The National Export Initiative:
Double U.S. Exports in the next 5 Years
On March 11, 2010, US President Barack Obama signed an Executive Order which formed the National Export Initiative (NEI). NEI has the broad goal of improving conditions that directly affect the private sector’s ability to export. President Obama’s plan has the goal of doubling exports from US companies in the next 5 years. The NEI calls for removal of trade barriers and advocacy assistance directed especially at small businesses to help them overcome the barriers of entering new export markets.

The National Export Initiative: U.S. Priority Markets
There are several emerging market countries that the NEI has identified as priority export targets for US products. These countries include: China, India, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. The NEI has put together a series of videos about doing business in these markets. All of this excellent information is contained in the Federal portal for international trade: Export.gov.  Visit the International Trade Administration’s YouTube Channel for over 50 webinars about doing business in regional environments.

The Trade Information Center
For additional information or general trade questions, you may contact the Trade Information Center (TIC) at: 800.872.8723 (1-800-USA-TRAD(E)), or send an email to: [email protected] The TIC operates between 8:30 AM & 6 PM EST.  You can get answers to your exporting question topics including: Tariffs, International Documentation, Logistics, Free-Trade Agreements, Country-Specific regional Information, Trade Data, and General Export Information.

U.S. Export Assistance Centers
The Commercial Service has a network of U.S. Export Assistance Centers that house export and industry specialists. These centers are located in more than 100 U.S. cities and over 80 countries worldwide. These trade professionals
provide counseling and services to assist U.S. businesses in exporting their products and services. They can assist in: Assessing market potential for your product or service, develping and implementing a market enrty strategy, and identifying potential trade partners in foreign markets. 
  

Indonesia http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrBuHAIsK-4&feature=relmfu

We are proud to welcome the 2011 National District Export Council Conference and Exposition to Las Vegas, Nevada.
This is a conference that focuses on core international trade skills and content. If you have ever wanted to get into the export business, then this is the trade show for you!

This years DEC conference will highlight:

12 Educational Track Workshops
•financial assistance programs
•grants
•logistics-compliance
•market expansion
•innovative new product needed
•alternative energy evaluations & opportunities
•new tools to increase sales and company performance
•successful exporters interactive panel
•region specific evaluations: Americas, Pac Rim and Europe/Africa
Export Grants Track featuring SBA’s new $30 million STEP program and more.

Best of the Best Export University 101, 201, and 301 Includes Certificate!

Outstanding Keynote Speakers from the private and public sectors and subject matter experts on panels and conducting workshops and seminars.

DEC leadership meetings focusing on the most important international, national, and local best practices, policy,reorganization, budgets and legislative issues.

NEW THIS YEAR is a full exposition hall featuring 30 exhibit booths exhibiting products and services  from the public and private sectors and the U.S. Census Export Pavilion.  Attendees will also receive limited free access to USATrade OnLine.

International Pavilion with Consuls and foreign trade representatives to discuss doing business in, and sending products to, their countries. Countries confirmed are Azerbaijan, China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Armenia, Turkey, Thailand, Uruguay, Lithuania, Italy, Romania, United Kingdom, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Kenya, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Guatemala, El Salvardor, Honduras, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Saudi Arabia,EU and Poland.

One-on-one private meetings with U.S. Commercial Officers with expertise in Algeria, Central America, China, European Union, India, Israel, Mexico, Nigeria, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Germany and Vietnam.

To Register: http://www.decconference.com/members/decconference