Philadelphia Upcoming Events

The Mid-Atlantic DEC in cooperation with Partnership for Progress, will be hosting this workshop to help mitigate risk for active exporters that are seriously considering expanding their brand to new overseas markets. In addition to protecting trademarks and copyrights, experts in the legal, logistics, and ecommerce field will provide tips and advice on leveraging international payment terms and developing a reliable shipping and logistics strategy. One-on-one consultations will be arranged during break-out sessions to address specific export related concerns for your business.

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The Mid-Atlantic District Export Council, in collaboration with the Israeli Ministry of Defense (MOD) and Analytical Graphics Inc. (AGI), will host a meeting at BDP International, Inc. providing insight on defense related exports to Israel.

Pre-selected, local Pennsylvania & Delaware companies interested in business opportunities with the MOD will also have the opportunity to present their products at the event and participate in one-on-one meetings with the Israeli delegation!

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If you want to open up your markets there, grow your exports and increase your sales, Panama and Colombia offer you lots of business opportunities. Come explore these countries and learn how the U.S./Panama and U.S./Columbia Free Trade Agreements have leveled the playing field and allowed greater market access for American companies. The GAP funding applies for this trip!

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How well do you know the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) and the Automated Export System (AES)? Are you up to date on recent clarifications? Do you understand how to classify your commodities?

This export compliance seminar is a one day program, followed by a half day training, bringing together experts from the Department of Commerce to provide training on export filing requirements. Attending this educational seminar and workshop will provide you with the information you need to understand the requirements of the FTR so you can avoid penalties and seizure of your commodities.

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The World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia will be hosting an inbound delegation of oil mining companies from Zambia, Africa. This is your opportunity to meet one-on-one with key decision makers from eight Zambian companies, looking to do business with Philadelphia area companies.

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The Mid-Atlantic District Export Council, in collaboration with the U.S Saudi Arabian Business Council, will host a seminar at BDP International, Inc. highlighting Saudi Arabia the 9th largest U.S trading partner with a bilateral trade of $74 billion. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has benefited enormously from oil and gas reserves that have generated vast financial liquidity in the six years between 2006 and 2012. Major export opportunities are emerging due to the Saudi government planning on spending $500 billion on infrastructure related products over the next several years to diversify its economy.

Featured speakers Edward Burton, President and CEO, U.S. Saudi Arabian Business Council, and Amer Kayani, Minister Counselor, U.S. Embassy, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will provide insights and best practices on how US companies can succeed in the Saudi marketplace.

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Hermes Expo International invites your company to a trade mission in Greece for an opportunity to explore the potential of emerging markets in the Hellenic and Balkan region of Europe. Opportunities exist for all types of companies in the Greater Philadelphia area in Greece and other South Eastern European countries. The trade mission will allow interested companies to connect with already established American companies in Greece and offers a chance to meet with potential partners in Europe.

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