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From the Chair
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CWIT Members and Friends – This June issue of CWIT Perspectives is the last issue of the newsletter before our summer break. We will pick up again with the September newsletter and announce at that time our line-up of programs for the fall. If you have suggestions for program topics, please send them to Margie Hardwick, Program Committee Chair, and know that they are appreciated ([email protected]).
Many of you are aware, especially if you attended the May luncheon meeting, that CWIT is a chapter of a larger international group, the Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT), which focuses on 4 areas to enhance the status and interests of women: Education programs and activities, professional growth, information and idea exchange, and networking internationally. CWIT’s Board of Directors is working hard to share the strength of our local chapter with OWIT and to bring to our group the benefits emanating from this culturally diverse confederation. With the common goal of helping women succeed in international trade, OWIT’s chapters are impacted by their national governments, cultures and business environments. For example, in Geneva, Switzerland, the OWIT chapter has used its proximity to the headquarters of the World Trade Organization to bring gender issues to the attention of the negotiators in the WTO so that trade agreements can have more equitably beneficial results.
In Cleveland, OH, the Northeast Ohio chapter has been active in promoting legislative developments for tax incentives for exporters. In California, the Orange County chapter of OWIT is participating in “Project Independence”, providing women survivors of war with direct aid to help them, in turn, provide basic needs for themselves and their families. This aid includes skills and leadership training to give women the tools they need to rebuild their lives, and micro credit loans to help women start income-generating projects or businesses. OWIT plans to make a positive difference both in the lives of women and in the business opportunities available to them, and CWIT gives us an opportunity to support and encourage these efforts.
Watch here for more information on OWIT’s ongoing projects to advance opportunities for businesswomen around the world and be a part of it all through CWIT.
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-- Ann Watts, USDOC/Export Assistance Center,CWIT Chairperson
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Women in International Business |
On June 14, 2005, CWIT will bring you Dalhi Myers, Attorney for Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd. Ms. Myers will present "Women in International Business (What They Don't Tell You in School)". This informal presentation will reflect on Ms. Myers' experiences as a young attorney working in Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Australia and other countries in Asia. She will highlight several important aspects of international trade and will discuss more non-traditional ways of breaking into the international arena.
CWIT members and guests who are interested in international trade will benefit greatly from this exchange.
Join us at CWIT's next luncheon meeting to learn more about Ms. Myers facinating experiences as a women in the field of international business. Her employer, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, is on the web at www.hsblawfirm.com. |
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| Even as the sweltering summer heat approaches and the beach beckons, now is the time to consider enrolling in continuing education courses beginning this fall. Charleston area institutions offer several options for those pursuing career advancement in international trade.
CWIT member company Miller-Motte Technical College offers an inter- national trade specialization at its Rivers Avenue location.
The international trade curriculum
provides the basic business skills necessary for transportation and logistics support positions as well as opportunities for advancement in the field. With courses covering world trade, ocean transport, warehousing and distribution, students gain a comprehensive view of the movement of cargo from start to finish. For more information, please contact Sherlonda Adkins, Director of Career and Student Services, at (843) 574-0101, ext. 37. Visti them on the web at www.miller-motte.net. |
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OWIT Update |
At the OWIT Spring board meeting, a lot of ground was covered with a focus on how OWIT is supporting the 4 Pillars of the organization: networking, information and idea exchange, professional growth, and mentoring. The meeting was structured with a review of OWIT strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats and presented an overview of where the organization has been, what we were currently doing, where we are going and most important of all, how we will get there!
Two books were recommended during the meeting: Breakthrough Thinking for Non-Profit Organizations: Creative Strategies for Extraordinary Results by Bernard Ross and Clare Segal; Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap....and Others Don't by Jim Collins.
CWIT was identified as one of the strongest OWIT chapters, along with Los Angeles and Orange County. We should ALL be proud. To learn more about information covered at the meeting, view the conference presentation.
Mentoring opportunities are available through a program by the Manchester Business School. Ania Jakubowski, President of the Geneva Chapter, is involved. Ms. Jakubowski can be reached at [email protected].
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John Knott on Sustainable Communities |
John Knott, President and Co-Founder of The Noisette Co., attended CWIT's May 10 meeting to describe the company's vision of “The New American City”. Noisette's philosophy takes a holistic approach to urban development, requiring that 3 key elements, People, Environment and Economy, are addressed in balanced proportions to create a sustainable community.
This cutting edge practicality is being crafted in North Charleston, creating a new urban model from neglected public housing areas, the former naval base and old residential neighborhoods. The project is being designed with the input of some of the nation's leaders in sustainable protocol, which embraces strategies to use resources so that the needs of the present are met without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Some of the practical applications that Noisette Company is implementing include the use of materials harvested from demolition; currently 79% of the materials used in construction are recycled from razed sites. The company has also assembled an Urban Alliance of product manufacturers that are leaders in sustainable design. These companies participate in the project through their innovative products and the knowledge of sustainable practices that they share with the Noisette community.
The community's development is an evolving process that is designed to continue for generations, yet it has already produced evidence of success. Property values have increased since construction began and property sales are active, with some properties turning within ten days on the market.
We look forward to hearing more about the Noisette community and applaud the Noisette Company's huge undertaking to revitalize North Charleston in a unique way. We thank Mr. Knott for sharing his vision with all of us at CWIT. The Noisette Company is on the web at www.noisettesc.com.
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Featured Member
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Frankie L Bryson
International Trade Manager
Robert Bosch Corporation
Background:
Frankie Bryson is a Native of Charleston, SC. She has a BS in Business Administration from Charleston Southern University, is a licensed US Customhouse Broker and is currently working on her MBA. Ms. Bryson began her working career as a fire inspector for the local fire department and was successful in becoming a Certified State Fire Marshal. Eventually, she changed careers and moved into the accounting field prior to joining Bosch. Ms. Bryson joined Bosch in 2001 working with the NAFTA Group and became manager of the ITR Department in 2004. She is responsible for all Customs compliance activities for the Bosch Automotive Division, including Import, Export, Trade Programs, and Foreign Trade Zone.
Recent Accomplishments: Ms. Bryson is married for 14 years to husband, Dorsey, and has 4 wonderful children, Lauren, Megan, Natalie, and Matthew.
Affiliations: CWIT-Member and Treasurer, former Membership Chair; Northwood Baptist Church-member, AWANA leader, and Nursery Committee member; International Compliance Professionals Association - member.
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Mark Your
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June 14:
Dalhi Myers, Attorney, Haynsworth Sinkler
Boyd, will present the "Women in International
Business (What They Don't Tell You in School)"
at CWIT’s Tuesday, June 14, 2005, luncheon
meeting at the Radisson Airport Hotel, 5991
Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406,
starting at 11:45 AM. Cost: $20 members/$25
non-members.
September 13: Nuby Fowler,
Regional Administrator, US Small Business Administration (SBA),
will present the "What The SBA Is and Does…" at CWIT's Tuesday, September 13, 2005, luncheon meeting at the Radisson Airport Hotel, 5991 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406, starting at 11:45 AM. Cost: $20 members/$25 non-members.
RSVP via email:
[email protected] or by phone:
843.577.8184. For additional information visit
CWIT on the web at
www.cwitsc.org.
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