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International Traders is a body of individuals that gather to network with each other to help develop International business skills. Come Join Us at our next event and get to know the great ITI people.

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JOB POSTINGS

Seeking employment? Visit available job postings under our "Resources" tab above

NEW JOB POSTING 1/25/2012: FCStone is seeking a Trade Desk Assistant click here for more info

http://www.iowatraders.org/resources.html

Scholarship Program

2012 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WILL OPEN AND BEGIN ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS ON FEBRUARY 1ST!

The International Traders of Iowa (ITI) is pleased to announce the creation of a scholarship program available to its members and children of members. ITI is a body of individuals and companies that gathers to network with each other to help develop international business skills. ITI is dedicated to the growth of international business and trade in Iowa via its educational and networking opportunities in the arena of import-export, global logistics, communications and cross-cultural understanding.

As a part of its educational program, ITI will award four scholarships of US$1,000.00 each, as outlined in the program details below. As a benefit of your ITI membership, your employees and their children are eligible to apply for one of these scholarships. ITI highly encourages you to promote this scholarship opportunity in your workplace and thanks you for being a valued member of our organization.

Recent Happenings

January's Member Spotlight: Jay Byers, Greater Des Moines Partnership

Congratulations to our newest board member, Jay Byers! member profile

Larry Zimpleman, Chair of the Greater Des Moines Partnership Board of Directors, today announced the promotion of Jay Byers to CEO of the Partnership and Gene Meyer to president. Byers, current Senior VP of Public Policy and Government Relations, will become the Chief Executive Officer effective January 23, 2012 . To read the full story please click here http://www.desmoinesmetro.com/partnership-newsroom/

Reprinted from the Des Moines Register