The New York District Export Council is one of more than 60 District Export Councils or “DECs” throughout the United States. DECs are organizations of leaders from local business communities, appointed by successive Secretaries of Commerce since 1973, whose knowledge of international business provides a source of advice for local firms.

The DEC is a private, non-profit organization that brings together experienced international businesspeople who provide guidance and assistance in international markets. It works closely with professionals of the U.S. Commercial Service in our region.

The DEC focuses on helping Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) throughout the export lifecycle. Members offer knowledge, advice, and mentoring through in-person workshops, networking events, and online webinars. NYDEC Members share a passion for positively impacting our community.  We also represent the interests of the New York exporting community by advocating for policies and initiatives that support the interests of our State’s exporters.

The members are leaders from the local business community; exporters whose knowledge of international business provides a source of professional advice for local firms. NYDEC also includes representatives from state and local government offices, academic institutions, law and accounting firms, as well as banking and logistics.