We connect. Another service WTCGP offers: opening doors for Greater Philadelphia business leaders and CEOs of companies of all sizes to connect with a wide array of individuals who can help their businesses grow, such as professional service providers (banks and accounting and law firms), prospective customers and partners and government trade officials. In 2015, our clients and corporate partners met with high level trade officials such as Commissioner of Customs and Border Patrol Gil Kerliowske. Our contacts extend well beyond this region and into more than 100 countries worldwide, through the World Trade Centers Association, comprising 320 WTCs such as our own. Membership in the WTCGP not only opens doors - it helps businesses step through those doorways into broader global markets.
We grow trade. I have already mentioned several company success stories as well as the impressive statistics on increased export sales revenue garnered by companies we counseled in 2015 and previously. These successes are founded on accurate advice and practical knowledge about doing business globally and understanding market trends. One other key element? A positive outlook. While others see the shifting world market - influenced by the gradual slowdown and rebalancing of the Chinese economy and decline in prices for oil and other commodities - WTCGP sees opportunity. In fact, the International Monetary Fund, global growth in emerging market and developing economies will still outpace advanced economies, accounting for more than 70 percent of global growth. In other words: opportunity is knocking! Another key element to trade growth: Knowledge. To this end, on March 3, WTCGP and Drexel University's LeBow College of Business are co-hosting the Annual Global Business Conference. WTCGP can help you navigate this changing world economy, including which markets to consider. This morning, half-day program will feature former U.S. Ambassador to China and Singapore and leading trade official Jon Huntsman as the conference keynote speaker. Using a "fireside chat" format, Governor Huntsman will be interviewed by Gillian Tett, U.S Managing Editor of the Financial Times. With these and other well-informed speakers and networking time, the Global Business Conference also represents opportunity. Please join us on March 3 at Drexel University's Creese Student Center. For more details about this event and our signature World Trade Centers Day Celebration in May, including registration, see immediately below (for GBC) and in our events segment (for the WTC Day Celebration). In closing, I offer warm thanks to our partners whose funding enables WTCGP to continue offering transformative trade counseling services and educational programs. Hats off to you, as well as our member companies and superb trade team, for promoting a thriving global marketplace in our collective backyard. Let us help you generate your next export success! Sincerely, Linda Mysliwy Conlin President World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia Join LeBow College of Business’s George Tsetsekos, PhD, Dean Emeritus and George B. Francis Professor of Finance, in an interactive forum to discuss the business climate, trade and investment opportunities in Estonia and Finland. Friday, February 26, 12 – 5:30PM
MDCSYSTEMS® IS A WORLD TRADE CENTER OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA MEMBER From MDCSystems®: ![]() Mitchell Swann, P.E., a partner at MDCSystems® completed a series of speaking engagements in several cities in Pakistan, December 5-11, 2015. Mitchell was invited as part of ASHRAE’s “Distinguished Lecturer” program to speak in Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi, Pakistan in a series of lectures to both ASHRAE professional chapters in each city and to student chapters and Engineering classes at the University of Engineering & Technology, the Islamic International University and NED University of Engineering & Technology in Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi respectively. Mitchell provided two lectures to each of the professional chapters and a more interactive session at each of the universities. The professional programs were “Design Build – Executing the Project” (with a tilt towards ‘green buildings’) and “Connecting Green Building Outcomes to Enterprise Sustainability Programs.” The university program was entitled “The Sustainability Imperative and Engineering Ethics,” which is a timely topic for Pakistan as it faces the challenge of balancing social and economic growth and energy production challenges. This was Mitchell’s second visit to Karachi having been invited as a DL presenter before in 2013. Mitchell has been on ASHRAE’s Distinguished Lecturer roster since 2006 and has presented in Pittsburgh, PA, Harrisburg, PA, Baltimore, MD, Birmingham, AL, and Chicago, IL, in 2015 as well as numerous locations, both nationally and internationally in previous years. View original post (via MDCSystems®)
