HPEC is a 501(c)(3) organization comprised of private sector executives which promotes and assists in the development of international export of U.S. goods and services. HPEC works closely with the U.S Department of Commerce and its U.S. Commercial Service. HPEC is the largest (area-wise) of the 59 District Export Councils in the United States and spans the entire Pacific Region from Hawaii to Guam and the Marianas to American Samoa. Dr. Chan will be meeting with HPEC members out in the Pacific islands later on this month.