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In This Edition:
- NADEC Chair
- Trade News
- Upcoming Events
- NADEC Partners
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2025 Conference Agenda
Please click the button below to view topics, round table discussions, awards, training sessions and hill visits.
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2025 Sponsorship Opportunities
Market your company to this targeted audience.
Corporate and Local DEC sponsorship opportunities are available.
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Book Your Hotel
Book your room early, it sells out every year!
The Mayflower Hotel
1127 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036, US
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Register Now
Early Bird Registration Ends After April 18th.
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Anne Burkett
NADEC Chair, Alabama DEC
2025 has presented dynamic changes in the global trade arena. NADEC is closely following these developments to assist exporters in developing market strategies and to advocate for a level playing field for our businesses in global markets. To learn more about these advancements, I hope you all will join us for the 2025 NADEC Annual Export Conference on May 19 & 20 at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. This year’s theme is “Navigating New Horizons: Strategies for Export Success in a Changing World.” The conference will emphasize the NADEC Public Policy Platform, adopted by our board in February 2025, which supports advancing the principles of America First Trade Policy—prioritizing national interest, sovereignty, and domestic prosperity.
Please make the commitment TODAY to join us on May 19 & 20 for this premier event that will bring together top government officials, industry leaders, and District Export Council members to discuss critical issues impacting U.S. exports, trade policy, and the role and impact of the DECs. This conference offers an unparalleled opportunity to showcase your commitment to advancing U.S. trade and to connect with influential stakeholders in the export community.
There are definite benefits and ways to help both your DEC and the NADEC. And that is to Sponsor the NADEC Annual Export Conference!
- Networking: Gain direct access to leaders in government, trade, and business and learn from fellow DEC members on how to make the greatest impact on trade at the local level.
- Impact: Support the vital work of District Export Councils and learn from other DEC members. We are offering key resources on how DECs can actively support the streamlined USEAC staff.
- Financial Support: This conference supports NADEC’s operating budget for the following calendar year, enabling NADEC to continue to provide trade policy updates, DEC engagement, networking opportunities, and training for global expansion.
Please encourage your members and colleagues to register for the conference: Annual Export Conference | National Association of District Export Councils
And book a room using NADEC’s room block at the Mayflower hotel TODAY! NADEC Annual Export Conference - Start your reservation (The special room block rate expires on 4/15/25 or when the block is filled)
Please see updates on NADEC’s timely education events in today’s newsletter, including the fourth session of the “Beyond Borders: Navigating Africa’s Export Landscape” on April 10th and the “NADEC Energy and Global Trade” webinar on April 17th! Outstanding local DEC events are listed too, and we look forward to posting your future DEC events!
I hope to see you in DC in May!
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Exporter Agility Required in a Fast-Changing Trade Landscape
Dr. John Pournoor, Co-Chair NADEC Trade Policy Committee
Exporters today face a fast-moving trade environment shaped by evolving federal policy, global competition, and shifting demand. Staying competitive requires nimble decision-making and a commitment to market diversification.
Preparedness: Policy changes—such as updated tariffs, trade remedy enforcement, or new bilateral agreements—can quickly impact pricing, supply chains, and long-term contracts. Exporters must respond swiftly to remain viable, adjusting their logistics strategies, regulatory compliance, and customer outreach. When trade dynamics shift, those who adapt fastest are often best positioned to preserve and grow their global footprint. NADEC’s Trade Policy committee is tracking these changes and impacts via our Public Policy Platform.
Diversification: One example is in the agriculture sector, where shifts in trade policy prompted exporters to reorient shipments toward alternative markets. That kind of flexibility—being able to identify new buyers, understand regional compliance requirements, and tailor product offerings—applies across all sectors. To mitigate risks, many exporters are turning to regions with growing consumer demand, such as Southeast Asia, Latin America, and select African economies. Diversification reduces dependence on a single market and increases resilience to policy disruptions. NADEC and District Export Council’s (DECs) across the U.S. are organizing various programs to highlight these high potential markets especially for small and medium size businesses.
TA, Supply Chains & Digital: Exporters are also leveraging trade agreements (TA) to expand access and reduce tariff exposure. Others are strengthening supply chain visibility and investing in digital trade tools to manage risk and compliance more effectively.
Learn More in Washington, D.C. May 19.
To better understand how to navigate these complex developments, attend the NADEC Annual Export Conference on May 19 in Washington, D.C. Connect with trade leaders, explore new tools, and gain insights that can help your export small and medium size business continue to transform and thrive globally. Members of DECs from across the country will be there to learn and share.
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DECs HELPING DECs
William Harazin
A recent phenomenon in the NADEC realm is the cooperation and coordination among DECs in identifying DEC challenges and jointly meeting those challenges with successful concrete results. A case in point is the cooperation, coordination and participation of a number of DEC members from various DECs across the US helping out the Puerto Rican DEC in bringing the “Building the Trade DNA” Initiative to Puerto Rican University students through a number of export webinars.
Read the full article here!
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2025 Conference Agenda
Please click the button below to view topics, round table discussions, awards, training sessions and hill visits.
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2025 Sponsorship Opportunities
Market your company to this targeted audience.
Corporate and Local DEC sponsorship opportunities are available.
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Book Your Hotel
Book your room early, it sells out every year!
The Mayflower Hotel
1127 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036, US
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Register Now
Early Bird Registration Ends After April 18th.
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Grow Your Exports in Latin America
In Latin America, digital commerce is on the rise. In countries like Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, and Colombia, millions of consumers are increasingly relying on local websites and personalized digital strategies to guide their purchasing decisions. In Brazil specifically, having a localized online presence—from language to platform preferences—is no longer a competitive edge, but a necessity.
Exporters looking to succeed in this region must recognize that trust, cultural relevance, and digital accessibility are key to connecting with Latin American buyers. As these markets continue to grow, so does the need for companies to adapt their digital strategies to meet local expectations and behaviors.
Check out our video and our infographics!
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NADEC Network!
Please send any events that you would like added to the newsletter to Brenda Stelly, Communications Co-Chair, at brenda@oilcenter.com.
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