Forging Partnerships. Empowering Commerce. Join us for Trade Day on June 11th, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Four Points by Sheraton, 10249 W Irving Park Rd, Schiller Park, IL 60176. Explore the theme, “Forging Partnerships, Empowering Commerce” hosted by U.S Customs and Border Protection, Chicago Field Office, Trade Division. This event not only...

We invite Illinois small businesses to join the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunities' Office of Trade and Investment on a multi-sector trade mission to Mexico from July 14-20, 2024. Participants will receive a customized itinerary which will include one-on-one pre-vetted meetings with potential distributors and business partners. Mexico is the 14th-largest economy in...

Illinois' small businesses are invited to join the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Trade & Investment, to co-exhibit in the Illinois booth at Farnborough International Airshow held July 22 - 26, 2024. The Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) is where the entire aviation and aerospace industry gathers to develop new relationships and...

Come to the Women’s Business Development Center’s 2024 Midwest Business Conference to accelerate your business growth in multiple ways! You won’t want to miss the dynamic Business Connections Center, where you can explore a range of opportunities for contracts and collaborations, as well as supportive programs and services. Take maximum advantage of the Digital Learning Center, featuring interactive demonstrations...

In today’s quickly evolving regulatory landscape, companies must be aware of evolving USG regulations and ensure that employees receive regular training to remain in compliance. Understanding USG export compliance regulations and putting a proactive export compliance plan in place is critical to mitigating risk. You’ll hear directly from USG regulatory agencies and private sector regulatory...

Save the Date! We are currently planning the eighth annual National Small Business Exporter Summit, a virtual event that will take place on October 30, 2024. This event brings together the top small and medium-sized exporters, trade professionals and trade assistance providers from across the United States, providing them with an opportunity to exchange and share best practices...

The Executive Committee of the IL DEC has been putting together a delegation to go to Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Jordan in December 2024, with an add on to go to Israel and back to Qatar. We are looking for 30 participants to go with the Delegation. The trip will be focused on building...

The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA), is organizing a Global Diversity Export Initiative (GDEI) Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia from December 8-9, 2024. About the Mission The mission will offer women-owned, -led, and -operated businesses important market insights and meetings with pre-screened foreign business partners and key decision-makers. Why Saudi Arabia?...

São Paulo, Brazil | April 7-9, 2025 Join us in São Paulo for the largest U.S. government-led trade mission and business development forum. Organized by the U.S. Commercial Service, Trade Winds will feature meetings with U.S. commercial diplomats from 20 countries in The Americas, exciting conference programming, and plenty of networking. The registration fee for the forum...

The NADEC Annual Export Conference, held annually in Washington, D.C., brings together distinguished speakers including business leaders, high-ranking U.S. and foreign government officials, exporters, trade service providers, and trade promotion agencies. This Conference provides space for industry peers to share expertise, proven export strategies, effective resources, and more during concurrent sessions. Agenda: Monday, May 13,...

Are you confident in your importing process? Whether you’re new to international trade or looking to strengthen your company’s compliance program, this webinar offers the essential knowledge every manufacturer needs to stay competitive and compliant. Join us for a focused session designed to help manufacturers build a solid foundation for trade compliance. Learn how to...

In partnership with IMEC Illinois, the Illinois DEC Is pleased to present this webinar on export readiness. The Turner Center for Entrepreneurship, the Illinois SBDC International Trade Center and Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center, at Bradley University, are presenting this export readiness webinar in conjunction with BDG International, for those manufacturers who are already exporting and...