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 APPROVE Broward County Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE) currently scheduled for Wednesday, November 17, 2021, through Thursday, November 18, 2021 to be held at the Broward County Convention Center as an annual County-sponsored event and authorize the Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) to solicit co-sponsorships greater than $30,000 for each annual FITCE. Any change in the County's level of participation would require the item to return to the Board for future consideration. (Commissioner Holness)
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Why Action is Necessary
In accordance with the Broward County Advantage Marketing Program, co-sponsorships and approval of financial support require approval by the Board.
What Action Accomplishes
A. Authorizes FITCE 2021 to be held in-person at the Broward County Convention Center.
B. Authorizes staff in the Office of Economic and Small Business Development to solicit co-sponsorships to support the annual FITCE event.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
This item supports the Board's vision of "a vibrant economy with a diverse, skilled workforce, in a County offering unique advantages that attract all types of businesses to create equitable, countywide prosperity", through the value of "ensuring economic opportunities for all people and businesses in Broward."
In 2002, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners adopted Board Resolution 2002-1041, establishing an international trade strategy for Broward County. The purpose of the strategy was 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 government. As ...
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