Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Sandy-Michael McDonald
Department: Economic and Small Business Development
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO AUTHORIZE Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) to solicit co-sponsorships greater than $30,000 for the Broward County Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE) currently scheduled for Wednesday, October 4, 2023, through Thursday, October 5, 2023, at the Broward County Convention Center; and authorize the County Administrator to execute FITCE co-sponsorship and related agreements, subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney, and to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement same.
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Why Action is Necessary
In accordance with the Broward County Advantage Marketing Program, Board approval is required to seek co-sponsorships in excess of $30,000.
What Action Accomplishes
Recognizes the 2023 FITCE conference as a County-sponsored event, authorizes OESBD staff to solicit co-sponsorships to support the FITCE event, and authorizes the County Administrator to execute any sponsorship agreements related to FITCE.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (OESBD) RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This item supports the Board's goals of "prominently marketing Broward County as a brand, while increasing public understanding of programs and services" and "ensuring economic opportunities and a sustainable economy, with an emphasis on Broward's lower and middle class."
In 2002 the Board adopted an international trade strategy for Broward County to promote tourism and trade, encourage the increase of exports, and stimulate business growth by providing leadership support, infrastructure, technical assistance, and formulating trade partnerships with the local, state, and federal g...
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