World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia (WTCGP) is a non-profit and membership- based organization, belonging to a global network of over 300 world trade centers in more than 90 countries. The WTCGP accelerates global business growth for companies in Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey by providing, customized, one-on-one trade counseling, market research, educational programs, trade mission support, business networking events, and powerful connections to customers and partners worldwide. A key driver of regional economic growth and jobs, since 2002, WTCGP has helped companies increase export sales by more than $1.7B.
Don't miss this Summer's Export Finance Workshop...
This Export Finance Workshop will focus on important tax breaks for exporters through Interest-Charge Domestic International Sales Corporation (IC-DISC). In addition, experts will walk you through the necessary steps to strengthen sales and minimize risk through available government-backed financial solutions to support your sale - export working capital; international trade loans, and export credit insurance, among others.
This is your opportunity to connect with featured speakers, lenders, and export credit insurance brokers who will be available to directly address your company's export needs and questions.
Meet with our experts as well as network with other small and medium-sized businesses that have successfully grown their profits with export finance and export credit insurance products and services.
RSVP: Susan Mills Farrington sfarrington@wtcphila.org 215.586.4249
Obermayer Rebmann Mawxell & Hippel LLP 1500 Market Street, Suite 3400 Philadelphia, PA 19102
FREE EVENT! Please join us for a roundtable discussion with the USTDA’s Director for Partnership and Innovation, Paul Marin. Paul will discuss how your company can benefit from USTDA’s programs in emerging markets. USTDA is an independent agency that connects U.S. exporters to business opportunities in other countries. USTDA's funding allows U.S. industry experts to perform feasibility studies, launch pilot projects, or provide a diverse array of technical assistance for these projects. The Agency also connects project sponsors in developing countries with U.S. businesses through its reverse trade missions, which bring overseas decision-makers to the United States to introduce them to the design, manufacture, and operation of U.S. goods and services.
RSVP: Susan Farrington at Sfarrington@wtcphila.org or 215-586-4249
This annual half-day conference and networking session by the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia and Drexel University will feature a keynote by two-term Utah Governor Jon Huntsman, who served four U.S. presidents in critical roles around the world, including as Ambassador to Singapore, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Asia, U.S. Trade Ambassador, and most recently, U.S. Ambassador to China. In a one-on-one interview conducted by Gillian Tett, U.S. Managing Editor of the Financial Times, Huntsman will share insights on transformative shifts in China and the impacts of these changes on world economies; and global trade relations and the opportunities created by landmark trade agreements such as the Trans Pacific Partnership. Remarks will also be offered by Dr. Jay Bryson, Global Economist at Wells Fargo; and many other notable corporate leaders and senior trade officials who share a sophisticated understanding of global trade and economic development. www.wtcphila.org
The Baltic Question: Is the Region Secure in its Post Soviet Success... or is Russia Lying in Wait?
Date: Thurs., Oct. 8, 2015 Location: Top of the Tower, 1717 Arch Street - 51 East, Philadelphia Schedule: 5:30-6:15 Cocktail reception 6:15-7:15 Program 7:15-7:30 Networking Through centuries, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have each maintained their own distinct cultural heritage, yet many common interests naturally evolved between the Baltic nations, other former Soviet republics, and the larger European community. All sharing borders with Russia, the Baltic nations today must address a concern expressed by Britain's Defence Secretary when he warned that Russian president Putin presents a "clear and present danger" to the Baltic region. The Ambassadors of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia to the U.S will join us in Philadelphia to discuss the accomplishments and future of their region, and opportunities for expanding commercial ties with the Greater Philadelphia Region.
The World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia, in coordination with the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations and Arcadia University, invite you to a town hall meeting and live webcast featuring expert panelists Robert Rubin, Sheldon Day, and Daniel Rosen. These expert panelists will lead a discussion on what China's investments in the United States mean for American workers, communities, and the economy.
Arcadia University Commons Building - Great Room 450 S. Easton Road Glenside, Pennsylvania 19038
Reception: 06:15 PM EST Meeting/Webcast: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM EST
The Philadelphia International Showcase is the culminating event of The Pennsylvania International Week (PIW), which is recognized as the region’s leading international networking event, bringing together the international business, diplomatic, and academic communities to “showcase” the international vitality of the region. In addition to local business leaders, government officials, and representatives from the region’s economic development organizations, Pennsylvania’s Authorized Trade Representatives (ATRs) from around the globe will be in attendance.
This year's conference, "Gaining the Global Edge: The Markets, the Strategies for Success", will provide you with the tools and strategies necessary to make informed global business decisions in 2013. The conference will feature a leading economist's outlook on the future of the global economy, an overview of the newest emerging markets that you should consider, a panel of businesses successfully exporting, and practical advice to help you increase your business' export sales. Keynote address provided by U.S. Ambassador to Brazil, Thomas Shannon.
The 2013 Global Business Conference is the region’s leading international trade forum, bringing together business leaders, senior government officials, and global “thought-leaders” to share insight on the leading economic trends and competitive strategies shaping the global economy. This year's conference, "Gaining the Global Edge: The Markets, the Strategies for Success", will provide you with the tools and strategies necessary to make informed global business decisions in 2013. The conference will feature a leading economist's outlook on the future of the global economy, an overview of the newest emerging markets that you should consider, a panel of businesses successfully exporting, and practical advice to help you increase your business' export sales.
You have an opportunity for an important sale. You have received a Request for Quotation, and do not know where to begin. We can help! This workshop will help you identify the necessary steps you need to take – from obtaining an International Credit Report on your prospective customer to determining the best method of payment. We will walk you through how to use export credit insurance to protect against buyer non-payment, offer extended payment terms to strengthen your quote, and to obtain working capital loans by insuring foreign receivables. You will receive the latest information on new financing programs available with U.S. government backing from the Export–Import Bank of the United States and the Small Business Administration. You will also hear from companies like yours who have successfully utilized this financing to grow their international business.
State of the Port Address & Luncheon is your opportunity to gather with the port community and learn of the latest global and regional port developments.
•Get the latest trade route intelligence & industry trends •Hear how industry trends will affect your supply chain •Network with port, terminal & logistics executives
The keynote presentation, “Dynamics of Shifting Logistics Patterns” will be given by Jeff Sweeney, VP of Martin Associates. Martin Associates is an economic consulting firm with 20+ years experience assessing economic impacts to the world’s transportation systems. He is a specialist in economic impact analysis of seaports and airports, and has conducted studies for the Ports of Philadelphia, Wilmington, & Baltimore.
Dennis Rochford, President of The Maritime Exchange for the Delaware River and Bay, will provide an update on key legislative, regulatory, funding and other issues affecting the port community.
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