SDIDEC provides regional leadership on international trade matters to the San Diego and Imperial County communities. Its 25 plus council members are international trade veterans and trade experts appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce. Utilizing a unique relationship with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s U.S. Commercial Service, Council members provide trade advocacy, support international trade education and promote the growth of exports from the San Diego and Imperial region through community outreach and by working with like-minded local and regional trade organizations.