e-News & Events Update
Greetings!
 
What was the former name of the country of Iran?
 
A. Persia                                C. Atlantis
B. Mesopotamia                      D. Siam
IN THIS ISSUE
WTC Delaware Partnership Announcement
Webinars
Online Library
Delaware Trade Leads
Regional International Events
International Conferences
International Trade Shows
WTC Delaware Member News
Last Week's Trivia Question
UPCOMING EVENTS  
 
 
 
 
Methods of Payment
International Business Certificate Series - Session III 
April 22, 2009
 
Speaker:Glen Dooley
Wachovia Bank - Director of Northern Markets, Global Trade Services
Location: Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce
435 North DuPont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
Export Financing
 
April 29, 2009
Speaker: Robert Elsas
U.S. Export Assistance Center - Philadelphia, International Finance Specialist
Location: Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce
435 North DuPont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
 
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 Division of 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  
  • 04/14/09- Selling Medical Equipment in Mexico
  • 04/21/09- Medical Regulatory Regime in Southeast Asia
  • 04/29/09- Caribbean Webinar Series: Bahamas & Barbados
  • 06/25/09- Selling Medical Equipment in Brazil
  • 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.
    DELAWARE TRADE LEADS
     
    This is a great way to get your company's information to overseas buyers, sellers, or distributors - at NO COST to you!

    Are you a Supplier, Exporter, Manufacturer, Importer, Buyer or Trading Company?
     
    Twice each month a Delaware Trade Lead Bulletin, comprised of leads from companies in Delaware, is sent out via email not only to World Trade Centers around the globe, but to American Chambers of Commerce, Embassies and other business organizations as well. The bulletin is posted on our website in the Trade Leads section. A link to the latest Lead Bulletin is below.   

    Delaware Trade Leads
     
    Categories include: Commercial Aircraft Wheels and Brakes, Conformity Assessment, Synthetic Fibers, Relocation Services, Logistics and Transportation, Jewelry, Travel Size Personal Care Products.
     
    Are you interested in posting a lead?  Contact Sean Kathleen Curran at 302-656-7905 or scurran@wtcde.com. 
    JOIN THE STATE OF DELAWARE IN NINGBO, CHINA
    TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS EXHIBITION 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 International Trade & Development office has acquired 300 square meters (approximately 3200 square feet) of permanent 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.
     
    Note regarding the Italian Earthquake:
    The IMDA Italia Trade & Cultural Center, Wilmington, is deeply saddened by the devastating events in L'Aquila, Abruzzo. Our hearts and prayers are with our friends and family in Italy.
     
    We will now be donating a portion of the proceeds from this event (April 24) to relief efforts.  Attendees may also make donations at the event.
     
    Innovative Technologies Breakfast Program
    Detection and Control of Microbial Pathogens in Our Food Supply
     
    April 9, 2009
    Delaware State University (main campus)
    Bank of America Building, Room 309
    1200 North duPont Highway
    Dover, DE 19901
    7:30 - 9:00 am 
     
    The ability to identify where and how pathogens enter the food supply, how they persist, and what can be done to eliminate and control them, will in turn, lessen the likelihood and severity of food borne disease.  This presentation will discuss selected technologies, tools, and accomplishments, utilized to control pathogens associated with food.
     

     

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    INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOWS
    April 2009 - June 2009
     
    WTC MONTEVIDEO NEWS
    The second publication of the WTC Montevideo - Magazine
     
    Available in three languages: English, Spanish and Portuguese.  This edition's topics include: Growing in the Crisis, 150 Years of Modern Offices, and the Era of Electronic Paper among others.
    WTC DELAWARE MEMBER NEWS
     
    WTC Delaware Member Sky-Trax was featured in a World Trade Magazine article.  Sky-Trax is the world's largest choice of Airline and Airport reviews for over 620 airlines and 645 airports. Flight reviews, lounge Reviews, seat reviews ... and much more, including the Official Airline Star Ranking guide.
     
    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    
     
    Taily Day is the second day of the April Fool's holiday in which country?

    A. Scotland                                C. England
    B. France                                   D. India

     
    Answer: A. Scotland.  It is dedicated to pranks involving the posterior where the butt of jokes may well be caught wearing a "Kick Me" sign.
                                                           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