CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
January 18, 2009
Delaware Art Museum in partnership with Hanlin Chinese Culture Association
Location: Delaware Art Museum  Wilmington,DE
Come celebrate Chinese New Year at the Delaware Art Museum!
Learn about Chinese New Year traditions with hands-on art activities,
Chinese yo-yo and calligraphy demonstrations, and a traditional
Taiwanese puppet show by The Happy Puppetry Company!
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Understanding Free Trade Agreements and Certificates of Origin
March 6, 2009
Speaker: JoAnn Queen
International Trade Specialist
U.S. Commerical Service
Location: Small Business Development Center of Delaware
One Innovation Way, Suite 301
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"Business Opportunities in the Middle East"
March 18, 2009
Business Opportunities in the Middle East
Speaker: Seth Vogelman, Delaware Representative, Middle East
Location: New Castle County
More Information TBA |
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March 19, 2009
Business Opportunities in the Middle East
Speaker: Seth Vogelman, Delaware Representative, Middle East
Location: Kent County
More information TBA |
| Growing Your Export Business:
China, Taiwan and Korea Export 2009
March 20, 2009
Speakers:
Janée Pierre-Louis, Commercial Officer, US Export Assistance Center
Prior to her current assignment, Ms. Pierre-Louis served as Principal Commercial Officer at the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) - Kaohsiung Branch Office, managing operations in southern Taiwan.
Kenneth C. Duckworth, Commercial Officer, U.S. Export Assistance Center
Mr. Duckworth joined the Commercial Service in 2005, bringing with him over fourteen years of experience working in the private, government and non-profit sectors in government relations, higher education and international development. Mr. Duckworth's first overseas tour with the Commercial Service was as Commercial Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, Korea from 2005 - 2008.
Louisa Chiang, International Trade Specialist, US Export Assistance Center
Ms. Chiang is currently assigned to the Baltimore Export Assistance Center where she has been in charge of the information technology, and security and safety. Before that, she was on detail during her first assignment as Trade Facilitation Officer to China in the Beijing 'Embassy. |
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Ambassador of Colombia to the United States
Date TBA
Ms. Carolina Barco Isakson Luncheon Looking at the Colombia Free Trade Agreement and Beyond
More information TBA |
| Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United States
April 2009 (tentative) Ms. Houda Ezra Nonoo
More information TBA |
 IMPACT ANALYSIS
Issues Impacting Global Business
January - Febuary 2009
Through grassroots coalitions, more American businesses are getting out the word that trade expansion can quickly mitigate the effects of the current economic crisis, create jobs and achieve higher levels of domestic growth well into the future. But more needs to be done (p1-2). The global financial crisis has suppressed economic growth rates worldwide. China is no exception. Consequently, Chinese business and government positions are more flexible, creating opportunities that didn't exist several months ago (p3). Last October, Singapore and China established a free trade agreement. This trade agreement will not only benefit both countries, but can also help U.S. firms that partner with Singaporean companies (p4). Conducting market research isn't easy. A number of factors must be considered and analyzed (p5). Impact Analysis |
 WEBINARS
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.
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Webinar: Selling Dental Equipment in Europe
Venue: Your computer
Date: January 22, 2009
Time: 11:00 am EST
The U.S. Commercial Service is offering U.S. dental equipment and supply companies a unique opportunity to learn about five European markets of interest - Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, Belgium and the Czech Republic - in one session. These markets, with a combined population of over 100 million, offer tremendous opportunity for your dental products.
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 ONLINE LIBRARY
FileShare System
The newest addition to WTC Delaware's resources is the FileShare system. This online resource is available to WTC Delaware members and offers Country Profiles as well as industry information for specific countries. 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. The FileShare system also provides members with a place to upload company information and brochures as well as access to WTC Delaware Member logos available for use by members. |
GLOBAL 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 Global Leads Bulletin.
