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In this edition:
- Members in Action:
- X Culture
- TRADE DNA NADEC page launch
- Southeast Regional Meeting
- Annual Conference. May 13, 2024
- Events: plans for 2024 +Local DEC
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- US Dept. of Commerce events
- To help you export
- In the News
- IBT OnLine webinar details
- Partner Event of interest
- NADEC Chapters connect
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Dear Local DEC Members,
I am contacting you today to share a unique opportunity for all DEC members and their companies. The NADEC has been approached by X-Culture, a nonprofit that connects students and businesses in working on exporting projects, with a special offer on its unique global research program.
I have personally used X-Culture on some of the projects that my company has been working on to grow our exports, and I was more than impressed with the work that the students completed. X-Culture is offering this valuable program to DEC member companies at a discounted rate for their services.
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View the rates here which are based on different company sizes and also the contact information for X-Culture. https://x-culture.org
I want to thank all DEC members for their hard work, and NADEC is pleased to be able to offer this discounted rate for all our DEC members.
Sincerely, Jonathan Szucs, NADEC Chair, Mid-Atlantic Representative
General Manager, Advanced Superabrasives, Inc.
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TradeDNA NADEC page launched
Professor Jim Anderson
At some moment in your life you had an opportunity to shift your career path towards the global marketplace. Why? How did this happen? Your answer will be different from mine and different from your friends and colleagues.
I am privileged to have taught university students International Marketing and Global Business Development for several years. The question was posed at the beginning of each semester, “What interests you about the international marketplace?” and “Why did you choose to join the class?” The #1 response was always the same from semester to semester: “TRAVEL”.
Since the earliest times people have chosen to travel away from their origin to the next village, then to the next region and, over time, the world.
How did they continue their journeys? They exchanged this-for-that & that-for-this in a perpetual cycle of travel supported by business. We seemingly have an inherent need to move, to see, to explore and to “trade”. That is Trade DNA.
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As a teenager I traveled to Europe for several weeks the summer before entering university. This was my first time traveling outside the USA experiencing the world and what it had to offer: beautiful new places, their people and culture. I began to re-think my future. How could I match up my upcoming university experience with my new adventure of seeing the world? My original plan was quickly scrapped and my academic journey was redirected towards a path which would lead me to a global career.
By the way, what is your story? How did you become interested in the global marketplace? Let us know by emailing me: TradeDNA@usaexporter.org and placing
“My Trade DNA Story” in the subject line.
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Trade DNA seeks to encourage students from Middle School through University to consider a career in global trade. Career paths can easily be combined with other academic paths from business to biology while supporting a trajectory of going global and improving the world through business.
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See the new “Trade DNA” page/tab on the NADEC website and join our initiative to encourage the next generation towards the most exciting career path ever!
Jim Anderson, NADEC Board Member, SouthWest Representative
Owner, ETCetera International, Inc
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Southern Region Meeting
Held on September 12, 2023
Dear DEC Members of the Southern Region,
Thank you for your participation in the Southern Region virtual DEC meeting on September 12. We had excellent participation and generated some great ideas for moving our DECs forward. Following is the link to the recording of the Southern Region DEC meeting for those that were not able to attend and for those that would like to review the discussion.
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A big thank you to the Central-North Florida DEC and the South Florida DEC for organizing this regional DEC meeting! We look forward to your continued input and sharing on how we can make our DECs even more effective in the future.
Best regards,
Anne Burkett and Zaheer Faruqi, NADEC Southern Region DEC Representatives
NADEC Board Members
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NADEC was one of the supporting organizations in the below campaign, posted by the Wall Street Journal on September 20, 2023.
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From the U.S. Commercial Service
Ukraine needs immediate humanitarian assistance and sustained commercial relationships for the future. Learn more about business community resources, how you can help, and stay connected, visit our Ukraine:
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Read the 2023 conference recap here
by Susanne T. Stirling, Vice President, International Affairs, CalChamber and NADEC Board member.
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Please share your local DEC events with the NADEC Network!
To submit an event for posting, fill in the form on the NADEC webiste here
Recordings of previous webinars can be found here
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Sheriah Johnson, Trade Compliance Manager, NCR
At Large Representative
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NADEC Education and Outreach Committee
Co-Chairs and Board Members
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Tom Dustman, Int'l Sales Director, Sunnen Products
MidWest Representative
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The latest on NADEC Webinars!
The NADEC Education & Outreach Committee met in September and developed the webinar schedule for the remainder of 2023 and the first quarter of 2024, Tentative plans include a webinar in November 2023 on the topic of the “Trade DNA Initiative”. This webinar is targeted to the Local DEC Executive committee members and will give them an overview of the present status of the initiative.
