Online training helped one international trade professional get back in the game

My road to becoming a Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) began with a single FITTskills course I took back in 1999 at the International Trade Centre Toronto.

Lora Rigutto Vigliatore, CITP|FIBP

Lora is an International Trade and Business Development "Coach." She has a passion for international trade development and many years experience coaching businesses to expand into global markets. With fluency in Spanish, Lora has a keen interest in finding strategic partnering opportunities between Canadian and Latin American businesses and maintaining those cross-cultural relationships.

Valuable career path lessons from two accomplished international trade professionals

At the end of 2013 we welcomed both of these very impressive Certified International Trade Professionals (CITPs) onto the Board of Directors here at the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT).

Daniella D'Alimonte

With her background in writing, marketing and business journalism, Daniella focuses on crafting quality stories and relevant content to inform and inspire the international business community.

Manager, Product & Service Development—Forum for International Trade Training

The incumbent will provide leadership, direction and project management of new, and maintenance of existing international trade knowledge-based resources to ensure quality, currency, and enhanced customer value. This includes developing policies, procedures, implementation plans, and budgets to manage and enhance current content, as well as developing new content for various outputs.

How taxation, customs and VAT regulations in the EU can impact your export business

Business has gone global. That’s hardly news anymore. But for the first time in history, the world marketplace is open all day, every day, unrestricted…

Vincent Chetcuti

EDEN COMMUNICATIONS is an Ottawa-based research, writing and editing company, which has been in business since 1979. Mr. Vincent Chetcuti (eden.com@sympatico.ca), a former entertainment journalist, is the sole proprietor of Eden Communications. He has considerable expertise and experience in the international trade field having completed hundreds of projects for such organizations as the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Canadian International Development Agency, Canadian Commercial Corporation, Forum for International Trade Training, and Team Canada Inc.

Thirst for international trade knowledge overcomes fear of bombs and gunfire

“There’s a huge demand for FITTskills training in Iraq because there are no universities or institutions here that teach international business,” says Bill Kosar, CITP and FITTskills instructor currently delivering global trade courses throughout the Iraq.

Daniella D'Alimonte

With her background in writing, marketing and business journalism, Daniella focuses on crafting quality stories and relevant content to inform and inspire the international business community.

A FITT Year Indeed!

‘Tis the end of the year and all faces are grinning, All those launches and products sure kept FITT staff spinning. Let me tell you a few of the things we have done, Some really great projects, there’s a lot more than one!

Daniella D'Alimonte

With her background in writing, marketing and business journalism, Daniella focuses on crafting quality stories and relevant content to inform and inspire the international business community.

Trade Development Executive—Nova Scotia Business Inc.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. looking for a Trade Development Executive to join a progressive team who delivers client-focused business solutions resulting in strong, sustainable economic growth and prosperity for the Province of Nova Scotia.

What’s Canada’s game plan for CETA?

At the same time, my Canadian paranoia is making me wonder how Canada managed to convince the European Union to join us in a Canada Europe Trade Agreement.

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)

The 3 kinds of risk in international trade finance

Trading internationally involves risks beyond the normal risks of doing business in domestic markets. Late or non-delivery of goods, foreign exchange and country risk offer…

Jacob Varghese

Jacob is the VP of Marketing and Technology at the Forum for International Trade Training. Focused on improving the customer experience. A Content chef; words, images, some code and a healthy serving of web analytics.

FITT Program Instructor—Vancouver Career College

Vancouver Career College Vancouver campus is seeking a part-time FITT Program Instructor. Topics of instruction include import/export planning, entry strategies for international markets and cross-cultural business practices, trade regulations, negotiation strategies, marketing techniques and global trade trends.