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Yesterday afternoon we were delighted to be part of a Masterclass hosted by the Department for Business and Trade and the #ExportAcademy on trade and gender in 2024 to talk about our activities and OWIT in the UK as well as the progress achieved through trade agreements worldwide. 👉 For those of you who missed it, you can see it here: https://lnkd.in/epFkC8hF. (You need to sign in and look it up in past events.) Participants were welcomed by Heather Witney. The session was a lively and informative discussion where OWIT UK President and OWIT Executive VP Noreen Burroughes Cesareo FRSA first looked at what was happening internationally and then discussed the initiatives in the UK, including BSOs such as OWIT UK. She was joined by OWIT UK members Holly Piggott and Emma Cheetham (Translation) who spoke about their businesses and their exporting activities with countries where the UK has trade agreements, looking at both opportunities and challenges. Melissa Mariano and Livia Di Simone from Department for Business and Trade then presented on how the UK Government is developing and implementing trade policy that advances gender equality and seeks to ensure women can fully access the benefits of trade. To learn more about OWIT UK activities, visit our website - www.owituk.org and follow us on social media. Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT)

We are delighted to be invited by Department for Business and Trade to talk about our activities and OWIT in the UK. Join us on August 1st. 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/enF6a7kr Learn about how countries worldwide are working to develop and advance their trade policy to ensure women can fully access the benefits of trade. Across the globe, landmark policies and trade arrangements have contributed to a more favourable environment for women to expand their businesses overseas. Although selling products and services has become more inclusive in recent decades with increasing participation from women-led businesses, they still face more barriers and challenges selling their products and services internationally than those led by men, including in the UK. By joining this webinar you will hear about the work the Department for Business and Trade and other countries are doing to develop and implement trade policy that advances gender equality and seeks to ensure women can fully access the benefits of trade. Speakers Noreen Burroughes Cesareo FRSA, International Trade, Strategic Marketing and Communications Specialist; President, The Organisation of Women in International Trade (OWIT) in the UK Noreen is an International Trade, Strategic Marketing and Communications specialist with an international private enterprise and entrepreneurial background. She is also the founder and principal consultant of Market Accents, a UK-based international advisory strategy and marketing firm. She sits on various boards representing gender and trade. Holly Piggott, Director, Alinea Customs Alinea Customs is a UK customs brokerage and international trade consultancy that provides import and export clearance and transit documents and has in-house legal expertise addressing all aspects of UK customs compliance and practice. Holly is a regular editorial contributor to Trade Finance Global, a member of SIITACE, and an Ambassador for OWIT UK. Emma Cheetham (Translation), Founder and Director, ecls translations Emma is the founder and director of ECLS Translations, a member of Women in Localization and OWIT UK. ECLS Translations supports exporting businesses of all sizes in the marketing, technology, automotive and manufacturing sectors, as well as partnering with associations, agencies and embassies in line with its motto of “advancing global prosperity, harmony and connectedness – one word at a time”. Melissa Mariano, Gender FTA and Multilateral Lead, Cross-Cutting Policy Directorate, Department for Business and Trade Melissa's team develops, negotiates and implements policy positions that advance gender equality, to help deliver HMG’s commitment to a gender-responsive trade policy, seeking to ensure women can fully access the benefits of trade to support economic growth.

We are delighted to see our very own OWITI UK member Elsie Etienne featured in this month's OWIT international members' spotlight. Register to network and meet international OWIT members. Details below: You are invited to an online meeting that will spotlight three members of OWIT International: Dr. Temitope Mayegun (OWIT Nigeria) Ms Elsie Etienne (OWIT UK) Ms. Pearl Hanson (OWIT Ghana) Date: 23 July 2024 Time: 5PM - 6PM UK BST Location: Online (Zoom) Please register in advance using this link : https://lnkd.in/eHcRnk2s Noreen Burroughes Cesareo FRSA Véronique Rapetti - Certified Growth Mindset Practitioner Antonella Ragona Nicole Pitter Patterson Fiorina Mugione Elena Molinari Elisabeth Spry Savvitas

