Mission Statement:

The North Carolina District Export Council contributes leadership and international trade expertise to complement the U.S. Commercial Service's export promotion efforts through counseling businesses on the exporting process, conducting trade education and community outreach.

The North Carolina District Export Council (DEC) is a volunteer organization drawn from U.S. industry whose knowledge of international business provides a unique source of professional advice to help American firms compete and win business in the international marketplace.  The North Carolina DEC works closely with the U.S. Export Assistance Center (USEAC) of the U.S. Department of Commerce's Commercial Service to accomplish its mission through:

• Counseling local businesses;
• Identifying sources of trade and project finance;
• Identifying key issues affecting U.S. industry competitiveness in the global marketplace;
• Multiplying the efforts of the U.S. Export Assistance Center in North Carolina

Established in 1973 by the President and Secretary of Commerce, DECs 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 the USEACs across the United States. 

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For more information please contact Greg Sizemore, Executive Secretary, NC District Export Council at 704-333-4886 x 229 or greg.sizemore@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov