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DELEGATION FROM VIETNAM
On Tuesday, September 22, WTC Delaware and the State of Delaware hosted a delegation from the Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce and Industry.The delegates are interested in starting up businesses in Delaware, and met with WTC Delaware members and other business people who may be potential partners. Industries represented included furniture, agricultural products, and real estate.
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 CubaGo! Day of Action in Washington DC
On Wednesday, September 30, WTC Delaware President & CEO Rebecca Faber traveled to Washington DC along with WTC Delaware members Michael Guzzi, Lontano, and Anabel Panayotti and Gwen North, Port to Port International, to promote lifting the travel ban to Cuba for all Americans and eventually opening trade. House Bill ??? and Senate Bill ??? supporting an end to the travel ban are still looking for cosponsors and support. Additional issues affecting businesses currently allowed to export to Cuba (agricultural and medical products) include U.S. banks being prohibited from doing business with Cuban banks (so all transactions must be routed through foreign banks) and the requirement that companies selling medical products to Cuba must
report on all end-users, a paperwork nightmare.
Additional information on Cuba, lifting the ban, potential for business in Delaware and the U.S., and text of the House and Senate bills are listed below.
Ending Restrictions Will Promote Our Economy and Reflect U.S. Interests and Values
Travel to Cuba Helps U.S. Farmers and Agricultural Business in Our National Interests
A New Approach to Cuba
Church is able to make its presence felt
Commentary: Lifting ban would make Cuba freer, open
Delaware & Cuba: Untapped Potential Can Yield Jobs and Opportunity
Travel Talking Points: Lifting Ban will Strengthen U.S. Interests and Help the Cuban People
H.R. 874 |
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CERTIFICATE SERIES
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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Register Online
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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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Register Online
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PORT OF WILMINGTON MARITIME SOCIETY DINNER
On Wednesday, November 11th the Port of Wilmington Maritime Society will host its 32nd annual dinner at the Hotel duPont. The reception begins at 6pm, dinner at 7pm, followed by awards and presentations including the State of the Port Address.
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PORT OF PHILADELPHIA WELCOMES DIRECT CONTAINER SERVICE FROM NORTH EUROPE
 Mid-October will mark the beginning of Mediterranean Shipping's (MSC) direct European container service to the Port of Philadelphia. The port is looking forward to the extension of MSC services, which previously consisted of cargo brought in from the western coast of South America.
As the second-largest container ship operator, the new service ships will carry upwards of 4,000 TEUs and are equipped with refrigerated outlets to allow for the transportation of perishable or temperature sensitive cargo.
Using several North European ports such as Antwerp, Bremerhaven, Felixstowe, and Le Havre, the new service will help bolster cargo after a 15% decline that began at the end of June. By the end of the year the port hopes to eliminate the cargo deficit, raising it back to its inital 2 million tons.
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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? If so, please see our Delaware Trade Leads October 5th bulletin. Twice each month the Delaware Trade Lead Bulletin, comprised of leads from companies in Delaware, is sent out via email not only to World Trade Centers all over the world, but to American Chambers of Commerce as well as other business organizations. The bulletin is also posted on our website in the Trade Leads section.
Categories include: Language Services, Poultry, Safety Footwear, Fire Protection, Stud Removal Tools, Business/Legal Tools, Liquid Organic Compost, Warehousing. If you are interested in posting a lead, contact Sean Kathleen Curran at 302-656-7905 or scurran@wtcde.com |
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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).
Impact Analysis |
 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. |
REGIONAL INTERNATIONAL EVENTS - 2009
THE AMERICAS INTERNATIONAL EXPORT-IMPORT & INVESTMENT SUMMIT
Sponsored by the Colombian-American Chamber of Commerce
On Saturday, November 14th from 10:00am-6:00pm, over 100 importers and exporters will attend this summit in Dover, DE. The summit will feature a wide array of products and services  targeted towards small & medium size international companies. Exhibitions, round tables, seminars, workshops, one-on-one exec meetings, along with welcome cocktails will be offered during this day-long event.
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8th ANNUAL STATE OF THE PORT ADDRESS & LUNCHEON
Organized by the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia 
11:30am-2:00pm
Since 2002, the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia has organized the annual State of the Port Address and Luncheon. The event brings together the leaders in the port community: Delaware River Port Authority, the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority, the South Jersey Port Corporation and the Philadelphia International Airport. Each organization provides a presentation on the state of its business and their outlook for the port and travel in the region.
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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 U.S. Foreign Commercial Service is organizing this business development mission to Turkey in order to provide Northeastern companies with an opportunity to experience first-hand the substantial opportunities that exist within this synamic market.
This Mission will assist participants to initiate or expand their market presence in Turkey's leading industry sectors by making business-to-business meetings, providing market access information, and offering 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. | |
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
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LAST WEEKS TRIVIA QUESTION
What do Cubans call their island due to its form?  A) La Cinta (The Ribbon) C) El Cocodrilo (The Crocodile) B) El Abrelatas (The Can Opener) D) El Cinturon (The Belt)
ANSWER: El Cocodrilo
Sometimes it is also called 'the laughing crocodile'. One might suspect the mouth is on the western side, just south of Havana.
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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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