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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:48:20 GMT

WITA Member of the Week

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:09:06 GMT

Selina Milligan

Mrs. Milliagan is a China Business Development Manager and her resume can be found on the WITA Career Center or by clicking here.

WITA Staff

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:22:02 GMT

James Wilkinson, CAE Executive Director jwilkinson@wita.org 202-312-1600 (office) Executive Director James Wilkinson joined WITA in 2003. He is committed to growing the organization's membership by continuing WITA's programming tradition of offering timely topics, compelling speakers, and premier events. Prior to joining WITA, James managed business development and customer relations for several international educational organizations. Since joining WITA, membership has grown from under 1000 to 1600+ members. In Feb. 2012 he was appointed by US Secretary of Commerce John Bryson to the MD-DC District Export Council (DEC), which is a joint government/industry organization helping SME's in MD and DC to start, or grow, their export operations. James recently earned the prestigious CAE credential (June, 2011) from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and his Masters of Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University, (Dec. 2008.). He...

WITA Board of Directors

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:40:11 GMT

President Steve Lamar, American Apparel & Footwear Association Officers Vice President: Stephanie Lester, Retail Industry Leaders Association Treasurer: Donald Eiss Secretary: Sarah Thorn, WalMart Stores, Inc. Directors Craig Albright, World Bank Dorothy Dwoskin, Microsoft Kimberly Ellis, Monument Policy Group Audrae Erickson, Corn Refiners Association Samuel Gilston, Washington Tariff & Trade Letter Ed Gresser, GlobalWorks Foundation Katrin Kuhlmann, The Aspen Institute Ken Levinson, Advocom Group Linda Menghetti, Emergency Committee for American Trade (ECAT) Cathy Raper, Embassy of Australia Michael Smart, Rock Creek Global Advisors Nicole Venable, Bockorny Group John Veroneau, Covington & Burling Craig Albright currently serves as the World Bank's Special Representative for North America. In this role he is responsible for...

Join YTP!

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:33:30 GMT

If you'd like to join YTP to receive updates and event announcements as part of our email list, just send this membership form to our Communications Officer at events@wita.org
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Also, please "Like" our Facebook page!

Thank you for your interest! We look forward to meeting you!

YTP Leadership

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:28:29 GMT

The YTP Executive Committee consists of nine members, who administer the logistics of the organization, coordinate YTP events and maintain member relations. Members are invited to serve either as officers or in supportive roles. Officer elections take place annually in September, and ad-hoc requests to support leadership are accepted at any time---just send an emial to the officer with whom you're interested in working. YTP Executive Committee: President Andrew Northup, Coalition of Service Industries President Emeritus David Gorgani, Inter-American Development Bank Vice President Andre Nakazawa, United States Senate, Office of Sen. Wyden Budget Coordinator Anish Tailor, Elliott School, George Washington...

About WITA

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:18:54 GMT

Overview

WITA is a non-profit, non-partisan organization providing a neutral forum for the open and robust discussion of trade policy and related issues. WITA educates and connects the Washington DC trade community, and is widely recognized as 'Washington's premier trade forum'.
Board of Directors

The WITA Board of Directors are trade professionals who volunteer to create, coordinate, and publicize WITA's programming and related activities, and guide the Executive Director and WITA's staff. Representing the best and the brightest trade minds from industry and government, they work together to preserve WITA's neutral stance while educating and connecting the Washington DC trade community.
WITA Staff

WITA relies heavily on its Executive Director, Program Manager and staff of interns to educate and connect the trade community. Under the guidance and direction of WITA's Board of Directors, WITA's staff create and host 3-5 events per month.
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about WITA
Internship

Are you interested in working with WITA? Find out more about internship opportunities.

YTPedia - Trade 101

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:24:57 GMT

This guide is designed to help anyone understand the basics of trade. It is important for people to understand some basic terms, so that they are not, like, totally lost. Basic Terms: Andean Group Free trade zone made up in 1967 of Bolivia, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela Anti-dumping duties Duties imposed on imported products that are determined to be either lower than the price in the home market or lower than the cost of production Anti-trust policy Action taken by governments to prohibit monopolies or unfair control by one firm Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Organization of eighteen countries that have committed to free trade by 2020. CARICOM Free trade area of the Caribbean countries that was formed in 1973. Caribbean Basin Initiative Created by the US in 1983 in order to create business in the Caribbean and Central America. Council of Economic Advisors (CEA) Provides the...

