A Gateway for Ohio and Northern Kentucky Exporters

Ohio District Export Councils

Export assistance from the Northern Ohio and Southern Ohio District Export Councils available for Ohio and Northern Kentucky companies with resources to help grow Ohio exports!

About the Ohio DECs

There are two District Export Councils (DECs) serving the Ohio and Northern Kentucky region: Northern Ohio District Export Council (NODEC) and Southern Ohio District Export Council (SODEC). Through many activities, both DECs are a vital resource to the export community throughout Ohio and Northern Kentucky.

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Upcoming Events

Stay up to date on local exporting events hosted by NODEC, SODEC, U.S. Commercial Service, and other trade organizations by visiting our events page! There will be events for learning and networking that you won't want to miss.

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Latest News

12/1/25

The National Association of District Export Councils (NADEC) Raise Concern about Global Markets Staffing Levels

Members of NADEC spoke to Inside U.S. Trade's World Trade Online about Department of Commerce's Global Markets Agency.

11/21/25

Northern Ohio DEC Member, Star USA, hosts Elevate+ Summit

Star USA hosted Elevate+ Summit, an event for women in international trade, designed to inspire, connect, and equip.

8/4/25

Airbus holds Supplier Event in Columbus!

Airbus Aircraft, JobsOhio and U.S. Commercial Service hosted a conference in Columbus, OH for more than 100 Ohio business leaders and state officials.