Closely affiliated with the U.S. Commercial Service's U.S. Export Assistance Centers, the South Florida Export Council (SFL DEC) is comprised of leaders from their local business community. The SFL DEC Members are appointed by the Secretary of Commerce. These international trade professionals use their knowledge and international business experience to act as consultants to small and medium-sized businesses who want to export their products into markets outside of the United States. The energies of over 50 exporters and export service providers throughout Florida, volunteer their time to promote numerous trade-related activities. The SFL DEC sponsors a nationally-focused “Export University” that brings the best practices for exporting and global business to business audiences throughout Florida. For more than 30 years, DECs nationwide have served the United States by assisting companies in their local communities' export, thus promoting our country's economic growth and creating new and higher-paying jobs for their communities. Serving Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Monroe, Martin, St. Lucie & Indian River counties