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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
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INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To Carlos Gimenez, City Manager DATE June 14, 2001 FILL,
SUB.EC1 World Economic Forum
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FRoM : 1 % Commissioner Johnny L.Winton REFrRrNCEs
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The World Economic Forum was established several decades ago in Davos, Switzerland.
It is a non-profit organization that brings together CEOs of major companies and world
leaders. The purpose of the event is to discuss and present resolutions that would assist
global economic development, such as free trade initiatives, environmental concerns, and
assistance to developing nations. Prior to each annual meeting, there are regional
meetings and the next regional meeting is for the Latin American Region. The main
theme is the free trade area of the Americas.
Hosting this well-known event is beneficial for the City of Miami from an image and
branding point of view, as well as an opportunity to showcase Miami as a key global
center for the Americas.
I respectfully request that the City Commission authorize the City Manager, assisted by
the International Trade Board (ITB), to discuss with the Florida Department of State,
having the City of Miami host the 2002 World Economic Forum for the Latin American
Region. I also respectfully request that the City Commission authorize the City Manager
and the ITB Executive Director, to work and cooperate with the Florida Secretary of
State in the submission of a proposal for the planning and hosting of this event.
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