Come meet a group of great women at this event sponsored by the New York Chapter of the Organization of Women in International Trade!
See you there!
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Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Friday, September 5, 2014
EVENT CANCELED - TO BE RESCHEDULED Celebrate NY Fashion Week With This Free Event on Thurs. Sept. 11th 6 PM at 188 Madison Ave. (at 34th St - SIBL Library)
Hope you can come out and join myself and Kenyatta Adams of the USPS
for a presentation on export success for e-commerce fashion sellers!
No registration is required. Seating is first come first served. Doors open at 5:45 pm. See you there!
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Thursday, January 5, 2012
OWIT-NY Event – Preparing for the Customs Brokers Exam - Jan. 12th 6 PM
Kenvic Professional Training to provide overview of Customs Brokers Exam
Date: Thursday, January 12th, 2012
Time: Networking and refreshments at 6:00pm.
Program commences at 6:30pm.
Location: Law offices of Baker & McKenzie in the Grace Building, 1114 Avenue of the Americas (the entrance is on 42nd Street directly across from Bryant Park.) New York, NY
When merchandise is imported in to the United States certain information regarding the product together with the payment of customs duties is required. While an importer may do this paper work itself, it is the more typical case that it hires a Customs Brokers to file this information with the government.
As customs brokers are the intermediary between the importer and the government it has a dual set of obligations. One is to the importer, as the broker is working as its agent under a power of attorney, and the second is to the government through whom it is licensed.
Customs brokers receive their licenses after passing a lengthy exam and successfully passing a background check. This upcoming program will provide an overview of how to prepare for the Spring exam.
Examination topics cover the followings:
• Classification
• Types of entries, entry requirements and procedures
• Bonds
• Free Trade Agreement
• Customs Valuation
• Examination of merchandise, prohibited and restricted merchandise
• Temporary importation under bond, marking of imported merchandise
• Bond entries and procedures
• Fine, Penalty and Forfeitures, and protests
• Customs Brokers Compliance
• Drawback Power of attorney
• Antidumping and Countervailing
Cost: $20 for OWIT-NY members, students and government employees
$25 for non-members
For more information, go to www.owitny.org and click on the Events tab.
Hope to see you there!
Monday, November 14, 2011
Duty Drawback Event This Wed. With OWIT-NY
Come join me Wednesday evening for an informative discussion exploring the benefits of using drawback for duty savings.
OWIT-NY guest speaker Brenda L. Sweetman has 25 + years experience in the field. She is the Vice President of C.J. Holt & Co., Inc. (CJH), a company that specializes in full service duty drawback assistance. She has managed drawback programs for companies in a wide variety of industries and now focuses on new account development. Brenda taught drawback courses for the World Trade Institute for many years and is now doing the same for World Academy. She is also a member of the teaching staff at Global Trade Academy and has also authored many articles on the topic of duty drawback.
About OWIT-NY:
The Organization of Women in International Trade - New York (OWIT-NY) is a non-profit organization that provides support, inspiration, information and networking opportunities to women and men who are active members of the international trade community.
Our members represent a diverse range of occupations, including banking, finance, communications, customs and trade law, education, government and diplomacy, import and export trade, insurance, technology, trade-related non-profits, transportation and international services.
OWIT-NY is an affiliate chapter of the Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT).
To register for this event click here. Hope to see you there!
Date: Wednesday, November 16th, 2011
Time: Networking and refreshments at 6:00pm. Program commences at 6:30pm.
Location: Law offices of Baker & McKenzie in the Grace Building, 1114 Avenue of the Americas (the entrance is on 42nd Street directly across from Bryant Park.) New York, NY
Cost: $20 for OWIT-NY members, students and government employees, $25 for non-members
OWIT-NY guest speaker Brenda L. Sweetman has 25 + years experience in the field. She is the Vice President of C.J. Holt & Co., Inc. (CJH), a company that specializes in full service duty drawback assistance. She has managed drawback programs for companies in a wide variety of industries and now focuses on new account development. Brenda taught drawback courses for the World Trade Institute for many years and is now doing the same for World Academy. She is also a member of the teaching staff at Global Trade Academy and has also authored many articles on the topic of duty drawback.
