Tampa Bay Organization of Women in International Trade (TBOWIT)

❗ TBOWIT UPDATE ❗ With the most recent 11AM update to Tropical Storm Milton, we have made the difficult decision to postpone our Annual Awards & Scholarship Luncheon scheduled to take place this Thursday, October 10. While we appreciate your continued support, our primary concern is the safety and well-being of our community, including our neighbors, members, and guests. We believe that postponing the event will allow everyone to focus on preparing for the storm and ensuring their safety. We will provide updates on rescheduling the event as soon as possible. In the meantime, please stay safe and take all necessary precautions. We look forward to seeing you all again soon!

📣📣📣TBOWIT PSA📣📣📣 We are closely monitoring the development of Tropical Depression 14 🌊🌀⛈️ and we wanted to update our members and friends. Our 2024 Annual Awards Luncheon is currently scheduled as planned for Thursday October 10, 2024. We will provide an update by Monday and communicate directly with all registered guests along with official decision of proceeding as planned or postponement. According to multiple weather outlets including weather channel, tropical storm Milton is likely to form into a hurricane. Rest assured that we will promptly inform you of any schedule changes. Any decision made will be in the best interest of our members and the event. In the time being we are praying 🙏 for safety over Florida, all states that can potentially be impacted, and for this storm to dissipate so Helene victims can continue recovery ❤️🩹 efforts #florida #tropicalstorms #awards #floridabusiness #internationalbusiness #trade

Shoutout to our TBOWIT members who joined us this morning at Feeding Tampa Bay to help sort food for those in need in our community. While we scheduled this volunteer outing months ago, we had no idea just how timely this opportunity would be in the aftermath of #HurricaneHelene. We are so lucky and so grateful to have such an incredible organization in our backyard and it was our pleasure to lend a hand today to ensure food gets distributed to our neighbors. #tbowit #givingback #tampabaystrong

Your feedback is invaluable! As we continue to build our internship program, we want to hear from you. Have you had interns at your company? If so, what outcomes and benefits have you experienced? Share your insights to help us create a program that truly meets the needs of both interns and employers. #TBOWIT #internships #TampaBayWorkforce #TampaBayInterns #talentpipeline #futureTalent

📰 Hot off the press! TBOWIT to Honor the Tampa Bay International Business Leader of the Year and Two Scholarship Recipients! For nearly 30 years, since 1997, the Tampa Bay Organization of Women in International Trade (TBOWIT) has empowered women in the region to excel in international business. As part of the OWIT umbrella and a network of 27 chapters with over 2,000 professionals worldwide, TBOWIT fosters international-focused education, networking, and scholarships for its members. TBOWIT will celebrate the achievements of the organization and community leaders during the TBOWIT Annual Awards & Scholarship Luncheon on October 10, 2024. An inspiring keynote will be titled “Passport to Your Future” by Lori Conrad, MBA, PMP®, Director of External Communications at Masonite International. This year, Consuelo Sanchez, STS, CATP, Tourism Deputy Director at Florida's Sports Coast, will be honored as the 2024 International Person of the Year for globally representing our community in international sports tourism events and conferences. Sanchez has been playing a pivotal role in developing Florida’s Sports Coast brand and significantly elevating the national and global awareness of Florida’s Sports Coast brand. Sanchez has also been leading valuable international efforts and affairs while fostering meaningful connections and relationships that promote our community as a destination. Additionally, TBOWIT will present the Laura Bedingfield Memorial Undergraduate Scholarships to Alyce Yoder and Mia Johnson, both of whom are currently studying at the University of Tampa. Congratulations to all the honorees! Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/gk9EK8Me Register and sponsor the event here: https://lnkd.in/egHnxJAt *Deadline for sponsorships is Wednesday, October 2, 2024. #tbowit #tampabaynews #tampabayinternationalbusiness #tampabayawards

Our thoughts and prayers go out to our Tampa Bay friends, neighbors and businesses affected by #HurricaneHelene last Thursday. While we have a long road ahead of us, please know that there are community resources available to help, such as the Florida SBDC at USF, who can assist in providing disaster loans to our local businesses. ⬇️ More information below ⬇️ #tampabaydisasterloans #strongertogether #economicrecovery

A BIG thank you to our Bronze Sponsors – WILKINSON GLOBAL CONNECTIONS, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP, TP & JS Enterprises, AdventHealth Center Ice, and Masonite® – for your invaluable support of our upcoming 2024 Annual Awards & Scholarship Luncheon! Your generous sponsorship directly empowers TBOWIT's mission to: 🔹 Promote international business and affairs in the Tampa Bay area. 🔹 Foster a global forum for networking, education, and scholarship opportunities. 🔹 Advance the success of women in international endeavors. Don't miss this chance to be part of our biggest event of the year! Register now and connect with fellow Tampa Bay leaders on October 10: https://lnkd.in/egHnxJAt #tbowit #owit #tampabayinternationalbusiness #tampabayawards

Shoutout to our Silver Sponsors – Florida SBDC at USF, Janssen & Igar, CPAs, PA and Hoeller Law Firm – for your invaluable support of our upcoming 2024 Annual Awards & Scholarship Luncheon! Your generous sponsorship directly empowers TBOWIT's mission to: 🔹 Promote international business and affairs in the Tampa Bay area. 🔹 Foster a global forum for networking, education, and scholarship opportunities. 🔹 Advance the success of women in international endeavors. Don't miss this chance to be part of our biggest event of the year! Register now and connect with fellow Tampa Bay leaders on October 10: https://lnkd.in/egHnxJAt #tbowit #owit #tampabayinternationalbusiness #tampabayawards

Tampa Bay businesses seeking #talent! We're creating a new internship program to connect you with top talent and want your help in designing it! Share your thoughts with us: What skills are you seeking in your next hires? Comment below and let's shape the future together! Thanks to our VP of Innovation, Vanessa Martinez, M.A. for spearheading this initiative! #tbowit #internships #tampabayworkforce #tampabayinterns #talentpipeline #futuretalent

A heartfelt thank you to our Gold Sponsors – Tampa International Airport (TPA), Port Tampa Bay, and Florida's Sports Coast – for your invaluable support of our upcoming 2024 Annual Awards & Scholarship Luncheon! Your generous sponsorship directly empowers TBOWIT's mission to: 🔹 Promote international business and affairs in the Tampa Bay area. 🔹 Foster a global forum for networking, education, and scholarship opportunities. 🔹 Advance the success of women in international endeavors. Don't miss this chance to be part of our biggest event of the year! Register now and connect with fellow Tampa Bay leaders on October 10: https://lnkd.in/egHnxJAt #tbowit #owit #tampabayinternationalbusiness #tampabayawards