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June 15, 2016:CEOs' China Operations ClubSummer Social

June 21, 2016:Québec Day in Philadelphia

June 23, 2016:India ATR One­on­One

September 20, 2016:Bringing the World to PAPhiladelphia

September 20, 2016:Greater PhiladelphiaInternational Reception

September 21, 2016:Bringing the World to PAArcadia University (Glenside)

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2016 ISSUE NO. 2

WTC Review | A World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia Newsletter

We Counsel. We Connect. We Grow Trade.World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia is a bi‐state 501(c)(3) non‐pro殍it organizationdedicated to assisting companies and organizations of Southeastern Pennsylvania andSouthern New Jersey in the development and management of all aspects of internationalbusiness.

GREATER PHILADELPHIA AND TIANJIN REPRESENTATIVES EXPLORETRADE AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR BOTH REGIONS ATRECENT MEETING IN PHILADELPHIA

On June 2, 2016, the World TradeCenter of Greater Philadelphia(WTCGP) hosted a breakfast meetingat the Philadelphia law offices ofWhite & Williams LLC (a WTCGPLeadership Council Member) for adelegation of numerous officials fromTianjin, China.

Both nationally and regionally, China remains an important market for U.S.exporters. In our region, China ranks as the third largest market forPennsylvania and the seventh largest for New Jersey. It is not surprising,then, that in China alone, there are more than 40 world trade centersrepresenting thousands of members and prospective business partners andcustomers for companies in our region. The World Trade Center of GreaterPhiladelphia, in keeping with its mission to accelerate global business growthfor companies in Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey,provides companies with important connections to its fellow world tradecenters in China and around the world.

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TOP STORIES

Meet our newest WorldTrade Center Members!

Annamaet PetfoodsAnnamaet, a familyowned and operated

company, is made in theUnited States with noingredients from taintedsources. Annamaet

products are holistic andAnnamaet maintains

strict standards of qualitycontrol.

Chiral TechnologiesChiral is the globalmarket leader inenantioselective

chromatography andoffers the most extensive

portfolio of chiralstationary phases (CSPs)manufactured by Daicel

Corporation.

DePaul & Companyis a leading General

Contractor servicing theDelaware Valley. Since2000 DePaul & Co. haveestablished a reputationof providing qualityworkmanship and

superior customer servicein an atmosphere builtupon integrity and high

standards.

SELLING TO THE WORLD ­ THEGREATER PHILADELPHIAEXPORT PLANDespite 86 percent of globaleconomic growth projected to occuroutside the United States between2015 and 2020, only one percent ofU.S. companies currently export and,among those that do, 58 percentexport to only one market. Learnhow the export plan will help drivemuch­needed job and revenuegrowth in our region.

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WTCGP PRESIDENT CONLINATTENDS WHITE HOUSEBRIEFING ON CUBAOrganized by the White HouseBusiness Council, senior White Houseand Administration Officials providedan update on current and prospectivebusiness opportunities available withthe restoration of diplomatic relationsbetween the United States and Cuba.

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LEADERSHIP COUNCIL NEWS:LOIS HABER RECEIVESHONORARY DOCTORATE; GIVESCOMMENCEMENT ADDRESS ATARCADIA GRADUATE CEREMONYLois E. Haber, CLU, ChFC serves aschair of the Arcadia University Schoolof Global Business Advisory Council.Haber is supported by 12 othercouncil members ­ including WTCGPPresident Linda Mysliwy Conlin ­ wholend expertise and advice in thestrategy and operations of the globalbusiness school.

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Haber Commencement Address(PDF)

5 OF 13 PA COMPANIESEXHIBITING AT JUNE FANCYFOODS SHOW IN NYC ASSISTEDBY WTCGPSummer Fancy Food Show 2016 isthe largest specialty food trade eventin North America and the leadingshowcase of industry innovation,bringing specialty food's topmanufacturers, buyers, and thoughtleaders together under one roof forthree days of delectable discovery.June 26 ­ 28, 2016 will feature morethan 180,000 products; 25,000buyers; and 2,500 exhibitors.