YTP Events

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:32:53 GMT

YTP hosts regular trade forums, happy hours/networking events and other events around DC. Events are generally free. To be the first to hear about new events, job postings, and other announcements, please join our newsletter by sending this membership form to ytpmembership@gmail.com! Past Events Include: YTP Labor Issues and Trade Discussion with Timothy Wedding from the USTR office. YTP Happy Hour with staff of the U.S.-China Business Council YTP Happy Hour with with the U.S. Trade and Development Interagency group Russia's Ascension to the WTO forum at the USTR Offices Reception at the Embassy of New Zealand with Ambassador Mike Moore. Click here to see photos of the event! Happy Hour with Doug Goudie, Director of International Trade Policy at the National Association of Manufacturers Happy Hour with Angela Ellard, Chief Trade Counsel for the House Ways and Means Committee Holiday Dinner hosted by former Congressman...

YTP - Young Trade Professionals

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:23:05 GMT

Use the links below to learn more about our organization.
Email us with any questions! Youngtradeprofessionals@gmail.com

Click here to see a copy of our Bylaws
Click here for our Informational Flier

YTP Overview
- What is Young Trade Professionals (YTP)?
YTP Leadership
- Learn about YTP's Leadership and how to get involved!
YTP Events
- Check out exciting past, present and future YTP events!
Join YTP!
- Join Young Trade Professionals (YTP) today!
YTPedia - Trade 101
- A guide designed to help anyone understand the basics of trade

YTP Overview

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:21:27 GMT

Vision: Focusing a passion in trade to develop professionals with impact. Mission: To bring together young professionals in an interactive environment to build relationships and expertise in trade. YTP targets students, interns, and entry-level professionals who have an avid interest in trade and seek an opportunity to translate interest into experience. As a Young Trade Professional, here is what YTP offers you: Regular trade forums featuring both senior and mid-level professional guests. Forums are structured to elicit discussion that is as much career-oriented as it is content-oriented, acting as a resource for young professionals to acquire both advice and insight into professional development in addition to trade-related issues. Happy hours to network and socialize with other young...

Submissions

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:18:00 GMT

To submit an article for WITA Magazine, please email your link or Word/PDF attachment to: wita@wita.org.

Please include your complete contact information (name, email, phone, affiliation) or your article will not be considered.

Thank you for your contributions!

FAQs

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:06:31 GMT

1) Q: How do I register to the wita.org site? A: Go to the organizational homepage, www.wita.org Scroll down and fill out your First Name, Last Name, and Your Email under PLUG INTO WITA. Then click Sign Up for Newsletter. 2) Q: There is a 48 hour cancellation policy for WITA events. This means that cancellations received within 48 hours of an event are billed to cover costs. Why? A: Good question. As with any event, our caterers and venues require us to commit to a guaranteed number of attendees 2 days prior to an event. Any cancellations within 2 days of the event cannot be taken into account. This is because the industry standard for catering is that customers (like WITA) can add to the number of guaranteed attendees, but cannot lower this guaranteed number. After all, the caterers need to order food in advance, plan the table settings and placings, etc; and they are running a business, not a charity! WITA gets billed, therefore,...

The WITA Internship Experience - The Interns Speak!

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:11:31 GMT

For information on how to apply for a WITA internship, please click on Internships under the Career Center. Quotes from former WITA interns: I hadn't realized trade actually means much more than toys made in China until I started working for WITA. I learned so much from our staff and members who are professionals with rich experiece in trade and trade policy. I helped prepare for events, took care of WITA's members and became friends with many of them. I am also proud of myself for the research project I completed analyzing the National Export Initiative. My Washington semester would never have been as valuable to me without this internship. Yancan Lydia Li, Claremont McKenna College, Economics and Government, Fall 2011 Intern. I have told many people that the WITA internship is one of the best internships in Washington DC. It is a great opportunity to connect you to local professionals in the trade community and become more visible in the DC professional...

WITA Internship

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:22:53 GMT

WITA no longer accepting applications for the SPRING 2012 internship as these positions have been filled. However we are now taking applications for the SUMMER 2012 internship!! For quotes from past interns and details on internship duties: The WITA Internship Experience: WITA Interns speak! Seasonal Selection Cycle: Fall selections are made in August; Spring selections are made in November; Summer selections are made in March. Actual start dates may vary depending on the schedule of the student(s) selected. Interested applicants should apply prior to the start of the appropriate selection month for highest consideration. WITA is a non-profit, non-partisan voluntary organization dedicated to providing a neutral forum in the nation's capital for the open and robust discussion of international trade issues. We rely heavily upon the support and assistance of our volunteer interns. In return, interns are given tremendous opportunity to learn about the global...

