By Drew Felling, MADEC Chair The Department of Commerce is currently seeking nominations of individuals for consideration for appointment by the Secretary of Commerce to serve as members of one of the 61 District Export Councils (DECs) nationwide. DECs are closely affiliated with the U.S. Export Assistance Centers (USEACs) of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial…
Mid-America DEC
Need expert advice on international trade? Just ask us; the Mid-America District Export Council offers free help to the business community. —The DEC is a private, non-profit organization that brings together experienced international business people who provide guidance and assistance in international markets. The DEC also works closely with professionals of the U.S. Commercial Service…
International Trade Events
International trade events can help you learn about exporting through networking with other exporters, trade professionals, and potential business partners.—– For a list of events sponsored by the Missouri Department of Economic Development click here.To learn more about attending international tradeshows click here. You may also wish to consider USCS sponsored trade events:
Export-U Webinars
Our Export-U website offers 20 free webinars on 15 key export topics. Here are direct links to the various sessions: 1: Are You Ready to Export?– The Myths and Realities of Exporting 2: Market Intelligence – Finding Profitable Overseas Markets 3: More Intelligence – Refining Your List of Target Markets 4: Costing and Pricing – How to Price Your Product 5: Approaching…
Exporter’s Resource Database
Our Exporter’s Resource Database (ERD) has tons of useful trade information, all in one convenient place — articles, data, and links to help you develop international business. Here are direct links to the ERD sections: Export Basics A Basic Guide to Exporting Market Research Country Commercial Guides The CIA World Factbook Top Market Reports Finance…
Country Commercial Guides
Country Commercial Guides from the USCS* contain excellent information on doing business in over 150 world markets. Each free guide is a complete pdf book with the following chapters: 1-Doing Business in (that country) Market opportunities, challenges 2-Political and Economic Environment Includes bilateral relationship with U.S. 3-Selling U.S. Products and Services How best to operate…
Top Market Reports
Top Markets Reports from the ITA* rate global export opportunity for 27 key US industries. Each free report is a complete downloadable PDF book. Reports are available for these industries: Agricultural Equipment Aircraft Parts Auto Parts Building Products Civil and Nuclear Cloud Computing Cold Supply Chain Construction Equipment Defense Educational Environmental Financial Technology Franchising Health…