April 23, 2015
WTC Member Tour: York Wallcoverings
York, PA
May 28, 2015
Annual International Trade Conference
York, PA
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Thank You to Our Sponsors & Partners
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We would like to thank our sponsors and partners for their support of our organization and our mission.
Sponsorships help us keep costs reasonable for events and allow us to provide more services to companies in our region.
We are grateful to our corporate sponsors and partners who already committed to support the WTC in 2015:
Silver Sponsor
UPS
Bronze Sponsors
Fulton Bank
Susquehanna Bank
Strategic Partners
MANTEC
World Trade PA
For details about sponsorship opportunities,
please follow this link.
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Contribute to Our Newsletter and Blog!
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We always welcome press releases about your company as well as relevant article submissions by our members to the newsletter. Or, if you prefer, you can contribute to our blog as a "guest blogger".
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Upcoming PA Trade Shows and Missions
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May 12-15, 2015
Seoul Food & Hotel
Seoul, Korea
May 11-16, 2015
Trade Mission to
East Africa
Kenya and Tanzania
June 9-11, 2015
Global Petroleum Show
Calgary, Canada
June 14-17, 2015
Trade Mission to Quebec
Montreal, Canada
June 14-20, 2015
Trade Mission to Mexico and Colombia
with Duquesne SBDC
Various Cities
June 27-30, 2015
Fancy Food Show
New York City
October 17-27, 2015
Trade Mission to Brazil, Chile and Colombia
Various Cities
November 16-19, 2015
MEDICA
Dusseldorf, Germany
April 11-16, 2016
BAUMA 2016
Munich, Germany
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Certificates of
Free Sale
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A Certificate of Free Sale is evidence that goods, such as food items or cosmetics, are legally sold or distributed in the open market, without restriction, and approved by the regulatory authorities in the country of origin.
For products not regulated by the FDA or the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the World Trade Center Harrisburg can issue a Certificate of Free Sale.
More details are available on our website.
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World Trade Center Harrisburg
600 North Hartley Street
Suite 110
York, PA 17404
717-843-1090
Copyright © 2015
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Meet our Spring Semester Interns
 Lyle German, Lebanon Valley College
Major: Business Administration and Sociology, concentration in Criminal Justice
Fun Fact: Lyle enjoys cooking
Graduating: May 2015
Shung Li Tan, Messiah College
Major: Economics
Fun Facts: She comes from Malaysia and she enjoys traveling and reading
Graduating: May 2015
 Brooks Whiting, Lebanon Valley College
Major: Business Administration and Health Science Fun fact: Brooks is the Equipment Manager for the LVC Ice Hockey team Graduating: May 2015
To learn more about our current interns and our internship program, please click here.
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Lebanon Valley College has announced that it will partner with the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & the Capital Region Economic Development Corporation to offer chamber members a 10% discount on tuition of LVC's post-bachelor's certificate programs, master of business administration program, or Professional Development Pathways Non-Credit Courses. To read more, please click here.
Oakworks has been traveling around the world showcasing their products:
(Left: KIMES, South Korea; Right: Medical Fair, India)
PSU Harrisburg is offering a new bachelor of science degree program in Project and Supply Chain Management. To learn more about the degree, click here.
A new grant program for small manufacturing companies will help accelerate sales, income and job growth. Eligible companies will have access to an assessment tool and ongoing support for the management team to develop a strong, strategic plan for growth. Contact Diane Reed, Director of Business Services for more details at: dreed@GreaterReadingChamber.org or (610) 989-8387.
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| Update on Cuba Regulations |
On January 16, 2015, new regulations became effective to authorize the export without a license of certain categories of goods to the Cuban private sector. The new regulations also allow for license-free export of certain telecommunications products and equipment to both the private sector and government-owned companies. And, travel restrictions have been relaxed to permit travel in connection with these newly authorized activities.
The following categories of items which can now be sold into Cuba without a license, may be of particular interest:
- Building materials, equipment and tools for use by the private sector
- Tools and equipment for private sector agricultural activities;
- Tools, equipment, supplies and instruments that may be used by private sector "entrepreneurs;"
- Telecommunications infrastructure equipment
- Consumer communications devices.
While the new regulations are not overly complicated, U.S. exporters and persons traveling from the United States to Cuba in connection with export activities must be careful to comply with their terms. Violations still carry serious penalties.
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| New Search Tool for Consolidated Screening |
The Department of Commerce has created a new tool to help companies search the federal government's Consolidated Screening List (CSL). The Consolidated Screening List consists of nine (9) different "screening lists" from the U.S. Departments of Commerce, State, and the Treasury. The lists contain names of individuals and companies with whom a U.S. company may not be allowed to conduct business, due to violations of U.S. export regulations, sanctions, or other restrictions.
Before doing business with any foreign entity, U.S. companies must check the CSL to ensure the company or individual was not flagged on any of the agency lists. Check out the new CSL search site here.
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| GAP Grants Still Available |
Applications Still Available
The State's Global Access Program grant reimburses up to $3500 of eligible expenses associated with an international business development trip. This program is funded in part through a grant award from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Qualifying activities include:
* Overseas Trade Mission Participation
* Overseas Trade Show Participation
* Foreign Market Sales Trip
* Subscription to US Department of Commerce services
funded activity.
Grant applications need to be submitted to our office at least 3 weeks prior to the activity for which funding is requested. Check here for more details.
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The Penn State Coach James Franklin Keynotes the Manufacturers' Association's 109th Annual Event
April 22, 2015
The Manufacturers' Association hosts its 109th Annual Event April 22, at The Pullo Center on the York campus of Penn State University. An evening including dinner, an awards program for leading manufacturers in the region, and a keynote speech from PSU Head Football Coach James Franklin will be highlights of the evening - expected to draw nearly 700 guests. Tickets are available by calling (717) 843-3891, or email at office@mascpa.org.
US Commercial Service Presents
TRADE WINDS - AFRICA
September 14-21, 2015
The 2015 Trade Winds program offers U.S. companies the opportunity to explore eight markets in Sub-Saharan Africa. Hosted in South Africa, the Trade Mission will feature an Africa focused business forum, consisting of regional and industry specific conference sessions as well as pre-arranged consultations with U.S. Senior Government Diplomats representing commercial markets from 19 different countries throughout the region.
There will also be multiple trade mission stops that will give participants the opportunity to conduct business-to-business meetings with pre-screened firms in Angola, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa, and Tanzania. For more information click here.
York County Economic Alliance
Business & Cultural Trip to Austria and Germany
October 16-24, 2015
The York County Economic Alliance is facilitating a trip to Germany and Austria as part of a business and cultural tour October 16-24, 2015. The visit will include tours of Innsbruck, Austria; Salzburg, Austria; Mittenwald and Garmisch Partenkirchen; Neuschwanstein Castle; Munich, Germany and Merano, Italy.
Attendees will have the opportunity to make business connections through meetings arranged by the YCEA in partnership with the World Trade Center Harrisburg and the Commonwealth's Office of International Business Development. For more information click here.
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