OWIT-Ottawa is a professional organization that supports the advancement of women in international trade and business by providing networking and educational opportunities

OWIT-Ottawa is a chapter of OWIT International.

Established in 1989 at an inaugural board meeting held in Los Angeles, OWIT International is a voluntary non-profit professional of women and men involved/interested in international trade and business.  OWIT International serves as the unifying body of a growing network of chapters located in the Americas, Europe, and Africa.  OWIT International also supports a virtual chapter for individuals involved in international trade and business who do not have access to a localOWIT International chapter where they reside or work. Membership in a local or the virtual chapter gives automatic access to the OWIT International network.

OWIT International’s values and philosophy embrace its mission statement:  United around the globe to foster international trade and the advancement of women in business. OWIT International’s network provides a collective forum to support education, to facilitate information exchange and to promote networking. In pursuing these goals, OWIT International strives to provide a rewarding volunteer environment, to stay at the forefront of trade and technological developments, and to build partnerships and alliances with peer organizations and associations.

OWIT International establishes strategic alliances with organizations that complement OWIT’s mission. Several partners offer benefits to OWIT International members, thereby enhancing the value provided to members.

More information is available at http://www.owit.org