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Follow on Google News | Pennsylvania Businesses Will Learn About Export Opportunities During 'International Week'The meetings, Nov. 9-18, will include nine of Pennsylvania's 24 authorized trade representatives from Brazil, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom.
The meetings, Nov. 9-18, will include nine of Pennsylvania's 24 authorized trade representatives from Brazil, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom. "Exports from Pennsylvania firms play an increasingly important role in the state's economy," said Governor Rendell. "We help Pennsylvania companies evaluate export readiness, research new markets, locate qualified buyers, and find funding to start or expand in international markets. "Pennsylvania International Week helps us introduce small and medium-sized companies to new markets and potential clients, without the time and expense of travel." The Department of Community and Economic Development's Regional Export Network is hosting the week. The network is a group of international business development organizations located throughout the state that serve as local points of contact and assistance for Pennsylvania exporters. The work of the Regional Export Network has been a key force for Pennsylvania's more than 12,000 exporters, who shipped $34.4 billion worth of goods in 2008, an increase of nearly 18 percent over 2007, and well above the national 11.8 percent increase among all U.S. states. The meeting schedule for Pennsylvania International Week includes: Monday, Nov. 9 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Junior Achievement of Northeastern Pennsylvania, 1122 Oak St. Pittston Township Contact: 570-655- Tuesday, Nov. 10 9 a.m. - noon Keystone College 612 Main St. Towanda Contact: Commission, 570-265-9103 Wednesday, Nov. 11 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Red Fern Banquet and Conference Center 421 Old Kersey Road Kersey Contact: Planning & Development Commission, 814-773-3162 Thursday, Nov. 12 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Regional Enterprise Tower Conference Center (23rd Floor) 425 Sixth Ave. Pittsburgh Contact: 412-391- Friday, Nov. 13 8 a.m. - noon The Casino at Lakemont Park 300 Lakemont Park Blvd. Altoona Contact: Commission, 814-949-6517 Friday, Nov. 13 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Celebration Hall 2280 Commercial Blvd. State College Contact: Monday, Nov. 16 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Rauch Business Center Lehigh University 641 Taylor St. Bethlehem Contact: 610-758- Tuesday, Nov. 17 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. HACC Gettysburg Campus 731 Old Harrisburg Road Gettysburg Contact: Wednesday, Nov. 18 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Plymouth Country Club 888 Plymouth Road Plymouth Meeting Contact: 215-586- For more information about DCED's international business development efforts, visit www.newpa.com. Media Contacts: Steve Weitzman, DCED; 717-783-1132 Michael Smith, Governor's Office; 717-783-1116 SOURCE Pennsylvania Office of the Governor # # # The US Export Council provides assistance to U.S. firms seeking access to high growth international markets and foreign investment. http://www.usexportcouncil.com End
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