September, 2012

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Chilean Fresh Fruit Operations Workshop

Monday, September 17th, 2012

Save the Date!

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM tour of Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Program

Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market
6700 Essington Ave., J-232
Philadelphia, PA 19153

What to expect in the upcoming Chilean fresh fruit season?

Join us in an interactive experience with colleagues, port representatives and government officials to review trade, technical, legal, regulations and business issues affecting the import of Chilean fresh fruit into the Delaware River. Don’t miss out!

There is no charge for CACC members to attend; however, attendence is limited and reservations are required.

3 tickets per member company

For more information or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Mary Vercillo at 215-790-3627 or [email protected].

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15th Annual Friend of Chile Award Luncheon

Friday, September 14th, 2012

Please join us at our 15th annual awards luncheon at the Union League of Philadelphia on Thursday, November 15, 2012. Come celebrate and recognize the strong and deep commercial, trade, cultural, and diplomatic relationship between the Greater Philadelphia region and the Republic of Chile.

11:30 AM Chilean Wine Tasting and Reception
12 Noon Luncheon & Award Ceremony

The Union League of Philadelphia
140 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102

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The Chilean & American Chamber of Commerce 15th Annual Friend of Chile Award Luncheon

Please join us at our 15th annual awards luncheon as we celebrate and recognize the strong and deep commercial, trade, cultural, and diplomatic relationship between the Greater Philadelphia region and the Republic of Chile.

Receiving the 15th Annual “Friend of Chile” Award:
David Schiro President, Jac. Vandenberg, Inc.

Receiving the “Pablo Neruda” Award:
Bacchanal Committee of Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

We look forward to your response by Thursday, November 8, 2012. For more information, please contact Mary Vercillo at 215-790-3627 or [email protected]

GRACIAS!
The Chilean & American Chamber of Commerce and the members of the Board of Directors would like to thank the following companies and organizations for their support, which makes the 15th Annual “Friend of Chile” Award Luncheon possible:

721 Logistics LLC
ASOEX
Chilean Fresh Fruit Association
Capespan North America
Cross Atlantic Capital Partners
Delaware River Stevedores
Dole Fresh Fruit Company
Eisner LLP
Holt Logistics Corp
Holzworth & Kato, PC.
Honorary Consulate of Chile
HSBC Bank USA
Jac Vanderberg Inc.
J&K Fresh East
Murphy Marine Services
OHL
Pacific Delaware Inc.
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Philadelphia Regional Port Authority
Pilots’ Association for the Delaware River Marine Trade Association
Port of Wilmington & Diamond State Port Corporation
ProChile
Royal Fumigation
Western Industries

Click here to see pictures from the 2011 “Friend of Chile” Awards Celebration & Luncheon

Click here to see a video clip from the 2011 “Friend of Chile” Awards Celebration & Luncheon

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Cheers for Chile!

Friday, September 14th, 2012

The Chilean & American Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Consulate of Chile, ProChile and Wines of Chile, is celebrating Chile’s 202nd anniversary of independence with a wine reception at the Pyramid Club on Thursday, September 27, 2012.

Pyramid Club
1735 Market Street
52nd Floor
Philadelphia , PA 19103

$40 Member
$55 Non-Member

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Celebrate Chile’s Independence Day with the Wines of Chile Experience

The Chilean & American Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Consulate of Chile, ProChile and Wines of Chile, is celebrating Chile’s 202nd anniversary of independence with a wine reception.

On the evening of Thursday, September 27, enjoy a variety of Chilean wines, appetizers, business networking, raffle prizes as well as the breathtaking 52-story view of the city skyline.

Please join us and explore the freshness, vibrancy and bold evolution of the Chilean wine industry. Want to be a sponsor? Please contact Ricardo Maldonado at 215-790-3769

 

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Make Business a Walk in the Park

Wednesday, September 12th, 2012

Join the Chilean & American Chamber of Commerce, British American Commerce, and the Italian American Chamber of Commerce! Network, Meet, Enjoy, & Win at the Second Annual International Networking Event & Soccer Game at PPL Park — Home to Philadelphia Union

PPL Park Seaport Drive
Chester, PA 19013

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Join the Chilean & American Chamber of Commerce and the Philadelphia Union along with the British American Commerce, and the Italian American Chamber of Commerce to:

Network on the Captain Morgan Deck overlooking the stadium and the Delaware River

Meet Nick Sakiewicz, CEO and Operating Partner, Philadelphia Union

Enjoy stadium food and drinks

Win exciting raffle prizes

Watch Philadelphia Union vs. DC United – Major League Soccer match from reserved stadium seats

To register, please call Ricardo Maldonado at (215) 790- 3769

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