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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPERATING BUDGET & PROGRAM PLANS FY 2015/2016SECTION II: INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMSAND TRAVELParticipate in various economic development activities that cross all TargetIndustries and support international recruitment and retention plans. Pillar I: Market Miami-Dade as a World-Class Business LocationObjective A: Based on the approved criteria and protocols designed toidentify FDI markets, prepare and implement a calendar of Beacon CouncilEconomic Development Missions and Staff Follow-up Missions designed torecruit companies from these international markets, per the following:Action Steps:1. Attend MEDICA 2015 Trade Show, Dusseldorf-Germany (November 1619, 2015)2. Spain Mission: Mobile World Congress 2016-Barcelona (February 22-25,2016) & Madrid/Seville Multisector Business Seminars (February 2016TBC)3. Mexico- Governor-led Mission (May 23-26, 2016) TBC4. Joint Mission with Miami Dade ITC- Country & Date TBD5. Staff follow-up Mission to a Target Country-TBDObjective B: Based on the recommendations of the One Community OneGoal Strategic Plan, international economic development efforts will focus onthe attraction of multinationals and other foreign companies that operate inour top industry sectors: Aviation, Banking & Finance, Creative Design,Information Technology, L ife Sciences / Health Care and Trade &Logistics.Action Steps:1. Provide information and research material on Miami-Dade County, Floridato project and prospect foreign corporations, including details on Federal,State and Local incentives that may be available to qualified companies.2. Assist companies in identifying appropriate locations for office andwarehouse facilities.3. Refer companies to Beacon Council member organizations to fulfillservice and product requirements of those companies, including labor poolrequirements.www.beaconcouncil.com

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPERATING BUDGET & PROGRAM PLANS FY 2015/2016 Pillar II: Grow Local CompaniesObjective: Engage and closely collaborate with the Consular Corps ofMiami-Dade County, Foreign Trade and Investment Offices, and Bi-nationalchambers of commerce, to assist in the expansion of local companiesinvolved in international business.Action Steps1. In partnership with the Research Department, maintain updatedinformation on Investment & Trade flows between Miami Dade and ourkey foreign markets.2. Actively work with local & Binational groups engaged in internationalbusiness activities that provide growth opportunities. Pillar III: Shape Miami-Dade’s Economic FutureObjective: Participate in international meetings and conferences tocontinue expanding economic development partnerships with globalcompanies doing business in Miami Dade County highlighting ourcommunity’s positive business climate, diverse workforce talent and highdegree of global competitiveness.Action Steps:1. Maximize partnership opportunities, such as the Conference organized byAmerica Economia : V Foro Multilatinas in October 2015.2. Attend FIBA meetings and events during FY 2015-2016.3. Organize quarterly meetings with Enterprise Florida’s international office inMiami-Dade to review company referrals and related events.4. Partner with Enterprise Florida (EFI) during visits of their representativesto Miami Dade.5. Support and attend Camacol’s 37th Hemispheric Congress: June 6-920166. Attend Florida Chamber International Days in Tallahassee, Florida: DatesTBD7. Host and make presentations to foreign incoming business delegationsduring FY 2015-2016.8. Collaborate with Local Outreach and Support activities for organizationspromoting international trade and commerce, such as Miami Dade ITC,PortMiami, MIA, and World Trade Center – Miami.www.beaconcouncil.com

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPERATING BUDGET & PROGRAM PLANS FY 2015/2016SECTION VII: BANKING & FINANCEAttract and retain job generating Business Investment from companies dealing inthe Banking and Finance Sector. With joint input from the Banking & Finance andInternational Committees, develop recruitment plans that focus on the nicheindustry sectors of the Banking & Finance targeted industry, identified in theOCOG Strategic Plan: Domestic and International Banks, Insurance & WealthManagement, Maritime Services & Trade Finance, Technical Customer Support& Back Office and Venture Capital & private Equity. Pillar I: Market Miami-Dade as a World-Class Business LocationObjective: Promote Miami-Dade County as a global banking and finance hubto recruit new job generating investments within the Banking & Financetargeted industry.Action Steps:1. Develop and update a target recruitment list for the Banking and FinanceIndustry.a. Collaborate with the Beacon Council Marketing Department to identifythe Banking and Finance companies contained in the target list of top300 Multinational companies and other industry targets.b. Collaborate with local partners and industry contacts to identifyindustry targets.2. Collaborate with the Beacon Council Marketing Department to promoteand market Miami-Dade County key assets and potential sites to Bankingand Finance Industry targets. Include Enterprise Zones, EmpowermentZones, and Targeted Urban Areas (e.g. Wynwood, Miami Design District,Little River.)a. Develop and update digital and print collateral materials to promoteMiami-Dade County as a global hub for the Banking and Financeindustry.b. Provide Banking and Finance Industry information and researchmaterial on Miami-Dade County, Florida to prospect Banking andFinance companies.3. Develop a Center of Excellence for the Banking & Finance Industry ofMiami Dade.4. Attend and participate in the 2016 FIBA AML Conference: March 7-9,2016. Pillar II: Grow Local CompaniesObjective: Assist the retention and expansion of local companies within theBanking & Finance targeted industry to secure new job generatinginvestments.www.beaconcouncil.com