From the Hong Kong Trade Development Council / Hong Kong Means Business:
Import and Export Trade Industry in Hong Kong: Hong Kong has been handling a significant portion of the Chinese mainland's expanding external trade. In 2014, about 12% of the Chinese mainland's exports (US$278 billion) and 13% of imports (US$251 billion) were handled via Hong Kong and 60% of Hong Kong's total re-exports were... Read More HKTDC Enterprise Yearbook 2016: To mark the HKTDC’s 50th anniversary, the 2016 edition includes articles on China’s Belt and Road Initiative and ASEAN’s role; 50 must-see products; interviews of start-ups with innovative products; list of trade contacts and HKTDC trade fairs. HKTDC Enterprise was first published in 1967, and its Yearbook 2016 features more than 300 suppliers and over 500 pages of buyer-centric content. An e-version of the yearbook offers interactive content, video and... Read More View Hong Kong Means Business Newsletter (Feb. 3, 2016) From the U.S. Census Bureau:
As you submit your requests for Export Reports Access by EIN in ACE, the Census Bureau team would like to share helpful tips to make the vetting process more efficient as you obtain authorization to access your export data in ACE. Helpful Highlights regarding obtaining ACE Export Reports Authorization:
The information provided in this broadcast will assist you in obtaining Export Reports Access. Please visit our website for additional information on obtaining Exports Reports authorization by the Census Bureau at www.census.gov/foreign-trade/compliance/aesvetting. For additional assistance, please call our International Trade Helpline at 800-549-0595: Option 1- Assistance with Automated Export System (EEI filings in ACE) Option 5- Assistance with the Census Vetting Process for Reports Authorization and Trade Outreach Email: [email protected] Online: www.census.gov/trade FEB 10: WTCGP and U.S. Commercial Service to host talks on UK and EBRD infrastructure opportunities2/2/2016
World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia and the U.S. Commercial Service will host a “Roundtable Discussion” on February 10th spotlighting the United Kingdom and European Bank for Reconstruction & Development Infrastructure Opportunities
If you fall into one, or more, of the following categories, please join us on February 10th:
There is no charge to attend the February 10th UK & EBRD Roundtable. Please RSVP with Dino Ramos by phone: 215-586-4246 or email: [email protected]. From the Hong Kong Trade Development Council / Hong Kong Means Business:
Hong Kong Toy Industry Chinese mainland toy industry is outperforming other manufacturing sectors in the country, thanks to strong domestic and overseas demand... Read More Express Cargo Industry Hong Kong is the world’s busiest airport in terms of handling international cargo. In 2014, Hong Kong's air cargo throughput reached 4.38 million tonnes, up 6% from 2013. This was followed by a year-on-year (YOY) gain of 0.4% to 3.58 million tonnes in the first ten months of 2015... Read More View Hong Kong Means Business Newsletter (Jan. 27, 2016) As reported by U.S. Korea Connect: Products as diverse as automobiles, fresh lobsters, grapefruit, and coffee had previously seen tariffs as high as 30 percent, but on New Year's Day tariffs on these products were completely eliminated... Following the 2012 implementation of the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA) tariffs on U.S. passenger vehicle exports to Korea were immediately reduced from 8 percent to 4 percent. By 2014, just two years after this significant tariff reduction, U.S. auto exports to Korea reached $1 billion, a 32.4 percent increase over 2013, and a 141 percent increase over 2011, the year preceding the implementation of the KORUS FTA. Moreover, between January and November 2015, U.S. auto exports reached a record high, with an increase of $109.7 billion over 2014. The dramatic growth of U.S. auto exports to Korea is expected to continue thanks to the January 1, 2016, removal of all tariffs on autos... view U.S. Korea Connect 2016 Newsletter Issue 1 About U.S. Korea Connect
The U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA) is an international partnership designed to promote the free flow of products and services between the United States and Korea. This economic relationship spurs business growth, creates jobs, generates new markets for U.S. goods and services, and strengthens an important strategic alliance. A WARM WELCOME AND CONGRATULATIONS TO WORLD TRADE CENTER DHAKA, WORLD TRADE CENTER JINZHONG, AND WORLD TRADE CENTER MUSCAT! World Trade Center Dhaka, Bangladesh; World Trade Center Jinzhong, China; and World Trade Center Muscat, Oman presented comprehensive plans for developing iconic World Trade Center facilities with international trade services. Dhaka, Jinzhong, and Muscat join a global network comprised of 330 World Trade Centers across 91 countries. As reported by NIST MEP:
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