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Helping Philadelphia Area Businesses Export with Thomas Young

E260 • Jul 10, 2024 • 12 mins

Melinda Emerson introduces Thomas Young and explores the World Trade Center Association and STEP Grants. They discuss exporting challenges, success strategies, and financing international deals.

Key Points

  • Understanding different international markets and regulations is crucial for small businesses looking to export their products.
  • The World Trade Center Greater Philadelphia offers a range of services including international trade financing, market intelligence, and compliance assistance.
  • Flexible and adaptive strategies, such as the advice to "be like water," can help businesses navigate the complexities of global trade.

Thomas Young is President and CEO of the World Trade Center Greater Philadelphia (WTCGP). He gained more than a decade of comprehensive experience in legislative affairs, policy advising, and public engagement during his tenure at Bellevue Strategies. Thomas’s background encompasses significant involvement in diverse political campaigns, notably Ken Lawrence for Montgomery County Commissioner, Donna Bullock for State Representative, and Lynne Abraham for Mayor. Thomas holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he played basketball and earned All- American honors, leading the team to the Division II National Championship game. His passion these days is helping Philadelphia area businesses export. For more information, https://www.wtcphila.org

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