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPERATING BUDGET & PROGRAM PLANS FY 2015/2016Action Steps:1. Identify target banking and finance companies existing in Miami-DadeCounty and conduct (at least) 20 visitations to those target companies inaccordance with LBLJ targets.2. Attend and participate in local banking and finance industry events asdeemed necessary.a. Sponsor an event with other banking and finance industry associationscharged with promoting the Banking and Finance sector.3. Collaborate with state and local education entities including MDCPS, localcolleges and universities to support industry education and skilled laborneeds within the Banking & Finance Industry Pillar III: Shape Miami-Dade’s Economic FutureObjective: Support the creation of a business climate that competesinternationally for the Banking and Finance business.Action Steps:1. Continue the Beacon Council Banking and Finance Industry Committeewith defined membership and measurable goals aligned with yrecommendations.a. Committee to meet quarterly.2. Support other Banking and Finance industry organizations in thepromotion of the sector.3. Monitor local, state and national legislation that directly affects theBanking and Finance industry and collaborate with Beacon CouncilGovernment Affairs as needed.www.beaconcouncil.com

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPERATING BUDGET & PROGRAM PLANS FY 2015/2016SECTION VIII: CREATIVE DESIGNProvide assistance to existing businesses in the Creative Design targetedindustry, which will enable those companies to remain and expand in MiamiDade County, and lead in the recruitment of Creative Design companies toMiami-Dade County; creating new, high paying job opportunities for the residentsof Miami-Dade County. Develop recruitment plans that focus on the nicheindustry sectors of the Creative Design target industry, identified in the OCOGstudy: ADVERTISING & MARKETING ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING FASHION/LIFESTYLE INDUSTRIAL DESIGN MUSIC, FILM, TV PRODUCTION &DIGITAL CONTENT. Pillar I: Market Miami-Dade as a World-Class Business LocationObjective: Promote Miami-Dade County as a global creative design hub torecruit new job generating investments within the Creative Design targetedindustry.Action Steps:1. Develop and update a target recruitment list for the Creative DesignIndustry.a. Collaborate with the Beacon Council Marketing Department to identifythe Creative Design companies contained in the target list of top 300Multinational companies and other industry targets.b. Collaborate with local partners and industry contacts to identifyindustry targets.2. Collaborate with the Beacon Council Marketing Department to promoteand market Miami-Dade County key assets and potential sites to CreativeDesign Industry targets. Include Enterprise Zones, Empowerment Zones,and Targeted Urban Areas (e.g. Wynwood, Miami Design District, LittleRiver.)a. Develop and update digital and print collateral materials to promoteMiami-Dade County as a global hub for the Creative Design industry.b. Provide Creative Design Industry information and research material onMiami-Dade County, Florida to prospect Creative Design companies.3. Develop a report on the impact of the Arts in Business for December2015.a. Research: in partnership and with input from Creative DesignCommittee, prepare the survey, and formulate list of companies fordissemination and prepare the industry report with survey results.b. Marketing: design the Arts and Business report, develop marketingstrategy and outreach for dissemination of the report; organize eventfor report out of the survey results.4. Attend and participate in the 2015 Art Basel Show: December 3-6, 2015www.beaconcouncil.com

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPERATING BUDGET & PROGRAM PLANS FY 2015/20165. Attend and participate in the 2016 “Miami Fashion” Program in New Yorkwith the GMCVB: February 2016.6. Partner with leading Creative Design institutions and organizations, suchas the PAMM, Design District, Arts and Business Council, Britweek, MiamiIronside in promoting the Creative Design sector of Miami-Dade County.7. Provide direct economic development services to recruitment creativedesign industry projects. Pillar II: Grow Local CompaniesObjective: Assist the retention and expansion of local companies within theCreative Design targeted industry to secure new job generating investments.Action Steps:1. Identify target creative design companies existing in Miami-Dade Countyand conduct (at least) 20 visitations to those target companies inaccordance with LBLJ targets.2. Attend and participate in local creative design industry events as deemednecessary.a. Sponsor an event and develop the program, with the Arts & BusinessCouncil and other creative design industry associations charged withpromoting the Creative Design sector.3. Collaborate with state and local education entities including MDCPS, localcolleges and universities to support industry education and skilled laborneeds.4. Provide direct economic development services to retain and expandexisting creative design industry projects. Pillar III: Shape Miami-Dade’s Economic FutureObjective: Support the creation of a business climate that competesinternationally for the Creative Design business.Action Steps:1. Continue the Beacon Council Creative Design Industry Committee withdefined membership and measurable goals aligned with EconomicDevelop Department KPIs and the OCOG Industry recommendations.a. Committee to meet quarterly.2. Further support the development of the Miami International FashionIncubator in Miami-Dade County.www.beaconcouncil.com

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPERATING BUDGET & PROGRAM PLANS FY 2015/20163. Support other Creative Design industry organizations in the promotion ofthe sector.4. Attend annual Perez Art Miami Museum programs, cross-promote andpartner with local foundations, such as the Young Arts Foundation, andlocal incubators and accelerators that help support the Creative Designsector.5. Monitor local, state and national legislation that directly affects theCreative Design industry and collaborate with Beacon CouncilGovernment Affairs as needed.www.beaconcouncil.com