Member Benefits

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:28:05 GMT

WITA Membership Benefits WITA has been recognized as One of Washington's Top 20 Networking Groups (Washingtonian Magazine, Nov. 2004). Why? Because the benefits of WITA membership have proven to be of tremendous value, year after year, to Washington's trade community. And we invite you to join us! Become a member of WITA and take advantage of: Discounts on WITA events, including the Annual Awards Dinner, Congressional Trade Agenda, and Governors and Ambassadors World Trade Reception Unparalelled networking opportunities On-line membership directory and business directory-- work that network! On-line Career Center- job postings, resume uploads, search agents, & more Access to Members-only events and Members-only areas and tools on WITA's website Leadership and volunteer opportunities Discounts and special offers Ancillary benefits of WITA's membership in the Federation of International Trade Associations (FITA) such...

WITA Career Center

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:00:44 GMT

The WITA Career Center is the premier electronic recruitment resource for the industry. Here, employers and recruiters can access the most qualified talent pool with relevant work experience to fulfill staffing needs.

Whether you're looking for a new job, or ready to take the next step in your career, we'll help you find the opportunity that's right for you.

And for Employers, target your recruiting and reach qualified candidates quickly and easily. Simply complete our online Registration Form and start posting jobs today!

So, does it work?

"Yes, the posting did help us get a lot of good applicants." - Robert Preston, Manager of International Public Affairs at Novartis

Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, PA seeking Spring Intern

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:23:18 GMT

Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. is looking for a Spring Intern to assist the firm's Trade and Legislative Affairs practice group. ST&R is an international trade and customs law firm concentrating in assisting clients with the movement of goods, personnel, and ideas across international borders. Our International Trade and Government Relations practice group brings together an aggressive team of Washington insiders and international strategists to promote favorable legislative outcomes, impact regulatory actions, and influence international trade policy on behalf of our clients. This is a fast-paced office and the work is very satisfying. Commuting costs will be covered. Duties: • Research and conduct analyses of domestic and overseas markets and industries as well as the effects of actual and potential U.S. and foreign government policies, regulations and trade regimes • Assist the President of Trade Negotiations and Legislative Affairs in...

YTP 2012 Election Candidates

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:50:27 GMT

President: Andrew Northup Vice-President: Andre Nakazawa; Ryan Nalty Executive Committee: (Vote for your top FOUR candidates) Roman Balin; Danie Beukman; Tana Farrington; Drew Soloski; Anish Tailor; Ashley Zuelke; Andrew Northup Andrew Northup is the current President of Young Trade Professionals.A graduate of Central College in Pella, Iowa, he now works as Program Associate at the Coalition of Service Industries, a trade association focusing on international trade in the services sector. Prior to CSI, Andrew worked for US Congressman Leonard Boswell and on the 2008 Presidential campaign. Having grown up around the United States and in Spain, he has long held an interest in how people, goods, services,and ideas move between countries. A longtime YTP member, Andrew has been President for the past year,during which YTP has organized such timely and pertinent...

WITA-GWU Intensive Trade Seminar - SUGGESTED LOCAL LUNCH VENUES

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:42:49 GMT

G Street Food - gstreetfood.com/ 1706 G Street, Northwest WashingtonD.C., DC20006-4702 (202) 408-7474 Red Cross Cafe 2025 E Street, Northwest Washington D.C., DC 20006-5009 Roti roti.com/ 1747 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest WashingtonD.C. (202) 466-7684 2221 I Street, Northwest Washington, DC (202) 499-2095 Breadline - www.breadline.com/ 1751 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC (202) 822-8900 Kinkead's - www.kinkead.com/ 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest WashingtonD.C., DC20006 (202) 296-7700 Pita Pit www.pitapitusa.com/ 616 23rd Street, NW Washington, DC (202) 640-1243 Tonic http://www.tonicrestaurant.com/Foggy-Bottom 2036 G Street, NW Washington, DC (202) 296-0211 Founding Farmers http://www.wearefoundingfarmers.com/ 1924 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC (202)...