March 17
Harrisburg, PA
Part of MANTEC's Business Growth Conference
March 22
Harrisburg, PA
Skyping the World to YOU! April 5 York, PA
Export Finance Programs April 12 Lancaster, PA
May 18 Lancaster, PA
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April 11-16, 2016
BAUMA
Munich, Germany
May 10-13, 2016
Seoul Food & Hotel
Seoul, Korea
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MANTEC
Business Growth Conference
March 17
Sheraton Hotel,
Harrisburg, PA
The conference includes:
2 keynote speakers
4 workshops
12 sessions
Robot displays
3D printer demo
Networking with manufacturing peers
The Manufacturers' Association of South Central PA
110th Annual Event
April 20
The Pullo Center,
York, PA
Featuring CBS21's Robb Hanrahan as the event host and emcee and a keynote speech by Karl Rove on 'America's Challenges in 2016'
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Thank You to Our Sponsors & Partners
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We would like to thank our corporate sponsors and partners for their annual support of our organization and our mission.
Silver Sponsors
UPS
York County Economic Alliance
Bronze Sponsors
Fulton Bank
BB&T
Strategic Partners
MANTEC
World Trade PA
For details about sponsorship opportunities,
please click here.
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World Trade Center Harrisburg
600 North Hartley Street
Suite 110
York, PA 17404
717-843-1090
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featuring
A morning MIMOSA MINGLE toasting to 25 YEARS
Educational & informational BREAKOUT SESSIONS
YOU EXPORT WHAT? TO WHERE? luncheon program
TRADE EXHIBITION with networking opportunities
Exhibit/Sponsor Opportunities
Would you like to be showcased as a premier resource for international trade and connect with local companies? We invite you to exhibit or sponsor the Trade Conference.
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The new budget unfortunately included a cut to the Office of International Business Development at the PA Department of Community and Economic Development.
This has not only affected our organization's funding, but has also created some changes within the State's international office.
1) The overseas trade office network has been reduced from 19 to 15 offices, eliminating the Brazil, Chile, China, and France offices. A huge thank you to those offices for your years of dedication to the program. Please keep in mind that you can continue working with these offices on a fee-for-service basis.
2) Joseph Burke has been appointed Deputy Secretary of the Office of International Business Development.
3) Jennifer Black has accepted the position of Acting Executive Director, Export Development.
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| Notice of Proposed Rulemaking |
The Census Bureau's International Trade Management Division is announcing the publication of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking revising the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), Title 15, Part 30. The proposed changes include the addition of two new data elements in the Automated Export System, the original Internal Transaction Number (ITN) field and the used electronics indicator. Also, the Census Bureau proposes to make changes to the FTR to provide clarity on existing reporting requirements. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking can be found in its entirety here.
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| WTC's Central PA Trade Blog: Guest Bloggers |
Catch up on our recent posts, written by guest bloggers!
 Heimtex: Setting The Stage For The Year
By: Jessica Toutsis RoomMates Décor
The year is off to a busy start with many members exhibiting their products at popular industry trade shows. During mid-January, international manufacturers, retailers, and designers throughout the world came together at Heimtex, the biggest international trade show for the home and contract textiles in the world! Known for setting the benchmark for the entire year, Heimtex reveals leading trends and innovative designs for the home and textile industry. Buyers and distributors from around the world gather to see the newest concepts in the industry. Continue reading.
 Despite Privacy Shield Agreement, Legal Uncertainty Remains for Businesses Transferring Personal Data between Europe and United States
By: Louis Dejoie and Thomas Markey
McNees, Wallace & Nurick LLC
On October 6, 2015, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) invalidated a Safe Harbor provision that allowed companies to transfer personal data from within the EU to the US, finding that the Safe Harbor failed to adequately protect EU citizens' privacy. The CJEU's ruling left many companies, which relied on the Safe Harbor to conduct business, in legal limbo. On February 2, 2016, in a step toward legal clarity for businesses and consumers, the EU and US agreed in principle to implement a new Privacy Shield. The new Privacy Shield addresses several shortcomings that led to the Safe Harbor's invalidation. Continue reading.
If you are a WTC member and you are passionate about global trade, consider becoming a guest blogger! Contact office for details.
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| Upcoming Trade Show Information |
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Expomin Chile
Date: April 25-29, 2016 Location: Santiago, Chile
Participation Fee: $1,900
Since 1990, EXPOMIN Chile has established itself as the largest mining and infrastructure event in Latin America with an exceptional range of innovative technologies and solutions. Over 80,000 visitors and 1,600 exhibitors from 25 countries are expected to participate at the 2016 edition.
Booth and catalog space is available at the IMPACT Project Booth, under the direction of the Duquesne SBDC. There are only 5 spaces available (first come first serve). All US exhibitors will have access to a lounge area with catering, Internet access and the on-site service of a project manager, hostesses and interpreters. Extra meeting rooms will also be available. IMPACT Project personnel speaks Spanish and will be assisting with interpreting at no cost.
Contact: Brent Rondon, Duquesne University SBDC
Hannover Messe
Date: April 25-29, 2016 Location: Hannover, Germany
Participation Fee: U.S. Pavilion starting at $7,560
The United States is the Partner Country for Hannover Messe 2016, the world's leading trade fair for industrial technology. President Obama has also confirmed his attendance at the show.
As the Partner Country, the show will create unmatched international exposure for U.S. companies participating as exhibitors in the U.S. Pavilions, as well as additional value-added services offered by the U.S. Commercial Service at no cost, including Executive Market Counseling, International Partner Promotion, Guided Booth Tours, and Complimentary Advertising.
Contact: Kennia Somerville, US Export Assistance Center
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