| United around the globe to foster international trade and the advancement of women in business. |
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About us |
OUR MISSIONOrganization of Women in International Trade-Toronto seeks to enhance the status and interests of women in the field of international trade through the establishment of a global network of business contacts. | OUR GOALSBusiness: To promote international trade and commerce Networking: To establish and expand international business contacts, particularly among women. Education: To help members develop global business skills and stay current on international issues |
OUR HISTORY
Formed in March 2000, the Organization of Women in International Trade-Toronto (OWIT-Toronto) is a non-profit professional organization designed to promote women doing business internationally by providing networking opportunities, export education and global business contacts.
OWIT-Toronto was the first Canadian chapter of the Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT). Originating in the United States in 1989, OWIT is a worldwide network of chapters promoting international trade and commerce.
WHO WE ARE
Members include women exporters and importers, service providers and government representatives involved in trade. With women-owned businesses significantly underrepresented in the global trade arena, OWIT seeks to change this by providing global business contacts, networking and educational opportunities.Take a moment to view a gallery of photos taken at events we have hosted (pre-2019).
Below are photos of some of our events, from 2019 to 2023
2023
Networking Event, Entrepreneurs Point, Export Awards Winners 2023
October 18, 2023
Export Awards at the OITC, November 16, 2023 The Geopolitics of International Trade,
December 5, 2023 - Hosted by Bennett Jones
Sandra Pupatello (L), Jessica Horwitz, Amesika Baeta (R)
2022
 Export Awards Guest Speaker Pierre Pettigrew with Aylin Lusi, OWIT Board Member/Moderator December 2022
Virtual OWIT Canadian Women's Business Delegation to Mexico Overview from Mexican Industry Leaders' and Buyers' Panel March 2022 |
Export Award Winner, Yvonne Robertson, Matrix Power Services Ltd., with Sabine Soumare, WEKH
Export Award Winner, Natalie Jiang, with Kathleen Wang, |
2021
Virtual Annual General Meeting - OWIT-Toronto - January 2021 |
2020
 Women in Business & Leadership Forum - In Celebration of International Women's Day March 2020 |  Mixer for Trade Professionals BCE Place - February 2020 |
Virtual Export Awards - November 2020 |
Women in Business & Leadership Forum - In Celebration of International Women's Day March 2020 |
Language and Culture Webinar: Gateway and Tips to the Hispanic Export Markets - July 2020 |
2019
Woman Exporter of the Year - September 2019 Myra Sable, Sable & Rosenfeld |
Holiday Party Hosted by BennettJones - December 2019 Panel on "Year End Reflections" |
OWIT-Toronto Trade Mission to Expo Manufactura (Mexico) in Advanced Manufacturing - February 2019 |
Excellence Award for Leadership in International Trade - Isabella Bertani |
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