MDEC members are leaders from the local business community whose knowledge of international business provides a source of professional advice for local firms. MDEC currently has representatives from academic institutions; government offices; law and accounting firms; and the banking, manufacturing, computer, and high-tech industries. For more information about MDEC or any questions about international business, please register with our site, or contact the MDEC Executive Secretaries.

2010 National DEC Conference in Detroit October 24-27

The annual National DEC Conference will be hosted for the first time in Detroit at the Renaissance Center Marriot from October 24 to 27, 2010. This year’s Conference is entitled “Capitalizing on America’s Export Advantages: Green and Innovation” and will feature world-renowned businesspersons and high-level government officials. Billed as the largest North America conference in 2010 devoted to exporting, the Conference is expected to attract in excess of 500 attendees. Among the unique aspects of the conference will be a private briefing in Windsor, Canada to attendees by the Canada Border Services Agency as well as opportunities to meet with Canadian businesses.