Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Dale V.C. Holness
Department: County Commission
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO DISCUSS Doing Business with the World, Enterprise Florida/Broward Trade Mission to Ghana and the new World Trade Center (WTC) in Fort Lauderdale. (Mayor Holness)
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Why Action is Necessary
To provide the Board with an update on the Enterprise Florida/Broward trade mission to Ghana and the WTC.
What Action Accomplishes
Updates the Board on the Enterprise Florida/Broward trade mission to Ghana and the WTC.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
Broward County is considered a gateway to the world for the United States of America. With a competitive and strategically located air and seaport, with direct rail connectivity, Broward County enjoys unique advantages key to becoming a global hub for domestic and international trade opportunities. On November 13, 2020, Broward County will unveil our future plans for the World Trade Center in Fort Lauderdale. This event will increase our on-going ability to restore the economy, rebuild our communities and sustain our low unemployment performance while serving to strengthen our ties with overseas interests and boosting Broward County and the South Florida economy with the world. This action is goal related because it will increase the economic strength and impact of Port Everglades, the Broward County Convention Center and the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in a sustainable manner balancing economy, environment, and the community.
Following in the footsteps of the successful Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE) over the past five years, Mayor Dale V.C. Holness and the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) are organizing a special all-day free virtual event called Doing Business with the World and the World Trade Center Fort Lauderdale...
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