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Mark Your Calendar!
for Upcoming
WTC Events
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10/27/2011
Member Tour at PoolPak
York, PA
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
11/03/2011
NAFTA Seminar
York, PA
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
12/1/2011
WTC 20 Year Anniversary Birthday Celebration
Valencia Ballroom
York, PA
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2/9/2012
Import Compliance
full day workshop
Location TBD
for more events and registration information visit our website | |
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Trade Tidbits
Packaging...
an Often Overlooked Aspect of Exporting
Courtesy of
Sara E. Scarfo
Bentley Packaging
A largely overlooked cost in exporting is the packaging of your product. Failure to understand the importance of proper packaging can cause damage to the product, misrouting of the package in transit, and ultimately delay in delivery to your customer. | |
Here are some quick tips:
Domestic packaging and truck loading techniques are NOT adequate for ocean shipping and container loading.
Read your order carefully to understand if special packaging and markings are REQUIRED or if there is a requirement for long term storage.
Keep accurate records of package contents for reference and correlation to exporting packing list.
Take photos to show professional packaging was employed should there be a damage or loss claim to be filed.
More details, as well as Sara's contact information are on our WTC blog
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WTC Birthday Celebration Update
An evening celebration is planned for December 1 at the historic Valencia Ballroom in York.
Join us for a delicious buffet with an international flair, live entertainment by local dance troupes representing different countries and help us celebrate our 20 year anniversary!
Sponsorship opportunities are available and we welcome contributions for our gift bags and door prizes. | |
Since our birthday celebration coincides with the holiday season, we are partnering with the York YWCA for their holiday gift drive. Everyone who brings a toy will receive a $10 coupon for a discounted WTC event in 2012. | |
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WTC to Offer "Mandarin for Business"
Starting in January 2012, we will be offering a ten week course in Mandarin Chinese. The class will meet once a week for two hours in the evening at the WTC office in York and will be taught by a Penn State York language instructor. Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a Penn State certificate of completion as well as a non-degree transcript. As class size is limited, we encourage you to contact us if this course is of interest to you and we will email you details as soon as we have them finalized. |
Event Recap
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Companies meet with PA Trade Reps |
Bringing the World to YOU!
The September 14 event in numbers:
- 20 Overseas Trade Reps
- 130+ Company Appointments
- 64 Participants for Breakfast
- 89 Participants for Luncheon
- 4 Supporting Sponsors
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Ken Yang and Melissa Stiles |
In addition to the one-on-one appointments with local companies and PA's trade representatives, this event also featured keynote presentations focused on social media usage in Japan and Korea. Coco Watanabe from PA's trade office in Tokyo and Ken Yang, from PA's Seoul office were the presenters. For more pictures and links to Ken's presentation, visit our blog.
Complying with US Export Controls
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BIS Team and Tina Weyant |
More than 80 participants from around the country joined the WTC earlier this month for a two day seminar on export controls. This intensive workshop covered all aspects of exporting dual use items, from classifying your product's correct ECCN number, to reading the country limitations schedule all the way through applying for an export license and record keeping requirements. Presenters included the Bureau of Industry and Security, US Census Bureau, US Customs and Border Protection and OFAC - all of them did a great job presenting this difficult subject. |
Another WTC Affinity Program Announced
The World Trade Center of Central PA is pleased to announce that we have partnered with the Yorktowne Hotel to offer a special guest room rate to WTC members. This new member benefit offers discounted room rates that could be used when hosting foreign visitors. The historic Yorktowne Hotel offers 121 spacious rooms, free wireless high speed Internet access, washer and dryer, valet parking, two restaurants, a complimentary fitness center, a complimentary business center, lobby ATM, and meeting and banquet space. The location of the hotel in Downtown York also allows your visitors to easily walk to a number of other restaurants and retail shops. WTC members can take advantage of a room rate of $109.00 for single or double occupancy per night, plus tax, based on availability, by simply stating they are a World Trade Center member when making a reservation. |
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Members in the News
Fulton Bank Opens RMB Foreign Currency Account
Fulton International has recently opened a new Chinese Ren Men Bi (RMB) foreign currency account, which will greatly assist customers in handling incoming and outgoing RMB payments. A webinar related to this new service will be offered in November 8. Highlights include an overview of foreign exchange markets and trends, risk mitigating techniques, and China-specific opportunities such as utilizing RMB to facilitate payments. The webinar is scheduled from 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM on November 8, and you can register by following this link.