OWIT UK Trade Talks - July 16th 2024 at 5.30PM BST This is a member-only event Every other month, OWIT UK members come together for an informal chat and networking after work at 5.30PM. This is a regular date, so mark them in your calendar for the rest of the year- the second Tuesday of every other month. It is our chance to spotlight members, find out what we do, and plan programmes that are of interest to us. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e5632K5e

Join us in empowering women in business and fostering global trade. Connect with our network for education, networking, and staying abreast of trade and tech advancements. Explore rewarding volunteer opportunities and partnerships.https://owit.org/owits-mission/ #OWIT #GlobalTrade

On #MSMEDay, we are delighted that @OWITUK member Elizabeth Botsford is representing us on the OWIT International MSME Day webinar. Register for 5PM BST and join in the conversation #trade #womenintrade #business #SMEs

Have you registered for our webinar tomorrow? This is your chance to get up to date with the UK-UK trade corridor and the opportunities it presents. Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT) #trade #internationaltrade #womeninbusiness

Join us on the 25th for an insightful session on the UK- US trade corridor. #womenintrade #ukus #trade #entrepreneurship Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT) Hulya Kurt - Vocation Architect Joyce B.

Join me on 27th June...for an insightful conversation around #womenentrepreneuriship #AI with Startup Grind London bring your questions and let's dig deeper into this topic. see you there! #technology #startup #women #AI #entrepreneurs #growth Noreen Burroughes Cesareo FRSA Antonella Ragona Ravinder Kettenis Beatrice Dosgheas Jean O'Hara Patrick Healy Doug Morrison (Minimalist) Ben Brabyn Jesse Kelly Sarah J Wadham Amit Sahoo Alex Ohanian Jean-Philippe Verdier Florence Carissan Veronique Morel-Kane Chartered FCSI

With upcoming general elections in both the UK and the US, and the ongoing trade negotiations between the two countries which started with Brexit five years ago, 2024 is a pivotal year for transatlantic trade.    Join OWIT South Florida & OWIT UK for a timely discussion of new developments, challenges and opportunities in the UK - US trade corridor.    We have the pleasure of welcoming as our first speaker Emanuel Adam Executive Director and Chief Trade Policy Officer at BritishAmerican Business. A policy advocate and specialist in transatlantic trade and investment, Emanuel has had a pivotal role in making trade promotion accessible to smaller businesses. We will also be joined by Elizabeth Botsford, Global Legal Specialist at Safe Sign Technologies who co-founded a successful transatlantic service business. In our conversation, we will be exploring:   Key developments across the UK – US trade corridor in the current political context Challenges and opportunities in transatlantic trade between the UK and US Available support for SMEs and women-owned companies, and how to access it The role of building strong networks to facilitate transatlantic trade and partnerships Results from the latest BAB Trade and Investment Guide 2024/2025, developed in partnership with Select USA and the UK Department for Business & Trade   The webinar will be moderated by Barbara Grunewald, Secretary of OWIT South Florida, and Véronique Rapetti - Certified Growth Mindset Practitioner, VP Programming & Partnerships, OWIT UK. Join us on Tuesday 25 June at 4PM BST/11AM EDT for a lively and interactive conversation. Book your place today by registering here: https://lnkd.in/g7yppDxQ   #ukustradecorridor #internationaltrade #transatlantictrade #womenownedbusinesses #womenintrade #tradepolicy Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT) The Institute of Export & International Trade Savvitas Noreen Burroughes Cesareo FRSA Nicole Pitter Patterson Elena Molinari Elisabeth Spry Fiorina Mugione Antonella Ragona Helene Martin Gee Sue Lawton MBE Julie Baker Yvonne G. Craig Tracey Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) WEConnect International Jerome F. Hulya Kurt - Vocation Architect GREAT Trade and Investment