Need export advice, training, or something else? Just ask us! The Iowa DEC, together with its members and partners, offers a broad array of export assistance services. DEC services include free export mentoring, public speaking, and sponsorship of training and networking events. The DEC also provides a wide variety of free online training, publications, and…
Webinars
We offer 20 free webinars on 15 key export topics. All 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 target…
Library
Our virtual library has tons of great export information, with hundreds of free books, articles, and statistics — all gathered in one convenient online place. Here are links to the library’s sections: Export BasicsA Basic Guide to ExportingMarket ResearchCountry Commercial GuidesThe CIA World FactbookTop Market ReportsFinance and InsuranceeCommerce, etc.Trade PartnersRegulations and ComplianceInternational TravelIntellectual PropertyDocuments and…
Events
The DEC and its partners sponsor a number of export events each year for training, networking, and marketing. The DEC 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…
Markets
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…
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…