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2024

  • Thomas Young, CEO of WTCGP, Honored in 40 Under 40 - Each year, the Philadelphia Business Journal recognizes the region’s up and coming leaders for annual 40 Under 40 awards program. Thomas Young, President and CEO of the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia (WTCGP), is among the select group of Philadelphia leaders to ... more

  • Sycamore Intl.: Keeping E-Waste out of Landfills - What do consumers, schools, companies, and organizations do when electronic devices and gadgets stop working or become obsolete? Unfortunately, America has garnered a reputation as a “throw-away society.” The World Health Organization stated that E-waste is the fastest-growin... more

2023

  • Thomas Young Appointed New President & CEO WTCGP - The Board of Directors of the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia (WTCGP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas N. Young as the President and CEO effective August 1, 2023.  WTCGP President Linda Conlin retired in January 2023. “I want to thank the enti... more

  • WTCGP Launches Global Diversity Advisory Council - The World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia (WTCGP) Launches its Inaugural Global Diversity Advisory Council (GDAC)  To Advance Initiative to Teach and Empower Minority and Women-Owned Businesses to Become Successful Exporters Philadelphia, PA…March 7, 2023….The World T... more

  • AKAS Textiles: Mission is All in Its Name - Sharma Family from left to right: Ashrey, Archana, Sidharth and Karishma By Graziella DiNuzzo​Sidharth (Sid) Sharma has been a textile engineer for forty nine years and his wife Archana (Arch) was once Director of Quality control for a medical device company. “We want... more

  • MinkeeBlue: Making Life Easier for Women - By Graziella DiNuzzo Sherrill Mosee’s mother was a young teenage mom with a desire to go to college. “She was accepted to the University of Penn but my grandmother said she couldn’t go. She said she couldn’t afford to keep the baby and go to school,” explains Mosee. The re... more

2022

  • Linda Conlin to Transition as President of WTCGP - After 13 years of dedicated service, Conlin will step down from her role later this year.  ​“I was fortunate to have the opportunity at the WTCGP to continue to work in a field that I know and enjoy with a supportive Board and talented team – all dedicated to helping our smal... more

  • Ukraine Under Siege: Economic Humanitarian Crisis - Philadelphia, (March 17, 2022) - The World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia President Linda Conlin speaks with Dr. Kris Singh, Founder, President and CEO of Holtec International. Linda Conlin: Dr. Singh, when you founded Holtec International in Marlton, N.J. ov... more

  • WTCGP Welcomes New Director of Communications - On 2/22/22, WTCGP welcomed Michelle Boyles as its new Director of Communications. Michelle comes to the WTCGP with extensive print, online and events management experience. As Executive Managing Editor for Philly Biz and South Jersey Biz Magazines, she developed, assigned and ... more

2021

  • Member Stephen Anderson Marquis Advisory - By Graziella DiNuzzoI sat down with Stephen Anderson, Founder of Marquis Advisory Group and newest member of the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia, to learn more about his history and how Marquis came into existence. In October 1961, you were able to walk into The New... more