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MEMBER NEWS

Iverson GamingSystems, recognized asthe world leader inonboard gaming

management systems, isinstalled on over 100cruise ships around theglobe. Focusing on multi­site casinos, cruise

gaming, and small­to­medium casinos, Iverson

provides gamingmanagement solutionsthat are proven and

trusted, innovative, andcost­effective.

Navarro & WrightConsulting Engineers,Inc. provides civil

engineering and relatedservices for public ­ andprivate ­ sector clients inthe Mid­Atlantic region.Established in 1996, thefirm operates four officesin Pennsylvania and

Maryland, employing over90 people.

Why should you becomea member of the WTCGP?

Let our members tell you...

Barry Kratchman,President, Classic Cake:"WTCGP staff have beenextremely responsive,provided valuable insight andmade a number ofintroductions, which willopen up even moreopportunities in the future."

Alla L. Wilson, PhD.,

WHO IS BASSETTS' BIGGESTCUSTOMER?Rosemary Connors of NBC10 revealsthe answer in this news storycovering the world famous ice creammaker's global success and the role ofWorld Trade Center of GreaterPhiladelphia in helping Bassetts andother local companies go global.

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THE FREDERICKS COMPANYATTENDS BAUMA 2016, MEETSWITH PROSPECTIVE BUYERSThe Fredericks Company and sevenother companies from Pennsylvaniaexhibited, along with a State of PATrade Office booth and a Core PAGlobal investment booth.

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MDC® OFFERS ENGINEERINGINSPECTION SERVICES USINGDRONESMDCSystems® is currently offeringFacility, Façade and Area Inspectionand evaluation services inconjunction with Flexright Solutionsusing industrial drones and will soonadd a DJI Phantom 3 Advanced dronemodel and imaging package to theservice.

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PIM AND MAJ PURSUE MEDICALCOLLABORATION WITH RECENTSIGNING OF MOU Philadelphia International Medicine(PIM) and the Medical Association ofJamaica (MAJ) have signed aMemorandum of Understanding(MOU) to establish a knowledgebridge between Philadelphia, a hub ofmedical innovation and Jamaica, anisland of medical sophistication.

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UPCOMING TRADE EVENTS

Dean, School of GlobalBusiness at ArcadiaUniversity:"Arcadia values thetremendous opportunity thispartnership will provide ourstudents, staff, faculty andcenters around the world."

As a Member of the WorldTrade Center of GreaterPhiladelphia, you belongto the largest privatetrade organization in theworld ­ the World TradeCenters Association!

To date, exclusive 'World TradeCenter' and 'WTC' brandedproperties and trade serviceorganizations are located inmore than 90 countries and aresupported by 15,000 WTCprofessionals.

Click here to join our selectgroup of internationalcompanies who have growntheir business and networkthrough a World Trade Centerof Greater Philadelphiamembership.

Business today reaches farbeyond the limits ofgeography; smart businesspeople are exploring andopening up markets aroundthe world. The PennsylvaniaInternational Trade Guidewill help you assess yourexport readiness and provideyou with the tools you needto develop and implementyour export strategy.

FUNDED IN PART BY THEPENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OFCOMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT

SAVE THE DATE:

QUÉBEC DAY IN PHILADELPHIAJune 21, 2016

BRINGING THE WORLD TO PASeptember 20 ­ 21, 2016

NEW JERSEY EXPORT FINANCEWORKSHOPOctober 27, 2016

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QUÉBEC DAY IN PHILADELPHIA Bilateral trade between Pennsylvaniaand Québec stands at $4.2 billion.Find out how to take advantage ofample opportunities for increasedcross­border trade in key sectorssuch as life sciences, constructionand green building, transportation,infrastructure, and aerospace.

