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21st Annual World Trade Centers Day Awards Celebration

Date: 
9/27/2023 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: 
The Fairmount Water Works 640 Waterworks Dr
Philadelphia, PA 19130
United States
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Website: 
https://www.wtcphila.org/news/archives/0...

We are so excited to announce that our 2023 Company of the Year is our long-time member company – Van Horn, Metz & Co. Congratulations to Barry Fisher, President, and WTCGP Advisory Council Member, and to his entire team!

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Business and Commerce
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International Commerce
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Economic Development

Research and Integrated Community Development Center

Contact Phone Number: 
(215) 935-6352
Contact Email Address: 
gggehyigon@yahoo.com
Website: 
http://www.ricdc.org/

Research and Integrated Community Development Center (RICDC) is a registered, tax exempt (501.c.3) not-for-profit organization. Our mission is to prevent HIV/AIDS to live a healthy and independent life.

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Nonprofit
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Community Development
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Economic Development
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Human Services
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Parenting/Family
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Advocacy/Policy
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International Relations
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Humanitarian Assistance/Foreign Aid
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Global Crisis
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Immigration/Refugees
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Science and Technology
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Medicine
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Public Health
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Africa
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Liberian

NGWA National Association USA

Website: 
http://www.ngwanational.org/

NGWA National Association USA is a charitable organizatoin founded in 1986 with its mission focused on human and cultural advancements within the context of cultural sustainability. NNAUSA has impacted many lived in Nigeria and in the Diaspora  and has committed about $600,000 to numerous projects through direct engagements and/or partnerships with institutions in the US and Nigeria. 

Organization Type: 
Nonprofit
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Arts and Culture
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Folk Arts/Culture
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Cultural Exchange
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Business and Commerce
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Community Development
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Economic Development
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Community Development
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Human Services
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Advocacy/Policy
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History and Preservation
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International Relations
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Humanitarian Assistance/Foreign Aid
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Immigration/Refugees
Global Region: 
Africa
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Nigerian (Nigeria)

LendforPeace.org

Contact Phone Number: 
Team@LendforPeace.org
Contact Email Address: 
215-253-3583
Website: 
http://www.lendforpeace.org/

We believe micro-lending promotes economic opportunity and political stability in the Middle East. LendforPeace is a 501(c)3 that aims to maximize the impact of microfinance in the Palestinian Territories.

At LendforPeace, you can lend directly to micro-entrepreneurs in the Palestinian Terroritories, helping to create economic and political stability in the region. With help from our friends at Kiva.org, you can be sure your capital will be delivered to the entrepreneur of your choice, along with the training and guidance to get them off the ground.

Organization Type: 
Nonprofit
Topic: 
Business and Commerce
Topic: 
Chambers of Commerce
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Economic Development
Topic: 
Entrepreneurship
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Finance
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Microfinance
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Middle East
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Israeli
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Palestinian

Profugo

Location: 
9 Rittenhouse Place
Ardmore, PA 19003
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Contact Name: 
Jenny Koleth
Contact Phone Number: 
(215) 868-1662
Contact Email Address: 
jenny.koleth@profugo.org
Website: 
http://www.profugo.org

Profugo is a grassroots non-profit organization involved in International Development. Our mission is to provide communities with access to tools and resources that enable them to build a better quality of life. Our vision is creating a world where brighter futures are possible because all communities have equal access to a better quality of life.

Organization Type: 
Nonprofit
Topic: 
Arts and Culture
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Education
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Graphic Arts/Design
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Folk Arts/Culture
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Cultural Exchange
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Business and Commerce
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Networking
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Community Development
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International Commerce
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Economic Development
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Entrepreneurship
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Microfinance
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Community Development
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Human Services
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Employment
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Youth
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Communications
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Global Conversations
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Fellowships/Residencies
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International Studies
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Research
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Vocational/Job Training
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Exchange Programs
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Language Programs
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Cultural Awareness
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Travel and Tourism
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International Relations
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Women / Gender
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Public Health
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Agriculture/Horticulture
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Energy/Alternative Energy
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Water
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Global Kids
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Indian

Pan-American

Twenty-four percent of Philadelphia’s foreign born come from the Pan-American region. Many come from the Caribbean, with significant populations also coming from South America. A growing number of Philadelphia’s newcomers come from Mexico and Central America.

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Arts and Culture
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Community Arts
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Folk Arts/Culture
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Economic Development
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History and Preservation
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Food/Cuisine
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Immigration/Refugees
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Central America/Carribean
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Dominican
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Haitian
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Jamaican
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Mexican
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South America
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Brazilian
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Colombian

Middle Eastern and Central Asian

Immigrants from the Middle East and Central Asia constitute a small percentage of the foreign born in Philadelphia. People from all over the region, including Afghanistan, Lebanon, Iraq, Israel and Palestine, have come to the United States to do business and to live in peace. The majority of immigrants are Arab, stemming from the Arab peninsula.

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Arts and Culture
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Community Development
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Economic Development
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History and Preservation
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Asia
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Middle East
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Lebanese
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Palestinian

African

Seven percent of Philadelphia’s foreign born come from Africa. There are immigrants from almost every African country in Philadelphia, though the largest communities are from Nigeria, Liberia, Ethiopia and Ghana.

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Arts and Culture
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Community Development
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Economic Development
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History and Preservation
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Africa
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Eritrean
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Ethiopian
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Liberian
Global Region: 
Nigerian (Nigeria)

Michael Fitzgerald

Michael
Fitzgerald
Contact Information
Member
Title: 
Corporate Sales Manager
Address: 
Phone Number: 
570-954-2547
Website: 
http://www.stayaka.com/
Email Address: 
MFitzgerald@stayaka.com

Michael Fitzgerald is the Director of Business Development at Plus Relocation. Based in the Northeast U.S. and part of a global business development team, I work hand in hand with corporate clients to build and implement top-notch global mobility programs. 

I work seamlessly with our client services and global supply chain teams to create a successful partnership between Plus and you, our clients. 

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Business Person/Executive
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Cultural Exchange
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Economic Development
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Entrepreneurship
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Finance
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Investment
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International Trade
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Microfinance
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Transportation & Ports
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Employment
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City Planning
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In the News
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Global Conversations
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GlobalPhilly™ 2013
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Hospitality and Promotion
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Travel and Tourism
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International City Series
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Global Philadelphia Association

Goldman Sachs

Location: 
Mellon Bank Center
1735 Market Street 26th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Contact Phone Number: 
215-656-7800
Website: 
http://www2.goldmansachs.com/

Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of services worldwide.

Our company has a responsibility to use its resources, including the time and talent of its people, to have a positive impact in the global community. This can be done through commercial activities, philanthropy and the actions of our people.

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