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Washington’s District Export Council

The Washington District Export Council is an organization of business leaders from local communities in Washington, appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, whose knowledge of and expertise in international business provides a source of professional advice for their region’s local firms.

Closely affiliated with the U.S. Commerce Department’s Export Assistance Centers and the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service, the Washington DEC works together with 60 DECs that exist throughout the country to support the U.S. Government’s export promotion efforts to include:

  1. Promoting export opportunities
  2. Advocating trade promotion policies
  3. Supporting businesses in developing export successes

Our members provide practical advice and strategies related to international trade, leveraging their own experience and networks to assist local businesses looking to advance their own trade expansion programs.

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Washington’s DEC Members

DEC CHAIRPERSON

David B. Woodward

David Woodward & Associates LLC

DEC VICE-CHAIR

Matt Glenn

Crane Aerospace & Electronics

DEC Treasurer

Natalie Sullivan

Washington Trust Bank

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

Diane Mooney

U.S. Department of Commerce

WEBSITE CONTACT

Stefan A. Gefter

Aseptico, Inc.

WASHINGTON'S DEC MENTORING

Need expert advice on international trade? Just ask us; the DEC offers free mentoring to Washington’s companies. Our members each have special trade knowledge they are eager to share to help businesses in our state develop export sales.

RESOURCES FOR COMPANIES IN WASHINGTON

Check out these helpful resources for more information about international business and trade in the state of Washington.

upcoming Washington DEC Events

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WHY SHOULD I CONTACT THE WASHINGTON DISTRICT EXPORT COUNCIL?

Before you get on a plane and start spending serious money, it’s important to understand the export process. Fortunately, we’re here to help.

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