The Arizona District Export Council (DEC) provides local leadership in international trade through its 30+ member council of international trade veterans and experts, all appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce. The District Export Council: - Collaborates with Arizona business, public and private sector groups to stimulate economic growth through trade and investment; - Advocates for a well-informed public and political dialogue about global business in Arizona; - Prepares Arizona to be a “global ready” State; and, - Supports the Arizona U.S. Export Assistance Center, a division of the U.S. Commercial Service. Arizona DEC – 30-Member Industry Representation: - Advanced Manufacturing - Agriculture / Ranching / Growers - Distribution - Education - Financial - Mining - Tourism Arizona DEC – Four (4) Active Committees: 1. Trade Policy & Legislative Affairs 2. Export Resources 3. Education 4. Communications