As the holiday season approaches we would like to take this opportunity to thank you - our members, partners, sponsors and friends - for your continued support of our organization. We wish you a wonderful holiday season and a happy and successful New Year and look forward to working with you in 2011!

WTC Members at MEDICA
Southcentral Pennsylvania was well represented at the world's foremost and largest trade show for the medical industry. Three of our member companies exhibited at this year's MEDICA trade show in Germany: C.L. Sturkey, Miltex, and Oakworks.

Wavelength Marketing Continues Global Expansion
WTC member Wavelength Marketing has been selected by the Midea Group to develop their U.S. brand identity and assist with customer acquisition and account penetration. Midea is the largest HVAC equipment manufacturer in China. Wavelength Marketing will be working with their U.S. office as well as their Chinese headquarters. In addition to their new Chinese client, Wavelength Marketing was also chosen to develop a technical application story for Bosch Rexroth Canada. Wavelength Marketing is a full-service business-to-business marketing firm that helps companies use marketing to drive top-line growth.

Keystone Human Services Hosts Russian Delegation
A group of Russian leaders is visiting our region in December to study social issues and social service programs, and WTC member Keystone Human Services International will be hosting the delegation. The group will observe Keystone's various programs as well as those of other social service agencies throughout the Harrisburg area. Keystone Human Services International promotes community based human services in several countries, including Moldova and Russia.

Mark your calendars for January 13th and attend our executive overview on legal issues in international trade. This packed morning session will touch on key points to protect your company's global expansion and help keep you in compliance with US laws and regulations. Topics include:

• Complying with US laws and regulations
• Legal framework for international contracts
• Laws affecting intermediary relationships
• Intellectual Property Rights

Event Details:
Thursday, January 13, 2011
7:30 am - 10:00 am
Four Points Sheraton, York, PA
Cost: $35 members/$45 non-members

We are partnering with the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg to offer a monthly dinner gathering for our organizations' members at select area restaurants. The "Enjoy the World" dining series will not only provide a great dining experience, but also offer the opportunity to learn more about a specific country's culture and cuisine. Our first event is planned for the end of January at the Bangkok Wok restaurant in Mechanicsburg. Look for more details coming soon.

Join us on February 2 at the York Out Door Country Club for a luncheon program focused on the "Trade Policy Outlook 2011 and Beyond". Daniel Griswold, is director of the Center for Trade Policy Studies at the Cato Institute in Washington, D.C. Since joining Cato in 1997, Mr. Griswold has authored major studies on globalization, trade, and immigration. He's written articles for major newspapers, appeared on CNBC, C-SPAN, CNN, PBS, and Fox News, and testified before House and Senate committees.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available for this and other events. Contact us for more details if you are interested.

Asia-Pacific International Mining Exhibition
Our partner organizations, North Central PA Planning Commission and Southern Alleghenies Planning Commission are coordinating a Pennsylvania booth at AIMEX, the Asia-Pacific International Mining Exhibition. The trade show will run from September 6-9th, 2011 in Sydney, Australia.
AIMEX is held once every four years and is one of the three largest international mining shows in the world. Click here for more information on AIMEX and the mining industry in Australia.

Trade Mission to Vietnam and China
Our sister organization, the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia will lead a business development trade mission to Shanghai, China and Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam in conjunction with Drexel University's LeBow College of Business. The mission is scheduled from March 11 - 22, 2011, and the deadline to register is December 31.
Participants will meet face-to-face with prospective pre-screened business partners, explore export opportunities for their business, and get first-hand experience in the business environment of these rapidly growing markets. For more information, visit the WTC Philadelphia website.

We would love to hear from you if you have a success story to share, just send us an email or give us a call.
If you value the international trade assistance services that are available through our office and through the State's Center for Trade Development, please contact your state legislator and let them know as well. If you can share success stories or provide anecdotal evidence of the importance of our programs, and the importance of international trade to the future of your company and our communities, you can help insure continued support and funding of these programs.
To contact your state legislator, visit the PA Senate Website, and enter in your zip code in the top right corner. It will bring up a list of the senators and representatives in your area. Click on their names to view their contact information or contact the WTC office and we will provide the information.

We are planning a year-long celebration with special activities, among them our "Passport to the World" contest, to commemorate out 20th anniversary. Watch for new programs and expanded service offerings starting in January.