Events

Has your business considered exporting or been approached by an international buyer? Join The Delaware Small Business Development Center in conjunction with local and regional international trade organizations on "Leveraging Resources to Become a Successful Exporter." Attendees will discover how to utilize state and federal resources for international marketing research, identify international buyers, and secure export financing. They will also gain valuable insights from other businesses on how proactive exporting helped their business. Companies looking to export will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with up to three of the following organizations: Export Delaware, World Trade Center Delaware, U.S. Commercial Service, EXIM Bank, Fulton Bank, and the Small Business Administration. Sign-ups are done on a first-come, first-served basis - get registered as spots will fill quickly! Learn more & secure your spot using the link below!

Inspired by the philosophy that “prosperity is something everyone can realize,” State Senator Darius Brown launched this initiative in partnership with the Riverfront Development Corporation of Delaware (RDC) and the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA). Opportunity LIVES Here promises to transform the Three Rivers area—defined by the confluence of the Brandywine, Christina and Delaware rivers—into an economically, culturally and socially thriving community. Read more about the roots and evolution of Opportunity LIVES Here as recently covered by the Delaware Business Times.

Please join us Tuesday, April 16, 2024 as we hold our Annual Kick-Off to the US-Africa Business Summit. Participants will learn about important projects and trade opportunities in a number of strategic African countries directly from their officials and U.S. resources that can help them with trade. You are invited to pre-register to make appointments to meet with them individually in the afternoon.

Extend your Valentine's Day! The Sixth Annual (In-Person) Tastes of Chocolate and Beer from Around the World, on February 22 from 5:30pm-7:00pm, rain or shine. Presented by WTC Delaware member United Cocoa Processor (UCP), Midnight Oil Brewing, and Sweet Dreams Confections, the event will feature hand-crafted chocolates from cocoa beans sourced from around the world, paired with specially selected beers made on-site in Midnight Oil's brewery. A buffet dinner will also be served.

Come out to our free networking event at Painted Stave Distilling in Smyrna on January 24. Have a great time, enjoy the latest drinks, and connect with business leaders from across the state! Catering will be offered by Taco Jardin. Painted Stave Distilling is a craft distillery + tasting room, boasting some of the best booze around. They offer tastings of their spirits neat, as well as a seasonal menu of some darn tasty cocktails. This is a free event, but registration is required.

Irish Consul General to headline World Trade Center Delaware Gala on Nov. 2 Irish Consul General Helena Nolan will be the featured speaker at the World Trade Center Delaware 2023 Gala, featuring the theme “A Celebration of Ireland and Delaware.” The event will celebrate the international business community’s achievements and commemorate the ties between Delaware and Ireland, going back to the early 1600s when the first Irish immigrants settled in Delaware. Between the 1820s and 1850s, which included the Irish potato famine, the du Pont company is estimated to have helped more than 1,500 people emigrate from Ireland. Honoring that legacy, and the modern ties between our manufacturing, biotech, and financial industries, this year’s Gala will feature bagpipes and Irish dancers. We hope to see you there!

Join us for this exclusive CMC Ask Me Anything (AMA) session about “Factory Relocation”. Are you considering moving your manufacturing operations out of China? Factory relocation is complex with multiple interconnected moving parts. To help you understand this complex process and provide answers to your most pressing questions, China Manufacturing Consulting (CMC) is hosting its very first Ask Me Anything (AMA) event on the topic of Factory Relocation. What Can You Expect From the Event? The event will be held in an AMA format. You can look forward to: -Open Q&A: An interactive dialogue where no question is off-limits! You can pre-submit questions or ask them live during the event. -Expert insights: Direct access to seasoned factory relocation experts. -Personalized advice: Tailored recommendations based on your specific situation. -Network opportunities: Connect with other industry peers facing similar challenges. Who Should Attend? -Factory owners interested in relocating towards or away from China. -Industry professionals with questions on how to successfully relocate their factories. -Manufacturers looking to discuss factory relocation topics with CMC experts and other industry players.

Opportunities for U.S.-Africa Trade Kick-Off to the U.S.-Africa Business Summit Please join us Wednesday, May 3, 2023 as we hold our In-Person Kick-Off to the US-Africa Business Summit. We are featuring: Botswana Nigeria South Africa Tanzania Mutombo Coffee and the Women in Coffee Initiative Resource Panel: Corporate Council on Africa U.S. Commercial Service U.S. Trade & Development Agency U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Participants will learn about important projects and trade opportunities in a number of strategic African countries directly from their officials and U.S. resources that can help them with trade. You are invited to pre-register to make appointments to meet with them individually in the afternoon. Date: Wednesday, May 3, 2023 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. EDT Location: University & Whist Club 805 N. Broom St., Wilmington, DE 19806 Cost: WTC Members: $60 - Future Members: $75

Securing Your Export Future: From Delaware to the World with EXIM Financing Almost 90 percent of EXIM Bank transactions directly serve American small businesses. Monday, March 27, 2023 8:00 am - 12:00 pm EST Location: Hotel Du Pont / Du Barry Room WTC Members: $60 / Future Members: $70 Who Should Attend: -U.S. Product Exporters -U. S. Service Exporters -U.S. Product Importers -Brokers -Lenders -Attorneys -Accountants -Government and Non-Profit Economic Development Officers -International Policy Professionals

Back by popular demand , the Fifth Annual (In-Person) Tastes of Chocolate and Beer from Around the World, on February 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m . Presented by WTC Delaware member United Cocoa Processor (UCP) Newark and Midnight Oil Brewing, the event will feature hand-crafted chocolates from cocoa beans sourced from around the world paired with specially selected beers made on-site in Midnight Oil’s brewery. A buffet dinner will also be served. Be sure to stay after the World Trade Center Delaware Chocolate and Beer event to participate in the Midnight Oil Brewing “bingo” games. Co-Sponsored by: United Cocoa Processor , located in Pencader Industrial Park, Newark, DE, is the country’s leading provider of cocoa products and services including nibs, liquor, butter, cake and powder and a range of toll processing services to companies all over the world. Committed to quality control, quality assurance, and sustainable sourcing and production, some of its certifications include: Organic Certified; Rainforest Alliance Certified; Fair Trade Certified; UTZ Certified; Kosher Pareve; GFSI Certified (SQF); Halal Certified. Midnight Oil Brewing Company, located across the street from UCP, is a production brewery making both large and small batch beer since 2018. These beers feature the taste and quality of international beers, without the need to purchase an airline ticket. The beer for this event has been chosen to compliment the taste of the chocolate.