Your January 2025 OWIT NY Update: Events, Awards, Exciting Opportunities & Partnerships

Dear Community Members,

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Happy 2025! Join us this month and throughout the year at OWIT International events, webinars, member activities, World Trade NYC and more.

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·???????? The new U.S. Administration and post-election takeaways on January 28 @12pm EST. Stayed tuned for more details about this virtual event with OWIT NY leaders.

? ·???????? Meet and Greet on February 6 at 11am EST. Join for an introduction to LOGIFEM , a new partner in the logistics sector.

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·???????? Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT) is gathering nominations for awards. Please see the award information below. Click here to reach out to our International Representative, Andrea Johnson, MA for more details and award forms.

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·???????? OWIT International is partnering for a conference alongside the spring retreat. BowerGroupAsia (BGA), OWIT International and OWIT NY will host a conference in Johannesburg, South Africa in May 2025. ?

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·???????? Grant for community organizers led by Andrea Reyes. A 4-part series to help you plan, execute and see your project. Information here: Community organizer series

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·???????? World Trade Week NYC planning, networking and events for May 2025 and hosted by the NEW YORK DISTRICT EXPORT COUNCIL . Reach out at [email protected] if you are interested in being a part of the partner planning.

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Additional events led by our members will be discussed. More info during our Chapter networking meeting.

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??·??????? Monthly networking session, Trading Ideas: Networking with OWIT-NY on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 12:30pm. Members will receive their calendar invitation to our informal virtual event. Email us at [email protected]?to receive the zoom link and join us as a guest.

Read more about? The 15 Days of Lunar New Year & What They Mean | The New York Public Library. Sending wishes for peace and prosperity as we celebrate the lunar new year.

Kind Regards,

Kathy Santillo , President?

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ANNUAL OWIT AWARDS

Let’s once again celebrate the outstanding achievements and contributions of women leaders. Every year since 1995, OWIT has recognized women leaders in international trade and business from around the world.

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The organization presents three awards annually, OWIT Chapter of the Year, and OWIT Member of the Year and OWIT Woman of the Year.

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This year, we have added three more: OWIT International Volunteer of the Year Award and

OWIT Partner of the Year Award and the OWIT President’s Award.

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Please submit your nominations to the OWIT Administrator at [email protected] (copy to [email protected]).

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Andrea Johnson, MA , International Representative for OWIT NY will be hosting a 3-Part Series on Designing Your Next Move with Purpose: How to Plan Your Beautiful Exit and Transition with Clarity. Save the Dates: January 21-23, 2025 2pm CST

?A career move doesn’t have to be impulsive or chaotic—it can be a well-planned, intentional transition. A ‘Beautiful Exit’ is about leaving your current role with clarity and purpose, setting yourself up for success in your next chapter, whether that’s a new job, entrepreneurship, or a passion project.

Start by identifying your goals and crafting a roadmap that aligns your actions with your vision for 2025.

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BGA and OWIT Announce Partnership

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January 8, 2025, BowerGroupAsia (BGA), Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT) and us OWIT-NY , partnered to boost business opportunities and professional development for women in trade.

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BGA and OWIT will host a conference in Johannesburg, South Africa in May 2025. The conference will focus on the value of women in global trade and their access to entrepreneurship, networking opportunities, and the collective value that exists between corporations, governments, and communities.

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“When BGA expanded its business to Africa in early 2024, I was eager to identify avenues for us to get involved in women’s empowerment activities as we continue to do in Asia,” said Alexian Wines, MBA , COO of BowerGroupAsia. “BGA is very excited to partner with OWIT to leverage our global networks to empower female leaders as we collectively strive to expand economic growth and improve opportunities.”

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“When OWIT looked for ways to organize a one-day conference where women-led businesses in trade would share, inspire and celebrate, we found a perfect match to collaborate with BGA and support each other’s missions,” said Hulya Kurt - Vocation Architect , President of OWIT International. “OWIT is looking forward to an empowering day where we can connect, educate, support and build bridges.”

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BGA is a Washington, DC-based government affairs, public policy and strategic advisory firm. We have 200 people working in more than 30 markets across the Indo-Pacific. BGA applies unmatched expertise and experience to help the world’s top companies navigate the most complex and dynamic markets.?In 2024, BGA expanded its business offering to include select markets in Africa, including Kenya and South Africa. Early in this expansion, we recognized many roadblocks impacting businesses, including supply chain limitations, lack of support for female entrepreneurs and access to business education. We believe that empowering female leaders is key to improving economic opportunities and global business.

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OWIT was established in 1989 as a non-profit organization with a goal to foster international trade and the advancement of women in business. Their growing network continues to provide a collective forum to support education, to facilitate information exchange and to promote networking. OWIT strives to stay at the forefront of trade and technological developments, and to build partnerships and alliances with peer organizations and associations. OWIT serves as the unifying body of a network of chapters spanning the globe in the Americas, Western Europe, and Africa. OWIT also supports a “Virtual Chapter” for individuals involved in international trade and business who do not have a local OWIT chapter. OWIT is recognized worldwide for building ongoing trade relationships within and between global communities.?

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If you have questions or need more information about becoming a OWIT member or starting a new chapter, email?[email protected]

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