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Mark Your Calendar!
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2/24/2011
Enjoy the World Dinner at Mitsuru-Ya
York, PA
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
3/8/2011
Marketing Roundtable:
Social Media-A Year Later
HIA Boardroom
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
3/24/2011
WTC Member Tour:
Cam Innovation
Hanover, PA
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
3/30/2011
Opportunities in
East Africa Roundtable
WTC Offices
York, PA
10:00 am - 11:30 am
4/4/2011
Export Procedures and Documentation
Eden Resort, Lancaster
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
4/13/2011
Trade Policy Outlook 2011 Luncheon
featuring
Dan Griswold
of the CATO Institute
Four Points Sheraton
York, PA
11:30 am - 1:30 pm | |
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Trade Tidbits
Canada Revised Guidelines for Marking of Imported Goods
On January 28, 2011, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) issued an updated Memorandum D-11-3-1 on Marking of Imported Goods. This memorandum outlines and explains the legislation, regulations and general guidelines that apply to the country of origin marking for goods imported from both NAFTA and non-NAFTA countries.
Tyson Foods Fined for FCPA Violation
On February 10th, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged Tyson Foods with violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) by making illicit payments to two Mexican government veterinarians responsible for certifying its Mexican subsidiary's chicken products for export sales. Tyson Foods agreed to pay more than $5 million to settle the SEC's charges. | |
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Featured Upcoming Events
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Everyone is enjoying Thai Food at the Bangkok Wok |
Enjoy the World Dining Series - Japanese Cuisine in February!
We have partnered with the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg to offer a monthly dining series at area restaurants that offer international cuisine. If you were not able to attend last month's kick-off event at the Bangkok Wok you did not only miss a delicious dinner but also interesting discussions and some fun.
Join us on February 24, as we will be enjoying traditional Japanese cuisine at Mitsuru-Ya in York. Chef Aaron Chan has prepared a special menu selection for our group - menu details and registration information are available here.
Social Media Focus of Next WTC Marketing Roundtable
We are offering a follow up to the Social Media roundtable we held last year and invite you to join WTC members and expert social media us ers:
· Stephanie Gehman , Harrisburg International Airport
· Matthew Brommer, Turkey Hill
· Jennifer Peterson, Wavelength Marketing
· Susie Christensen, PA trade office in Sydney, Australia
(via conference call)
If your company is currently using or considering using facebook, twitter, or another form of social media, then you should plan to attend and participate in the discussion. Share your experience with social media and learn how local companies are using these tools. Join us on March 8, from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm at the HIA Boardroom.
More details are on our website.
Trade Policy Outlook Luncheon Rescheduled for April 13
Due to the winter weather and icy conditions, we had to reschedule the February 2 "Trade Policy Outlook" luncheon for April 13. We hope that you will be able to join us in April, as we welcome Daniel Griswold, director of the Center for Trade Policy Studies at the Cato Institute in Washington, D.C. A lot has changed on the trade front since Dan spoke at our conference in May. His discussion will focus on trade issues before the current US Congress, the Doha Round of Trade Talks, and other global policy developments. Most importantly, Mr. Griswold will talk about how trade policies will affect companies in Southcentral PA and what can be done to boost exports from this region. |
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Members in the News
Bentley World Packaging Ltd. In January Bentley World Packaging announced the opening of their consolidated new and larger 60,000 sq. ft. plant facility in Shippensburg. "After opening our location in Chambersburg in 2005, Bentley has expanded 4 times to serve its customers" reported Allan Bender, Plant Manager for Bentley. The company will keep its original 26,500 sq. ft. facility in Chambersburg. Bentley World Packaging provides full service packaging services for domestic, export, and Military/Government shipments. The company also produces and supplies custom wooden crates certified to all ISPM export standards and provides consolidation and warehouse space. Bentley provides facilities for inbound shipments including the breakdown of containers and redirection of inbound freight and machinery and can provide distribution and pick pack services and has three degreed packaging engineers on staff.
