Subject:
Title
Second Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding establishing a partnership between Pinellas County and the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council and Pasco Economic Development Council.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the Director of Economic Development of the Second Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a partnership between Pinellas County and the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council (EDC) and Pasco Economic Development Council.
• The Second Amendment renews the MOU for a three-year term.
• Specific responsibilities of each party are outlined in the MOU.
• The partnership of this regional trade and investment initiative is referred to as Global Tampa Bay.
Body
Strategic Priorities:
Prosperity and Growth
3.5 Foster Business Growth
Summary:
The MOU identifies general areas of responsibility between Pinellas County Economic Development and the Tampa Bay EDC and Pasco County EDC in providing a quality, regional team approach to help tri-county companies grow their businesses internationally and to market Tampa Bay globally as a top business destination.
Background/Explanation:
Pinellas County Economic Development has been successfully collaborating with the above-noted partners for many years to assist our businesses in increasing their sales through exports and attracting foreign direct investment. Leveraging partner resources allows us to offer a seamless network of support to businesses and stakeholders in the tri-county region.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the Department Director to sign this Second Amendment is granted under the County Administrator Memorandum dated June 12, 2008.
Staff Member Responsible:
Dr. Cynthia Johnson, Director, Economic Development
Partners:
Tampa Bay Economic Development Council
Pasco Economic Development Council
Attachments:
GTB MOU Second Amendment
GTB MOU First Amendment
GTB Memorandum of Understanding
Delegated Authority Memo