Subject:
Title
Agreement establishing a joint project between Pinellas County and the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service International Trade Administration U.S. Department of Commerce.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the Director of Economic Development of the agreement establishing a joint project between Pinellas County and the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service (US&FCS) International Trade Administration U.S. Department of Commerce.
• Specific responsibilities of each party are outlined in Section VI of the agreement.
• Pursuant to this agreement the parties will work together to promote U.S. exports.
• This project is necessary and essential to further the mission of the US&FCS and will increase the number of identified export-ready and new-to-market Pinellas County companies and promote awareness and usage of products and services of US&FCS designed to assist U.S. companies to export.
• Expand US&FCS outreach efforts to Pinellas County manufacturing and service companies and enhance on-site one-stop-shop support to better serve clients.
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Strategic Plan:
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
Summary:
The Agreement identifies general areas of responsibility between Pinellas County Economic Development and US & FCS in providing quality, one-stop U.S. export assistance in the Pinellas County Economic Development office.
Background/Explanation:
N/A
Fiscal Impact:
$23,500.00 In-kind Services
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the Department Director to sign this agreement was delegated by the County Administrator June 12, 2008.
Staff Member Responsible:
Dr. Cynthia Johnson, Director, Economic Development
Partners:
U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service International Trade Administration U.S. Department of Commerce
Attachments:
Agreement