Export Assistance

To succeed internationally you need sound advice from competent trade professionals. The U.S. Commercial Service and its partner organizations can help.


Georgia District Export Council (GADEC)

Need expert advice on international trade? Just ask us; the Georgia DEC offers free advice and mentoring to the Georgia business community. To learn more, click here.

Request DEC Mentoring


U.S. Commercial Service (USCS)

The USCS is part of the U. S. Department of Commerce operates U.S. Export Assistance Centers (USEACs) throughout the country, and has trade professionals in over 120 foreign locations. There are two U.S. Export Assistance Centers in Georgia, the Atlanta USEAC, and the Savannah USEAC. They can help you to develop a sound export strategy and find overseas business partners.

Their services include the International Partner Profile, International Partner Search, Gold Key, Platinum Key, Trade Leads, trade events, and more. To download a USCS services flyer click here, or for a webinar click here.

Request USCS Engagement

Other Federal Agencies

Several federal agencies offer export assistance, export finance programs, or regulate the exporting process. To learn more click here.

State and Local Programs

Georgia is fortunate to have a number of excellent local and state groups to help companies develop export business. To learn more click here.

Metro Atlanta Chamber

The Chamber’s Metro Export Challenge is the largest collaborative economic development initiative in Georgia that is particularly for export growth. The Georgia DEC is an integral partner of that effort. To learn more click here.