| 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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Exporting to the Middle East
March 18, 2009
Exporting to the Middle East
Speaker: Seth Vogelman
Israel / Middle East Office, State of Delaware Int'l Trade & Development
Co-sponsored with the International Trade & Development Office, State of Delaware (OMB)
Location: University & Whist Club
805 North Broom Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
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March 19, 2009
Exporting to the Middle East
Speaker: Seth Vogelman
Israel / Middle East Office, State of Delaware Int'l Trade & Development Co-sponsored with the International Trade & Development Office, State of Delaware (OMB) Location: Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce 435 North DuPont Highway Dover, DE 19901 Download Flyer |
| Growing Your Export Business:
China, Taiwan and Korea Export 2009
March 20, 2009
Co-sponsored with United States Parcel Service and The U.S. Commercial Service
Location: Delaware Biotechnology Institute
Conference Room 102
15 Innovation Way
Newark, DE 19711
The World Trade Center of Delaware and the Philadelphia U.S. Export Assistance Center are proud to present: Growing your Export Business in China, Taiwan and Korea, a look at three fast growing Asian markets with strong export potential.
Spend the day learning about the Asian trade game and the opportunities it has to offer. Afterwards, receive one-on-one counseling from well established Commercial Officers with years of expertise in identifying and actualizing export strategies from market entry to complete market penetration.
Luncheon keynote speech provided by UPS, "Asia Pacific Trade Lanes: shipping and global supply chain logistics to help U.S. exporters achieve a competitive advantage in the Asian marketplace." Download Flyer
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Globalization in a Volatile Economy
March 25, 2009
Speaker: Dr. Kei-Mu Yi
Vice President and Economist
Federal Reserve of Philadelphia
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Doing Business in Saudi Arabia March 26, 2009
Speaker: Edward Burton
President & Managing Director
U.S. - Saudi Arabian Business Council
More Information TBA
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TRADE NEWS
The United States recently announced its intention to commence negotiations on a multilateral Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement with Singapore, Chile, New Zealand, Brunei Darussalam, Australia, Peru and Vietnam. . The federal government is seeking comments on the proposed agreement, and will convene a hearing in March 2009 to help determine the country's objectives when negotiating the pact. Because the negotiation of the proposed Partnership agreement is in the early stages, an opportunity exists for Delaware enterprises to raise interests they have with respect to any of these nations with US negotiators early in the process.
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 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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| China Healthcare IT Overview
Anytime
Access our webinar recorded live on November 13, 2008, hosted by the U.S. Commercial Service Beijing and industry experts to learn about the market, challenges, and strategies you can use to successfully enter the Chinese Healthcare Information Technology market. Topics include: doing business in China; how to work with local partners; how to work with hospital customers; how to work with the Chinese government; best prospects; company experiences; and more! For more information contact Tembi.Secrist@mail.doc.gov or by phone at 206-553-5615 x229.
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| Census Foreign Trade Regulations:
Export Commodity Classification
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Learn how to comply with the mandatory Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) when exporting your products. This webinar, presented by Census, is the fourth of a series of five webinars. A Census Bureau expert will discuss how to file export information in the AES PcLink. A question and answer session will follow the presentation. For more information contact Linda Abbruzzese at Linda.Abbruzzese@mail.doc.gov.
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| Census Foreign Trade Regulations:
CBP Reinforcement Guidelines
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Learn how to comply with the mandatory Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) when exporting your products. This webinar, presented by Census, is the fifth of a series of five webinars. Effective February 1, 2009 violations of the FTR will be enforced by CBP. Penalty violation will range from $1,100 to $10,000 per violation. A Census Bureau expert will discuss the civil and criminal penalties, violations that will be enforced, statutory basis for penalty assessments, mitigation schemes for penalty assessments and culpable parties in the export transaction. A question and answer session will follow the presentation. For more information contact Linda Abbruzzese at Linda.Abbruzzese@mail.doc.gov.
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Kazakhstan Medical Trade Mission
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
If you are interested in the Medical Trade Mission to Kazakhstan, or interested in market opportunities, don't miss this market overview webinar! Learn about doing business in Kazakhstan, the healthcare system, upcoming government tenders, and more, all from the convenience of your own desk. For more information contact Tembi.Secrist@mail.doc.gov
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Selling Medical Equipment in Brazil
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Brazil's dynamic market represents great potential for American exporters, particularly suppliers to the medical equipment industry. This webinar will focus on distribution, marketing, and regulatory issues related to selling medical equipment in Brazil. For more information, please contact Pompeya Lambrecht at Pompeya.Lambrecht@mail.doc.gov or by phone at 602-277-5223.