Klinge Corporation Acquires Norfrig Equipment of Denmark
Earlier this week, Klinge Corporation announced that it completed the acquisition of Norfrig Equipment, a leading supplier of ultra low temperature refrigeration and thawing solutions. According to Klinge Corporation President Henrik Klinge, the acquisition will strategically strengthen Klinge's overall capabilities in providing specialized transport refrigeration equipment to its commercial and military customers. Klinge Corporation is the leading provider of specialized transport refrigeration in the world and is ISO 9001 certified. Klinge has been producing refrigeration equipment at its manufacturing facilities and headquarters in York for over 25 years. The company also has sales offices and workshops in Denmark and Egypt.
Port of Philadelphia's 2010 Cargo Statistics Show Big Gains!
A recovering national economy, in conjunction with a variety of new business relationships established at the Port of Philadelphia in 2010, resulted in a sizable gain in overall tonnage last year compared to 2009 levels. With 3,644,919 metric tons of cargo handled in 2010 compared to the 3,107,067 tons of cargo handled in 2009, overall tonnage at the Port of Philadelphia was up 17% last year. Both containerized and non-containerized cargoes all showed healthy gains in 2010.
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WTC Passport Status 
Due to a slight glitch with our printing process, the WTC passports will be arriving next week and everyone who already requested a copy will receive theirs shortly. We have been keeping diligent records of all earned stamps and had quite a variety of activities during January that qualified:
- WTC event attendance
- Sharing information with a fellow WTC member
- Referrals to WTC
- Correct answers to our #tradetrivia on Twitter
- Submitting articles for our newsletter and member spotlights
- Volunteering for a company tour
Celebrate our 20th Anniversary with us and have some fun earning stamps for your WTC passport. All participants will be eligible to win prizes during our Birthday Bash in December. Contact the WTC for your copy! |
Upcoming Partner Events
Understanding the World: Democracy Comes to the Middle East
The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg presents a Sunday brunch and discussion about current affairs in the Middle East on February 20th, from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm at the Colonial Country Club in Harrisburg. The discussion will be led by Joyce M. Davis, President of the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg and former foreign editor for National Public Radio and Knight Ridder Newspapers. Ms. Davis will be joined by Ambassador John B. Craig, former Ambassador to Oman and Director of Arabian Peninsula Affairs, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs in the Department of State and Dr. Bernard Weinstein, Economist and Associate Director, Maguire Energy Institute, Dallas, TX to discuss America's energy dependence on the Middle East. Check their website for more details.
NAFTA Seminar Offered in State College
SEDA-COG is offering a half day NAFTA Seminar on March 15 in State College. JoAnn Queen of Queen Consulting will present the educational seminar. She is an expert in helping U.S. businesses understand the North American Free Trade Agreement, Rules of Origin system, and completing and updating the NAFTA Certificate of Origin. For more details, please visit the SEDA-COG website.
Trade Winds Forum: The Americas
As an official U.S. Department of Commerce conference and multi-sector trade mission, Trade Winds is your company's connection to business opportunities in Mexico and the Americas! The event will be held in Mexico City from April 6-12. Mexico is the second-largest market for U.S. exports worldwide, and an ideal entry and launching point for expansion throughout the Americas. FirstEnergy is a Marketing Partner for the Trade Winds Forum and qualified FirstEnergy customers will be eligible for a subsidy to offset registration fees and charges. If you would like more information, please contact Larry Morris at 610-921-6489 or email to lmmorris@firstenergycorp.com
Trade Mission to Czech Republic and Slovakia
Pennsylvania's Center for Trade Development invites you to join a business development mission to the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The mission is scheduled from May 23 - 27 and includes stops in Prague and Bratislava. Cost for participation is $500 plus travel and lodging. For additional information and registration requirements please click here. |
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The World Trade Center of Central Pennsylvania is a licensed member of the World Trade Centers Association and one of 320 World Trade Centers located in 96 countries, connecting local companies with global opportunities. We promote global trade, deliver relevant educational programs, up-to-date trade information, practical trade assistance, and research & referral services for our members and clients to help them compete and prosper in a global economy. |
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