PORT OF WILMINGTON MARITIME SOCIETY'S FALL LUNCHEON
October 1, 2009
Speaker: Alan Levin
Director, Delaware Economic Development Office
Chairman, Diamond State Port Corporation
Location: Hotel duPont
duBarry Room
11th & Market Streets
Wilmington, DE 19801
Time: 12:00 - 1:30pm
Cost: POWMS members: $35, Non -members: $45
Please note: POWMS is extending WTC Delaware Members registration for this event at the member rate.
Please RSVP by Friday, September 25, 2009
To register, please fill out the registration form and fax to (302) 656-7956.
You may also call or email Sean Kathleen Curran at (302) 656-7000 or scurran@wtcde.com |
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CERTIFICATE SERIES
ABCs of Importing / Exporting - Session I
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
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Import/Export Logistics & Documentation, IncoTerms - Session II
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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International Payments & Risk Mitigation - Session III
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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| IMPACT ANALYSIS
Issues Impacting Global Business
September - October 2009 Issue
The recently held North American Leaders Summit with President Obama, Canadian Prime Minister Harper and Mexican President Calderon failed to enhance regional competitiveness. Few vital issues were discussed, while disputes continue to cause friction (p1-2).
The BRICS-Brazil, Russia, India and China-wish to exert greater unified influence. But can they? More divides than binds them (p3).
Chinese companies are racing up the technology ladder and threatening many North American industries in the process. Read what you can do (p4-6).
U.S. trade policy is unclear and the ambiguous signals are confusing. This needs to change (p7-8).
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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: Consumer Products, Petroleum Industry, Pharmaceutical, Machinery
Are you interested in posting a lead? Contact Sean Kathleen Curran at 302-656-7905 or scurran@wtcde.com. |
 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. WTC Delaware Members now 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. |
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REGIONAL INTERNATIONAL EVENTS - 2009
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TRADE EVENTS
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.
More Information
Registration Form
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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. |
OFAC CHANGES CUBAN ASSETS CONTROL REGULATIONS
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has amended the Cuban Assets Control Regulations to implement President Obama's initiative of April 13, 2009 to ease the rules in several major areas: family visits, family remittances, telecommunications, agricultural and medical devices.
These changes will authorize transactions that are necessary for establishing facilities to provide telecommunications services linking the United States and Cuba, including fiber-optic cable and satellite facilities. Travel transactions for the commercial export of telecommunications-related items and participation in telecommunications-related professional meetings are also authorized.
The changes will also ease the rules on travel-related transactions that are directly incident to the commercial marketing, sales negotiation, accompanied delivery or servicing in Cuba of agricultural commodities, medicine, or medical devices that appear consistent with the Department of Commerce's export or reexport licensing policy. Click here to view the entire rule. |
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 | |
WELCOME LAST MONTH'S NEW & RENEWED MEMBERS!
September 2009 Members:
OVERSEAS CORPORATE
Anaya Trading Solutions LLC
Bogart Malls Inc.
Enterprise IT Systems LLC
Industrial Trading Source LLC
K2 Holdings
Market2Profit LLC
Minh Kim LLC
Oasis Tech LLC
Planta 12 LLC
Products of International Technology LLC
PS Project Management Ltd
Pyxi Group LLC
Redikard LLC |
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LAST WEEK'S TRIVIA QUESTION
What is the common bond between the flags of Singapore, Turkey, and Tunisia?
A) Have Crescent C) Asymetrical
B) Red and White Colours D) All of these
Answer: D) All of these
The symmetry-breaking elements in the flags in question is the crescent which is not sidewise symmetrical and the five-pointed star which is not top wise symmetrical (its alignment in the Turkish and Tunisian flags renders it to be not sidewise symmetrical as well). In the cases of the Turkish and Tunisian flag the crescent moon and star are an Islamic emblem, while in the Singaporean flag the crescent and five five-pointed stars signify the young rising nation and its ideals of democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality.
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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
Hours of operation: Monday - Thursday 8am - 6pm | |
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