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7/23/87
RESOLUTION NO. S.'
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SMALL BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITY CENTER, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000), SAID
ALLOCATION BEING A ONE TIME. GRANT WITH FUNDS
PROVIDED FROM THE OFF-STREET PARKING
AUTHORITY EXCESS REVENUES ALLOCATED TO THE
LITTLE HAVANA TARGET AREA TO COVER INITIAL
START-UP AND SOFT COST FOR THE TRADE CENTER
OF THE AMERICAS PROJECT.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute
an agreement with the Small Business Opportunity Center, Inc. in
the amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) for the purpose of
covering initial start-up and soft cost associated with the Trade
Center of the Americas Project, said funds to be provided from
the Off -Street Parking Authority excess revenues previously
allocated to the Little Havana target area.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd
1987.
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MA TY HIRAI
CITY CLERK
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
ROBERT F. CLARK
CHIEF DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
day of Jul
XAVIER L.
MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
LUCIA An--DOUG
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY COMMISSION
JUL xzi 1937
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Board of Directors
Luis Sobines
Chalrmon
"el Fondmo
Vice-Choirman
Pedro Albueme
Secretory
Adolverro Rutz
Treasurer
Directors
Roberto M Rodriguez
Mcordo Valdes Flores
Josehno Doner
Manuel Rodriquez'
Joy Rodriquez
Executive Director
Hecor Goseo
Program Director
Dr Fernando Corrond,
Information Officer
Programs
Economic Development
On The Job Training (O J T )
Commercial Revitalization
Facade Treatment
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Small Business Opportunity Ceder, Inc.
1417 W. Flogler Street, 3rd Floor, Miami, Florida 33135 - Tel.: (305) 643-1555
July 2, 1987
Hon. Xavier Suarez, Mayor
City 'of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, F1. 33133
Dear Mayor Suarez:
I would like to take this opportunity to request a
personal apperance before the Hon. City of Miami
Cu..+mission at the next Commission Hearing to be held
,)n July 23, 1987.
The purpose of this apperance is to request
$85,900.00 in funding from Off -Street Authority
Economic Development Pool, already allocated for
specific target areas to cover soft costs relative
to the construction of the Trade Center of the
Americas Building (budget enclosed).
Furthermore, please be advised, that the Florida
Department of Commerce through the Legislature,
approved funding in the amount of $200,000.00, and
which was not vetoed by the Governor. Said monies
trill be utilized for the one year operation of the
Florida Exporter's, and Manufacturer's trade and
Exhibition Center.
This project is an economically feasible, and viable
one, and we hope that you will grant us the request
of appearing befotre the Hon. Commission.
If you should need any further information, and/or
documentation, etc., concerning this matter please
do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
Luis Sabines
Chairman
cc: Hon. Rosario Kenned
Hon. J.L. Plummer
Hon. Miller Dawkins
Hon. Joe Carollo
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Angel fondino
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$97,000.00
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Secretory
$50. 00/sq . f :
$400, 000.00
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Soft Costs
85,90U.00*
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Tatai Cost
$582,CiX)-00
Directors
Roberto M Rodriguez
Nceido Voidet hares
Josehno Doner
Manuel Rodriguez
SJU[C2S of Pto jeut Puric3:ny
Jov Rodriguez
Executive Director
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1U, 000.00
Hector Goseo
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Program Director
City of Main;.
150,000.00
Dr Fernondo Corrond.
Utner Private Sou: yes
422, 900. 00
Information Officer
Total.
$582, r900.00
Programs
Economic Development
On The Job Training, (O J T )
Comme-cioiReviroiizonon
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for the amount
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TRADE CENTER OF THE AM-frRICAS
A PROPOSAL FOR A BUILDING FACILITY
Submitted by the SmEll Business
Opportunity Center, Inc.
in conjunction with
The Latin Chamber of Commerce
of the United States, (CAMACOL)
1967
Trade Center of the Arnaricas
The Smaii Business Opportunity Center, Inc., (SBOC) is a not
for profit organization wnich was founded in 1976, by the
Directors of the Latin Chamber of Co�oecce of the Uai_el
State. , �•_.,..,'; „ This oc-,ianiza:1Gn waa �Jt3Lala:1'�w 1;_�C
the Ob .=.,..:V � T
involved in sma-. busyness, but in th_ area of specia:
projects relating to economic development as well.
