On Thursday, February 3, 2011, the British American Business Council of Greater Philadelphia joined several other international organizations for a business networking reception with the Governor of Delaware, Jack Markell. The program celebrated the success of the State of Delaware as a destination for international business. Over 200 guests, including leading figures from the international business and diplomatic communities in the Greater Philadelphia region gathered for this winter networking event at The Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts in Wilmington. The international business networking event of the season was abuzz with the chatter of multi-lingual conversations and the consumption of delicious wine and food.
Governor Markell spoke about the importance of international trade and commerce in the State of Delaware, and his incentive program to attract business to the State. The Governor mentioned his specific interest in promoting UK investment in the region.
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Event sponsors: Continental Airlines, GBA, HSBC, Royal Fumigation, The Port of Wilmington Delaware, Wines of Chile and Los Vascos.
