Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Mark D. Bogen
Department: County Commission
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE international travel on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners to South Africa from November 29 to December 6, 2025, to attend the Select Florida Export Sales Mission to South Africa and to lead the Broward Delegation for this trade mission, for the purpose of promoting business and trade opportunities for Broward businesses and encouraging attendance at the 2026 Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE). (Vice-Mayor Bogen)
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Why Action is Necessary
Prior Board approval is required for the referenced travel.
What Action Accomplishes
Approves travel to participate in the Select Florida Export Sales Mission to South Africa.
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
This item supports the Board’s Value of “Ensuring economic opportunities and a sustainable economy with an emphasis on Broward’s lower and middle class.”
Vice Mayor Mark D. Bogen seeks to travel from November 29 to December 6, 2025, on behalf of the County and the Board of County Commissioners for a trade mission and business development trip to South Africa. While there, Broward County Vice Mayor will meet with local government officials, chambers of commerce, elected officials, and business owners as well as attend trade and manufacturing meetings under the auspices of Select Florida. The Select Florida Export Sales Mission to South Africa is part of a statewide strategy to market Florida products and services more aggressively in Africa. This statewide strategy is intended to provide Florida businesses with opportunities to grow their business and build new relationships in Africa.
This mission presents an opportunity to spur trade activity between South Africa and Broward County. South Africa represents an excellent opportunity for Broward County companies to expand their business in one of the fastest growing economies of Africa. Some of the export sales and trade industry opportunities for Broward business include: Aviation, Energy, Healthcare, Information Technology and Education and Training.
Source of Additional Information
Saidy Taveras, Assistant to Vice-Mayor Mark D. Bogen, 954-357-7002
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The approximate cost of travel and lodging is $5,000.