Your Guide to Foreign Exchange
April 3, 2009
Speaker: Robbin L. Price Senior Vice President HSBC Department of Foreign Exchange
Location: Delaware Biotechnology Institute
15 Innovation Way Newark, DE 19711
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Visions for the Port of Wilmington
in the Future of Delaware's Economy
April 3, 2009
Port of Wilmington Maritime Society
Quarterly Luncheon
Speaker: Governor Jack Markell
State of Delaware
Location: Chase Center on the Riverfront
Christina Ballroom
815 Justison St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
Please note: The Port of Wilmington Maritime Society (POWMS) is extending
WTC Delaware Members registration for this event at the member rate. |
WTC DELAWARE
PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
WTC Delaware and the University of Delaware Division of Professional and Continuing Studies (PCS) would like to announce a recent partnership forged between the two parties. As a result of this partnership WTC Delaware Members have the opportunity to strengthen their credentials through professional & continuing study programs at the University of Delaware Division of PCS at a discounted rate of 10%. Certificate programs are offered by the University of Delaware PCS in the following fields:
- Allied Health
- Business, Management & Leadership
- Education
- Financial & Accounting
- Legal
- Public & Community Leadership
Certificate Program Details
Please contact Rebecca Faber at rfaber@wtcde.com or 302-656-7905 for more information and to obtain the WTC Delaware Member registration discount code. |
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, Home Decor, Automotive Parts, Wood Products, Rubber Products, Petroleum, Food Products, Agricultural Products: Chemicals & Pesticides, Apparel & Accessories, and Chemicals. |
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
The Bahrain World Trade Center (BWTC) has announced the official certification of the building's wind turbines by Bahrain's Electricity Distribution Directorate.
The three 29-metre diameter turbines are now set to auto-mode meaning they are supplying power to the office towers.
The BWTC's turbines are the first in the world to be integrated into a large scale commercial development, and are predicted to provide 11-15% of the power needed to operate the offices of the 50 story twin towers.
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REGIONAL INTERNATIONAL EVENTS - 2009 
The Chilean and American Chamber of Commerce's
Fourth Annual Dinner- "Experience the Taste of Chile"
April 28, 2009
Hosted by: Chilean and American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia
Location: University and Whist Club Wilmington, DE 19801
Mark your calendar for an evening of authentic Chilean food and wine to celebrate the continued strength of the commercial trade between Chile and the Greater Philadelphia region. More Information |
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOWS March 2009 - June 2009
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WTC DELAWARE MEMBER NEWS
"Expert Hopes to Pump Up Middle East Trade"
Seth Vogelman, Trade Representative of the State of Delaware Middle East Trade Office, presented seminars in Wilimington and Dover last week that reviewed the State of Delaware's services in Israel and the Middle East, and discussed the key markets in the Middle East for U.S. exports.
In an interview with Mellany Armstrong of WDEL, Mr. Vogelman stated that: "Delaware is suffering from a trade deficit, which can be erased by companies gaining more international savvy". He says things like pricing your product can be a barrier.
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