of WTC Delaware, gave a presentation to members of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry last week while in Ho Chi Minh City.  The presentation included information on ways in which Delaware and Vietnamese companies may be able to collaborate for mutual benefit, and why Vietnamese companies interested in entering the U.S. marketplace should come to Delaware.
Brazil: Sao Paulo
Buildexpo Brazil
November 20 - November 22, 2008
 
Buildexpo Brazil is Brazil's biggest Building Construction Material, Equipment and Sanitaryware Industries related trade fair. Buildexpo Brazil to be held in November 2008 is all set to present over 10,000 products, equipment and machinery from over 28 countries.
India: Mumbai, Maharashtra 
ReIndia Expo
March 5 - March 7, 2009
 
This new event will motivate the growing regional industry by providing a platform for product launches, service offerings, and peer networking and information sharing. Specialized education classes will be taught by some of the industry's top names.

Please contact Rebecca Faber at (302) 656-7905 or rfaber@wtcde.com for more information or if you are interested in attending this show. 
Japan: Tokyo
Wine & Gourmet Japan
April 22 - April 24, 2009
 
Wine & Gourmet Japan is the first
dedicated professional exhibition for wine & spirits, gourmet & fine food,
confectionery, food catering and foodservice equipment & supplies for the
Japanese market.
World Trade Center DelawareTRADE MISSIONS
November 2008
 
Australia: Sydney and Melbourne 
Manufacturing and Technology Trade Mission to Australia
November 17 - November 21, 2008
 
This trade mission is open to U.S. suppliers of innovative products and technologies for building, construction, energy, and transportation. A discount participation fee of $3,500 is offered to small or medium-sized enterprises.
For more information, contact Jessica Arnold of the USFCS, tel.: (202) 482-2026
e-mail:jessica.arnold@mail.doc.gov
LAST WEEK'S TRIVIA QUESTION
 
Since at least 1947, what has the U.S. President been presented with on Thanksgiving? 

A) Candied Yams                C) Homemade cranberry sauce   
B) Stove-top stuffing             D) Live & dressed turkeys 

Answer: D)
 
Every year, the U.S. President is presented with at least one live turkey & 2 dressed turkeys by the National Turkey Federation. The live turkey is traditionally pardoned & lives out the rest of his days on a peaceful farm.
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The World Trade Center Delaware is a non-profit organization that assists small and medium-sized companies in expanding their markets overseas, as well as raising awareness of international issues and their importance in regards to international growth.

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702 West Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
ph: 302-656-7905
fax: 302-656-7956