Discover why you should join one of the top international business community groups in Tampa Bay.
About Us
Mission: To promote international business and affairs in the Tampa Bay area and to provide a forum for networking, education, and scholarship with a global focus and an emphasis on women.
Vision: To be the driving force behind the recognition of female Tampa Bay leaders in international business and affairs and to be the leading organization in the Tampa Bay area fostering the development of future leaders thereby enriching Tampa Bay through both international trade, policy, and leadership.
Key Priorities:
- Advocate for international business
- Promote professional growth for women and men in international business
- Increase awareness of the leadership role of women in international business
- Create a forum for the interchange of ideas regarding international business
- Provide leadership in uniting international community activities
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many members are in OWIT?
The OWIT network currently extends across chapters located in Central, North, and South America, Western Europe, Africa, and the Middle East with approximately 2,000 individual members around the world. This dynamic global network presents unique opportunities to establish relationships with international business professionals around the world.
2. Does membership in the Tampa Bay chapter give me access to the International membership?
Yes, your local chapter membership automatically makes you part of the OWIT network.
3. Is OWIT a nonprofit? Where is its headquarters?
Yes. OWIT is a non-profit organization registered in Washington D.C.
4. Does it have any determined legal form - association, foundation, private foundation other?
OWIT is a 501(c)6 organization (United States)
5. Does OWIT partner with any other organization?
Yes, OWIT partners with the following organizations and several of them offer "free" memberships to OWIT/TBOWIT members!
Export-Import Bank of the U.S. (EXIM)Forum for International Trade Training (FITT)
GroYourBiz
International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce
NASBITE International
International Trade Centre - SheTrades
FTO Canada
Vital Voices
WEConnect International
For any questions please contact:Tampa Bay Organization of Women in International Trade P.O. Box 75688, Tampa, FL 33675 |