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5/17/2012
Social Media Roundtable
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
HIA, Middletown, PA
6/17-19/2012
Fancy Food Show
Pennsylvania Booth
Washington, DC
7/24/2012
ExporTech Session 1
WTC Offices in York
August 2012
Philadelphia Port Tour
all day event
8/21/2012
ExporTech Session 2
WTC Offices in York
9/13/2012
Bringing the World to YOU!
Holiday Inn, Grantville
9/25/2012
ExporTech Session 3
WTC Offices in York
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Upcoming PA Trade Events and Missions
May 15 - 17, 2012
AgriTech Show
Tel-Aviv, Israel
May 15 - 18, 2012
World IT Show
Seoul, Korea
May 28 - June 1, 2012
Trade Mission to Poland and Czech Republic
June 12-14, 2012
Global Petroleum Show Calgary, Canada
June 27-30, 2012
Food Taipei
Taipei, Taiwan
September 17 - 20, 2012
Rio Oil and Gas
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Event Recap
 | | Mandarin Level 1 Class Graduates |
Our first group of students successfully completed the Mandarin Level 1 for Business course last month. The class was not easy, but we had a great group of students and a wonderful teacher. What made it even more challenging was the fact that most of our participants frequently traveled to China, so at any given time, we were missing several students. Our teacher shared some useful websites for business travelers to China, which are posted on our blog. The class was offered in conjunction with Penn State York and we are exploring options for offering the Level 2 class. |
ExporTech is C oming to Southcentral PA
We are partnering with MANTEC to offer a unique approach to develop a peer-reviewed export growth plan over a 12 week period. Companies participate in three one-day group sessions and in between, each company works on the development and implementation of their strategic plan with the support of a coach.
ExporTech was developed by the Manufacturing Extension Partnership and the U.S. Export Assistance Centers and is offered in collaboration with state trade offices and regional partners throughout the country.
Download the flyer for more details here. |
Climbing High to Develop New Export Markets
Richard Wurzbach, President of MRG Laboratories climbed atop a 400 ft high wind turbine tower in Denmark during his recent visit. York Laboratories developed a grease sampling device and analysis instrument, which requires as little as 1 gram of grease, making it especially useful for sampling used grease from inservice equipment.
Rich met with representatives from the Danish wind industry during a trade conference in Germany last year. He had been invited to speak at the "Oelcheck" conference and MRG Laboratories had been awarded a market access grant from the State, which helped to pay for some of the travel expenses. Rich was invited to Denmark to test the grease sampling devices and MRG Laboratories is now under contract to DONG Energy and Vattenfall to develop a standard method for grease sampling in wind turbines and they are routinely performing grease analysis on samples being sent from Denmark and Germany. "It is hard to imagine how we could have afforded those opportunities without the support of the World Trade Center and Pennsylvania's International Programs" says Rich. |
Global Access Program Grants  Still Available
Take advantage of the funding available to PA companies through the Global Access Program (GAP). GAP funding reimburses 50%, up to $5000, of export promotion activities for qualified small and medium sized companies. Activities such as trade show participation, website globalization, and international product certification qualify. For more information, download the flyer, or contact the WTC. |
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Melissa Attends NASBITE Conference
On April 18-20, 2012 Melissa attended the 25th Annual North American Small Business International Trade Educators (NASBITE) Conference in Portland, Oregon. The days were packed with numerous breakout sessions, ranging from China and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Currency Exchange Issues to Opportunities in Colombia. The keynote sessions included Lessons Learned in Brazil, TSA Update, and an ITA Pres entation on Small Business Exporting. Melissa was also able to visit the World Trade Center of Portland, which is mainly a conference center, but it is always great to be able to visit a sister WTC. Melissa is looking forward to applying the knowledge she gained to better assist our clients and members. |
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Partner Events
3rd Annual Turkish Day and
Turkish-American Business Convention
May 9 - 10, 2012
State Capitol and Keystone Building
Mark your calendars for the 3rd annual Turkish Day celebration! This event promotes an understanding of American and Turkish cultures and fosters integrity through cultural and educational activities.
For any company interested in connecting with a diverse group of visiting Turkish businesses, join us on May 10th in the lobby of the Keystone Building for a day of business meetings, educational briefings and networking opportunities. More details: www.pabusinessforum.org
In order to make these events possible, the Turkish Cultural Center of Pennsylvania has partnered with the PA Senate International Commerce Caucus, the Office of International Business Development, the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, TABID (Turkish American Business Improvement & Development Council), TUSKON (Confederation of Businessmen and Industrialists of Turkey), and the World Trade Center of Central PA
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16th Semi-Annual
Russian-American Innovation Technology Week
Philadelphia and Boston June 14-21, 2012
This conference highlights biotechnology, pharmaceutical and the life sciences industries, and begins with the Russian-American Life Science Conference in Philadelphia and will conclude with participation at the 2012 BIO International Convention in Boston. The Russian delegation that will take part consists of representatives from the foremost Russian companies in biotechnology and related industries, as well as senior representatives from Russian federal and local governments. More information and a detailed program agenda can be found at:
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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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