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SUMMARY:Connecting Women in New England’s International Trade Community: High Tea at the Chinese Tea House
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, May 15\, 2026Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pmLocation: The Chinese Tea House at Marble House\, Newport\, Rhode Island \nJoin Women in World Trade New England for a memorable afternoon of connection\, conversation\, and culture in Newport\, Rhode Island! Network with fellow women working in international trade while enjoying a traditional High Tea at one of Newport’s most iconic and historic venues. \nHigh Tea With a Side of History \nThe Chinese Tea House at Marble House is more than a stunning setting — it’s a symbol of strength\, beauty\, and resilience. Originally a birthday gift from William Vanderbilt to his wife Alva Belmont\, the marble mansion was completed in the late 1800s. In 1908\, Alva added the cliffside tea house\, inspired by Song Dynasty artistry and culture. A dedicated suffragist\, Alva used the tea house not only for hosting but also as a secret meeting space for women’s rights advocacy. \nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with inspiring women in global trade\, surrounded by elegance and history. \nRSVP today to secure your seat. Cost is $70. Space is limited! \nThank you to our generous event sponsors!\n																														 \nJoin Women in World Trade New England for a memorable afternoon of connection and conversation in Newport\, Rhode Island! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://wwtne.org/event/high-tea-at-the-chinese-tea-house-2026/
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SUMMARY:Meet the Members Virtual Meetup - May 4
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Women in World Trade New England “Meet the Members” virtual meetup and get to know our amazing community! \nDate: May-4-2026 Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pmPlatform:  Zoom Virtual Meeting \nDuring these sessions\, we will hear a brief update from a trade professional on a timely trade subject\, followed by updates from existing members\, and introductions to new members. We will also learn about exciting new WWTNE initiatives and events. We hope that you will join us! \nMay’s session featured speaker: Sara Fraim \nSara Fraim became the CEO of the Mass Technology Leadership Council in 2022. She had previously served at MTLC for 11 years in a variety of roles; most recently\, as the Vice President of Programs and Policy and Executive Director of the MTLC Education Foundation. \nThe Mass Technology Leadership Council (MTLC) is the region’s leading technology association and the premier network for tech executives\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, and policy leaders. MTLC’s mission is to accelerate innovation\, growth\, and the development of an inclusive tech ecosystem in Massachusetts. \nMTLC has over 200 members and partners\, representing tens of thousands of tech workers. Most of these members are engaged in international trade and need to stay current on the evolving policies and regulations affecting both imports and exports. \nMore information on the MTLC is available at https://www.mtlc.co \nThis session\, we will also meet members Cecilia Pirotto\, Owner of The Herbal Tea Co.\, and Ceylan Rowe Founder of the Fihri Foundation. \nThe Zoom link will be sent to all registrants the day before the Meetup. \n  \n  \n					\n									Register Here
URL:https://wwtne.org/event/meet-the-members-virtual-meetup-may-4/
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SUMMARY:Join us for a bus tour of Providence!
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, March 12\, 2026\nTime: Tour begins at 3.30 PM following our meeting with Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos\nLocation: Rhode Island State House\, Providence. \n3.30 PM to 5:00 PM. \nJoin us for a bus tour of one of America’s favorite cities! This event will immediately follow our meeting with Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos \nTickets are $42 (including fees). Spaces are limited\, so sign up ASAP! \nRegister Now 
URL:https://wwtne.org/event/join-us-for-a-bus-tour-of-providence/
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SUMMARY:A Strategic Conversation with Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos
DESCRIPTION:Women in World Trade New England Member Event\, followed by a behind-the-scenes tour of the Rhode Island State House \nDate: Thursday\, March 12\, 2026Time: Tour begins at 1:00 PM. Please arrive by 12:50 PMLocation: Rhode Island State House\, Providence. \n2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Conversation with Lt. Governor Sabina Mato. \nJoin the Conversation with Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos.  \nRegister Now 
URL:https://wwtne.org/event/women-in-world-trade-new-england-at-the-rhode-island-state-house/
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SUMMARY:Meet the Members Virtual Meetup - March 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Women in World Trade New England “Meet the Members” virtual meetup and get to know our amazing community! \nDate: March-2-2026 Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pmPlatform:  Zoom Virtual Meeting \nDuring these sessions\, we will hear a brief update from a trade professional on a timely trade subject\, followed by updates from existing members\, and introductions to new members. We will also learn about exciting new WWTNE initiatives and events. We hope that you will join us! \nMarch’s session featured speaker: Wendy MacKenzie Pease \nWendy MacKenzie Pease is the CEO and Owner of Rapport International\, a language services company that provides high-quality translation and interpretation services in over 200 languages with a specialty in medical device & life sciences\, industrial manufacturing\, consumer packaged goods\, and marketing & HR communications. Throughout her career\, she has worked with hundreds of companies to help them communicate across more than 200 languages and cultures. \nWendy is a frequent speaker\, writer\, blogger\, trainer\, advisor\, and master networker.  She’s the author of the book “The Language of Global Marketing”\, co-author of “The Secrets of Global Sales\,” and the host of the “Global Marketing Show” podcast\, which features experts on opportunities and challenges in increasing multilingual lead gen and revenue. \nWendy has a BA from Penn State and an MBA from the Tuck School at Dartmouth College. She is passionate about connecting people across languages and cultures. She lived in Mexico\, Taiwan\, and the Philippines\, where she fell in love with differing cultures and came to understand that we are all human\, no matter the language we speak. \nLearn more at www.rapporttranslations.com. \nThis session\, we will also meet members Siu-Li Khoe\, COO for Nautilus Defense\, and Melanie Dowling.  \n \n					\n									Register Here
