2005 Excellence in International Trade Awards Dinner

On Wednesday, November 16th the Capital Region World Trade Center (CRWTC) hosted the 2005 Excellence in International Trade Awards Dinner, it's biggest event of the year at the Glen Sanders Mansion in Scotia. The CRWTC staff played host to approximately two hundred guests, who enjoyed an open bar patio reception with exhibitors from 5:30-6:30 PM and a catered dinner before the awards presentation.

The 2005 Excellence in International Trade Awards Dinner recognized companies and organizations that have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Capital Region's international business community. Only six companies received these distinguished awards, which covered specific categories that ranged from new exporter award to the most innovative global small business award.

Congratulations to the 2005 Winners

International Trade Award for Large Manufacturer
Magnet Business Group, a division of Intermagnetics General Corporation

International Trade Award for Small/Medium Manufacturer
X-Ray Optical Systems, Inc.

International Trade Award for New to Export
Autotask Corporation

International Trade Award for Exporter of Services LinguaLinx, Inc.

International Trade Award for Trade Partner
Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti P.C.

International Trade Award for Global Vision
U. S. Department of Commerce - Westchester Export Assistance Center

Winners at Trade Dinner
From left: David Gibson, President, X-Ray Optical Systems, Inc.; Jeff Rothenberg, Managing Partner, Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti P.C.; Scott Murray, Vice President, Magnet Business Group, a division of Intermagnetics General Corporation; Cathy Doheny, International Trade Specialist, U. S. Department of Commerce - Westchester Export Assistance Center; David Smith, President, LinguaLinx, Inc.; Dick Frederick, President, Autotask Corporation

Many of the guests were CRWTC members, which

encompassed a wide variety of local companies and their representative employees who seek help in expanding internationally. For the third straight year WRGB Channel 6 News Anchor Jack Aernecke emceed the awards.

The highly anticipated featured keynote speaker for the 2005 award dinner was Jan Smith, Manager of Global Communications and Public Affairs for General Electric (GE). Ms. Smith has served GE for over 18 years as the Human Resources Manager for Power Systemssourcing, engineering and the Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, as well as a communication specialist and leader. Since 1996 Ms. Smith has been the manager of GE Power Systems Global Communication and Public Affairs, serving as the company's spokeswoman, responsible for internal communications, media relations, community relations and government affairs across the 20 billion dollar, 35,000-employee portfolio worldwide.

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