In addition the webinar topics for the first quarter of 2024 include a panel discussion:
- Export Compliance
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an overview of “Available Resources for Exporters Available through the U.S. Commercial Service”
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and “Artificial Intelligence and the impact on Exporters”.
The Education & Outreach Committee discussed a full range of webinar topics for later in 2024 including:
- International Trade Administration - National Export Strategy
- Agricultural Exports – including nuts, berries, wine, and spirits.
- Foreign Trade Barriers
- Foreign Trade Zones
- Export E-Commerce
The committee is exploring a series of webinars with a tentative title – “5 Day MBA For Exporters”. This series of webinars would be held in the fall of 2024 and would we a two-hour webinar each week for 5 weeks and would be focused on key Competencies for Exporters. This topic received a great deal of interest within the committee.
Stay tuned as the Education & Outreach Committee continues to finalize our webinars for 2024.
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Sell Online Globally: Ecommerce Best
Practices for Exporters
October 11, 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST
What will you learn?
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The Global ecommerce environment: Best practice, optimally optimized sales-centric localized business development websites
- Amazon, Alibaba, Mercado Libre and more! B2B International Online Marketing for Exporters
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Case studies - how companies are using digital tools to sell online today. Best practices, take-aways and live Q&A
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Speaker: Jonathan Szucs, Chairman
National Association of District Export Councils (NADEC)
Mid-Atlantic Representative, Chairman
Joelle Lazzarotto, Online Marketing Director, IBT Online and Susanna Hardy, Chief Content Officer. IBT Online
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STOPfakes Roadshow: Protecting Intellectual Property Business Essentials
October 24, 2023
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST, In person, Portland, OR
The Oregon District Export Council is pleased to support an important program on Protecting Intellectual Property, the StopFakes Roadshow in Portland, OR, on October 24, 2023. This IPR Roadshow delivers critically important information about intellectual property to those that need it most – Start-ups, Entrepreneurs, Small and Medium-sized Businesses, Independent creators, and Inventors.
Participants will learn how to identify and protect intellectual property assets, obtain IP protection in overseas markets, combat counterfeits on international e-commerce sites, and more. This all-day event includes presentations as well as one-on-one consultations with experts from multiple government agencies. Participants may also apply for Copyright and Trademark Recordation with CBP on site.
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Export Bootcamp: A How-To for DECs Looking for Impactful Programming
Held on August 23, 2023
Louisiana DEC representatives Erin Butler (Acting Southwest Regional Director, U.S. Commercial Service) and Brenda Stelly (President, Oil Center Research International, NADEC Board Member and SouthWest Representative ) held a practical discussion of their successful “Export Bootcamp.”
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This session was intended for DECs interested in replicating this successful model in their own markets. “Export Bootcamp” was a fast-based, 90-minute, virtual export education model that draw on the expertise of DEC members and leveraged relationships with local partners to reach new-to-export companies and beginning exporters.
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Manufacturing Month October 1-31, 2023
Federal export promotion agencies celebrate Manufacturing Month in October, the goal of Manufacturing Month is to celebrate the success of U.S. manufacturers in the global marketplace, inspire U.S. manufacturers to pursue global market growth, and inform them of the great variety of programs and services available to support their global market entry or expansion utilizing Federal resources.
Join the Connecticut District Export Council and the U.S. Commercial Service Connecticut office for a series of trade-related events as part of Manufacturing Month this October. These events will provide practical tips on a variety of export related topics.
Trade Talk Tuesdays:
Customs & Tariff Considerations
Each Tuesday throughout October we will be hosting FREE 20-minute training sessions to discuss various Customs & Tariff related topics.
Time: 11:00am Eastern every Tuesday in October
Virtual! via Web-ex
Trade Talk Tuesday: Customs and Tariff Considerations Topics:
• Analyze your Product- HS Code/Schedule
• Finding your Tariff Rate
• Product Valuation
• FTA’s Qualifying your Product
• FTA’s Document Origin and CoO
If you have any questions related to this series, please contact Anthony.Sargis@Trade.gov
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Join the U.S. Commercial Service for Strategies for Success in Asia!
October 5th, 2023, 6:00 pm EST
Every first Thursday to November 2023
While the webinar series is underway, it is not too late to sign up! Recordings for all sessions are available to registrants, including previously held or missed webinar sessions.
Our next live session will be October 5th, 2023 at 6:00pm ET (3:00pm PT) to discuss regulatory compliance and due-diligence best practices when exporting to Asia. We will also showcase opportunities in South Korea for U.S. companies.
Why attend this webinar series?
