Dear Virginia & DC Exporters, The Virginia/DC District Export Council is pleased to support a way for exporters, and anyone so interested, to contribute aid to Ukraine in response to the unjustified invasion by Russia.  Coordinated by the US Agency for International Development, the International Trade Administration of the US Department of Commerce is assisting…

Need expert advice on international trade? Just ask us; the Virginia/ DC District Export Council (DEC) 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….

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…

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…

International trade events can help you learn about exporting through networking with other exporters and trade professionals. Export Compliance: A Five-Part Webinar Series” is organized and brought to you by the Virginia/DC District Export Council and Morgan Lewis. This five-part series will deliver 7.5 hours of practical guidance and foundational knowledge on the responsibilities companies have…

Top Markets Reports from the International Trade Administration (ITA)* rate global export opportunities 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…

Country Commercial Guides from the U. S. Commercial Service (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…