2008 Holiday Party and Election
Thursday, December 11, 2008

All members of the Dallas, Ft. Worth Organization of Women in International Trade are invited to our annual Holiday party. We’ll have lots of food and fun as we enjoy our annual ornament exchange and elect officers for the coming year. Every year we have a very yummy buffet and cash bar. It’s one of the few times we see each other for the sake of networking and friendship only.

This is our annual time to say “Thank you” for your participation with us and to welcome in the leaders for 2009. Bring one gift wrapped ornament of $20 or less for the ornament exchange and think about accepting a position on the board of directors for 2009!

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2008 OWIT Charity Event
Dallas VA Medical Center - Home of the Brave, Community Living Center

All members of the Dallas, Ft. Worth Organization of Women in International Trade are invited to our annual Holiday party. We’ll have lots of food and fun as we enjoy our annual ornament exchange and elect officers for the coming year. Every year we have a very yummy buffet and cash bar. It’s one of the few times we see each other for the sake of networking and friendship only.

Lacey Act Amendment
Online Seminar
Tuesday, November 11 2008

The amendment to the Lacey Act will impact every single importer and exporter in the United States. From shipping labels to name tags, do you know the genus and species of the plants used to create those paper products? You will when the Lacey Act is in full effect! Even recycled products involve declarations. This far reaching amendment will be difficult to comply with and will require your full attention.

Join us for a 1.5 hour webinar on November 11, 2008. COAC member and attorney Adrienne Braumiller of Braumiller Schulz LLP will be discussing the Lacey amendment's future impact on your business.

North American Trade Update
Thursday, October 16 2008

Come join our joint full-day seminar with ICPA on October 16, 2008. Find out what is happening in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. As trade tightens and we move manufacturing closer to home, our regional trade area has become ever more important. This event is sure to bring plenty of detail and common sense approaches you can take to shore up and gain control over new programs and laws. Register and find more information here: http://icpa-trade08.conferencetime.com OWIT and ICPA members pay only $25! Don't miss out!

Fall Trade Update - 2008 - Presentations

June 19, 2008
2008 Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

Recently the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) has been making headlines in international trade news. The FCPA prohibits undue influence and bribery in international transactions which is commonplace in many foreign countries. All international companies are apt to receive requests that would violate the FCPA that might seem to expedite shipments and remove red tape from a transactions. Learn what to look for and how to avoid getting caught up in these common circumstances!