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| Selling Medical Equipment in Mexico
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Mexico's dynamic market represents great potential for U.S. exporters-especially suppliers to the medical equipment industry. This webinar will provide a highly-focused, interactive presentation on distribution, marketing, and regulatory issues related to selling medical equipment in Mexico. For more information please contact Pompeya.Lambrecht@mail.doc.gov or by phone at 602.277.5223.
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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 Business Leads.
Categories include: Transportation & Equipment, Food Products, Chemical, Construction Equipment, Computer Products, Green Energy, Lab & Medical Equipment, Plastic Products, Arts, Wood Products, Home Products, Regulatory Compliance Services. |
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REGIONAL INTERNATIONAL EVENTS - 2009
Atlantic City, NJ
Advanced Export Controls Seminar and Open Forum
Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort
Thursday and Friday, March 5 & 6, 2009
Join us for a specially designed two-day advanced program analyzing the principles and key advanced issues in arms exporting through the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) after 9/11.
This seminar is designed to provide an in-depth analysis of several key exporting issues focusing on the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. The seminar provides a forum for an extensive, incisive analysis of critical issues confronting exporters in a dynamic, changing exporting environment. The seminar features a participative, interactive methodology of discussion, hypothetical problems and discussions.
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Huntsville, AL
Automated Export System: Seminar and Workshop
Tuesday and Wednesday, March 17- March 18, 2009
The
U.S. Census Bureau now requires mandatory filing of export information through
the AES for all shipments where a Shipper's Export Declaration (SED) is
required. Anyone submitting paper SEDs are now in violation and subject to
penalties. Speakers from the U.S. Census Bureau will explain exporters'
responsibilities under the laws, filing required export information through the
AES, and Schedule B classification requirements. Port officers from U.S.
Customs and Border Protection will cover port requirements and efforts against
terrorism and international narcotics trafficking. For questions or additional
information, contact Robert Stackpole at Robert.Stackpole@mail.doc.gov
or 205-731-1333.
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Jacksonville, FL
6th Annual North America's Marine Highways Conference
Wednesday and Thursday, April 1 & 2, 2009
The North America's Marine Highways Conference - vital for shippers, truckers, short-sea operators and ports, among others - will address when vessel operators should be able to move freight on coastal routes, rivers and the Great Lakes; the challenges and opportunities for short sea in North America; legislative, regulatory and technology developments; and commercial ventures as well as success stories regarding battling highway congestion.
Session topics Include: America's Deep Blue Highway, The Green Highway, Inland and Coastal Carriers; Progress Save the Intracoastal?, Operations: Hub and Spoke, Operations: Point to Point, Operations: Great Lakes, Operations: Kick-start.
Contact Christina Smith at (760) 294-5563 or at csmith@joc.com.
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| Los Angeles, California
Asian Pacific Business Outlook Conference
April 6 - April 7, 2009
The APBO conference, hosted by the University of Southern California in Los Angeles with the support of the U.S. Commercial Service, is the longest-running, most successful regional conference focusing specifically on Asian markets. It is a rare opportunity for U.S. exporters to meet with fourteen senior commercial officers (SCOs) from throughout the Asia Pacific region, India and Mexico at one venue. The SCOs from American embassies, consulates and institutes in Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam will speak in small group workshops and be available for private one-on-one consultations with APBO participants. Space is limited so sign up today.
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Cleveland, Ohio
Complying with U.S. Export Controls
April 15 - April 16, 2009
The U.S. Commercial Service Cleveland has organized this program for those who need a comprehensive understanding of their obligations under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The Bureau of Industry and Security's professional counseling staff will provide an in-depth examination of the EAR, in addition to the information exporters need to know to comply with U.S. export control requirements on commercial goods. Presenters will conduct a number of "hands-on" exercises that will prepare you to apply the regulations to your own company's export activities. For more information please contact Danielle.Rust@mail.doc.gov.
