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Welcome
With the launch of this e-newsletter, we hope to inform you about the many activities of our dynamic and growing organization dedicated to advancing global trade opportunities for women.
Enjoy this issue and help us grow OWIT by passing it on to those who might like to become members of our vibrant international association.
Susan Baka, susanb@owit-toronto.ca
Editor and VP, Communications, OWIT International
Katie Hewitt
Editorial Assistant
 
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Monterrey, Mexico to host our 2008 World Conference
Expand your global contacts and access a diverse program of insider information from an international assembly of speakers and presenters at our next international conference to be held October 22 to 24.  Get full details on programming, sponsorship and registration. |
Kudos to our 2007 Winners
Congratulations to Linda Rottenberg as OWIT 2007 Woman of the Year, Leann Hackman-Carty as Member of the Year and Monterrey, Mexico, as Chapter of the Year. Find out why they stand out. |
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A Truly Global Gathering
With the help of Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) funding, OWIT brought 15 delegates from emerging markets to our Annual Conference in Miami last year. They participated in a number of workshops hosted by various collaborative networks supporting women in international trade.
Get the full story on challenges identified for women in emerging markets. |
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Board Meeting Held in Windy City
A unique Fair Trade Fair kicked off our Spring Board meeting, hosted by the Chicago Chapter and attended by representatives from our chapters around the world. Get the highlights.
OWIT Contributes to High-level Talks
The recognition we have as an international voice for women’s business issues on the global stage continues with the invitation to address two international meetings. Find out where.
Toyota Takes us to Platinum
OWIT has reached an important milestone with the recent signing of Toyota as our very first platinum sponsor. Thank you, Toyota! Help us attract more sponsors.
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New Chapter Update
OWIT now has 32 chapters around the world. We are in discussions with individuals from 15 cities who are interested in launching chapters in their area, report Alma Farias and Gail Morris, our Co-VPs of Chapter Development.
Reach Out to Nairobi
Political turmoil in Kenya drastically affected our Nairobi chapter.
Find out how we are helping. |
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