June 21, 2016 Details

TRADE WINDS­LATIN AMERICAHosted in Chile, Trade Winds willfeature a Latin America businessforum, consisting of regional andindustry specific conference sessionsas well as pre­arranged consultationswith senior U.S. diplomatsrepresenting commercial marketsfrom 22 Western Hemispherecountries. September 6 ­ 13, 2016Details (via export.gov)

CGLSLGP POLAND AND ROMANIATRADE MISSION The Conference of Great Lakes andSt. Lawrence Governors and Premiers(CGLSLGP) is leading a multi­sectortrade mission to Poland and Romaniafrom November 6­11, 2016. Themission's goal is to assist small tomedium sized companies from theGreat Lakes­St. Lawrence region toexport products and services to thesegrowing and emerging markets.

November 6 ­ 11, 2016 Details

WORLD TRADE CENTER NEWS

2016 WORLD TRADE CENTERSDAY ANNUAL AWARDS ANDCELEBRATION CONNECTSREGION'S CIVIC ANDECONOMIC LEADERS WITHTRADE COMMUNITY

Recognized this year on May 4during World Trade Month and heldat the Independence Seaport Museum, the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia (WTCGP) awardsceremony and reception celebrated both the WTCGP honorees, and also therole of trade and exports in strengthening the region's economy. Eventattendees had the opportunity to meet WTCGP's award honorees andnetwork with high­level business leaders, thereby establishing valuable

network with high­level business leaders, thereby establishing valuableinternational business connections.

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WTCGP WELCOMES NEW BOARDMEMBERS AND NEW ADVISORYCOUNCIL MEMBERSWTCGP has named Steven Bradleyand Jeffrey Nash to its board ofdirectors. Along with new AdvisoryCouncil members, these individualsbring further business, regional portauthority, legal, and governmentalexpertise to the WTCGP's leadershipranks.

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CONSIDER A CONTRIBUTIONTOWARDS WTCGP, A 501(c)(3)NONPROFITDedicated to assisting companies andorganizations of SoutheasternPennsylvania and Southern NewJersey since 2002, we have assistedcompanies in generating more than$1.5 billion in increased export sales,creating more than 19,600 jobs.

Make A Contribution

WTCA (NYC) NAMES SCOTTFERGUSON AS CEOWorld Trade Centers Association, Inc.(WTCA), the leading internationaltrade association with "World TradeCenter" Members around the world,has named Scott D. Ferguson its newChief Executive Officer (CEO).

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WTCI: 10th ANNUAL WOMENSPANNING THE GLOBELEADERSHIP CONFERENCEOn June 8, World Trade CenterInstitute will hold their 10th AnnualWomen Spanning the GlobeLeadership Conference. During theirsessions, speakers and panelists willdiscuss topics ranging from "Leadinglike a Woman" to #Sharing the Load.

Details (via WTCI)

REGIONAL & INTERNATIONAL TRADE NEWS

ITA: THE LATEST TOP MARKETSThe International TradeAdministration's Top Markets Series ismeant to help exporters determinetheir next export market bycomparing opportunities acrossborders. Each report ranks futureexport opportunities within aparticular industry based on a sector­specific methodology.

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IT'S ALWAYS MOVING AT THEPORT OF PHILADELPHIARecent publication from PRPA and theJOC outlines PRPA's currentoperations and plans.

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SOUTH EAST ASIA MARKETUPDATE MAY 2016The latest edition of OrissaInternational's newsletter onbusiness opportunities in SoutheastAsia is now available.

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UPDATED FREE TRADEAGREEMENT (FTA) TARIFF TOOLINCLUDES TPP MARKETSThe U.S. Commerce Department'sInternational Trade Administrationhas updated its Free TradeAgreement Tariff Tool (FTA TariffTool) to include the latest informationon tariffs on U.S. products exportedto Trans­Pacific Partnership (TPP)markets.

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