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Kansis City, Missouri
Complying with U.S. Export Controls and
How to Develop an Export Management & Compliance Program
April 21 - April 23, 2009
Join this joint U.S. Commercial Service / Bureau of Industry & Security seminar to learn about Export Administration Regulations and what you need to know to comply with U.S. export control requirements on commercial goods. The second part of the seminar, which starts on April 23, focuses on smart export compliance business solutions and risk mitigation strategies. For more information contact Sally.Pacheco@mail.doc.gov.
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Wilmington, DE
4th Annual "Experience the Taste of Chile" Dinner
The Chilean and American Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
The Chilean and American Chamber of Commerce invite you for an evening of authentic Chilean food and wine when we celebrate the continued strength of the commercial trade between Chile and the Greater Philadelphia region.
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 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES
Los Angeles: California
22nd Asia/Pacific Business Outlook
April 6 - April 7, 2009
APBO 2009, produced by the USC Marshall School of Business in partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce, will provide you with the tools to help your business prosper in diverse Asian markets.
Get the contacts and the valuable information you need-- in one place, at one time. In two days, 50 Asia experts will provide 60 seminars and workshops on fourteen markets around the Pacific Rim: China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, and New Zealand. Also, the 14 Senior Commercial Officers from American embassies in Asia will be available to provide 250 private, one-on-one consultation appointments with APBO participants.Register Online |
Egypt: Cairo
2nd Annual U.S. Franchise Development Expo
April 7 - April 8, 2009
Many local and regional investors are interested in American franchises. During the past few years the U.S. Commercial Service specialists have recruited delegates to attend the annual International Franchise Expo (IFE); however, not all interested delegate members succeed in attending. Thus, this Expo would be an opportunity for both parties to meet in a central location. For American participants this conference would provide an opportunity to meet investors from many regional countries.
The Expo will bring together government leaders, U.S. Franchisors, potential franchisees, industry experts, and representatives of the media to discuss these and other issues.
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Egypt: CairoFood & 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. |
Canada: Mississauga, ON
FITT's 12th Annual Conference
May 25 - May 26, 2009
FITT - the world's leading international trade training and professional certification body - welcomes community members and industry professionals to the 12th Annual Conference, featuring CME's Global Business 20/20 Summit.
This year, in partnership with CME, FITT is pleased to offer an expert international trade collective featuring focused roundtables, dynamic key-note speakers, awards, and direct networking opportunities. With industry-spanning information, this forum is the ideal place to engage with the specialized and dynamic trade community.
Please note: The conference website is currently under construction. Stay tuned for more information or contact Silvia Baptista, Manager of Marketing Communications, at silvia@fitt.ca.
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 INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOWS
February 2009 - April 2009
Peru: Lima
Peru Trade and Development Mission
Chamber of the Americas
March 1 - March 5, 2009
The registration packet contains information necessary to prepare for a smooth and successful trip. Returning completed forms promptly will allow mission coordinators to prepare for a successful mission on your behalf. There is a two-step registration process for the mission. Each individual joining the trade mission must (1) submit a signed Registration Form and (2) pay the full mission fee. You can fill in the forms included in this packet and fax it to 303-462-1560 or email to Gil Cisneros at gil@chamberoftheamericas.com. |
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
Innovative Technologies for Manufacturing Expo
March 5 - March 7, 2009
The ITM Expo provides an ideal platform for the innovative global companies & SMEs from various sectors for global partnering. It gives an opportunity for every business organization to explore and showcase the innovative trends and capabilities, to gain business processing efficiency and to forge new business alliances. The objective of this Expo is to assist technology upgrades and modernization.
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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Jakarta: Indonesia
International Furniture & Craft Fair Indonesia
March 11 - March 15, 2009
Who should participate: Producer, Exporter, Manufacturer, Wholesalers/Retailers, Small & Medium Enterprises of Furniture and Handicrafts Industry from Government/Government Agency, Regency/City, State-Owned Enterprises, Private Sectors and others.
Who should attend: Furniture and Craft Consumer, international and national buyers, trade and industry association national and international, Government Officials and public.
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Cairo: Egypt
Cairo International Fair
March 18 - 27, 2009
The U.S. Commercial Service is organizing a Catalog Show for U.S. medical and healthcare companies to be held at the Cairo International Fair, the largest annual exhibition in Cairo, Egypt. This ten-day exhibition offers you a rare chance to showcase, as well as market, your products, technologies and services directly to Egyptian distributors. For more information, contact Jihan Labib at jihan.labib@mail.doc.gov or by phone at +20-2-2797-2223.
