WTCGP To Present Philadelphia's 1st Embassy Series

January 28, 2015

PHILADELPHIA, PA, USA - World Trade Center Greater Philadelphia Partners with the Consular Corps Association of Philadelphia To Present Philadelphia’s First Embassy Series 

New Program to Launch February 25, 2015 at:
Top of the Tower 
1717 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA

February 25 kick off - Spotlight on Germany:
Keynote Speaker: Germany’s Senior commercial diplomat in the United States, Hendrik Barkeling, Head of the Economic and Commercial Section, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Washington, D.C. 

Contact:
Graziella DiNuzzo 
gdinuzzo@wtcphila.org
609-680-7670 

The World Trade Center Greater Philadelphia (WTCGP) and the Consular Corps Association (CCAP) of Philadelphia are partnering to present the city’s first Embassy Series, a program that brings to Philadelphia senior international diplomats and experts for a high level dialogue, forging cross border relationships and sharing global business opportunities and best practices. 

The WTCGP and CCAP launch the new program on February 25th at Top of the Tower, 1717 Arch St., with the “Embassy Series – Spotlight on Germany.” The keynote speaker is Germany’s senior commercial diplomat in the United States, Hendrik Barkeling, Head of the Economic and Commercial Section, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Washington, D.C.

Tickets are $40 for WTCGP, CCAP and German American Chamber of Commerce members, $45 for non-members, and $50 at the door.

According to Linda Conlin, President of the World Trade Center Greater Philadelphia, “This program supports our mission of accelerating global growth for companies in our region by connecting them with the latest country information and the key contacts they need to access opportunities in target markets around the world. Collaborating with the Consular Corps Association is a natural choice, given the strong network of its distinguished membership.”

Krista Bard, President of the Consular Corps Association and Honorary Consul of the Republic of Lithuania, concurs, noting, “Historically, consular officials advocated diplomatic as well as commercial relations. Within the transforming diplomatic system, there is an increasing emphasis on our fostering trade, investment and technology transfer. WTCGP is an amazing resource and our partnership expands horizons for us all.” 

About the World Trade Center Greater Philadelphia 

The World Trade Center Greater Philadelphia (WTCGP), a non-profit and membership - based organization, 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, including 326 world trade centers in 92 countries. Since 2002, the WTCGP has served as a catalyst for regional economic growth and job creation, helping area companies generate over $1.3B in incremental export sales, supporting over 16,000 jobs. 

About the Consular Corps of Philadelphia 

The Consular Corps Association of Philadelphia is the first and oldest such group in the United States, with international representation since the birth of the nation. CCAP’s primary mission is to support its members in facilitating economic, educational, scientific and cultural exchanges between the countries they represent and this region, please see www.consularcorpsofphiladelphia.org

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