About OWIT-NY:
The Organization of Women in International Trade - New York (OWIT-NY) is a non-profit organization that provides support, inspiration, information and networking opportunities to women and men who are active members of the international trade community.
Our members represent a diverse range of occupations, including banking, finance, communications, customs and trade law, education, government and diplomacy, import and export trade, insurance, technology, trade-related non-profits, transportation and international services.
OWIT-NY is an affiliate chapter of the Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT).
To register for this event click here. Hope to see you there!
Saturday, September 24, 2011
OWIT-NY’s Annual Membership Appreciation and Networking Night This Monday
Organization of Women in International Trade - New York Chapter
Come join me for OWIT-NY’s Annual Membership Appreciation and Networking Night!
You will receive a FREE drink if you sign up or renew your OWIT-NY membership on or before the big event!
Date: Monday, September 26, 2011
Time: Networking and refreshments at 6:00pm
Location: This event will be held at the Bryant Park Grill roof terrace located on 42nd street between 5th and 6th Avenues.
Walk in the main entrance, go straight to the back of the bar and proceed up the stairs. In case of inclement weather, we will move inside.
Look for the OWIT membership table with the turquoise, white and silver colored balloons!
Cost: FREE, with a cash bar
For more information, click here.
Hope to see you there!
Come join me for OWIT-NY’s Annual Membership Appreciation and Networking Night!
You will receive a FREE drink if you sign up or renew your OWIT-NY membership on or before the big event!
Date: Monday, September 26, 2011
Time: Networking and refreshments at 6:00pm
Location: This event will be held at the Bryant Park Grill roof terrace located on 42nd street between 5th and 6th Avenues.
Walk in the main entrance, go straight to the back of the bar and proceed up the stairs. In case of inclement weather, we will move inside.
Look for the OWIT membership table with the turquoise, white and silver colored balloons!
Cost: FREE, with a cash bar
For more information, click here.
Hope to see you there!
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
OWIT-NY Annual Reception with Elizabeth Daly, Director, Division for International Business for NYC Mayor's Office
Come join me tonight for an enjoyable summer evening with the New York Chapter of the Organization of Women in International Trade as we mark the end of our 2010 - 2011 year with drinks, dinner, and dessert at the popular Terrace Club conveniently located in mid-town Manhattan across from Rockefeller Center.
Date: June 22, 2011
Time: Registration: 6-6:30 pm. Dinner: 6:30-7:30. Program: 7:30 – 8:30 pm, followed by networking reception
Location: The Terrace Club 25 West 51st Street (off Fifth Avenue) New York, NY 10019
Cost: $50 for members* and $75 for non-members. Price includes one hour open wine and beer bar, a light dinner and dessert.
We are honored to announce that the evening's program will
include remarks from our very special guest, Ms. Elizabeth Daly, who holds the prestigious position of Director, International Business in Mayor Bloomberg’s administration.
Ms. Daly will discuss New York City’s efforts to attract and
retain international businesses. She will also provide commentary and insights on future prospects for foreign direct investment in New York City. A networking reception will immediately follow the program and Q&A.
Learn more about New York City's efforts to remain a global trading center in a collegiate environment, and connect with other international trade professionals from the Tri-state area.
For more information and to register, go to www.owitny.org or click here.
Hope to see you there!
Date: June 22, 2011
Time: Registration: 6-6:30 pm. Dinner: 6:30-7:30. Program: 7:30 – 8:30 pm, followed by networking reception
Location: The Terrace Club 25 West 51st Street (off Fifth Avenue) New York, NY 10019
Cost: $50 for members* and $75 for non-members. Price includes one hour open wine and beer bar, a light dinner and dessert.
We are honored to announce that the evening's program will
include remarks from our very special guest, Ms. Elizabeth Daly, who holds the prestigious position of Director, International Business in Mayor Bloomberg’s administration.
