Women in World Trade

What Women in World Trade does

Women in World Trade, New England (WWTNE) is a private non-profit membership association that connects, informs, and supports women in the New England region engaged in international trade, investment, and global affairs. Founded in 2018 with programming that traces back over 31 years (including the flagship Annual International Business Forum), the organization operates a free community membership model with no membership fees, removing barriers to entry for individual professionals across the six-state New England region (MA, CT, RI, NH, VT, ME). Its primary constituents are mid-market individual women trade professionals who access networking, educational programming, mentorship, and connections to consulates, trade officials, and corporate partners through recurring virtual Meet the Members sessions, in-person networking receptions, themed events, and an annual International Business Forum co-hosted with the Global Business Alliance of New England (GBANE).

WWTNE does not develop or sell technology products; its underlying platform consists of a website (wwtne.org) for event management, Eventbrite ticketing, Zoom-based virtual events, and an email newsletter. The organization's revenue model is built on three streams: (1) tiered corporate partnerships with Gold ($5,000/year) and Silver ($2,500/year) levels that bundle recognition, event fee waivers, and preferential speaking opportunities; (2) per-event sponsorships with variable benefits; and (3) ticket revenue from ticketed events ($25-$70 per attendee). Named enterprise partners include American Tower, JF Moran, Vacovec Mayotte & Singer, Sandler Travis & Rosenberg, and Capital One. The organization is led by President Urszula Wojciechowska MBE with a board that includes Founding Director Betty Robson (CEO of JF Moran), and it operates with 1-10 employees and a distributed network of state contacts.

In June 2023, WWTNE received a Certificate of Appreciation from the US Department of Commerce for contributions to expanding exports by women trade professionals, a recognition that anchors its brand credibility. Its go-to-market is event-driven and community-led: word-of-mouth among the New England international trade community, cross-promotion with consulates and international chambers (French, British, German, Swedish, Dutch, Irish, Turkish), and a calendar of programming marketed through the website, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, and email newsletter. WWTNE does not pursue external investment, has no parent company, and generates revenue solely through partnership and event activity.

Name

Women in World Trade

Legal name

Women in World Trade

Website

https://wwtne.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Women in World Trade, New England (WWTNE) is a non-profit membership association connecting, informing, and supporting women in the six-state New England region engaged in international trade and investment through free community membership, networking events, mentorship, and corporate partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPADAAAC

International Economic & Trade Cooperation Organizations

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Multilateral & Intergovernmental Organizations

Keywords

• International trade networking
• Women business association
• Trade community events
• Professional women trade
• Export business community

Headquarters

HQ city

New England

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Partnerships: Annual corporate partnership tiers (Gold at $5,000/year and Silver at $2,500/year) provide recognition, event fee waivers, and preferential engagement opportunities in exchange for sponsorship. These are the primary revenue source.
2. Event Sponsorship: Companies provide in-kind or financial support for individual WWTNE events in exchange for brand visibility and access to the network. Sponsorship tiers and benefits vary by event.
3. Membership Fees: Community membership is free; there is no membership fee revenue stream. The free membership model supports the organization's mission to lower barriers for women in trade.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Women in World Trade New England (WWTNE) is a nonprofit membership association that connects, informs, and supports women engaged in international trade across the six New England states. It offers free community membership, recurring networking meetups (Meet the Members), and an annual International Business Forum, and is sustained by tiered corporate partnerships and event sponsorships.

Product overview

Women in World Trade New England (WWTNE) is a professional membership organization that connects, informs, and supports women in the New England region engaged in international trade and investment. The organization offers free community membership, virtual and in-person networking events, educational resources, and corporate partnership/sponsorship opportunities. WWTNE does not offer software products or technology platforms; its core offering consists of professional development programming including regular virtual 'Meet the Members' sessions, an annual International Business Forum, and special events such as International Women's Day celebrations and consular networking receptions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gold Level Corporate Partnership

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 31 years of continuous operation and programming
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered gold/flagship, silver/core, core and minor.

