Information about the IDEC
There is one District Export Council in Idaho, under a nationwide network of DECs which make a significant contribution to America's international competitiveness. It is a diverse group of volunteer international trade professionals who meet for plenary sessions addressing international issues and awareness. Members are exporters of manufactured products and services, providers of export support services (accounting, finance, legal, transportation, etc.) academia, and leaders of non-profit organizations of state and local government.
The majority are from the private sector and their knowledge of international business provides a source of professional advice to exporters and to the entire international trade community in Idaho, one of the nation's leading exporting states.
The DEC members volunteer their time to sponsor and participate in numerous trade promotion activities. They also supply specialized expertise to small and medium-sized businesses that are interested in exporting. Each DEC's Executive Committee works with the membership to create an annual strategic plan that involves all members in mission fulfillment.
How the IDEC can help you
The Idaho DEC can help Idaho exporters with the following:
- Selling, marketing and promoting your products or services to the world
- Moving your products from point A to point B (Logistics Counseling)
- Transaction setup
- Financing overseas shipments
- Risk assessment & mitigation for shipments
- Insuring overseas shipments & Payments
- Product adaptation to overseas markets
- Foreign Diplomacy Services with the U. S. Commercial Service
- Tapping into university resources for product R&D and market viability studies
- Graphic design and marketing material development
- Web development