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New Delhi: India
Certified Trade Fair: U.S. Pavilion at Medical Fair India 2009
March 27 - March 29, 2009
Healthcare is expected to be one of India's largest industries, with present growth rates of around 13 percent per year. Medical Fair India, organized in part by Messe Düsseldorf, the organizers of Medica, is the largest healthcare fair in India and draws attendance from all over the region. The U.S. Commercial Service would like to invite you to exhibit in the U.S. Pavilion at the show. By registering through the U.S. Commercial Service, you can exhibit for a discounted rate and benefit from our additional promotional services. For more information please contact Jetta.DeNend@mail.doc.gov.
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| China: Shenzhen
China International Medical Equipment Fair
April 18 - April 21, 2009
With implementation of Healthcare Reform Plan late January 2009, China's demands for medical devices are expected to increase by over 15 percent annually in the next 10 years. CMEF is the largest and most comprehensive medical equipment fair in Asia. With participation of about 2,000 exhibitors and more than 50,000 visitors including hospital buyers, distributors, and manufacturers, the show serves as an ideal marketplace for U.S. companies to promote their products, gain insights into the China medical market, and screen prospective distributors. For more information contact shuquan.li@mail.doc.gov. |
| 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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Guatemala: Guatemala City
2nd Annual Central American Energy Supply Security Forum
May 6 - May 7, 2009
The 2nd Annual Central American Energy Supply Security Forum follows the successful launch of the event in Panama in 2008. This year, discussions will center on the effects of the financial crisis on liquidity and investment in energy projects; the impact of the new U.S. Administration on regional energy issues, with particular focus on renewables; the implications of the declining world prices for fossil fuels; and the status of regional energy initiatives such as the SIEPAC Interconnection Project.
For more information contact Gwendolyn Rodriguez at grodriguez@c-caa.org. |
Kazakhstan: Astana & Almaty
Kazakhstan Medical Trade Mission
May 11 - May 14, 2009
Join the U.S. Commercial Service's trade mission to Kazakhstan. Government reforms will almost double state spending on healthcare in the next few years in this emerging economy. Trade mission participants will have prearranged market briefings, site visits, matchmaking meetings, and participate in the 16th Annual Kazakhstan International Health Care Exhibition. For more information contact Tembi.Secrist@mail.doc.gov.
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Bulgaria: Sofia
Bulmedica 2009
May 12 - May 15, 2009
Bulgaria presents lucrative opportunities for U.S. businesses. Promote your products and services at BULMEDICA 2009 and gain valuable business contacts in Bulgaria's fast growing medical market. The U.S. Commercial Service's BULMEDICA 2009 Catalog Show will showcase your firm's sales literature to business visitors, helping you identify potential customers and test the market without leaving your desk. For more information contact Uliana.Kanelli@mail.doc.gov. |
Egypt: Alexandria
First International Investment Conference in Alexandria
May 27 - May 28, 2009
This conference will be hosted by Alexandria Business Association in Egypt under the High Patronage of H.E. the Egyptian Minister of Trade and Industry Minister Rachid Mohamed Rachid and the Egyptian Minister of Investment, Dr. Mahmoud Moheildin.
The purpose of this conference is to promote for investment opportunities in Egypt with a focus in Alexandria city, by opening doors for investment opportunities via the presence and the participation of selected group of prominent business Egyptian personalities, international business institutions and foreign investors.
Please contact the Alexandria Business Association at aba@aba.org.eg for more information or if you are interested in attending this conference. | |
WELCOME LAST MONTH'S NEW & RENEWED MEMBERS! January 2009 Members:
SUSTAINING
STANDARD CORPORATE
ETrade Online (US) LLC
Sinergia FC, Inc.
Technical Consulting Brokers LLC |
LAST WEEK'S TRIVIA QUESTION
Which of the listed countries contains its continent's lowest point as well as its largest metropolitan area?
A) France C) Iran
B) Australia D) Egypt
Answer: B)
Australia, which borders no other countries, contains it's continent's lowest point as its largest metropolitan area. Sydney, Australia is the most populous city in Ausstralia, with a meetropolitan area of 4.28 million people. Sydney is situated on Australia's south-east coast. The city is built around Port Jackson, which includes Sydney Harbour, leading to the city's nickname, "the Harbour City". It is noted for the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, and its beaches. The metropolitan area is surrounded by national parks, and contains many bays, rivers and inlets. |
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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