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A. Scotland                                C. England
B. France                                   D. India
IN THIS ISSUE
WTC Delaware Partnership Announcement
Webinars
Online Library
Article Headline
International Conferences
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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
the membership rate to WTC Delaware Members for this event.
 
WTC DELAWARE MEMBERS 
Strengthen Your Credentials
 

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
  • 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.
    JOIN THE STATE OF DELAWARE IN NINGBO, CHINA
    TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS TRADE SHOW OPPORTUNITY
     
    The State of Delaware International Trade and Development Office's objective is to assist Delaware businesses, institutions, and organizations to increase export sales of products and services in the growing Chinese marketplace.
     
    Ningbo has been a very important economic hub and port city for foreign trade since the 7th century and has become a major exporter of consumer goods, electrical products, textiles, food, and industrial tools.  The State of Delaware Int'l Trade & Dev. office has acquired 300 square meters (approximately 3200 square feet) of exhibition space in Ningbo, China.

    If you are interested in exhibiting your products and services to potential Chinese customers, please email your estimated space requirements by April 10, 2009 to Anna White at anna.white@state.de.us. Space will be allocated on a first-come basis.
    REGIONAL INTERNATIONAL EVENTS - 2009 
    Delaware Italian-American Community Event  
    Friday, April 24, 2009
    5:30 - 9:00pm
     
    Featuring a Wine & Olive Oil Tasting as well as the first public unveiling of the 2009 artwork editon of St. Anthony's Italian Festival by Michael Tavani, Sr.
     
    For more information please contact Mary Ann Bogino at MABogino@aol.com.
    Chinese-American Community Center presents:
    Ro Han Mem Taiwan Cultural Troupe
    Sunday, May 17, 2009
    7:00-8:30pm
    University of Delaware, Mitchell Hall
     
    A fascinating performance & choreography, with Sung-Jiang Battle Array, Hakka Folk Songs & Indigenous Dances...
    Sponsored by CACC, the Chinese American Community Center
    www.caccDelaware.org or 302-239-0432
     
     

     

    INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES Orange Header
     
    INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOWS
    March 2009 - June 2009
     
    WELCOME LAST MONTH'S NEW & RENEWED MEMBERS! 
    March 2009 Members:
     
    STANDARD CORPORATE

    OVERSEAS CORPORATE
    A2Outfitters LLC
    Hatteras Real Estate LLC
    Hoboweb Services Inc.
    Underground Stealth Marketing LLC
    LAST MONTH'S POLL RESULTS & THIS MONTH'S POLL
     
    March Poll Results:
    Is your company placing more or less emphasis on international trade in today's economy? 
    More- 50%
    Less- 0%
    Same as before- 50% 
    LAST WEEK'S TRIVIA QUESTION   
     
    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
     
    Answer: B) Canada.  
     
    #1   Saudi Arabia: 262,700,000,000 barrels 
    #2   Canada: 178,900,000,000 barrels 
    #3   Iran: 133,300,000,000 barrels 
                                                           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