Therefore, for ten years the Small Business Opportunity
Center has closely worked with the Latin Chamber of Commerce
in a variety of projects which have played significant cotes
in local, national and international levels
Locally, the SBOC has diligeritLy worked under the wing of
the City of Miami's Department of Community Development in
such projects as the Commercial Facade Programs which have
significantly improved the visual and economic atmosphere in
the Little Havana Area. Furthermore, SBOC has worked with
the Little Havana Development Authority and the Latin
Quarter Businessmen Association in the implementation of the
Latin Quarter Guidelines and Specifications setforth by the
City of Miami, in order to fully develop the economic an-
touristic potential of this once decaying area.
i'he results of this project have been extremely beneficial
to the entire City. First of all, the businessmen of the
area now have establishments with attractive facades which
have stimulated business. The residents of the area have
developed a sense of pride for their area, and the Latin
Quarter has become a tourist attraction for visitors from
all over the country as well as the world. The Latin Quarter
is unique and will continue to experience phenomenal
development with the assistance of the City as well as with
the participation of the SBOC, and with the involvement of
the private sector.
The SBOC which started with a relatively small budget, now
counts with monies in the neighborhood of over $400,000.00.
for its operation with only $50,000.00 from funds awarded by
the City of Miami.
As mentioned, the SBOC is the sister organization to the.
Latin Chamber of Commerce of the United States, CAMACOL,
which has been a forerunner in the area of economic
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da :e_opi:ent on a local, national and i,itecna_iona_ love'_.
In addition, to organizing and participating ir, activities
which promote economic development and the ri-rits of its
members, CAMACOL hay also been instcu,�erit=irl trio
unification of the Heimisphece through the development of the
Hemispheric Congress.
These events count with the participation of commecciaL
deleaazions from over 26 nations from Latin A►nerica and the
Caribbean, which gather annually and addcesss and ceso_ve
i.ss:es which contribute to the promotion of sound econ:)mi::
p:,lic�es as well as in the assistance of hurrenitac,an causes
which afflict these nations.
issues, policies, problems and. solutions are resolved
through a unified network of Chambers of Commerce through;.>ut
the Western Hemsiphere. Ministers, government officia.s,
entrepreneurs and the like, gather to formu.ate the po!.icies
which are implemented through the Permanent Secre:aciat.; the
governing body of the Hemispheric Congress, and the
international division of the Latin Chamber of Con;nerce.
P:-oject Objective
Since May of 1984, the SBOC has been persuing the concept of
establishing in Miami a trade center for Latin American and
Caribbean countries to have permanent corranercial.
representation in Miami and facilities for periodic exhibits
of their export products.
This concept, in conjunction with the Latin Chamber of
Commerce and with the support of the 26 international
chamoecs of commerce which participate in the annual
Hemispheric Congress, has been developed through the
petition of not only municipal members of the community, but
with :he request of the representatives -of our neighboring
countries which realize that this Trade Center of the
Americas would increment exports to the United States, and
be a feasible manner in which to assist the afflicted
economies of these nations and re-infocce the belief and
promotion of the free enterprise system in our hemisphere.
Please refer to attachments which verify the need and the
support of this project, since 1984.
The United State$ is the natural and largest potential
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export markat fcr countries from Latin America and the
Caribbean. Exports are a key priority for such countries
seeking cenerate increased foceian exchange earnings and
local er, r- _:,=. Th_ Unite^ has
through :: a..•., sa:'*:in
stimulate a:,c :.p;_.=c- -=ems for ex�,c--_
therefore • loy cal tnat any overseas repre6ttata : _...
be located in Miami, in paeticular, since this is the ideal
and first rate American city for trade with Latin America
ann the Caribbean because of its location, its
internationally oriented commercial and financial
i..=rastruct_;re, and its Local policy to develop further such
tvoes of business relationships and facilities.
