Hoosiers advocate for U.S. export trade
Indiana economic interests were represented at the National Association of District Export Councils’ annual export conference in Washington, D.C. in late May.
A Henry County businessman, Nate LaMar, was a panelist on the European Union and United Kingdom Trade panel.
LaMar represented the Indiana District Export Council at the conference. He also serves on NADEC’s trade policy committee, which informed members of Congress of world trade issues affecting American exporters, through Capitol Hill visits during the conference, according to a statement.
LaMar met with U.S. Rep. Greg Pence, as well as with staffers handling trade issues for Vice President Mike Pence, U.S. Sen. Todd Young, and U.S. Sen. Mike Braun.
Each state has at least one District Export Council. DEC members must be actively involved in exporting American-made products or services overseas. DEC members are appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce.
LaMar was first appointed to the Indiana DEC in 2003. He is international regional manager of Draper, Inc., for which he also manages government relations. He also served as president of Henry County Council from 2009 to 2019.
