Globalization: Making the Local Connection

An alphabet soup of acronyms of international trade policies and players - NAFTA, FTAA, WTO, G-8, IMF, GATT - is transforming the Philadelphia region. From job security and education, to immigration and natural resources, global forces are impacting local lives. And, depending on who is doing the talking, globalization may be welcomed or denounced.

The Preview Forum, a national public engagement media initiative, creates the opportunity for community members and news professionals to explore together the promise and problems, the new creativity, the nagging concerns caused by economic globalization in our region, and the challenges to the news media as they respond to the changes.

Moderated by Chris Satullo, Editor, Philadelphia Inquirer editorial page, the Preview Forum consists of a short screening of national TV shows that raise issues concerning the economic effects of globalization, and deliberations and recommendations on specific questions relating to the economy of the Philadelphia region.

Date: Tuesday, May 18th, 2004
Location: WHYY Technology Center, 150 N. 6th Street
Time: 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Registration, light food and beverage
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Screening and discussion

RSVP: Below or call 215-351-2051 by Friday, May 14.

Seating is limited.

Driving directions and parking information. Discounted parking available at the Parkway surface lot at 8th and Arch Streets.

Event Registration

Philadelphia Preview Forum Committee: Richard Bendis, President and CEO, Innovation Philadelphia; Harold Brubaker, Business Writer, Philadelphia Inquirer; Joseph Busler, Business Writer, Courier-Post Business News; Andrew Cassel, Business Columnist, Philadelphia Inquirer; Bruce Crawley, President, African American Chamber of Commerce of Philadelphia; Bernard Dagenais, Editor, Philadelphia Business Journal; Nessa Forman, Vice President for Corporate Communications, WHYY; Ashok Gangadean, Department of Philosophy, Haverford College, Co-founder, Global Dialogue Institute; Paul Gluck, Station Manager and Vice President, WHYY; Don Kane, Member, Mainline Unitarian Church; Kay Keenze, Civic Space Manager, WHYY; David Thornburgh, Executive Director, PA Economy League; Mjenzi K. Traylor, First Deputy Director, Department of Commerce; RoseAnn Rosenthal, President & CEO, Ben Franklin Technology Partners; Judy Wicks, Founder & CEO, White Dog Cafe, White Dog Cafe Foundation.