A note from the
Executive Director
Once again the association has been extremely busy putting Philadelphia and our 140 members on the map. Firstly, we have bolstered our team with a lively trio of wonderful Drexel coop students whom you will learn more from over the next few months.
The association was delighted to receive Denis Ricard, Secretary General of the Organization of World Heritage Cities at the end of March. He was very impressed by what he saw: Independence Hall, The National Constitution Center, The Barnes, City Hall, CHOP, the University of Pennsylvania and most of all, The Navy Yard. He called what he saw, “Philadelphia using its past to look forward.” The association continues its journey toward World Heritage city status as an opportunity for the city and its constituents.
We have garnered a host of new members along the way, bringing new connections and increased opportunities for us to promote and showcase the Global Gateways represented by each of you to Philadelphia. Read on to learn more about each one.
This is a very exciting time for the region. I would be remiss if I did not mention the advent of Qatar Airways to our city. Direct service to Doha started on April 2. Expect to hear more about this Gateway and the opportunities therein.
Our Global Gateways Program is in full swing. Our members are regularly aligned with the World Days Calendar as the year progresses. At years end we will be compiling a compendium of Global Players in the region. We are most grateful to our sponsors in this endeavor, Lockheed Martin, ReedSmith LLP and The Philadelphia Foundation for their generous support.
Let us know how we can help you get the word out on your Gateway!
With Best Wishes,
Zabeth Teelucksingh
215 851 8112
PS: Save the date - December 8th 2014, our Annual Ideas Summit luncheon!
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Global useful
resources we liked
As Philadelphia is seeking WHC designation, checkout World Heritage worth traveling to through these guides
China is largest developing, most influential country in the world today. American youth of today should be as informed as possible to be able to do business with the Chinese in the future. There is only so much you can learn from a textbook, here is the chance to go out and explore.
A useful snapshot to explore and better comprehend the World out of 100 rather than billions.
Advisor on International Strategy & Management, Global Partnerships, and Multinational Business Culture: Mr. Zacharias J. Beckman has over 25 years of multinational experience in technology, healthcare, finance, energy, legal, and defense work in Fortune 500, Government, and private sectors. He specializes in Global Project Management and International Strategy, and has published Building Successful Multinational Business Relationships, the first of a series on Global Strategy. Mr. Beckman is also a guest lecturer and instructor on Cross-Cultural topics.
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Global Gateways
Program news
PGWI Discusses Philadelphia's Next Water Worthy Plan
A couple of organizations in the Philadelphia region started the conversation about how they can work together to make Philadelphia a global center of excellence for water, and if a Public-Private Partnership would work for doing so...
The Barry and Marie Lipman prize was awarded to Breakthrough for their outstanding work in seeking to make violence and discrimination against women and girls unacceptable. Mallika Dutt, the founder, president and CEO of Breakthrough, is an advocate for social and cultural change and strives to make human rights real and relevant to everyone.
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Do you have international expertise that serves the world & Philadelphia? Join the Global Philadelphia Association and tell us why you or your business/organization is a GLOBAL GATEWAY for the Philadelphia region.
Welcome
New Members
The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill
Econsult Solutions
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Meet a Staff Member
 Rhona Gold has been the Administrative Coordinator at Global Philadelphia since its inception in 2010. Her role within the organization is both instrumental and diverse. In her primary position, she performs all the duties of an executive assistant working directly with the Chairman of the Board, John Smith. Specifically, she manages all the day-to-day needs of the association and is the principal point of contact for all its members. Additionally, Rhona is responsible for scheduling meetings, planning events, and fulfilling all the daily requirements of staff members.
Outside of her duties at GPA, she is an accomplished Practice Assistant and has worked alongside several attorneys at Reed Smith LLP since 1999. Finally, Rhona is a proud alumnus of the Penn State University Paralegal Certificate Program where she graduated with honors in 1997. Outside of work, she volunteers for the March of Dimes and is an active member with NALS of Philadelphia. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, knitting, watching Phillies games, and traveling.
Contact Rhona at
rgold@reedsmith.com
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Spotlight on a GPA Alumni
Our alumni embody the concept of individuals who are GLOBAL GATEWAYS - people who engage in the exchange of ideas & expertise between Philadelphia and the world.
Devika Shah, 
"Being a part of the GP13 Team was truly inspirational for me. I learned more than I could have imagined about Philadelphia, GPA & it's members, and most importantly, my self. Going forward I've decided to explore the marketing realm since I worked with it so much in my role with the Expo, and I hope I can find another experience as rewarding as the the one I had here. Also, though I'm technically an "alum" of GPA, I definitely see myself being involved with their projects in the future, so I'll still be around!"
Languages: Gujarati, Hindi, Spanish
Learn about our other alumni on their dedicated webpage
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Global Gateways
Special events
Mexican week
May 1st to 5th
Enjoy music, arts & cuisine of Mexico and learn more about the Mexican economy by attending one of the free and open to the public events presented by MCC.
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Free class - Analyzing Global Trends for Business and Society
May 5th - June
What does the future hold for global markets? How are societies and cultures evolving? Who will be global powers of the 21st century? Take this class and find out how global trends are transforming business and society. Join Wharton Professor Mauro Guillén for this informative 7-week Coursera class to learn about important changes in the global markets and the consequences for society at large.
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12th Annual World Trade Centers Day Awards and Celebration
May 8th as from 5:30pm
A great way to get involved in the economic development of your region and get to know global businesses and individuals members of WTCGP.
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2nd Annual Celebration of World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
May 8th, from 5:30-7:30pm
Enjoy a free World Fusion performance by Farah Siraj and Help us our members UNAGP and UPenn Middle East Center raise funds for immunization efforts.
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Some Upcoming
Global Events
International Jazz Day
April 30th (ALL DAY)
Philadelphia seeks World Heritage designation
Philadelphia, teetering on the edge of the world stage, wants a leading role. Enter the Global Philadelphia Association. GPA, in conjunction with Mayor Nutter's administration, is pressing the city's case that it should be added to the list of World Heritage Cities, a designation seen as a further boost to Philadelphia as an attraction for international tourists...
Global Conversations With Krista Bard, President of The Consular Corps Association of Philadelphia.
The Consular Corps Association of Philadelphia (CCAP) is the oldest association of foreign consuls in the United States, encompassing representatives from over 30 countries around the globe...
EIJP correspondents on Philly Tech Week
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