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WTCSD EVENTS
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2012
Mark your calendars!
Feb. 15
Feb. 23
Only 50 Spaces
Mar. 28
WTCA Americas Regional Meeting
Apr. 16-20
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MEMBER UPDATES
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Susan Kolasa (Individual Member)
RENEWING MEMBERS:
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WEMI PROGRAM
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WTCSD is partnering with the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA), to encourage the use of U.S. technology and products to help solve water issues in the Middle East, North Africa and India.
For more information, please contact:
To learn about the WTCSD Water Technology Products and Services Export Program, please see:
WTCSD WEMI Program
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CONTACT
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Inquiries or news:
Matt Confer
Mananger,
Marketing & Programs
619.215.9966
mconfer@wtcsd.org
Become a member or sponsor a WTCSD program. Contact:
Andy Kotner
Vice President
Business Development
619.615.0868 x 102
akotner@wtcsd.org
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THE TRADER
WTCSD Newsletter January 2012
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These 10 Countries Will Command
World Trade In 2050
Economists haven't come to a consensus on what's in store for the global economy next year. Europe is in turmoil, China seems to be slowing, and the U.S. political system is a mess.
However, there is hope that short-run uncertainty will just be noise in the big picture and that things will return to some long term trend. Read more to find out which countries will command world trade...
8th Annual China Business Outlook
February 2, 2012
Registration Closes at 9:00am Wednesday Feb. 1st
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WTCSD Asia Desk Celebrates 10th Anniversary!
WORLD TRADE CENTER San Diego (WTCSD) created Asia Desk in 2002, in response to Asia's increased importance in the global economy. During the past decade, Asia Desk has achieved numerous accolades, including:
- Positioning 5,320 companies for Asian market success via consulting, research, training, and other business services
- Organizing 95 Asia-focused events, including seminars, conferences, and round table meetings
- Hosting 98 inbound business and trade delegations from Asia
- Successfully planning 19 trade missions to China, Japan, Singapore, Vietnam and other Asian markets with more than 300 participants
As demand for doing business in Asia increases, Asia Desk expects to continue leveraging, enhancing, and expanding its extensive resources in order to promote trade between San Diego and Asia.
More information about Asia Desk can be found at:
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World Commercial Services Trade Rises 12% According To New WTO Figures
According to the latest WTO data, world exports in commercial services increased by 12% in the third quarter of 2011 compared to the same quarter of 2010 (balance-of-payments basis, current price, not seasonally adjusted). Overall, in the first nine months of 2011, exports of commercial services grew by 13% year-on-year. Read more...
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Top 5 Career Investments for 2012
It's [the beginning of the new year], and it's time to get serious about investing in yourself, your career and your immediate future. [The new year has arrived] and that's reason enough to take action and hold yourself accountable for a fresh beginning.. Read more...
International Negotiation Workshop
with American River International
February 23, 2012
For An Informational Flyer, CLICK HERE
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Yahoo! CEO Scott Thompson's New Leader's 100-Day Action Plan
Sometimes new leaders can take their time onboarding into new positions. Sometimes new leaders start new jobs as if they're jumping onboard moving trains and must accelerate just to land. But when a new leader jumps on board a train that has already left the station, things are particularly tricky. This is what Yahoo!'s new CEO Scott Thompson faces as he puts together his New Leader's 100-Day Action Plan. As he told Ad Age yesterday, "Speed is important and so is making certain I understand all the history..." Read more...
Vistage - All City Event for CEOs
"The Watchman's Rattle: Thinking Our Way Out of Extinction "
February 16, 2012
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WORLD TRADE CENTER San Diego
Trade Advocacy Committee Meeting
To learn more about the meeting
on April 10th, 2012
Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2012 in Central San Diego. Join your fellow members for a lively discussion of issues that impact your ability to trade freely and fairly around the world, then recommend actions to be taken by the WTCSD. Free breakfast provided.
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$4.6-Billion Lease Being Finalized
at Long Beach Port
The Port of Long Beach has reached a tentative agreement with one of the world's biggest cargo shipping companies on a 40-year, $4.6-billion lease. The deal involves the port's largest-ever terminal upgrade and expansion, known as the Middle Harbor project. Read More...
Port Study Tour
Port of Long Beach
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
11:30am - 10:00pm
- Pre-Departure: Briefing at WTCSD by Port of San Diego
- Travel to Long Beach by coach
- On-the-water tour of the Port of Long Beach with Port Officials
- Bay Cruise Dinner and hors d'oeuvres
- Travel to California State University Long Beach (CSULB)
- Center for International Trade & Transportation & CSULB
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- Return to San Diego
ONLY 50 SPACES
REGISTER ASAP
Early-bird special rates end February 17th, 2012
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Booming Mexico-U.S. Trade
Buoys Kansas City Southern: Freight
Kansas City Southern railcars are rumbling over the Rio Grande as record trade between Mexico and the U.S. buffers the railroad from a slowing global economy. Read more...
2012 Americas Regional Meeting
April 16-20, 2012
Save The Date: Thursday April 18, 2012
Evening Networking Reception
at the University Club atop Symphony Towers
Hosted by WTC San Diego and WTC Tijuana
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India Water Tech Trade Mission
April 22 - 30, 2012
Tap The $50 Billion Indian Water Market
Join WTCSD As We Travel To India
- Meet Key Government Decision-Makers
- Exhibit In The U.S. Pavillion at AQUATECH INDIA 2012
- Tap Into Regional Markets
- India Water Market Opportunities
- A Chance to See INDIA First-Hand
U.S.C.S. Certified Trade Mission
For more details, CLICK HERE
Application deadline is March 1, 2012
For inquires, please contact:
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WTCSD Corporate Spotlight
To read more about Bop Design CLICK HERE
Find us at: www.BopDesign.com
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WTCSD Corporate Spotlight
At Citibank, we provide exceptional Treasury Management. We help companies manage cash effectively. Our solutions help reduce exposure to risk through tailored treasury solutions that allow companies to manage day-to-day finances through collection services, liquidity and investment offerings, as well as payment services...Read more...
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WTCSD Corporate Spotlight 
 
Del Mar Research & Consulting, LLC, specializes in increasing the success of client product development, marketing and customer experience decisions. Jeofrey Bean is an author, speaker and Principal of Del Mar Research & Consulting. His experience spans strategic to tactical with small innovative businesses and dynamic Fortune 500 companies...Read more...
Contact:
Joanne Bean
(858) 776-6384
JoanneBean@DelMarResearch.com
Or
Jeofrey Bean
(858) 334-9266
jbean@delmarresearch.com
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The Green Build Update
At San Diego International Airport
The dual-level roadway in front of Terminal 2 begins to take shape.
Dual-Level Roadway Takes Shape
Travelers can now see the beginning framework of the dual-level roadway in front of Terminal 2. The new roadway will separate arriving and departing passengers, helping to reduce curb front congestion. To date, the construction team has completed 13 pairs of support columns for the roadway, and pile driving activity will continue through May 2012. Read more...
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Airport 'Green Build' closer to completion.
Read more
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