Strategies for Success in Asia is a six-part virtual event series hosted by the U.S. Commercial Service that offers an educational opportunity for businesses to gain the skills and knowledge to successfully export to the diverse markets in the region. Each topic within the webinar series will be tailored to address specific opportunities and challenges that U.S. businesses face when exporting or doing business in Asia. Each webinar will also highlight best prospects and priority upcoming events in a key country in Asia.
Through this series of events, participants will be introduced to key export resource partners and meet on-the-ground U.S. Department of Commerce/U.S. Commercial Service staff who can assist you in entering markets in Asia.
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Invitation to the 7th US-UK Small and Medium Enterprise Dialogue (SME)
October 5, 2023
9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Indio, Coachella Valley, California
Small business stakeholders are cordially invited to attend the 7th United States-United Kingdom Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Dialogue on Thursday October 5, 2023 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. in Coachella Valley, California.
The SME Dialogue is convened by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the U.S. Small Business Administration with the UK Department for Business and Trade.
The event is being hosted by the Cabazon Band of Cahuilla Indians in partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s U.S. Commercial Service, the British Embassy, and the UK Consulate in California. This marks the first time the United States will hold an SME Dialogue with a Native American Tribal host.
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RSVP for UK SME stakeholders: Please provide your name, title, organization and city to us-hub@trade.gov.uk
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Are You Ready To Take Your Business To
The Next Level?
November 2-3, 2023
Join this unique virtual conference where industry experts, trailblazing entrepreneurs, and visionary leaders will converge to share insights that transcend boundaries.
From mastering international logistics intricacies that bridge continents to harnessing the power of e-commerce to connect with global markets, and delving into HR strategies that unite diverse teams, this event is your passport to transforming your business.
Get ready to expand your horizons, forge invaluable connections, and tap into a world of opportunities. Don't just break down borders—redefine them. Register now and embark on your journey to boundless growth.
Sessions Include:
• The Power of Cross Border E-Commerce
• Navigating Emerging Industries and Hiring Dynamics
• Export 101: Prepare for Success
• The A.I. Social Funnel
• Sustainable and Ethical Trade
• Export Finance Strategies for Global Success!
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Could Your Exports be Impacted by Retaliatory Measures?
To help U.S. companies identify exports impacted by foreign retaliatory tariffs, ITA’s Industry & Analysis (I&A) unit has compiled resources on countries that have retaliatory tariffs on specific exports from the United States.
I&A maintains a Foreign Retaliations Databases that provides a searchable list of all products currently known to be subject to foreign retaliatory measures. Check on your exports to ensure you stay ahead of the curve to help your business navigate challenges in international trade.
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Discover the US Department of Commerce interactive country reports by Industry & Analysis, offering valuable macroeconomic statistics for more than 230+ trading partners on an annual basis. This interactive report can be used to get information on global economies, trade statistics, and foreign direct investment. Gain insights into the health and performance of their economies, explore the magnitude of global trade, and analyze foreign direct investment trends with the United States.
Whether you're a business, student, or public leader, these reports are an essential resource. Download, share, and gain a comprehensive understanding of international markets!
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UK seeks aerospace deals in new trade pact with Washington state
AJOT, Ellen Milligan | September 26, 2023
The UK will sign a trade pact with Washington state aimed at facilitating aerospace deals with the US, as it seeks to bolster its economic ties in the absence of broader free-trade discussions with President Joe Biden.
The memorandum of understanding, the sixth such pact with a US state, is focused on forging closer ties between the two countries’ aviation sectors. Washington state is the birthplace of US aerospace giant Boeing Co.
The framework will enable UK and US businesses to work together more seamlessly, Nusrat Ghani, the UK minister for industry, told Bloomberg News in an interview. Ghani touted the collective impact of the mini trade pacts.
“The combined GDP of the six states will be over £2 trillion, the equivalent of the GDP in France,” she said.
Ghani will sign the agreement alongside Washington state Governor Jay Inslee at an event in Seattle late Monday in the US.
The UK has sought closer commercial ties with individual states with a broader US free-trade deal, touted as a benefit of leaving the European Union, still far off. The country has signed agreements with Indiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Oklahoma and Utah, and hopes to sign agreements with Florida, Texas and California.
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Biden’s trade chief backs WTO reform agenda — with
a warning
AJOT, Bryce Baschuk, September 25, 2023
President Joe Biden’s top trade official reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to reforming the World Trade Organization in a speech aimed at blunting criticism that the US is slow-rolling efforts to update the trade body’s decades-old rulebook.
In remarks to the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington Friday, Trade Representative Katherine Tai said she and her US colleagues are “rolling up our sleeves” to advance a comprehensive reform agenda that will improve transparency, bolster the WTO’s negotiating function, and repair its dispute-settlement system.
