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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, D.C.
On Wednesday, September 30th, WTC Delaware President/CEO Rebecca Faber traveled to Washington, D.C. 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. The House Bill and Senate Bill supporting an end to the travel ban are still looking for co-sponsors 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, therefore requiring transactions to be routed through foreign banks. There is a further requirement that companies selling medical products to Cuba must report on all end-users, leading to 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 |
EXPORT FINANCING SEMINAR
November
10, 2009
Speaker: Bob Elsas
SBA, US
Export Assistance Center
Location: Small Business Development Center
1 Innovation Way, Suite 301
Newark, DE
19711
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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THE CANADIAN-AMERICAN COMMERCE LUNCHEON
Guest speaker H.E. Gary Doer, Ambassador of Canada
October 30, 2009
12pm-1:30pm
Location: The Ritz Carlton
Petite Ballroom
10 Avenue of the Arts Philadelphia, PA
Flyer
Register Online
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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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| 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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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 19th Bulletin 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 all over the world, but to American Chambers of Commerce and
other business organizations as well. The bulletin is also posted on
our website in the Trade Leads section.
Categories include: Environmental Consulting, Water activated gummed tapes, Real Estate Services, Solar Street Lights, Passport/Visa Services, Strategic Advisory Services, Business Research Services, and Scientific Instruments
If you are 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. |
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!
October 2009 Members:
Oceanport LLC
Michael Roussos
Sentrylight Inc.
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WTC DELAWARE MEMBER PROFILE
October 2009
M&T Bank is one of the country's most highly regarded regional banks. M&T Bank is recognized for its financial strength and sound management. This strength, along with their entrepreneurial philosophy, has made it possible for them to pursue a course of well-managed growth.
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WTC DELAWARE ON TWITTER
Want to stay up-to-date on international news and WTCDE events? Follow WTCDE Twitter for staying current on all international business related news and upcoming events throughout the year.
Click here for our home page
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YouHere PRODUCTIONS
"There were 108 million views U.S. internet video users this year
and 157 million by 2010."
- Strategy Analytics
WTC Delaware is proud to announce special deals with YouHere Productions. As internet exposure becomes an increasingly important factor in effective advertising, YouHere Productions allows companies to create and host professional videos. The company offers three different packages to meet your companies unique needs. As WTC Delaware members, you gain access to limited time offers with YouHere Productions.
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WTCDE MEMBERS:
Utilizing Your World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) Card
In
accordance with the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA), every member
of the World Trade Center Delaware (WTC) has a reciprocal
membership with all licensed WTCs globally. The WTCA reinforces this
policy by the issuance of a global WTCA membership card. This greatly
helps the local membership marketing efforts of each WTC, and it vastly
increases the amount of services that WTCs can offer their members. Upon
joining or renewing membership annually to the World Trade Center Delaware, members receive a WTCA Card enabling access to this reciprocity.
Your WTCA Card and WTCA.org link all other WTCA members for support in
providing services to their local members. No other organization in the
world, which is devoted to international trade, can offer businesses a
home base in more than 300 cities located in 92 countries. Currently
there are 326 licensed WTCs globally, including some licenses in the
process of development/establishment.
WTCA
Reciprocity includes:
- Group Trade Missions, with the
cooperation of other WTCs, include such services as: locating
partners, agents/distributors, setting up business meetings,
government meetings, protocol, meeting the visiting delegation at the
airport, helping with hotel discounts, etc.
- Matchmaking - WTCs use each other
to sell their clients' products and services. They match visitors
from other WTCs with their own membership.
- Posting trade opportunities on
individual web sites and publicizing them in local papers.
- Hosting exchanges of students,
business visitors, etc.
- Offering trade information on both
local marketplaces and WTC members.
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LAST WEEKS TRIVIA QUESTION
What is the name of the tariff which allowed raw sugar to enter the United States free of duty and established a two-cent per pound bounty for domestic producers?  A) McKinley Tariff C) Wilson-Gorman Tariff B) Dingley Tariff D) Walker Tariff
Answer: McKinley Tariff
The tariff enacted in 1890 set the average ad valorem tariff rate for imports to the United States at 48.4%, and protected manufacturing. Its chief proponent was Congressman and future President, William McKinley.
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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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