Summer 2017 International Business Networking Reception
On Wednesday, July 26, 2017 the British American Business Council of Greater Philadelphia (BABCPHL) partnered with the Asian, French, German, Hispanic, Irish, Israeli, Italian, Russian, Norwegian, and Swedish American Chambers of Commerce for the Seventh Annual Summer International Business Networking Reception. Nearly 300 global business executives gathered at the National Museum of Jewish History for this annual meeting of the who’s who of international relations in the Greater Philadelphia region. Councilman At-Large, David Oh was the featured speaker.
Councilman Oh began his remarks by referencing a recent injury he had suffered when returning to his Philadelphia home after a long night at work. He spoke about motivation and spirit, and how he was inspired to return home from the hospital after seeing his children’s reaction to his injury. He then related this to the City of Philadelphia, and how the region has recently enhanced its international trade presence. Councilman Oh credited this to the cutting-edge businesses, organizations like the International Chambers of Commerce, and people within the City of Philadelphia, and explained how they are the driving force of advancement. He acknowledged the twelve participating Chambers, and noted organizations like these are what stimulate the Mayor’s Office to become a larger player in the international business arena. Councilman Oh closed by thanking all in attendance, and offered an invitation into his office for anyone with any suggestions or ideas they may have, adding, “if you do not push us, we will not come together.”
Special thanks to the Chilean Chamber for organizing such an important program for the international business community and to event sponsors: Aramark, DRS, Fox Center for International Business & Research, Klasko Immigration Law Partners, Santander, and Wouch Maloney & Co. LLP.
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