Save the Date - "The Charleston Soirée"- CWIT's 7th Annual Banquet will commence on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 6:00 PM, downtown in Charleston's Historic District at The Doubletree hotel. This premier event is attended by VIPs of international trade and the business community in support of and to celebrate CWIT's mission, scholarship and WOTY recipients, and members and guests. Click RSVP to join us for an evening of professional networking, cocktails, music, fine dining, and an enjoyable program with all the niceties expected at this important annual event.

WOTY 2009 - CWIT will present its 2009 Women of the Year award to Ms. Donnie Barnes, Customs Compliance Manager, BMW Manufacturing, Co., before members and guests attending The Charleston Soirée on Tuesday, April 14th. Click RSVP to join us in celebrating Ms. Barnes contributions and accomplishments in the field of international trade.

Product Donations - CWIT would like to thank this year's wonderful donor companies of items for creating table arrangements and door prizes: Quoizel, Southern Wine and Spirit, Mrs. Sassard's Products, Charming Inns, Carolina Girl Designs, Photography by Marvin Preston, Barnes & Noble, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Middleton Place and the SC State Ports Authority.

Table Reservations - A grand opportunity for your company or organization to host a table where you can bring clients, guests and employees together for an evening of elegant dining and networking. Table sponsorship costs $750 and includes 10 Soirée tickets, preferred section seating, table name plate, website mention, and a listing in the event program. Click RSVP to reserve a table.

Two-$3000 Scholarships - $3000 scholarships will be awarded each to two deserving students at the 2009 annual banquet event. CWIT’s scholarship program began in 2004 to aid a South Carolina resident student, enrolled/enrolling in an in-state accredited higher education program in pursuit of a degree specific to international trade or related course of study.  Congratulations to Ms. Saidah Grimes of University of South Carolina and Ms. Maureen Porzio of the College of Charleston.

Music Under the Stars - Join members and guests in welcoming local musicians, father and son duo Bill Purcell and William Purcell, to kick off the 7th Annual Banquet, "The Charleston Soirée". Attendees will enjoy old Jazz standards, modern contemporary favorites, and sing-a-long ballads. Entertainment begins under the stars at 6:00 PM in the Fountain Courtyard.

Seeking Financial Sponsors - The search is on for companies demonstrating leadership by providing financial support for CWIT’s April 14 Soirée. In recognition of this year’s challenging economic climate, we are offering three affordable levels of sponsorship: Platinum ($5,000) – reserved for one company, Diamond ($1,000), and Emerald ($400). Through your commitment CWIT will be able to meet its 2009 financial objectives, including the funding of our scholarship grants and the Soiree itself. Your company will reach an influential business audience and be rewarded with a number of great benefits. Visit our website for details on how to become a sponsor or click to send an email to CWIT's Fundraising Chair.

The Charleston Ballroom - Held at the Doubletree located in Charleston's Historic District at 181 Church Street, members and guest will dine in the lavish Charleston Ballroom and enjoy networking in the Fountain Courtyard starting at 6:00pm. We are working hard to make sure extra touches will take this year's event beyond past expectations. Click RSVP to make a reservation.