Cumberland County Economic Development Recognized
The Pennsylvania Economic Development Association recently recognized Cumberland County Economic Development with the prestigious honor of 2010 Economic Development Small Agency of the Year Award. During 2010, CCED was able to attract more than $65 million in private sector investment into its economy by working with a variety of companies including Office Depot, Alacer Corporation, American Mint, Campus Door, and Pennsylvania Cable Network. Congratulations! |
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Partner Profile: IBT Partners
PA's France Office Provides Additional Services through "Envoy"  IBT Partners provides a broad range of consulting services to corporate and government clients. For many years, IBT has been the "French Trade Office" for the State of Pennsylvania and in that capacity continues to provide a range of free service to PA firms interested in expanding into the French market. In addition to their free services, IBT partners can also support your company with very specialized assistance through a fee-based program, call "Envoy". These additional services include assistance with CE Mark and REACH certification and registration in Europe, in-market sales and management support services as well as creation of a strong, localized, web-presence, in multiple languages and with local market content. Companies interested in learning more about these expanded services can schedule a meeting with IBT Partners during their next visit to PA, October 31 - November 4. Contact us for more details. |
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$1.7 Million SBA Grant Awarded to
PA's Center for Trade Development  The U.S. Small Business Administration's State Trade and Export Promotion Grant (STEP) Pilot Grant Initiative awarded $1.7 million to Pennsylvania's Center for Trade Development. The majority of this funding will be used to enhance the existing Market Access Grant program, which provides matching funds to small and medium sized enterprises for international market development initiatives. Examples of eligible projects include travel to overseas trade shows, international product certification, website internationalization and translation of marketing literature. In addition this grant will be used to enhance industry specific initiatives for the energy, medical, food and wood/building sectors. |
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WTC Accepting Applications for Spring Internships
An internship with the WTC provides a great learning opportunity for college students. WTC Interns gain knowledge of key research tools and business development resources, learn about the local international business community, and have the opportunity to attend WTC events. We are now accepting applications for a part-time internship position for the spring semester of 2012 - contact us for more details. |
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International Use of Social Media Update: UK
Our informal survey of other World Trade Centers continues
We try keep up with World Trade Centers through social media and have asked other tweeting WTCs for insight into the use of social media among their members and in their respective countries. This month, the WTC Hull and Humber (located in Yorkshire, UK) responded with some of their own observations:
Social Media is very big in the UK and companies tend to use 3 main social network sites: 1.Twitter, 2.Facebook and 3.LinkedIn. They use these sites to promote their products but to also promote their contacts! At tradeshows, companies tend to have their facebook/twitter addresses on their banners and business cards as well as on email address signatures. |
Upcoming Partner Events
October 19: Social Media At Work Conference
The Social Media Club of Harrisburg has organized a full day conference which features 5 panel discussions and two national keynote speakers.
Morning keynote Kristie Wells from San Francisco, and afternoon keynote Mark W. Schaefer, author of The Tao of Twitter, consultant, and university professor from Knoxville, are masters of business and marketing in the digital age. Additional panel discussions focus on Mobile Marketing and Apps, PR and Social Response, Why Business Should Engage, Analytics & Measurement, and Social Media in Your Marketing Strategy. The event will be held at the Harrisburg Hilton from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm and cost is $99.00 More information is available online.
October 25: Canada Day in Harrisburg
On the occasion of Canada Day, the Government of Quebec and the Government of Canada are sponsoring a complimentary breakfast at the Harrisburg Hilton on Tuesday, October 25, from 8:00-9:30 am. The province of Quebec's Plan Nord proposes a 25-year plan for the development of the vast area located beyond the 49th parallel. The Plan Nord will attract 80 billion $ in private and public investment over a 25-year period in key sectors such as mining, energy, forestry and major infrastructure. Learn about opportunities for American firms created by the development of Northern Quebec. RSVP to: rsvp.dgqny@mri.gouv.qc.ca or (212) 843-0962
February 22: Trade Mission to South Africa
The PA Center for Trade Development is organizing a trade mission to South Africa from Feb. 22 - March 2, 2012, with stops in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. Registration cost is $750 plus travel and business related expenses and the registration deadline is January 20. For more details, please download the flyer.
March 4: Trade Mission to New Zealand and Australia Pennsylvania's Center for Trade Development invites you to join them on a business development mission to Australia & New Zealand. One-on-one meeting will be scheduled for participants in Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland from March 4 - 13, 2012. Participation fee is $750 plus travel and business related expenses. Download the flyer for more details.
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The World Trade Center of Central Pennsylvania is a licensed member of the World Trade Centers Association and one of more than 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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