Missouri
District Export council
Need expert advice on international trade? The Missouri District Export Council (MODEC) offers free help to the business community.
MODEC 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. Commercial Service in St. Louis. DEC members also meet with federal, state, and local elected officials to educate and inform them on trade policy issues impacting the Missouri business community.
Mission
Exports that strengthen individual companies, stimulate U.S. economic growth and create jobs.
Export expansion activities by working with the US Commercial Service offices.
Opportunities to promote greater export activity at the local level by developing a trade assistance network.
Through
Counseling of local businesses;
Creating greater export awareness in their local business communities;
Identifying issues that affect export trade and implementation of constructive suggestions;
Supporting programs and services of US Commerce Department offices locally and overseas
Building local export assistance partnerships with other organizations;
Promoting international education at the community level
(314) 425-3302
Upcoming MODEC Events
April 9-10, 2024
Complying with U.S. Export Controls
May 09,2024
6pm – 9pm
SLRIP International Business Night Gala (hosted by MODEC),
The Vue @ 612North, 612 N 2nd St, St. Louis, MO 63102
Meet Our Professional
DEC Members
DEC Members are appointed by the US Secretary of Commerce and have a wide range of international business expertise. Our members each have special trade knowledge they are eager to share to help businesses develop export sales. DEC members are also available to speak on international trade topics to audiences of business executives and concerned citizens.
Additional Resources for International Trade
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One of the roles of the Missouri District Export Council is to build a community of local exporters who can share best practices, ideas, workarounds and other ideas on how to build a successful export program for your company while navigating these turbulent times of supply chain disruptions and rising costs.
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