Who We Are
Member of the Month
This month's member spotlight shines on Julie Masimore of Bankers Trust. She is responsible for overseeing international operations and compliance for the International Department of Bankers Trust, Des Moines. (More on Julie Masimore)
The International Traders of Iowa (ITI) is an organization whose mission is to serve the businesses in Iowa in their pursuit of world trade. Through forums developed to exchange practical information, ITI works with Iowa businesses to promote exporting, importing and investment in global enterprises.
For a program year that runs annually from September through May, ITI sets a schedule of events. Each month events such as dinner meetings, facility tours, and other forums sharing the "how to's" of international trade offer members the opportunity to network and to learn from the experiences of others.
Changing the way we live
As the adage counsels, nothing is certain but that there will be change. Generations of Iowans have lived and worked providing infrastructure for the global economy in which we today find ourselves navigating. Their preparation and legacy have provided the basis for Iowa's evolution into globalization. In pursuit of opportunity, growth, and competitive advantage, Iowa companies have found it necessary to go outside the borders of our state, and of our nation. In support of doing business around the globe, the International Traders of Iowa endeavor to serve Iowa businesses by making available resources that will assist in understanding and competing within the global marketplace of both today and of tomorrow.
Influencing the world around us
Contributing locally, while acting globally is a good way to think of business in Iowa. From small to large, businesses across the state form a measurable power in international trade. Literally hundreds of Iowa businesses each day focus on trade in a marketplace that now spans the globe. Whether you consider the world flat, reduced in size, or some other metaphor, there is no mistaking today's globalization phenomenon. Across varied sectors, including categories like machinery and agricultural-related products, Iowans are participating in this phenomenon by investing in and influencing world trade. The International Traders of Iowa concentrates its efforts locally in service to businesses throughout the state so that Iowa may continue its positive presence around the world.