From identifying new markets to defining winning entry strategies, trade specialists from the public and private sectors can help clients build a sound export plan and offer trade advice and consultation.

Trade Consulting & Strategy

No matter if clients plan to sell on their own website, on marketplaces, to businesses or consumers, specialists in eCommerce can assist clients in areas ranging from eCommerce consulting to fraud prevention.

eCommerce

Web and digital marketing experts help clients pick the right channels, engage with promising new audiences, discover the right tools to do it and create a sound digital marketing strategy.

Web & Digital Marketing

Making the sale is only half the battle. Without the proper warehousing partners, the most knowledgeable freight forwarder, the most thorough customs broker, and the most reliable shipping partners, you can’t succeed. Meet all these experts here.

Shipping and Logistics

It is salient for clients looking to expand into new markets that they communicate in an effective manner throughout all markets they wish to be part of. From translation services to translation tools, you assist clients with their localization needs.

Localization

Without the right financing partners and the safety offered by proper insurance, exporting can be a risky adventure. Assist clients with your financing and insurance services and resources.

Financing & Insurance

From exporting basics to advanced topics, these professionals, service providers and training resources will help clients become a master of global trade.

Education and Training

From tax compliance to intellectual property protection, the experts within this category can help clients understand and navigate all the paperwork that comes with exporting.

Taxes, Legal, and Regulatory

Reaching new audiences can be an exciting and lucrative adventure when done right. Clients can get in touch with professionals who will help them create winning marketing strategies and campaigns in new markets around the world.

Marketing & Communications

These are organizations that support small and medium businesses in their internationalization journey. Programs and services are available to businesses within their own state.

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Export Connect

<h1>Business Leaders Helping Local Companies Export</h1>

<p>The District Export Council of Southern California (SoCal DEC) assists Southern California companies Export their products and services worldwide by mentoring and sponsoring export-related events and workshops. Serving the Orange county, Los Angeles county, Ventura county and Santa Barbara county areas.</p>

<p>If you are a U.S. company located in Southern California, SoCal DEC and the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce offer four ways to grow your international sales:</p>

<ul>
	<li>World-class market research.</li>
	<li>Trade events that promote your product or service to qualified buyers.</li>
	<li>Introductions to qualified buyers and distributors.</li>
	<li>Counseling through every step of the export process.</li>
</ul>

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<h1>District Export Councils</h1>

<p>District Export Councils (DECs) are organizations of leaders from the local business community, appointed by successive U.S. Secretaries of Commerce, whose knowledge of international business provides a source of professional advice for local firms.</p>

<p>For over 30 years, DECs have served the United States by assisting companies in their local communities export, thus promoting our country's economic growth and creating new and higher-paying jobs for their communities. Closely affiliated with the U.S. Commerce Department's U.S. Export Assistance Centers, the 59 DECs combine the energies of nearly 1,500 exporters and export service providers who support the U.S. Government's export promotion efforts throughout the country.</p>

<p>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.</p>

SoCal DEC

Business Leaders Helping Local Companies Export

The District Export Council of Southern California (SoCal DEC) assists Southern California companies Export their products and services worldwide by mentoring and sponsoring export-related events and work

SoCal DEC on Export Connect - Find Trade Experts and Resources

The District Export Council of Southern California (SoCal DEC) assists Southern California companies Export their products and services worldwide by mentoring and sponsoring export-related events and work

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Alba Wheels Up International

Customs Brokers

Freight Forwarders

Shipping Services

Warehousing

At Alba Wheels Up, we pride ourselves in being the best freight forwarder for merchandise leaving the United States and have amassed an unparalleled knowledge of global markets, domestic ports, and the ever-changing regulatory climate to ensure you

Amanda Barlow

Insurance Brokers

Amanda Barlow is the Vice President of ATA Carnet for Roanoke Insurance Group. Amanda Barlow is responsible for the management of ATA Carnet operations. This includes the following:

David Habib

Legal Services

Trademarks and Intellectual Property

David Habib is a partner with the Law Offices of David Habib. His practice includes representation of U.S. and foreign clients in connection with a wide range of commercial and international trade related matters, as well as in International Commerci

Leah Goold Haws

Small Business Support

Leah Goold-Haws is an innovator and pioneer in eCommerce and global entrepreneurship. She brings decades of experience from the business world to her role as the Statewide Director for the California International Trade Center (CITC) where she manages the

Megan Cullen

General Trade Consulting

Megan Cullen grew up in Europe and began her work in international trade processing letters of credit at a lumber exporting, woman-owned business in Portland, Oregon. In California, she worked as the international sales manager for a rescue equi

Ray Bowman

Ray Bowman has been involved in the operational aspects of international trade and logistics for over 30 years. Currently, Ray Bowman is the Director for the Ventura and Santa Barbara Small Business Development Center, which provides business consultation

Vincent Iacopella

Vincent has been in the Los Angeles market and western US market for 30 years and is a licensed customs broker. Vince has lead and aligned automation initiatives with Customs and Border Protection's Trade Modernization initiatives and industry transition