Need expert advice on international trade? Just ask us; the DEC offers free mentoring to South Dakota 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…
Export Webinars
Our Export-U website offers 20 free webinars on 15 key export topics. They are all designed to give you practical information to help you develop profitable export sales. Here are direct links to the various webinar sessions: 1: Are You Ready to Export?– The myths and realities of exporting 2: Market Intelligence – Finding profitable overseas markets 3:…
Exporter’s Resource Database
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 BasicsA Basic Guide to ExportingMarket ResearchCountry Commercial GuidesThe CIA World FactbookTop Market ReportsFinance and InsuranceeCommerce, etc.Trade PartnersRegulations and ComplianceInternational…
Export Events
In response to the COVID Pandemic, the South Dakota DEC and its partner organizations are primarily offering virtual events. We are joined in this effort by the US Commercial Service. The South Dakota DEC and its partners are currently offering virtual export training programs. These cover a range of timely international business topics, and are…
Top Market Reports
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…
Country Commercial Guides
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…