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Transition to Annual Membership Schedule
The World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) is now requiring expiration dates on all WTC membership cards and we will therefore transition to a calendar membership year. Membership renewals throughout this year will be pro-rated, and new members will be charged a pro-rated fee for their first year.
Membership cards allow you to access the services of our sister World Trade Centers around the globe at reduced rates. Services range from seminars and networking events to using video conferencing, Internet access, temporary office space, meeting rooms and more. Check the WTCA website for a listing of World Trade Centers. | |
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Mark Your Calendar!
for Upcoming
WTC Events | |
1/17/2012
Mandarin Level 1
York, PA
10 week course
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
1/19-20/2012
Understanding Trade Financing and Using Letters of Credit
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
York, PA
2/9/2012
Import Compliance
full day workshop
Lancaster, PA
2/15/2012
Social Media Club of Harrisburg Meeting
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
WTC offices in York, PA
4/3/2012
Annual Trade Conference
and PA Trade Rep Visit
all day event
Reading, PA
6/17-19/2012
Fancy Food Show
Pennsylvania Booth
Washington, DC
for more events and registration information visit our website | |
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Governor Corbett Leads Trade Mission to Europe
Governor Tom Corbett and Secretary of the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), C. Alan Walker will lead a delegation of Pennsylvania business leaders on a trade mission to France and Germany in March 2012. This mission is a unique opportunity for Pennsylvania-based companies interested in expanding their international business in two of Europe's top markets, considering that PA companies sold more than $2.1 billion worth of goods to buyers in France and Germany last year.
The mission is privately funded and organized by the Team Pennsylvania Foundation. It will focus on connecting PA companies with potential export partners and also on encouraging international businesses to invest in the Commonwealth. Dates for the trade mission are March 18 - 24, 2012 and the participation fee is $3,000 for small- and medium-sized companies (under 250 employees) and $5,000 for larger companies and universities. Please download the mission invitation for more details and registration information, or contact Lindsay Michael at the Team PA Foundation: 717-233-1375, or lmichael@teampa.com. |
German Trade Delegation to Visit Region
From February 20th through the 24th a trade delegation from the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology will be making a visit to Pennsylvania in search of potential business opportunities. The group includes advanced manufacturing firms as well as life sciences companies. We will be hosting the advanced manufacturing delegation in Reading, PA on February 22, 2012. The following day the life sciences group will be at the Hershey Center for Applied Research. For detailed information on the participating companies, as well as their itinerary, click here. For anyone interested in individual appointments with the delegates, please contact us. |
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Trade Financing Tools Seminar January 19-20
During this 2 day workshop, attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how to really use trade financing tools such as letters of credit & government resources; offer competitive terms & yet receive payment upon shipment; protect balance sheets from the risks of international trade; and create win-win client relationships that increase international sales. Chip Thomas, a global trade and banking expert, will lead the program.
Attendees will learn how to:
- Use INCOTERMS 2010
- Increase Sales
- Improve Cash Flow
- Make Banks Work for YOU
- Use Letter of Credit: the 20 Critical Do's and Don'ts
- Use Drafts and Acceptances
Download the events flyer for more information. |
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WTCA Winter Meeting
Melissa and Tina attended the World Trade Centers Association member meeting in New York City in December. Over 150 participants representing 61 World Trade Centers from 26 countries attended the three-day event. Seminar topics focused on different aspects of running a successful World Trade Center and delivering valuable services to our members. The opportunity to learn from each other and to engage in further dialogue on important issues is one of the most useful aspects of this event and we were fortunate to be able to participate. |
Fancy Food Show Booth Sold Out
The World Trade Center of Central PA together with Pennsylvania's Center for Trade Development will be hosting the PA Pavilion at the 2012 Summer Fancy Food Show in Washington, DC in June. Eight PA companies will be exhibiting in the PA Pavilion that will allow them to connect with 2,400 other exhibitors from 81 countries & regions. The PA Pavilion was filled within a week of announcing the available booth space. The Fancy Food Shows are North America's premier showcase for specialty gourmet, ethnic, natural and organic foods, snacks and beverages. |
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Partner Events
The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg Presents a Special Series
International 101: The Forces Shaping International
Business, Politics and Diplomacy
Keynote Opening Dinner: "The History of Globalization"
featuring Dr. Carl Strikwerda, President of Elizabethtown College
January 19, 2012
6:30 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel and Convention Center, Camp Hill, PA
Cost: $45 for WAC associates; $60 for guests
WTC Members are invited to participate at WAC member rates
visit the WAC website for more details on the series
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Upcoming State Trade Events and Missions
February 22, 2012
Trade Mission to South Africa
March 4, 2012
Trade Mission to New Zealand and Australia
March 19-24, 2012
Trade Mission to Indonesia and Vietnam
Apr 23 - 27, 2012
Hannover Messe 2012, the world's largest industrial technology conference and exhibition, held in Hannover, Germany
June 11-15, 2012
Eurosatory 2012, world's leading event for the air and land defense and security industry sectors, held in Paris, France
June 12-14, 2012
Global Petroleum Show, Calgary, Canada
For more details, please visit our website |
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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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