Categories include: Military, Petroleum, Education Services, Safety & Security, Electrical Equipment, Transportation & Equipment, Apparel & Accessories, Metal, Chemicals, Construction Materials, Paper Products, Lab & Medical Equipment |
 TRADE FACTS
Office of the United States Trade Representative Reform Agenda with Japan Yields Results; Important Work Remains
January 2009
The United States remains actively engaged with Japan on a broad agenda of regulatory and related reforms to further open Japan's market and help spur greater economic growth and competition through new commercial opportunities and improvements to Japan's business environment.
The focal point for this intensive engagement has been the U.S.-Japan Regulatory Reform and Competition Policy Initiative (Regulatory Reform Initiative), launched in mid-2001 and now in its eighth year.
Industry Categories Include: Telecommunications, Medical & Health-related Services, Transparency & Business Environment Issues, Financial Services/Insurance, Agriculture, Commercial Law & Legal Services
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REGIONAL EVENTS - 2009
Philadelphia, PA
Insight on the Dutch Market
January 2009 (Date TBA)
The Philadelphia USEAC will be hosting Mike Gallager, Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) at the United States Embassy in The Hague, in Philadelphia in late January 2009 to meet with companies and trade partners.
Please contact Rebecca Faber at (302) 656-7905 or rfaber@wtcde.com if you are interested in meeting with Mr. Gallager.
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Philadelphia, PA
6th Annual Global Business Conference
World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia in partnership with
Drexel University's LeBow College of Business
Location: Drexel University
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Get a global look at innovations in energy. Hear from experts in the field as they present on the status of energy generation worldwide - - its trends and applications, as well as how U.S. companies and governments are embracing sustainable energy.
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| Philadelphia, PA
Breaking Into the Trade Game
Philadelphia U.S. Export Assistance Center
Thursday, February 12, 2009
A Small Business Guide to Exporting is a 6-session series designed to take new exporters through the steps necessary for exporting, from licensing to trade finance and finding new customers overseas. Trade experts with both experience and knowledge of international markets will serve as guest speakers for several of the sessions.
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 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES
UK: London; France: Tolouse
Mexico's Aerospace Industry Conference
January 27, 2009, January 29, 2009
The Aerospace Industry in Mexico and its sponsors present the chance to obtain detailed analysis of present and future business conditions of the Aerospace Industry in Mexico. Attendees will interact with Mexico's aerospace plant managers and learn about and participate in Mexico's Aerospace Industry value chain. Conferences are presented in London on January 27th and in Toulouse on January 29th.
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Egypt: Cairo
Food & Health International Exhibition and Conference
April 21 - April 23, 2009
The Egyptian Commercial Service presents this exhibition and conference to gather all main parties in food industry and investment sector that are looking for good investment and great business networking opportunities in the industry.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Sarajevo
4th Business Conference: Discover Business Opportunities in Emerging Markets
May 11 - May 12, 2009
The 4th Business Conference: "Discover Business Opportunities in Emerging Markets" is pleased to present financing infrastructure, municipalities and regional development in the Balkans and Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2009; as well as the investment projects, privatization, up-to-date experiences and perspectives, infrastructure for development and support of SMEs in the region - international support projects & funds, media in the region and all the aspects of tourism development.
Please contact Mrs. Slavica Korica at fipa@fipa.gov.ba for more information or if you are interested in attending this conference. |
China: Shenzhen
International Import Procurement Fair
June 2009
The World Trade Center of Shenzhen, China presents a fair for the advancement of foreign companies entering the Chinese market. The Chinese import market is expected to grow over the next several years. WTC Shenzhen structures the fair to be a platform for communication and cooperation between foreign exporters and domestic importers.
Please contact Mr. Joe Wang at specialwayjoe@hotmail.com for more information or if you are interested in attending this conference. |
 INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOWS
January 2009 - April 2009
Brazil: Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo Dental Show
January 24 - January 28, 2009
The South American Dental Show in Sao Paulo is the largest event of its type in Latin America, with over 60,000 people from throughout Brazil and the rest of Latin America attending each year. The U.S. Commercial Service in Sao Paulo will have a booth at the show to offer market and regulatory information to U.S. firms. American exhibitors and visitors will also have access to matchmaking services to meet potential business partners as well as the option to participate in a catalog show program to identify trade leads and check market acceptance for products.
