FITT’s launching into an exciting 2016, but first, let’s celebrate you!

As members of this constantly growing international trade community, you’ve probably seen a lot of things happening at FITT over this past year. We’re so grateful for your crucial role in making all of those things happen, because without you, none of it would have been possible.

FITT Team

The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) is the standards, certification and training body dedicated to providing international business training, resources and professional certification to individuals and businesses. Created by business for business, FITT’s international business training solutions are the standard of excellence for global trade professionals around the world.

Esha Abrol, CITP|FIBP – International Marketing Professional and Entrepreneur

Esha Abrol, CITP|FIBP, is an ambitious international marketing professional and entrepreneur whose passion for marketing and international trade have taken her in many different directions, continually developing her skills to help businesses grow globally.

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.

Senior Associate, Advisory Services and Mentoring – Export Development Canada

The primary role of the Senior Associate, Advisory Services and Mentoring is to provide international trade expertise to exporters (clients and prospects). The individual will be sharing EDC’s trade/market knowledge and extensive network with prospective business customers to help them achieve their international business goals.

5 markets that are on the rise in international trade

Sometimes, regions experience a sudden boom in their ability to generate economic success. These markets that are on the rise can attract a lot of economic interest and international business activity.

Bennett O'Brien

Bennett O'Brien is a freelance writer from the state of Massachusetts in the United States. He holds a bachelor's degree from Westfield State University, and graduated cum laude. Currently he is expanding his freelance writing career, and enjoying the opportunity to write on a variety of business topics.

Have Content, Will Travel: Marketing to Today’s Global Customers

If you’re expanding your business into foreign markets, your approach to content marketing can be the difference between success and failure.

Kathrin Bussmann

Kathrin Bussmann, Ph.D., is the multilingual Founder of Verbaccino, where the focus is on international and global marketing. Services include web content creation, social media strategy, translation and localization. Kathrin’s mission is to help businesses think outside the English-speaking box and grow beyond their current borders.

The TPP: What does it mean for Canadian international trade professionals?

For Canada, the agreement will likely result in an increase in both imports and exports, including products such as machinery, canola, beef, pork, minerals and seafood. Canadian companies will gain a competitive advantage over exporters from non-TPP countries who must still face the existing tariffs, while the same will be true for organizations importing goods to Canada.

Janice Bandick

Janice Bandick is the Communications Assistant at Ashton College, a private college in Vancouver. Founded in 1998, Ashton College has since become a national and international force in the field of education. Ashton College's International Trade diploma and certificate programs endow students with the skills, knowledge and preparation necessary to succeed in this career.

We have to do better at maximizing international trade opportunities for new Canadians

How can we complain that we don’t have enough people with the import/export skills to help our economy, while bringing in qualified immigrants and then not opening up available international trade opportunities to them?

Ennio Vita-Finzi, CITP|FIBP

Ennio Vita-Finzi is a Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) and was a Trade Commissioner in Europe, Latin America and the US as well as President of the Canadian Council for the Americas during NAFTA negotiations. He has been a multinational executive and entrepreneur and is now a College lecturer, keynote speaker, and author based in Montreal. (e.vita-finzi@sympatico.ca)

Dr. Michele Vincenti, CITP|FIBP – President and CEO

As the President and CEO of Alvana Business Consulting Inc., Michele Vincenti, CITP|FIBP is able to bring over 30 years of experience to help businesses at the C-level, particularly in financial matters. He has also used his considerable import export expertise to teach at a variety of post-secondary institutions in Canada and abroad.

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.