URL:https://wwtne.org/event/meet-the-members-virtual-meetup-march-2/
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SUMMARY:Join WWTNE for a reception at the official residence of the Consul General of the Republic of Türkiye
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin WWTNE for a reception at the official residence of the Consul General of the Republic of Türkiye. \nHosted by: Halime Diğdem Buner\, Consul General in Boston\nWe will learn about current trade activity\, cultural relations\, and investment between Türkiye and New England \nWhen: February 5th\, 2026.Time 5:30 pm -7:30 pmWhere: Residence of the Turkish Consul General\, Boston\, MA. \n					\n									Register here
URL:https://wwtne.org/event/join-wwtne-for-a-reception-at-the-official-residence-of-the-consul-general-of-the-republic-of-turkiye/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T120000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Members Virtual Meetup - January 13
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Women in World Trade New England “Meet the Members” virtual meetup and get to know our amazing community! \nDate: January-13-2026 Time: 12:00 – 1.00 pmPlatform:  Zoom Virtual Meeting \nDuring these sessions\, we will hear a brief update from a trade professional on a timely trade subject\, followed by updates from existing members\, and introductions to new members. We will also learn about exciting new WWTNE initiatives and events. We hope that you will join us! \nJanuary’s session featured speaker: Dr. Sonja Kreibich\, Consul General of Germany to the New England States. \nDr. Sonja Kreibich took up her post as the Consul General of Germany to the New England States in July 2022. \nBefore arriving in Boston\, she served at the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Berlin as the Head of Division for Pan African Issues\, Southern Africa\, and the Great Lakes from 2018-22. \nPrior to this\, she served as the Head of Unit for European Migration Policy from 2014-2018\, and as press spokesperson in the Speaker’s Office from 2002-2006. \nSonja’s roles within the Foreign Office have taken her abroad to the German Permanent Mission to the UN in New York as well as to the German Embassy in Bucharest\, Romania. \nShe studied law at the University of Bonn and at the University of Edinburgh and obtained a doctorate from the University of Bonn. \nThis session\, we will also meet member Madeline Ferland and hear a little about her career and why she joined the WWTNE community.  \n					\n									Click here to register
URL:https://wwtne.org/event/meet-the-members-virtual-meetup-january-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T120000
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SUMMARY:Global Innovation\, Entrepreneurship & Women CEOs
DESCRIPTION:Meet 4 trailblazing women CEOs from Spain\, Switzerland\, The Netherlands and US as we explore topics like ‘obtaining venture funding as a woman CEO’; Lessons learned from expanding your company internationally; combining the challenges of managing a start-up company with family life and much more…
URL:https://wwtne.org/event/global-innovation-entrepreneurship-women-ceos/
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CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:International Economic Development and Humanitarian Aid Work
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we will begin to explore the work and the career options in the areas of international economic development and humanitarian aid. \nOur guests are from CARE\, which was founded in 1945\, when 22 American organizations came together to rush lifesaving CARE Packages to survivors of World War II. Today\, CARE works in over 100 countries\, reaching more than 90 million people through 1\,300 projects. CARE works around the globe to save lives\, defeat poverty and achieve social justice. Women are a vital part of CARE’s community-based efforts to improve basic education\, increase access to quality health care and expand economic opportunity for all.
URL:https://wwtne.org/event/international-economic-development-and-humanitarian-aid-work/
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CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T120000
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SUMMARY:How Trade Dynamics Affect the 2021 Global Economic Outlook
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with Executive Vice President and Global Chief Investment Officer for State Street Global Advisors\, Lori Heinel in dialogue with Christa Bleyleben\, Managing Partner\, MassGlobal Partners.
URL:https://wwtne.org/event/how-trade-dynamics-affect-the-2021-global-economic-outlook/
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CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Trade in Transition: How Election Outcomes May Shape U.S. Trade Relations with the World
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to have hosted Wendy Cutler\, a U.S. diplomat and trade negotiator for nearly three decades at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. \nWendy led U.S. trade negotiations with the Asia-Pacific region\, including serving as chief negotiator for the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement. Before leaving government in 2015\, she rose to become Acting Deputy U.S. Trade Representative. \n\nHaving worked for four Administrations and nine U.S. Trade Representatives\, Wendy shared her insights on the current transition period and how election outcomes shape what an Administration’s trade policy will be.\nWe heard her views on where the United States may be heading with China\, and the opportunities she sees for the United States to partner with other countries on trade and investment issues.\nWendy also shared a first-hand account of what it is like to negotiate trade agreements in a man’s world.\n\nThe discussion was moderated by Betty Robson\, President and Principal of JF Moran\, a national customs broker\, freight forwarder\, and worldwide logistics provider based in Smithfield\, Rhode Island. A great supporter of Women in World Trade\, Betty is also an Associate Professor of Graduate Business Studies at Johnson & Wales University and a past president of both the Boston Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association and the Air Cargo Club of New England.
URL:https://wwtne.org/event/trade-in-transition-how-election-outcomes-may-shape-u-s-trade-relations-with-the-world/
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