September News from the World Trade Center of Central PA

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We are Bringing the World to YOU!

Join us on September 13 at the Holiday Inn in Grantville where we will host 20 of Pennsylvania's Overseas Trade Representatives for a day of one-on-one company appointments.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn more about Pennsylvania's free trade assistance program and meet face-to-face with the overseas trade representatives to discuss opportunities for selling your products or services abroad.

The luncheon keynote presentation "Doing Business in India" features

Supriya Kanetkar, from the PA India Office . The event also includes an exhibition area that will allow companies to connect with our partners and sponsors.

This year's program is co-sponsored by Pennsylvania's Center for Trade Development and funded in part through a STEP grant award from the US Small Business Administration. Our corporate sponsor is UPS !

Event Recap:

Philadelphia

Port Tour

Part of our group after cargo plane tour

Another successful tour of the Philadelphia port took place earlier this month. Our group saw the seaport facilities and the UPS hub at the Philadelphia International Airport. Thanks again to the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority and UPS for their support of the event.

Members in the News

York Laboratories Featured in Local Paper

York Laboratories, a manufacturer of grease sampling devices and analysis instruments, was recently featured in the York Daily Record.

HydroWorx Announces International Sales Director

HydroWorx International, a Middletown based developer and manufacturer of underwater treadmills and aquatic therapy pools, recently named Kimberly Willing as their new Director of International Sales.

Elsner Engineering Appoints New International Sales Director

Hanover, Pennsylvania based designer and manufacturer of special machinery for the converting industries, Elsner Engineering Works, Inc. has named Alan C. Sanger its International Sales Manager.

HIA Announces Additional Direct Flights to Florida

Harrisburg International Airport has formed a new airline partnership with Allegiant Air, which will offer two non-stop flights to Florida destinations.

Travelers can now find affordable flights to the Tampa/St. Petersburg area, as well as even more flights to Orlando.

Like Us on Pinterest & Share Your Pictures

We have created several "pin-boards" that are global trade and travel related. One of our boards features trade show exhibits and we would love to include pictures of your booth. Of course we always welcome suggestions and photos for other themes as well. Email your ideas and photos to melissa@wtccentralpa.org.

Check out the WTC Pinterest site.

Upcoming Partner Events

DISCOVER 2012

September 24-26, 2012

Join the U.S. Commercial Service, the U.S Department of Commerce's lead export promotion agency, for a two day international business conference designed to help U.S. businesses take advantage of established and emerging export opportunities.

DISCOVER 2012 will feature high ranking U.S. government officials, U.S. Commercial Service diplomats posted at U.S. Embassies abroad, international business leaders from the private sector, and trade related topic experts.

DISCOVER 2012 will provide you with up-to-date market intelligence, help you develop practical strategies for exporting your goods and services into new markets, keep you up to date on recent and anticipated developments in areas such as export controls, finances, as well as other export related areas, connect qualifying attendees with visiting foreign buyers from Central America and the U.A.E., and provide networking opportunities with U.S. government officials and diplomats, trade experts, and foreign buyers.

Event and Registration Details:
Date: September 25 & 26, 2012
Location: Trump Taj Mahal Hotel; Atlantic City, New Jersey
Event Fee: $245

Online Registration Information

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Crossroads of Manufacturing:

Politics and Education

October 3, 2012 at the Out Door Country Club in York

Join MANTEC for their Annual Event featuring Dr. Terry Madonna of Franklin and Marshall College. Dr. Madonna will address the political climate one month from the election including:

* Will the economy matter and what does the campaign mean for

the business community?

* What are the strategies of the candidates?

* Will the debates matter?

* What states matter?

* Will Pennsylvania matter?

Dr. G. Terry Madonna is Director of the Center for Politics and Public Affairs, Professor of Public Affairs, and Director of the Franklin and Marshall College Poll.

The event also includes an education panel that will provide a great diversity of perspectives on the discussion of workforce issues in manufacturing.

Additional Details and Registration

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.