President's Letter

 

Dear Members and Visitors:

PDE, formerly known as the Philadelphia Drug Exchange, is an organization of Pharmaceutical manufacturers and suppliers founded in 1861 rich in history and tradition.

As we move into 2009 with great hope for a better tomorrow we can’t help conclude that 2008 was a year of turmoil for our economy and our country. Of course the Pharmaceutical industry is not immune to this turmoil and PDE member companies both small and large experienced some of the restructuring, volatility and concerns seen throughout our other industries. But the PDE has weathered these storms before. Since our founding, through too many wars and economic downturns, PDE has sustained itself through the strength and commitment of its membership. PDE continues to be a forum for member companies to bring calm to the ever changing landscape. As we gather at five scheduled social and business events throughout the year we get the opportunity to network and address some of the issues we have before us as a Pharmaceutical organization.

 PDE recognizes the social responsibility it has and continues its efforts to contribute to the exceptional students of member companies, pharmacy students and outstanding local high school science students. Today those awards approach $16,000 yearly because of the participation and generosity of our members.

There has been a changing of the guard in our politics as we enter 2009 and hope for a change in circumstance. Through all these years PDE has dealt with the changes and challenges of the day and I’m confident that we will continue to do so. With the support and efforts of our members and those that go the extra mile by working on our various Committees we will continue to be a strong organization. We thank you for your support and interest in PDE.

I look forward to the year ahead and to seeing you at future PDE events. Please visit our Activities Calendar for coming events http://www.pdetrade.org/activitiescalendar.html

If you have any questions contact us at pdetrade@msn.com

Yours sincerely,

 

Robert B. Gettis, PDE President

 


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