International trade events can help you learn about exporting through networking with other exporters, trade professionals, and potential business partners.—– To learn more about attending international tradeshows click here. Mid-America Trade Summit Date: November 2 & 3, 2021 Time Nov. 2nd is 4:00pm-5:30pm CT Time Nov. 3rd is 9:00am-4:30pm CT Costs: General Attendee rate $100,…

Our Exporter’s Resource Database (ERD) has tons of useful trade information, all in one convenient place — articles, data, and links to help you develop international business. Here are direct links to the ERD sections: Export Basics A Basic Guide to Exporting Market Research Country Commercial Guides The CIA World Factbook Top Market Reports Finance…

Country Commercial Guides from the USCS* contain excellent information on doing business in over 150 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…

Top Markets Reports from the ITA* rate global export opportunity for 27 key US industries.  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 Health…

Our Export-U website offers 20 free webinars on 15 key export topics. Here are direct links to the various sessions: 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 Target Markets 4: Costing and Pricing – How to Price Your Product 5: Approaching…

Need expert advice on international trade? Just ask us; the Missouri District Export Council offers free help to the business community.  The Missouri DEC 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…