Ms. Daly will discuss New York City’s efforts to attract and
retain international businesses. She will also provide commentary and insights on future prospects for foreign direct investment in New York City. A networking reception will immediately follow the program and Q&A.
Learn more about New York City's efforts to remain a global trading center in a collegiate environment, and connect with other international trade professionals from the Tri-state area.
For more information and to register, go to www.owitny.org or click here.
Hope to see you there!
Saturday, May 21, 2011
OWIT International – A Supportive Network That Promotes the Growth of Women in International Trade
Recently, I had the pleasure of being a part of the annual global meeting for the Organization of Women in International Trade. My chapter (New York) had been intending to host this year's annual meeting and we purposely chose the date to have it during World Trade Week NYC.
As it turned out, May was a month of graduations, soccer and other sports playoffs, and weddings, among other activities. Being a network that is supportive of women (which does not mean only made up of women, as we also have male members), it was decided instead to have a video conference. While it was not as fun as a weekend in NYC, it was a great conference!
Representatives from chapters around the country participated, and other international branches joined in on the call as well, including representatives from Canada, Peru, Switzerland, Kenya and Mexico.
Serving as the Vice President to the New York chapter, and having been a member for about 4 years now – 3 of which have been on the Board of Directors - I have seen the rapid development that has occurred with OWIT-NY thanks to technology. A focus on using technology to further promote the organization and to advance its agenda to, for example, educate its members and friends in the trade community via webinars, was a large part of the discussion during the video conference.
We acknowledged the success of the webinars for both developing our members as well as the organization, and the benefits of collaborating with entities providing technology-based services, such as the trade data provider, Import Genius, with whom OWIT members will get a discount on the cost of services from.
In addition, it was recognized that the development of OWIT-International’s Facebook and LinkedIn profiles, which serve to advance our marketing efforts as well as to promote awareness about the organization, have been valuable tools worth putting further resources towards.
The collaboration and caliber of women was impressive and I feel lucky to be a part of such a dynamic and talented group of women.
For more information on OWIT International, click here.
For more information on OWIT-NY click here.
Questions/comments? Post below or email me at clark.deanna@gmail.com
As it turned out, May was a month of graduations, soccer and other sports playoffs, and weddings, among other activities. Being a network that is supportive of women (which does not mean only made up of women, as we also have male members), it was decided instead to have a video conference. While it was not as fun as a weekend in NYC, it was a great conference!
Representatives from chapters around the country participated, and other international branches joined in on the call as well, including representatives from Canada, Peru, Switzerland, Kenya and Mexico.
Serving as the Vice President to the New York chapter, and having been a member for about 4 years now – 3 of which have been on the Board of Directors - I have seen the rapid development that has occurred with OWIT-NY thanks to technology. A focus on using technology to further promote the organization and to advance its agenda to, for example, educate its members and friends in the trade community via webinars, was a large part of the discussion during the video conference.
We acknowledged the success of the webinars for both developing our members as well as the organization, and the benefits of collaborating with entities providing technology-based services, such as the trade data provider, Import Genius, with whom OWIT members will get a discount on the cost of services from.
In addition, it was recognized that the development of OWIT-International’s Facebook and LinkedIn profiles, which serve to advance our marketing efforts as well as to promote awareness about the organization, have been valuable tools worth putting further resources towards.
The collaboration and caliber of women was impressive and I feel lucky to be a part of such a dynamic and talented group of women.
For more information on OWIT International, click here.
For more information on OWIT-NY click here.
Questions/comments? Post below or email me at clark.deanna@gmail.com
Sunday, May 15, 2011
2011 World Trade Week and OWIT-NY Wine Tasting Event This Tuesday
World Trade Week kicks off tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. in Room 14-220, on the 14th Floor at Baruch College, which is located at 55 Lexington Ave. in Manhattan.
Every year, the New York region’s trade and transportation community comes together in May to celebrate World Trade Week with a full agenda of educational seminars, global business networking events, and an awards breakfast that recognizes exemplary contributions in the field.
