Join us for an informative luncheon program on February 6, as we welcome Dr. Jay Bryson, Global Economist, of Wachovia Bank. Dr. Bryson will discuss his forecast for the world markets in 2008. The event will be held from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Eden Resort in Lancaster. The cost to attend is $20 for WTC members and $30 for non-members. Special Thanks to Wachovia for sponsoring this event.

Whether you are an experienced international trader or new-to-export, the WTC of Central PA will offer a full day comprehensive seminar on February 27, focusing on export documentation, regulations, and compliance. The cost to attend is $225 for WTC members and $275 for non- members. The cost includes a copy of the textbook, Export Procedures, An Interactive Course.

Learn How to: Navigate the channels of government relations to avoid fines and penalties, give your company a competitive edge, and provide your international customers the best service.

Practical Applications Include:

• Incoterms
• Shipping & Packing Methods
• Freight Forwarders
• NAFTA
• Letters of Credit

We are pleased to offer a new WTC Member benefit. All members receive a subscription to the "Daily Strategic Global Intelligence Briefs" delivered via email. It's a quick-read update and analysis of the news that may affect you and your business. The brief is being prepared by Armada Corporate Intelligence.

The World Trade Center of Central Pennsylvania is pleased to announce the unveiling of WTC Consulting Services. The WTC of Central PA and their team of dedicated consultants will work with companies of all sizes to achieve their international objectives.

Services include in-house training sessions, market strategy, project management, and trade show assistance.

Mark your calendar for the flagship event of the season. The annual "Reaching Your Global Customers" Conference & Exhibition will be held on April 29, at the Radisson Penn Harris in Camp Hill. We are honored that Mike Moran, Distinguished Engineer and Product Manager of IBM's Omnifind Software, and author of Do It Wrong Quickly: How the Web Changes the Old Marketing Rules and Co-author of the best-selling Search Engine Marketing Inc. will present the luncheon keynote, "Internet Marketing: Where It Is and Where It's Going." Find out how you can make over your marketing to be real, relevant, and responsive to capture the new global customer. The conference will also include breakout sessions on a variety of topics including website globalization, market research, marketing, and branding. The speakers for these sessions are industry experts and many speak at some of the largest events in the country. Details Coming Soon! Sponsor and Exhibitor opportunities available.

In 2008, First Energy will be leading trade missions in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Commerce to the following areas:

Mexico Expo Maufactura Trade Mission Monterrey, Mexico, March 4-6, 2008.

Canada Trade Mission Toronto & Montreal, Canada, June 1 - 6, 2008.

South America Trade Mission Santiago, Chile & Sao Paulo, Brazil, Early December, 2008 (specific dates TBD).

First Energy will help offset the cost of participating in these trips for their customers. Space is limited, if interested, please call 1-800-984-9480.

PoolPak Technologies Corp., a long time member of the World Trade Center of Central PA is a York, PA based manufacturer of dehumidification systems for commercial and residential indoor swimming pools. PoolPak has been pursuing international opportunities aggressively over the past several years and now has established distributors in 14 different countries. PoolPak's products are sold to nine countries on five continents with a high percentage of their sales going to East Asian and Middle Eastern markets. PoolPak Technologies exhibited at the Big 5 trade show in Dubai and because of this participation, the company increased their overall sales in the Middle East and was awarded a bid for 5 of their dehumidification systems to be installed in the world's tallest building under development in Dubai. The company has also secured orders for several prestigious royal palaces in the Middle East. Congratulations on all of your success in the global marketplace!