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 23, 2024, through Thursday, October 24, 2024 to be held at the Broward County Convention Center; and authorizing the County Administrator, or her designee, 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 other administrative and budgetary actions associated therewith.
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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 conference as an annual County sponsored event, approves staff in the Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) to solicit co-sponsorships to support the FITCE event, and authorizes the County Administrator to execute any sponsorship agreements related to FITCE.
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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 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."
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners adopted Board Resolution 2002-1041, establishing an international trade strategy for Broward County. The purp...
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