2025 International Trade Conference Recap
May 9, 2025
On May 6, World Trade Center Harrisburg hosted our annual 2025 International Trade Conference at the Eden Hotel in Lancaster, PA. We were honored to bring together global consulates, industry leaders, and professionals from across the Southcentral Pennsylvania region to discuss global issues that impact local businesses. This event served as a platform for networking, global collaboration, and discussion aimed at advancing international trade.
The
all-day event welcomed over 60 attendees that represented various industries
across Southcentral PA. The keynote presentation was presented by Matthew Brennan, CFA, of Fulton Private
Bank and Fulton Financial Advisors, and covered hot trade topics such as
tariffs and how businesses can financially plan for any upcoming changes.
Attendees
then joined several breakout sessions that covered subjects such as Harmonized
Tariff Codes, local Foreign Trade Zone 147, exporting and user destination, and
export financing. These breakout sessions were presented by experts from Team Worldwide, Campbell Trade Group Inc, EXIM
Bank, Fulton Financial Corporation,
and the US Small Business Administration.
The
luncheon panel discussion, moderated by David
Briel of BusinessPA, presented the opportunity for attendees to gain
valuable trade insight from some of the United States’ top trading partners. We
were honored to host a lineup of exceptional speakers who shared their
expertise and perspectives on the future of international trade:
●
Geoff Gartshore, Deputy Consul General of
Canada, New York, NY
●
Carlos Obrador, Head Consul of Mexico,
Philadelphia, PA
●
Jens Pohlmann, Counselor Trade Policy at the
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, Washington, DC
event concluded with the recognition of Lancaster County based company, Ecore International Inc, for being one
of just twelve companies to receive EXIM Bank’s prestigious 2025 Exporter of
the Year Award. Anna Weidmayer and Kyle Harnish accepted the award
presented by Regina Gordin, Deputy
Managing Director of EXIM Bank.
We
are excited about the fruitful conversations and momentum this event has
created. Stay tuned for upcoming WTCH events including the Philadelphia Port
Tour, and trade shows such as the Paris Air Show and the Summer Fancy Food
Show.
you to all of our amazing speakers, attendees, members, partners, and sponsors
who made the 2025 International Trade Conference a success. We look forward to
hosting more trade events and discussions to shape economic growth in the
Southcentral Pennsylvania region.
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Thank
you again to our sponsors for your generous support!