Nevertheless, Tai warned that the Biden administration is not interested in “restoring” the WTO appellate body — a sort of supreme court for trade that ceased functioning in 2020 after former President Donald Trump blocked all new appointments to the seven-member panel.
“The goal here is not restoring the appellate body or going back to the way things used to be,” Tai said. “It is about providing confidence that the system is fair. And revitalizing the agency of members to settle their disputes.”
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BritishAmerican Business (BAB) Launches New Trade & Investment Guide to the UK for US Companies
BritishAmerican Business (BAB) is pleased to announce the launch of Finding Your Way, the most comprehensive guidebook for US companies seeking to expand their business into the UK.
The Trade & Investment Guide is a crucial resource for US companies looking to explore the exciting opportunities the UK has to offer. It provides practical advice on all the issues that companies must consider when expanding, from logistics and legal services to finance and immigration.
It offers insights on the diverse nations and regions across the UK and outlines the unique sector-based opportunities in every corner of the country.
Finding Your Way provides essential information on the services that both the UK and US governments, as well as leading associations and networks offer to help US companies be successful. It also includes details and practical advice from leading private sector firms whose services can help companies with their expansion endeavours.
Details of NADEC are listed on pages 108-111
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SDA awards over $15 million in funding to expand market opportunities for U.S. agricultural producers
AJOT, September 21, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it is awarding over $15 million for 22 grant projects to promote the maple syrup industry and to strengthen and explore new market opportunities for U.S. food and agricultural products. The funding is being awarded through the Acer Access and Development Program (Acer), the Federal State Marketing Improvement Program (FSMIP), and the Micro-Grants for Food Security Program (MGFSP).
“USDA’s investment in these grant programs will not only benefit local and regional producers, but also improve access to locally sourced food for underserved communities,” said USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt. “We look forward to seeing the positive impacts these projects will have on the U.S. food and agricultural industry.”
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DHL Supply Chain and Girl Scouts of the USA Partner to create new Logistics Patch & Curriculum aimed at inspiring female supply chain leaders of tomorrow
Press Release: Westerville, Ohio, July 28, 2023
DHL Supply Chain North America donates USD $1M to fund curriculum.
- Recent data reveals women only account for 41% of the workforce in the supply chain industry, with women holding only 15% of executive roles in the sector*
- Collaboration will help close STEM gap and ensure women are represented in the future supply chain workforce
Today, DHL Supply Chain, the Americas leader in contract logistics and part of DHL Group, announced a partnership with Girl Scouts of the USA that will establish a program and branded patch to empower Girl Scouts to learn about the importance of the supply chain industry and discover a myriad of exciting careers in the field.
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https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/online-global-programs-in-videos
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John Koons, Online Marketing Manager, IBT Online
Q: John Koons jk@ibt.onl
We invite you to join us for some of our programs!
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Demystifying Online Marketing
Adding an online marketing strategy to your website and social media is like throwing gasoline on the fire! Your web traffic explodes, leads will increase, and your brand recognition will grow.
Effective online marketing campaigns increase the number of international prospects that visit your website, drive up engagement on social media, help to educate your prospects about your products and services, and encourage them to buy!
Every company needs a customized online marketing strategy to reach its international audiences. There are four comprehensive tools for effective online marketing to ensure your company gets found, is understood, and does business in all your target markets. These are Search Engine Optimization, Social Media, Paid Advertising and deep Analytics and Reporting.
Check out our infographic at the link below and get to discover how online business development tools will make the internet work for you 24/7, 365 days/year to help your grow your exports, sales, brand and business.
https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/demystifying-online-marketing
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Grow your exports in Mexico - Online Global!
October 18, 2023
Join our Live conversation as we partner with Adriana Carrillo, Commercial Specialist with the U.S. Embassy in Mexico and Santiago Davila Commercial Diplomat and Foreign Service Officer to discuss how companies can leverage online business development tools, international ecommerce techniques, digital marketing strategies and grant programs to grow their exports, sales, brand, and business globally!
We will be sharing expertise, case studies, client testimonials and experience in delivering online success.
Register at the link below!
https://www.linkedin.com/events/7113197539507458048/
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2023 National Small Business Exporter Summit
October 3 - 4, 2023
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST
The National Small Business Exporter Summit provides
forward-thinking CEOs and upper-level management export executives and entrepreneurs with direct access to shared learning and high-level networking and opportunities.
Attendees will gain insight into powerful tools, techniques and resources that outstanding exporters from across the country have used to guide export growth and success within their businesses. Information will be shared that Summit attendees can adapt/adopt within their own business settings to support business growth and development.
For more information please contact: Jackie Rasmussen, rasmussenj@missouri.edu
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