The Awards Breakfast, scheduled for May 16th, recognizes outstanding companies that have grown through global expansion. The Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT-NY) will be exhibiting at the breakfast as this is one of the best market places to meet fellow international traders and to learn the latest trends in our industry.
I will be at the OWIT-NY exhibit booth from 8:30 a.m. and encourage you to stop by and say ‘hello!’
As part of World Trade Week, OWIT-NY is having an event this Tuesday, May 17th entitled, “Emerging Markets Wine Tasting.” The evening will consist of a presentation and wine tasting of 6 wines (a mixture of red, white and dessert) from 6 different emerging wine-producing countries. During the tasting presentation there will be a selection of Murray’s cheeses and breads to complement the wines.
If you’re interested in attending, be sure to register soon as there are only a few spots remaining. You can register at www.owitny.org and click on the “Events” tab.
I will be there this Tuesday and I hope you can make it out too!
Date: May 17, 2011
Time: Wine presentation 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm followed by networking and personalized wine shopping with Morrell's wine expert
Location: Morrell Wine and Spirits Store
One Rockefeller Plaza (49th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues)
New York, NY
Cost: $50 for members and $55 for non-members
For more information on other World Trade Week events, click here.
Questions/comments? Post below or email me at clark.deanna@gmail.com
Thursday, April 7, 2011
The "Food Crisis" and International Trade
Date: April 13, 2011
Time: Networking and refreshments at 6:00pm.
Program commences at 6:30pm.
Location: Law offices of Baker & McKenzie in the Grace Building,1114 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY
(the entrance is on 42nd Street directly across from Bryant Park)
Cost: $20 for OWIT members, students, and government employees, $25 for non-members
Please join me next week for a lively presentation on food together with a beer and cheese tasting thereafter - yum!
Speaker Jessica Wurwarg will address the causes of the food “crisis” linking them to international trade through a discussion around issues such as export bans and agricultural subsidies.
Jessica, together with fellow OWIT-NY Board Member, Carolyn Avery, will then introduce us to a selection of local cheeses paired with various beers.
Jessica Wurwarg is a food policy specialist, an adjunct instructor at both NYU and the New School, and is a former World Bank staffer.
Jessica currently works full time for the City of New York, and also teaches classes about cheese and pairings with wine and beer.
This promises to be an intellectually and gastronomically stimulating evening! And, of course, I will be there – what more could you ask for?
To register please click here.
You can follow OWIT-NY on Twitter.com/OWITNY for the latest news and events in international trade.
Hope to see you there!
Questions/comments? Post below or email me at clark.deanna@gmail.com
Time: Networking and refreshments at 6:00pm.
Program commences at 6:30pm.
Location: Law offices of Baker & McKenzie in the Grace Building,1114 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY
(the entrance is on 42nd Street directly across from Bryant Park)
Cost: $20 for OWIT members, students, and government employees, $25 for non-members
Please join me next week for a lively presentation on food together with a beer and cheese tasting thereafter - yum!
Speaker Jessica Wurwarg will address the causes of the food “crisis” linking them to international trade through a discussion around issues such as export bans and agricultural subsidies.
Jessica, together with fellow OWIT-NY Board Member, Carolyn Avery, will then introduce us to a selection of local cheeses paired with various beers.
Jessica Wurwarg is a food policy specialist, an adjunct instructor at both NYU and the New School, and is a former World Bank staffer.
Jessica currently works full time for the City of New York, and also teaches classes about cheese and pairings with wine and beer.
This promises to be an intellectually and gastronomically stimulating evening! And, of course, I will be there – what more could you ask for?
To register please click here.
You can follow OWIT-NY on Twitter.com/OWITNY for the latest news and events in international trade.
Hope to see you there!
Questions/comments? Post below or email me at clark.deanna@gmail.com
Friday, September 24, 2010
Hooray for Spanish Designers Toni Francesc and Jose Miro!
It is rare to find an intersection between my professional and personal interests, and my favorite country (aside from the U.S. of course!). Last week I had the opportunity to attend an event that brought it all together – the law, fashion, and Spain!
