e-News & Events Update
Greetings!
 
Based on the total amount of petroleum (oil) discovered in any given nation, which country ranks second after Saudi Arabia?  
 
A) Venezuela                 C) Iran
B) Canada                     D) Iraq
IN THIS ISSUE
WTC Delaware Partnership Announcement
Webinars
Online Library
Delaware Trade Leads
International Trade Shows
Last Week's Trivia Question
UPCOMING EVENTS  
 
 
 
 
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
Visions for the Port of Wilmington
in the Future of Delaware's EconomyGovernor Jack Markell, State of Delaware
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.

WEBINARS
 
  • Anytime- China Healthcare IT Overview
  • Anytime- U.S. Commercial Service Online Training
  • Anytime- Export-U
  • Anytime until 04/04/09- Export Financing During the Credit Crunch
  • 03/25/09- Algeria- Export Opportunities for U.S. Firms
  • 03/26/09- Selling Medical Equipment in Brazil
  • 03/26/09- U.S. Pavilion at Medical Fair India, 2009
  • 03/31/09- 10 + 2 Importer Security Filing Information Center
  • 04/01/09- Export Opportunities in Europe's Nordic Region
  • 04/02/09- Proactive Solutions to Stay Ahead of the Food Safety Curve
  • 04/14/09- Selling Medical Equipment in Mexico
  • 04/29/09- Caribbean Webinar Series: Bahamas & Barbados
  • 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.
    Bahrain WTCINTERNATIONAL 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.  
     
    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 Orange Header
     
    INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOWS
    March 2009 - June 2009
     
    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.
     
    WELCOME LAST MONTH'S NEW & RENEWED MEMBERS! 
    February 2009 Members:
     
    STANDARD CORPORATE
    Kapejo
    OVERSEAS CORPORATE
    Global Learning Services Ltd.
    LifetimeInfo LLC
    LAST MONTH'S POLL RESULTS & THIS MONTH'S POLL
     
    February Poll Results:
    Do you consider a "buy American" clause on the stimulus package protectionist?
    A) Yes- 100%
    B) No- 0%
     
    LAST WEEK'S TRIVIA QUESTION  
     
    Which country has the highest life expectancy in the world?
     
    Answer: A) Japan      
     
    The life expectancy for the entire population is 81.25 years. Men are expected to live to around 77.96 years and women are estimated to live to 84.7 years old.
                                                           WTC Delaware
                                          Sustaining  Corporate Members
      
                                    
                   
    Creative Communications
    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