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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1963 |
| International Services Network |
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| Requester: |
Isilio Arriaga, President |
Organization: |
Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce |
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| Project Title: |
International Services Network |
Date Submitted |
1/16/2004 2:15:13 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Diaz de la Portilla |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| The ISN is a statewide program created to facilitate international trade in services, especially among small and medium-sized entreprises. To accomplish this goal, the program works with the State's Economic Development Organization, the US Dept. of Commerce, local and foreign governments, business associations, state universities and the private sector. The program has strong statewide support and has established a statewide Steering Committee consisting of representatives from the Florida, Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce to guide the program's statewide efforts. Additionally, the ISN has signed cooperative agreements with 45 business organizations in Florida which are part of an extensive international network of partners. The program addresses the State's interest to expand Florida's economic globalization including international linkages, trade, foreign investment and networks. These recommendations are part of the Florida Strategic Plan for Economic Development 2001 - 2006, prepared by Enterprise Florida. The program has specific targets, goals, activities and tangible measurable results. Matching funds are available for this program. Additional information about the need, benefits to support and promote international trade in services has been documented in several studies listed in 19a. |
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| Recipient: |
Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce |
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Contact: |
Marisa Feito and Mary Lou Tighe |
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1601 Biscayne Blvd. |
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Contact Phone: |
(305) 577-3760 |
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Miami 33132 |
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Contact email: |
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| Counties: |
Dade |
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| Gov't Entity: |
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Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
Yes |
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| Project Description: |
| Statewide program to facilitae services trade and investment in Florida through a statewide database, website, out-bound and in-bound missions, one-on-one appointments and seminars. |
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| Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| Approximately 1000 business owners and executives will be served and more than $25 million in actual and projected sales and investment will be generated through the program's activities. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$400,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$600,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Operations |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Private, Federal |
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Cash Amount |
$100,000 |
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In-kind Amount |
$100,000 |
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| Was this project previously funded by the state? |
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Yes |
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Fiscal Year: |
2001-2002 |
Amount: |
$400,000 |
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| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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Yes |
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Amount: |
$400,000 |
To Fund: |
Operations |
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| Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? |
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No |
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| Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? |
No |
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| Is there a documented need for this project? |
Yes |
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Documentation: |
Fl. Chamber Foundation 2003 Cornerstone Study; Needs Professional Services, 2001; Enterprise Florida |
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| Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)? |
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No |