• American Towergold/flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerAmerican Tower is a Gold Level Corporate Partner of WWTNE. As one of the largest global REITs and a leading independent owner, operator, and developer of wireless and broadcast communications real estate, American Tower supports WWTNE's mission to connect, inform, and support women in New England's international trade community.
• JF Morangold/flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerJF Moran is a Gold Level Corporate Partner of WWTNE. Owned and operated by sisters Betty Robson and Victoria Black, JF Moran is a family-owned logistics provider certified as a Women Owned Business. The company provides worldwide logistics services and is committed to diversity in the workplace. Betty Robson serves as a Founding Director of WWTNE.
• Vacovec, Mayotte & Singer, LLPgold/flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerVacovec, Mayotte & Singer, LLP is a Gold Level Corporate Partner of WWTNE. Founded in 1978 as a tax law firm, the firm provides sophisticated tax planning, tax compliance, and related legal services, with extensive experience in domestic and international tax matters.
• Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. (ST&R)silver/coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. is a Silver Level Corporate Partner of WWTNE. ST&R is a premier international trade law and government relations firm for customs, import and export matters. Senior member Paula Connelly, Esq. is an active WWTNE member and featured speaker at events.
• Capital Onesilver/coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCapital One is a Silver Level Corporate Partner of WWTNE. Capital One provides a broad spectrum of financial products and services to consumers, small businesses, and commercial clients, with products specifically designed for small businesses including business cards with unlimited rewards and banking services.
• Global Business Alliance of New England (GBANE)gold/flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerWWTNE collaborates closely with GBANE on the Annual International Business Forum & Networking Evening, now in its 31st edition. GBANE is the umbrella organization for international business associations in New England, and the joint forum brings together international diplomats, trade experts, and business leaders for panel discussions and networking.
• French-American Chamber of Commerce New England (FACCNE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFACCNE is a key partner organization that co-hosts events with WWTNE, including the European-American Business Networking Events. The partnership enables cross-network engagement between the French-American business community and women in international trade.
• British American Business Council of New England (BABCNE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBABCNE co-hosts networking events with WWTNE, including the Discover British Flair & Flavor after-hours networking event at The Bee's Knees British Imports. The partnership connects the British-American business network with WWTNE's trade-focused community.
• German-American Business Council of Boston (GABC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGABC partners with WWTNE for joint European-American networking events, contributing to the organization's programming around international trade and business connectivity.
• Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce New England (SACC-NE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSACC-NE partners with WWTNE for joint events including European-American Business Networking Events, expanding the organization's reach into the Scandinavian trade network.
• Netherland America Foundation New England ChapterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Netherland America Foundation New England Chapter participates in the European-American Business Networking Events organized in partnership with WWTNE and other chambers of commerce.
• Boston Irish Business AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Boston Irish Business Association participates in the European-American Business Networking Events organized in partnership with WWTNE and other chambers.
• Turkish HubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTurkish Hub participates in the European-American Business Networking Events organized in partnership with WWTNE. Turkish Hub also co-hosted a reception with WWTNE at the official residence of the Consul General of the Republic of Türkiye.
• Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC)gold/flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerCIC serves as a key event venue partner for WWTNE, hosting events at its One Broadway location in Cambridge, MA. CIC also sponsors events and provides meeting space for the organization's programming. CIC Mission focuses on enabling startups, scale-ups, corporations, and public entities to tackle local and global challenges.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Women in International Trade (WIIT): WIIT is a national, DC-based professional membership association for women working in international trade. It shares WWTNE's core model — events, networking, and advocacy for women engaged in global trade — making it the closest direct comparable.
• OWIT International (Organization of Women in International Trade): OWIT is a global membership organization connecting women in international trade and business through local chapters and events. Its chapter-based, networking-driven model is structurally similar to WWTNE's regional approach.
• The International Alliance for Women (TIAW): TIAW is a global alliance of women's professional organizations focused on advancing women in commerce, trade, and entrepreneurship. It overlaps directly with WWTNE's focus on women engaged in international trade and investment.

Regional players

• British American Business Council of New England (BABCNE): BABCNE co-hosts networking events with WWTNE (e.g., the Discover British Flair & Flavor reception). It operates in the same New England geography serving British-American business and trade interests.
• Global Business Alliance of New England (GBANE): GBANE is the umbrella organization for international business associations in New England and WWTNE's co-host of the 31st Annual International Business Forum. It serves the same geography with a broader international business (not women-specific) remit.
• Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce New England (SACC-NE): SACC-NE is a WWTNE partner chamber participating in joint European-American networking events, serving the Scandinavian-American trade and business community in New England.
• German American Business Council of Boston (GABC): GABC Boston partners with WWTNE on European-American networking events in New England. It is a comparable regional chamber serving German-American business and trade ties.
• French-American Chamber of Commerce New England (FACCNE): FACCNE is a bilateral chamber co-hosting European-American Business Networking Events with WWTNE. It operates in the same New England geography, focused on French-American business ties and trade.

Broad incumbents

• Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP): WIPP is a national nonpartisan organization advocating on behalf of women business owners in public policy. It shares WWTNE's women-in-business mission but operates at a federal advocacy level rather than regional trade networking.
• National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO): NAWBO is a national membership organization advocating for women business owners across the US. It is a broader incumbent in the women-in-business space, sharing WWTNE's mission to advance women professionally but without a specific trade/international focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WWT_NE
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzmFkVMoniU7_mnS3uTJW_A
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wwtne

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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