Once again the Capital Region World Trade Center and the Global Business Network are joining forces in recognizing companies and organizations that are successfully doing business overseas or supporting international trade in the Capital Region. We invite you to join us for this premiere international business event emceed by Jack Aernecke, as we congratulate this year's winners on their achievements.

Small/Medium Manufacturer:
Blasch Precision Ceramics, Inc.

Large Manufacturer:
J & J Log and Lumber Corporation

Growth in Exports:
Albany Molecular Research, Inc.

Export of Services:
G.E. Energy Services - Life Extension Services

Trade Partner:
Savage Law Firm, P.C.

Special Recognition:
Gerald R. Shaye
Director - International Trade Development
Empire State Development

Ms. Morrison is the co-author of five books, including Kiss, Bow or Shake Hands: How to Do Business in Sixty Countries. She conducts seminars in intercultural communications, and has written on cross-cultural communications for many U.S. and European publications, including American Airlines' in-flight magazine American Way, Swissair's Gazette, Sabena's PASSPORT, CEO Magazine, OAG's Frequent Flyer, and Industry Week online. Terri Morrison has appeared on many media broadcasts, including CNN, CNBC, and repeatedly on NPR. She serves on several boards, including the International Academy at Santa Barbara.

Terri Morrison is also President and Owner of Getting Through Customs, a software, training and research firm for international business travelers. Her firm produces Kiss, Bow or Shake Hands: Expanded Edition, the leading online reference of global business & social practices, cognitive styles, export and travel information. Her clients include Accenture, AT&T, Cisco Systems, Deloitte & Touche, Dun & Bradstreet, Ernst & Young, Global Crossings, IBM, Lucent Technologies, National Association of Realtors, Novartis, SABRE, and universities like Cornell, Harvard, The Wharton School, Princeton, and Oxford.