BRIDGING THE GAP - EMPOWERING BUSINESSES TO GO GLOBAL (October 24-25, 2018 - Nairobi, Kenya)

As President of OWIT International, I am honored to invite you to participate in our 18th Annual World Conference!!

In response to global demand and burgeoning trends in trade modernization, OWIT International is bringing back its 18th Annual World Conference. In recognition of Nairobi’s vast potential to engage in global trade, OWIT International has selected its OWIT Chapter in Nairobi, Kenya as the host for this year’s annual conference. On October 24-25, 2018, OWIT members around the globe will converge with supporters and experts in their field to empower both the local community and business leaders throughout the world. Day One will be comprised of a capacity-building workshop for local women entrepreneurs seeking to take their business across borders. Day Two is a conference for trade practitioners and policy makers from around the world for discussing best practices, what’s next for the future of trade, and what women’s roles should be in that future. Day 3 will be the first ever OPEN OWIT Board Meeting where we will discuss what it takes to start an OWIT chapter and best practices for existing chapters. Of course, we are making this a week to remember, so it also includes a safari!

REGISTER TODAY!

OWIT International President to Host OWIT South Florida Breakfast

Our very own Diaz Trade Law President, Jennifer Diaz, is also the newly elected President of the Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT). OWIT International was established in 1989 and is a global association for women in international trade and business. Our 2,000-plus members impact hundreds of millions of dollars in trade and business transactions annually. OWIT’s focus is on adding value to our corporate, mid-sized, small business and individual members around the world. OWIT serves as the unifying body of a network of chapters spanning the globe in the Americas, Western Europe, and Africa.

OWIT South Florida (the premier networking organization in South Florida for women and men involved in international trade and business) is one of 22 chapters of OWIT around the globe. OWIT South Florida has numerous events throughout the year. Diaz Trade Law is proud to host the next breakfast event at our office. Don't miss it!

Doing Business in Cuba: What's Next? Live Webinar - June 23

On Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 12:00 noon EST, join OWIT International for an insightful conversation about rapidly evolving business opportunities in Cuba. 

The Webinar will highlight particular areas of interest, including:

Hear How Companies are SUCCESSFULLY Doing Business with Cuba - May 14, 2015

Are you in South Florida and thinking of doing business with Cuba? Do you want to hear from those already successfully doing business with Cuba? Do you want to fully understand what is legal now? 

May 14, 2015, I have JUST the event for you! This is your LAST CHANCE to register!

You'll get a snapshot of the important revisions to the regulations and what travel and trade is legal now. 

Want to understand how companies are taking advantage of the revised regulations? 

You'll hear from IDT, who successfully entered into an agreement with Cuba's Empresa de Telecomunicaciones  de Cuba S.A. to provide direct international long distance to Cuba. Get a sneak peak of what IDT will do next.

You'll also hear from Cargill who is helping take the lead urging an end to the Cuba trade restrictions. Cargill has successfully traded agricultural commodities to Cuba for years now - you'll learn how they do it and what they hope for future trade.

Additionally, Roots of Hope will discuss its vast efforts to bring technology to the Cuban people including its recent hackathon at Facebook. 

The event will take place May 14, 2015 at the Riviera Country Club in Coral Gables, Florida from 11:30-1:30 pm. Register Today. 

Careers for Women in Transportation

"Be Bold! Women in Transportation" will feature prominent women in the transportation, logistics and supply chain management industry. The purpose of the event is to inform about career opportunities and attract women and minorities to the transportation industry.

I'm thrilled to moderate this event where you'll hear from top notch keynote speakers, Michelle Livingstone, VP of Supply Chain/Transportation at The Home Depot and Natalie Putnam, VP of Marketing at Ryder.

Join us to learn answers to the following questions (and MUCH more): 

1. Why aren't more women choosing Supply Chain/Transportation as a career?
2. How will jobs in Supply Chain/Transportation evolve over the next few years?
3. What does the logistics function look like within a manufacturing/distribution business?
4. How have energy prices affected the Transportation Industry?
5. What impact does the changing demographics of the US have on opportunities for women in the supply chain field?
6. What is the role of sales and marketing in supply chain, logistics and transportation?
7. What is changing in business culture and what do companies need to do to acquire talent?
8. What are the skills needed to be successful in the field of logistics today?
9. Why is a career in supply chain a good choice?

  The cost of luncheon is $30 in advance and $40 at the door. Click HERE to register.

For more information contact Jorge Guerra.

Do You Know the TOP 10 COMPLIANCE TIPS?

If you import, you need to!

On behalf of the Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT-South Florida), I am hosting an informal round table where members OWIT will have the opportunity to get to know one another and learn all about compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)!

Yes, men are welcome!

This session is especially important for importers and brokers and those in involved in international trade.

Attendees will receive a special "cheat sheet" providing great resources to utilize when importing, including the top 10 compliance tips.

Space is limited to OWIT members! Become a member of OWIT here (it is only $100 for a YEAR of benefits including these FREE IBR's), and assure your spot by sending in your RSVP today!

Please email Jennifer Diaz with any questions!

OWIT-South Florida - Get to Know this Group

On January 27, 2010 you will have the opportunity to meet the new Board of Directors for the Organization of Women in International Trade's South Florida Chapter-- don't miss this networking opportunity.   OWIT-South Florida is a networking and educational organization that promotes women and men in international trade and commerce.

As the incoming President to this group, I'll admit I'm biased, but, I do have say, this is a great group to get to know.  We have representation on our Board from Adobe, C.H. Robinson, Kroll, Robertson Forwarding, UPS, and Mastercard to name a few.  Meet us personally at my firm, Becker & Poliakoff's Coral Gables office on January 27th, from 6-8 p.m., you'll be glad you did.

Upcoming must attend events:

• February 17, 2010 - Are You "Women Certified?" Delia Passi, founder of Broward-based Women Certified, talks about her firm's mission to teach companies, especially sales people, how to sell to and retain female consumers.
• March 24, 2010 - Crisis? What Crisis? If your firm faces a reputational tsunami, call the "trouble valet."  Judy Miller, CEO, JM Advisory and former Pulitzer-prize winning investigative journalist, explains how she helps companies in stressful situations avoid reputational meltdown.
• November 2, 2010 - Hear Donna Shalala speak at our annual International Business Women of the Year (IBWOY) awards.

Get Involved!  Join one of our several committees.  Reach out to our Committee Chairs to learn more.

Join OWIT-South Florida on Linked In as well and start a discussion - let us know what you'd like to see with OWIT-South Florida in 2010!

I look forward to making membership in OWIT-South Florida a worthwhile and fun experience. If you ever have questions, comments or program ideas, I am always interested in your feedback and want to make sure this organization is a valuable asset to everyone involved. Please feel free to contact me directly with questions and comments.  See you January 27th!

Be There or Be Square -- OWIT-South Florida IBWOY Awards

Save the Date!
Please save November 12, 2009, for the Organization of Women in International Trades (OWIT) annual International Business Women of the Year (IBWOY) awards luncheon, honoring exemplary women in the South Florida international trade community. While the details are being fine tuned, I can say that we are doing something different this year. Typically, we raise money for a scholarship for a university student. However, this year, so many of us have been touched by cancer. We recently lost Bunny Schreiber, a beacon in the South Florida trade community, and one of our own Board members is currently fighting cancer. Therefore, this year we would like to raise money for breast cancer awareness and will donate proceeds of our silent auction to the Susan G. Komen foundation. If you have any items you'd like to include in the auction, or are interested in sponsorship, please contact me.
I have to say, I personally have truly enjoyed being a Board member of OWIT for the past four years, and hope you too will get involved! We will elect a new board this December for 2010, please express your interest. We'd love your feedback for future events, and would appreciate new faces on our committees!