The NY Chapter of the Organization of Women in International Trade collaborated with the Spain-US Chamber of Commerce and the organization, Catalonia Trade & Investment, for a panel discussion on breaking into the U.S. market, which was hosted at SUNY’s Fashion Institute of Technology, the fourth collaborator of this event.
With the fashion momentum sweeping over the Big Apple thanks to Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, during the panel I had the pleasure of joining two world renowned designers from Spain to view the Spring/Summer 2011 collection of Toni Francesc and the Fall 2010 collection of Jose Miro as presented at Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week.
Toni’s collection “Urban Forest” was breathtaking. It was predicated on the earth elements, with wood being the primary symbol of the collection. There were actually multiple designs where the wood was incorporated into the dress itself making for some very innovative fashions. Toni sought to express the different moods that we as people have, likening them to elements, and used different fabrics and cuts to suggest for example, the flow and energy of water.
Belts as shoulder straps or as a non-functioning decorative accessory, soothing colors, flowing fabrics and beautiful textures, some of which reminded me of stones, were all a part of this dynamic collection.
Jose Miro’s equally gorgeous and impressive Spring/Summer 2010 collection was likewise very feminine, with beautiful combinations of sheer and gathered fabric, many of which evoked an image of a flower or a large bow, accessorized with color coordinated shoes and butterfly hairclips. I loved it!
Jose described his company’s development of a line of high end shoes – a business move that would complement his thriving apparel line – as well as further expanding the manufacturing of his merchandise using organic materials, with a focus on preserving the environment.
He also talked about e-commerce and the benefits of having an online store so that new designs can be ordered and made in real time, in addition to the ability to circumvent the use of a middleman as it is a transaction directly between the buyer and seller.
Not only is that good for business, but it is also good in terms of dealing with US Customs and avoiding “first sale” and middlemen issues.
As for breaking in to the U.S. market, both designers believed that entry into the NYC market was the entry point into expansion across the country. Hence their participation in the events of NYC’s 2010 Fashion Week!
Questions/comments? Post below or email me at clark.deanna@gmail.com
The NY Chapter of the Organization of Women in International Trade collaborated with the Spain-US Chamber of Commerce and the organization, Catalonia Trade & Investment, for a panel discussion on breaking into the U.S. market, which was hosted at SUNY’s Fashion Institute of Technology, the fourth collaborator of this event.
With the fashion momentum sweeping over the Big Apple thanks to Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, during the panel I had the pleasure of joining two world renowned designers from Spain to view the Spring/Summer 2011 collection of Toni Francesc and the Fall 2010 collection of Jose Miro as presented at Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week.
Toni’s collection “Urban Forest” was breathtaking. It was predicated on the earth elements, with wood being the primary symbol of the collection. There were actually multiple designs where the wood was incorporated into the dress itself making for some very innovative fashions. Toni sought to express the different moods that we as people have, likening them to elements, and used different fabrics and cuts to suggest for example, the flow and energy of water.
Belts as shoulder straps or as a non-functioning decorative accessory, soothing colors, flowing fabrics and beautiful textures, some of which reminded me of stones, were all a part of this dynamic collection.
Jose Miro’s equally gorgeous and impressive Spring/Summer 2010 collection was likewise very feminine, with beautiful combinations of sheer and gathered fabric, many of which evoked an image of a flower or a large bow, accessorized with color coordinated shoes and butterfly hairclips. I loved it!
Jose described his company’s development of a line of high end shoes – a business move that would complement his thriving apparel line – as well as further expanding the manufacturing of his merchandise using organic materials, with a focus on preserving the environment.
He also talked about e-commerce and the benefits of having an online store so that new designs can be ordered and made in real time, in addition to the ability to circumvent the use of a middleman as it is a transaction directly between the buyer and seller.
Not only is that good for business, but it is also good in terms of dealing with US Customs and avoiding “first sale” and middlemen issues.
As for breaking in to the U.S. market, both designers believed that entry into the NYC market was the entry point into expansion across the country. Hence their participation in the events of NYC’s 2010 Fashion Week!
Questions/comments? Post below or email me at clark.deanna@gmail.com
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