Need export advice, training, or something else? Just ask us! The DEC, with its members and partners, offers a broad array of trade resources. These include business mentoring, public speaking, and co-sponsorship of training and networking events. We also offer a wide variety of free online resources. DEC partners also offer some excellent resources: To…
Welcome to the Massachusetts District Export Council!
The Massachusetts District Export Council (MA-DEC) is one of the 60+ District Export Councils (DECs) which make significant contributions to America’s international competitiveness by helping US companies in their export efforts.
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Our online library includes a ton of great export information, with hundreds of free books, articles, and statistics — all gathered in one convenient place. Here are links to the various resource sections: Export BasicsA Basic Guide to ExportingMarket ResearchCountry Commercial GuidesThe CIA World FactbookTop Market ReportsFinance and InsuranceeCommerce, etc.Trade PartnersRegulations and ComplianceInternational TravelIntellectual PropertyDocuments…
Events
The DEC and its partners sponsor a number of export events each year for training, networking, and marketing. Massachusetts Events sponsors some excellent trade programs, some of which are listed below. You can also attend virtual events with other US DECs and with the National DEC. The U.S. Commercial Service organizes numerous domestic and overseas…
Webinars
We offer 20 free webinars on 15 key export topics. All are designed to quickly give you the information you need to go global. Here are links to the individual webinar: 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…
Countries
Country Commercial Guides from the USCS* contain excellent information on doing business in over 140 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 How best to operate…
Industries
Top Markets Reports from the ITA* rate global export opportunity for 27 key US industrial sectors. 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 Technology Franchising…