Our most recent conference on May 8th highlighted trade opportunities between Indiana companies and ASEAN. ASEAN is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which includes Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. These countries boast a population exceeding 650 million and a GDP of $3.8 trillion, ASEAN is home to one of the world’s…

Dear Indiana Exporters, The Indiana District Export Council is pleased to support a way for Indiana 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 this…

In response to the COVID Pandemic, the Indiana District Export Council (IDEC) has launched a new export education program that debuted January 21, 2021 – Export Lunch & Learns. As the Pandemic eases, IDEC will continue its virtual lunch programs based on their popularity and ease of participation state-wide.  We are joined in this effort…

Need expert advice on international trade? Just ask us; the DEC offers free mentoring to Indiana companies. Our members each have special trade knowledge they are eager to share to help you develop export sales. The DEC’s expertise complements the U.S. Commercial Service’s export promotion work, and includes export mentoring, trade education, and community outreach services. To read…

IDEC offers a range of trade-related webinars giving practical information to help maximize your export potential. Debuting in January 2021, and now running every other month on the 3rd Thursday, the Indiana DEC conducts hour-long export development webinars.  These webinars focus on a range of topics, including export compliance, understanding the benefits and how to…