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| Saudi Arabia: Riyadh
Public Health Trade Mission
January 30 - February 1, 2009
This two-day Public Health Trade Mission offers a timely way for U.S. firms to make valuable business contacts in Saudi Arabia's fast-growing health care market. The mission starts in Riyadh immediately following Arab Health in Dubai, making it an ideal venue for U.S. businesses seeking to maximize their time in the region. Saudi Arabia is projected to invest more than $20 billion in healthcare by 2016, driven by demands of an increasing population and rapid urbanization. Promising public health sectors for U.S. firms include hospital and clinical laboratory equipment, pharmaceuticals, health care technologies, public health education, hospital construction and design, and IT software, such as patient record keeping systems.
Please contact Karen Dubin at 202-482-3786 or Karen.Dubin@mail.doc.gov for information and an application kit. |
Egypt: Cairo
Cairo Inter Leather 2009
February 19 - February 22, 2009
Since the inception of the Qualified Industrial Zones agreement, Egypt has increased its exports substantially, which gives the U.S. buyer an opportunity to buy duty-free premium Egyptian leather products. The Egyptian Exporters Association - Expolink would like to assist foreign importers in sourcing leather quality products from Egypt through a Cairo Inter Leather trade show.
Please contact Dr. Ashraf El-Rabiey at (202) 265-91111 or comegyus@verizon.net for more information and a chance to qualify for a 3-days trip to Cairo Inter Leather 2009. |
Germany: Hanover CeBIT 2009March 3 - March 8, 2009
This event is will attract an estimated 500,000 visitors from around the world (over 20% non-German), making it the largest and most reputable information technology trade show. Over 6,000 exhibitors from 77 countries will be represented at CeBIT. An estimated 50% of the visitors are IT decision makers who represent various industry sectors. Highlights for 2009 include eHEALTH, internet and mobile solutions, and eLEARNING, which will be addressed in the CeBIT Global Conferences.
Please contact David Mathe at (302) 577-8467or david.mathe@state.de.us for more information or if you are interested in attending this event. |
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. |
| Italy: Milan
U.S. Pavilion at MIDO 2009
March 6 - March 9, 2009
MIDO 2009 is the leading international trade show for the optical sector. Over 1,200 exhibitors, most of which were foreign companies, and about 46,000 visitors, about 60 percent of which were international, attended the show in 2008.
For more information contact Federico.Bevini@mail.doc.gov or visit the following website:
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| 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.
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 LAST WEEK'S TRIVIA QUESTION
One of the pioneering companies in the electronic gaming industry was founded in Silicon Valley in 1974 by Nolan Bushnell, who gave it its name, Atari. From what was the name "Atari" derived?
A) a city district in Tokyo C) it is the Hindi word for "warrior"
B) a board game D) a Chinese classical music album Answer: B)
Right before incorporating their firm, the founders of Atari found that the proposed name of "Syzygy" was already taken. Founder Nolan Bushnell wrote down several words from the board game of Go, eventually choosing "atari", a term which in the context of the game means that a stone or a group of stones is in jeopardy of being taken by the opponent. |
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Welcome Last Month's New & Renewed Members! December 2008 Members:
STANDARD CORPORATE
Ion Power
Martinez Schmitt, LCC OVERSEAS CORPORATECS Crystal Solutions, LLC Geoworld, LCC Keep In Touch Systems, Inc.
The Leaders Legend Institute
Sharpeners Links, Inc.
Sovereign International Group, LCC
Taras, LCC |
WTC Delaware
Sustaining Corporate Members
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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.World Trade Center Delaware
702 West Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
ph: 302-656-7905
fax: 302-656-7956
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