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About Miami Valley International
Trade Association (MVITA)
International trade requires a
number of areas of expertise that
many businesses may not possess.
This lack of expertise makes
companies hesitant to engage or
venture into foreign trade. The
Miami Valley International Trade
Association (MVITA) is a volunteer
organization that focuses on
promoting international trade, both
exporting and importing, in the
Miami Valley. It supports regional
Miami Valley businesses in their
pursuits to buy and sell products
and services internationally.
MVITA conducts internationally
oriented and informative programs
throughout the year to educate the
business community in the processes
of selling in and working with
foreign companies and in foreign
countries. Much of the support is
derived from its membership and a
broad spectrum of experts in various
international areas such as
accounting, banking, freight
forwarding, law, marketing, sales
and regulations.
Association activities are supported
through membership dues and program
fees. MVITA functions through a
Managing Director with oversight by
a 17 member elected board of
trustees and appointed officers. It
is incorporated as an Ohio
non-profit corporation with all
income used solely in support of
Association activities.
MVITA hosts several seminars and
programs throughout the year
featuring prominent speakers from
both private business and
government. The goals of these
programs are to provide meaningful
and practical information to help
companies compete in today's world
markets. Educational programs
provide timely and pertinent
information to help local companies
access and thrive in foreign
markets. The programs are well
attended and receive positive
feedback.
For companies or employees new to
exporting, MVITA sponsors a seminar
workshop "Exporting 101" designed to
provide an introduction to
international trade. This program
covers the export transaction from
request for quotation to getting
paid. Each workshop features a panel
of international specialists to help
the novice understand the export
process.
For companies or employees new to
importing, MVITA sponsors a seminar
workshop "Importing 101" seminar
that examines the challenge of
finding reliable overseas sources,
understanding the current customs
requirements and finding efficient
logistic support.
Annually, MVITA holds a World Trade
Day conference in May, the Miami
Valley International Golf Classic in
August and a Holiday program in
December.
MVITA publishes the TRADER for its
members to keep them current on
MVITA and other international
events.
In 2004 the association was awarded
the Governor's Excellence in
Exporting "E" Award for its programs
and services offered to small,
medium and large companies in the
Dayton and Miami Valley area. Due to
MVITA's involvement in the
international community and the
expertise of the board members and
staff, MVITA is able to provide a
broad breadth of knowledge and
assistance to our members and the
local international community.
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