Steven Michaleski, CITP|FIBP – Zone Merchant

As a zone merchant, Steven assists the merchandising team with the development and execution of purchasing strategies to source grain from within Western Canada for end use markets, both domestically and overseas.

Pamela Hyatt

I am the Content Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). You can find some of my work on TradeReady.ca. My background is in copywriting, journalism and social media. My passion lies in connecting people to the stories that are most important to them.

Logistics Coordinator – Cole International Inc.

Company: Cole International Inc. Position: Logistics Coordinator Location: Ottawa, ON Description: Cole International delivers creative solutions to clients logistic needs. For more than 50 years…

Female entrepreneurs face their own challenges in global trade – but it’s not all bad news

There are two established pathways to enter global markets:

As a supplier to large global companies; and
Through the use of innovation and technology to create a unique market or platform for entry into foreign markets.
Either pathway has its own special challenges for women.

Andrea Ewart

Andrea Ewart, Esq., President, OWIT International, CEO, DevelopTradeLaw, LLC, is a trade attorney and consultant who specializes in working with small to medium-sized companies to minimize the costs and delays associated with importing products into the United States.

You can’t sell to a new market until you understand their politics

There is a tendency among some businesspeople to think that politics and law should be left to someone else. However, for international marketing, the political environment of a target market plays a critical role.

Pamela Hyatt

I am the Content Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). You can find some of my work on TradeReady.ca. My background is in copywriting, journalism and social media. My passion lies in connecting people to the stories that are most important to them.

It’s time for a new global manufacturing pact

The Auto Pact was great for North American manufacturers, but they’ve been hurt by recent FTAs. Can we create a new agreement to help global manufacturing?

Tanya Prosser

Tanya is an international trade consultant in Hamilton, ON and runs her own consulting business, Prosser Trade Consulting. She offers a diverse portfolio of services to meet our clients import and export needs, as well as offering market or segment specific research for both Canada and abroad.

Carlos Urrea, CITP|FIBP – Business Operations Manager

Carlos Urrea, CITP|FIBP has had his eye on a career in global business since university, and is now a successful supply chain and logistics professional.

Ewan Roy

I'm a Digital Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). My background is in writing and research, and I am passionate about communicating new ideas and telling stories that matter to you.