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How did Malaya, the former name of Malaysia, gain independence from the British in 1957?
A) Local democratic elections and eventual independence B) Revolutionary war of independence
C) Communist uprising and violence D) By a United Nations resolution
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WTC DELAWARE - SUMMER HOURS
Effective June 1, 2009 through August 31, 2009, WTC Delaware will be open Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm. The office will be closed on Fridays.
If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Faber at 302-656-7905 or rfaber@wtcde.com | |
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 WTC DELAWARE'S 10TH ANNUAL TUG CRUISE PHOTOS!
August 6, 2009
Photos posted on WTC Delaware's website
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FIRST ANNUAL SEPTEMBERFEST
A Networking Event Co-Hosted by World Trade Center, Wilmington University and NAPM (National Association of Purchasing Management.)
Tuesday September 29, 2009 
Location: DuPont Country Club
1001 Rockland Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CERTIFICATE SERIES
ABCs of Importing / Exporting - Session 1
October 7, 2009
Speaker: John Pastor
Director, International Trade & Development, State of Delaware
Location: Small Business Development Center
1 Innovation Way, Suite 301
Newark, DE 19711
Download Flyer
Register Online
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Import/Export Logistics & Documentation, IncoTerms - Session 2
October 14, 2009 Speaker: Elliott Smith
Kintetsu World Express
Location: Small Business Development Center
1 Innovation Way, Suite 301
Newark, DE 19711
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Register Online
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International Payments & Risk Mitigation - Session 3 October 21, 2009 Speaker: Susan Raymond
M&T Bank, Assistant VP, International Trade Services & Foreign Correspondent Banking
Location: Small Business Development Center
1 Innovation Way, Suite 301
Newark, DE 19711
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Register Online
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 PORT OF WILMINGTON MARITIME SOCIETY'S ANNUAL DINNER
November 11, 2009
Location: Hotel duPont
More Information TBA
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IMPACT ANALYSIS
Issues Impacting Global Business
July - August 2009
Is the Margaret Thatcher-Ronald Reagan economic model of free market capitalism dead? Once the post-global recessionary dust settles, companies, as well as countries, will need to prepare for what lies ahead (p1-3).
As President Obama seeks to boost the U.S. economy and build stronger ties with our friends abroad, he could advance both goals at once by urging Congress to pass the pending U.S.-Colombia FTA (p4).
Small business is the backbone of the U.S. economy and key to our economic recovery. Adjustments of various export promotion programs will help small business have an even larger impact (p5-6).
The global economic crisis has not ruined the appetite for Chinese mergers and acquisitions. Companies are looking to their China operations to offset losses in other markets (p7-8).
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 10% DISCOUNT FOR
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:
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. |
GLOBAL TRADE LEADS
Are you interested in trade leads we are
receiving from other World Trade Centers and International agencies?
If so, please see our Global Business Leads.
Categories include: Environmental,
Marketing, Construction Equipment, Industrial, Minerals &
Vitamins.
If you are interested in posting a lead, Contact Sean Kathleen Curran at 302-656-7905 or scurran@wtcde.com. |
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REGIONAL INTERNATIONAL EVENTS - 2009
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TRADE EVENTS
12th Latinamerican Forum of World Trade Centers in Panama 
The 12th Latinamerican Forum will be held in the city of Panama (Republic of Panama), from September 9th through September 12th, 2009, organized by WTC Panama. This Forum is open to all World Trade Centers directors worldwide to discuss business and tourism opportunities in the region. |
TRADE MISSION TO TURKEY
Sponsored by the Eastern Trade Council
March 15-19, 2010
The Eastern Trade Council and the US Foreign Commercial Service is organizing this business development mission to Turkey in order to provide Northeast companies with an opportunity to experience first-hand the substantial opportunities that exist within this dynamic market.
This Mission will assist Northeast participants initiate or expand their market presence in Turkey's leading industry sectors by making business-to-business meetings, providing market access information, and providing access to key officials at relevant ministries within the Turkish government.
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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, amongst other things,
-Seminar Presentations
-Country Profiles
-Import/Export Guides
-Traveler information (Travel Dossiers available upon request)
-Industry specific information for foreign countries
From the WTC Delaware website, enter your email address and password in the WTC Delaware FileShare Login section in the left column. 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. |
 NOMINATE YOUR COMPANY FOR A 2010
EXPORTER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Deadline: October 2, 2009
ThinkGlobal Inc., publisher of Commercial News USA, is seeking nominations for the 2010 ThinkGlobal/Commercial News USA Exporter of the Year awards.
Commercial News USA, the official export promotion magazine of the U.S. Commerce Department, is a catalog-style magazine distributed to an estimated 400,000 readers in 176 countries worldwide.
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COLOMBIA AND KOREA FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS 
Colombia
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) is conducting a review of labor-related issues in the context of the free trade agreement (FTA) between the United States and Colombia. As part of that review, the interagency Trade Policy Staff Committee (TPSC) seeks comment from the public to assist the USTR in working with the Colombian government to secure continued progress in ensuring that Colombia's workers can fully exercise their fundamental labor rights. The public is also invited to comment on other issues they believe relevant to the FTA, including the potential benefits of the agreement.
Korea
The USTR is also assessing how and to what extent the FTA between the United States and Korea makes progress in achieving the applicable purposes, policies, priorities, and objectives of the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act. The TPSC seeks public comment to assist the USTR in its assessment.
Comments should be submitted electronically via the Internet |
WTC DELAWARE MEMBERS NEWS
Four WTC Delaware members receive national recognition!
Sky-Trax; Inc., Port to Port International Corp., Speakman Company, and Analtech, Inc. featured on TradeRoots.org
TradeRoots is the only sustained, national trade education program dedicated to raising grassroots support and public awareness about the importance of international trade to local communities. Through strong partnerships with associations, local chambers of commerce, economic development groups, and the business community, TradeRoots takes the US Chamber of Commerce's message of promoting free enterprise and individual opportunity to local communities across the country.
See the profiles of the four companies here! | |
WELCOME LAST MONTH'S NEW & RENEWED MEMBERS!
July 2009 Members:
SUSTAINING
HSBC
PRIORITY CORPORATE
Delaware State University
Wachovia
STANDARD CORPORATE
Bayard P.A.
Sanosil International LLC
OVERSEAS CORPORATE
BSS USA Inc.
CNR Group LLC
MediSigma LLC
Raleigh Resource Group Inc.
Waysgo, Inc. |
| LAST MONTH'S POLL RESULTS & THIS MONTH'S POLL
July's Poll Results are in...
Which of the following results of the economic recession has most harshly influenced the economies of the developing world?
Decreased remittances 0%
Rising borrowing costs 33%
Falling World Trade 50%
Lower commodity prices 0%
Capital outflows 17%
Visit the WTC Delaware Home page for August's poll and cast your vote! |
LAST WEEK'S TRIVIA QUESTION
Who was the longest standing Arab ruler through 1995?
A) King Hussein of Jordan B) Saddam Hussein
C) Saudi Arabia's King Fahd D) The Emir of Kuwait, Jaber Al-Ahmed Al- Sabah
Answer: A) King Hussein of Jordan
Hussein bin Talal. (November 14, 1935 - February 7, 1999) was the King of Jordan from the abdication of his father, King Talal, in 1952, until his death. Hussein guided his country in the context of the Cold War, and through four decades of Arab-Israeli conflict, balancing the pressures of Arab nationalism, the burdens of sheltering a large Palestinian refugee population, and the allure of Western-style development against the stark reality of Jordan's geographic location. |
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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