Export Council of Alaska
Members * Trade Booth Rental * Flag Rental * Scholarships
The Export Council of Alaska is one
of a nationwide network of export councils intended to foster the international
competitiveness of the United States.
Nationwide, export councils link together 1,500 leaders of business, government, and
academia with the International Trade Administration (ITA) of the U.S. Department of
Commerce. They serve as an advisory group and communications link between the exporting
community and the U.S. Commercial Service of the ITA.
Council Members are select trade specialists dedicated to providing leadership and counsel
to the international business community. They are recognized for their knowledge,
experience, and ability to influence the environment for exporting in the region they
serve. Council members are uniquely qualified to help shape the strategies of individual
firms so they can compete more effectively on a global basis.
Each member is appointed to a limited term by the Secretary of Commerce on behalf of the
President. This honor demonstrates not only the member's significant status in Alaska's
trade community but also the high level of service that is expected.
Mission Statement:
Counsel local business executives and managers on
strategies for increasing sales of their products and service in foreign markets.
Advise on issues, laws and regulations involving
Alaska exports
Inform/educate the business community about
opportunities associated with the export of
products and services
Through:
* Sponsoring seminars, workshops and conferences on issues relating to international trade
* Volunteer expertise in export marketing and finance to Alaska business
* Arranging appearances by key decisions-makers in government and industry to discuss
trade related issues
* Developing positions on proposed policies, regulations and other issues related to
international trade
* Working with the state's congressional delegation on trade issues
* Awarding scholarships to college students pursuing careers in international trade
* Publishing and speaking on export related opportunities
* Hosting foreign buyers and dignitaries
* Providing briefings to Alaskans traveling overseas and information to Alaska firms
on foreign buyers and investors
* Sponsoring the annual Export Alaska Banquet
* Sponsoring export workshops for specific industry sectors
* Actively supporting the Alaska Export Assistance Center of the U.S. Commercial
Service