About the Washington District Export Council
The Washington District Export Council (DEC) is a volunteer organization drawn from Washington State businesses, governmental agencies and non-profits. The members have in-depth knowledge and experience in international business and are available as a unique source of professional advice to help other Washington firms compete and win business in the international marketplace. The Washington DEC works closely with the Seattle U.S. Export Assistance Center of the U.S. Department of Commerce's Commercial Service to accomplish its mission through:
- Counseling, educating and mentoring local businesses;
- Identifying key issues affecting U.S. and Washington industry competitiveness in the global marketplace;
- Enhancing the efforts of the Seattle US Export Assistance Center.
Established in 1973 by the President and the Secretary of Commerce, District Export Councils are mandated to support the export expansion activities of the U.S. Department of Commerce and serve as a link between the business community and U.S. Export Assistance Centers (USEACs) across the United States.
The Washington District Export Council is part of a National network of DECs; please visit them on the Web at www.US-DEC.com to learn more.
About the U.S. Export Assistance Center of Seattle (USEAC)
The U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce is a federal government agency dedicated to helping small-to-medium sized Washington State companies develop international markets. Our experienced staff of International Trade Specialists at the U.S. Export Assistance Center of Seattle will help you:
- Identify and evaluate international partners;
- Navigate international documentation challenges;
- Create market entry strategies;
- Other export related guidance.
The Seattle Export Assistance Center is part of an international network of global professionals. We have 165 offices in 82 countries throughout the world. For more information on how we can help your company succeed in the global marketplace, and too learn first-hand how we can help your company grow internationally, visit us on the Web at www.buyusa.gov/seattle/, or call (206) 553-5615.
Previous WA DEC Events
Washington District Export Council Business Briefing: Featuring Suresh Kumar, Assistant Commerce Secretary and Director General of the U.S. Commercial Service. - March 29, 2010
The Washington District Export Council and the U.S. Export Assistance Center of Seattle, was pleased to host a special event for Suresh Kumar, Assistant Commerce Secretary and Director General of the U.S. Commercial Service (CS), who was recently confirmed by the United States Senate.
Director General Kumar was the featured speaker at a breakfast briefing on the new National Export Initiative and the significance it has to Washington companies. To learn more about Director General Kumar’s perspective,click here.
Export Opportunities in Brazil
On September 1, 2010 a capacity crowd gathered at the Hampton Inn & Suites - Federal Way to learn about market opportunities and how to conduct business in Brazil from our special guests:
Ms. Lisa Kubiske, Deputy Chief of Mission - U.S. Embassy, Brasilia, Brazil (Click to learn more)
Ms. Igly Elaine Serafim, Commercial Specialist - U.S. Consulate General, São Paulo (Click to learn more)
Mr. Pedro Costa, Honorary Consul General, Brazil
Export University 101
Export University was a series of courses held in October, 2011 on exporting designed by the National District Export Council and the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Ralph B. Ibarra, immediate past Chair of the Washington District Export Council (WADEC), is a 12-year Member of this volunteer non-profit organization whose Members are appointed by the Secretary of Commerce to assist local companies to become export-ready and engage in successful international trade. Ralph is also an instructor and the WADEC Coordinator for Export University and this series of three (3) 90-minute sessions are intended to foster success in international trade and commerce.
- Session #1: "The Pathway to Your Future International Success"
- Session #2: "Market Entry & Finding Qualified Buyers"
- Session #3: "Shipping & Logistics"
