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CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF ADVANCING OUR MISSION...

CLEVELAND - The Organization of Women in International Trade - Northeast Ohio chapter held its Annual Event on August 27, 2009. The event, hosted by the Cleveland Clinic, was a celebration of 20 years of the organization's efforts to promote international exchange and integration in business transactions. Invited guests and attendees included a diversity of members of the international business community in Northeast Ohio, from commercial entities to non-profits to international and immigration attorneys. Guest speakers, Robert Williams, President of Global Health Services at the Cleveland Clinic, and Aura Lopez, Manager at the Center for International Medical Education led a comprehensive and engaging discussion on the international aspects of doing business at the Cleveland Clinic. Mr. Williams began the discussion with a presentation setting forth the Clinic's holistic approach to expanding its mission overseas. Ms. Lopez then led a discussion on the educational aspects of training foreign graduate physicians at the Cleveland Clinic. Both presentations painted a clear picture of the efforts made at the Cleveland Clinic to bring about international integration worthy of a true world class healthcare institution.

The presentation was followed by a cocktail reception where guests and attendees shared professional contacts and experiences while enjoying the rhythm of Spanish guitar.

The board of the Organization of Women in International Trade - Northeast Ohio chapter was pleased with the success of this Annual Event celebrating the organization's 20th anniversary. The president, Ms. Carolina Schneider extended special thanks to the board members and particularly to Marie Herlevi for her invaluable contribution in making this event a success.

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Chapter Upcoming Events

OWIT Fall Board Meeting held in Cleveland, Ohio
Date of Event: October 23-24 2009
OWIT International members from all over the world will come to Cleveland for networking, educational seminars, and fellowship with other members of the international trade community.

Volunteering Opportunities

OWIT Northeast Ohio is looking for volunteers to support the October Fall board meeting. To register please contact our Membership Committee: Denise Montrose membership_com@witneo.org

Committee Members Needed

We are looking for Committee Members!! To sign up, please contact our Membership Committee: Denise Montrose membership_com@witneo.org

OWIT NEO Sponsors

We are very fortunate to have generous sponsors who have chosen to support our organization. We would like to thank our sponsors for their continuous support throughout. We hope to continue this invaluable partnership

The Global Business Center Cleveland State University
Baldwin Wallace

Hyland Software- featured sponsor at our kick off event

Would you like to become a sponsor?, please check the website www.witneo.org/sponsors


Membership Renewal

Thinking always in our members we have keep last year membership rates $55 for regular membership, $140 for Corporate Members, $40 students.

Membership RENEWAL - To renew your subscription for 2009-2010, please log onto the site www.witneo.org Your membership is valid for one year from the date of payment. PAYMENT can be made directly online - using your credit card (via Paypal) which will result in IMMEDIATE approval of your registration and immediate access to the membership section of the site. Alternatively, pay via Check. (Please e-mail membership@witneo.orgquestions/or issues.)

Product Classification for Exports Workshop

Cleveland State University, International Trade Assistance Center (ITAC), U.S. Department of Homeland security
Wednesday, September 16 or Thursday, September 17, 8:00a.m - 4:30 p.m
A one-day introductory workshop on how to classify your product while adhering to export regulations! This event combines both the technical teachings and practical hands-on approach to determine Harmonized Tariff System or Schedule B code relating to your product(s).

OWIT - NEO Members have a $25 discount

[Click here to check the flyer]

U.S. Department of Commerce USEAC Events

Trade North America Conference (Click here for more information)
September 9-10, 2009
Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center, Detroit, MI

U.S. Department of Commerce Executive Trade Mission To Libya and Algeria
(Click here for more information)
November 4-8, 2009
Tripoli, Libya and Algiers, Algeria; Africa
Registration Deadline: August 1, 2009

 

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