What is ExportDC?

ExportDC is a new initiative launched by the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) designed to increase the number of DC small businesses that export, grow the dollar value of exports from District businesses, and coordinate trade missions for qualified District-based businesses. 

ExportDC is partially funded by the US Small Business Administration (SBA) through the State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) grant, a three-year pilot program launched by the President’s Small Business Jobs Act.  In addition to the SBA, ExportDC is partnering with regional state export promotion agencies, and the DC Chamber of Commerce Foundation to provide comprehensive market intelligence, technical assistance, trade advisory and export finance services to District businesses.

How can I get more information about ExportDC Trade Missions?

Please click on the trade mission countries below for more information about each.

• TradeWinds Asia - Singapore
• South Africa
• China
• Brazil

How can I learn more about how the STEP Grant supports ExportDC?

Please click here for additional information on how the STEP Grant supports ExportDC.

How can I learn more about other upcoming international trade events?

Many of the 'Related Services' to the right develop and implement international trade events.

How can I learn more? 

1. Contact DSLBD's International Business Development Manager Martha LaCrosse at martha.lacrosse@dc.gov to arrange a one-on-one export readiness consultation;
2. Visit the SBA’s STEP program Website; and,
3. Visit the ‘Related Services’ listed to the right.