As mentioned, several attempts have been made over the past
few years to create the type of facility proposed here, bl:t
none have been successful due to the lack of financial
resources, but most importantly due to the fact that no
other organization has the established infrastructure which
the Hemispheric Congress has obtained through eicnt years of
diligent work in this area. It is therefore, submitted that,
given the c.tose bonds established through the networking of
the 26 chambers of commerce of Latin America and the
Caribbean and their expressed desires of having a facility
such as the one that we are proposing with reasonable costs
for operations, most countries in the region would be
prepared to establish a permanent commercial facility in
Miami as part of their export promotional activities. In
order to make this project succeed where others have failed,
it is suggested that the center be established using;
American source finance, but subject to underlying
commitments from the different countries to participate.
Furthecmore, the participating countries would be from
private sector and chamber of commerce resources, taking the
scope of the Hemispheric Congress of Latin Chambers of
Commerce and Industry•and developing it one step further.
This could enable long term US source finance at realistic
rates to be obtained which each participating country was
only finac�ally committed for a small proportion of the
total and could share in the common facilities. Manv of the
countries potentially invccl,.,a^ are benefic:_rie= of fcraign
economic aia which targeta expoi:zz and many are _on,, terra
debtors to US banks which would be likey to support any
viable plan to increase export Chard currencyi earnings of
such debtor nations. Thus, potential financial support for
this project could be sought from these sources either
directly or through guarantees.
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In addition, to the increase in exports for these afflicted
nations, the inccea-sed earnings of these countries would
enable these nations to obtain currency (USD) and would
ultimately signify e higher oruchasing pc.�oc whic::
difect.; ref Lei_ in thc r:°... .,4. U.S.
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The Trade Center of the Americas wou13 al„o enable potential..
U.S. Exporters, from all over the United Stares as well a:
Importers to come to its doors and be the cata:yst an::
center for international business in our hemisohere.
This would strengthen Miami as a leader in economic
development, atcracting jobs, and promoting; and selling
Miami as a major international city.
It is a we L I known fact that Miami is known as the Gateway
to Latinamerica, but other cities such as New Orleans,
Atlanta, and San Juan, -Puerto Rico, are conducting
aggressive campaigns in order to establish themselves as
bridges to'this economic frontier.
Therefore, with the assistance of public and private sector
monies, Miami must continue to actively develop trade and
comnerce with our neighbocing countries.
The Small Business Opportunity Center, in conjunction with
the Latin Chamber of Commerce of the United States,
(CAMACOL), has seen the tremendous opportunities available
in a project such as this. We have been hosts to Commercial
and Trade Missions which have meant millions of dollars in
transactions, riot only for our Latin American and Caribbean
neighbors, but for Local and national businessmen as well.
Recently, the SBOC, in conjunction with the Latin Chamber of
Commerce's Hemispheric Congress, under the sponsorship of
the U.S. Department of Commerce, hosted a commercial mission
from Uruguay in which 48 firms from Uruguay were
represented. Furthermore, 150 businessmen froin the entice
United States, attended the conference for 1 to 1 meetings.
In January of this year, ouc organization will hcs= a
mission from Brazil in which 50 Brazilian Municipal
delegates will attend. This meeting in January will lay the
preliminary foundations for a larger meeting entitled: "Made
in Brazil", to take place in September 1987, where 300
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Brazilian firms will attend.
Trade Center of the Americas Buildin
There presently axis`s a lot adjacent to the t,Atin Chamber
of Commerce building, !Drat-:? in the heart :f Litt'=
1417 W. FLug'z:- St. This :Lcz is as nen,ti,�.ned is :acai-,t
unkept. Furthermore, it has been the site for vagcunta and
bumbs, and on numerous occasions the City of Miami Police
has been called to cid this vacant area of drifters.
In addition to the above, the site is unattractive and
detecent to the efforts of the City and Community
Organizations in the beautification of the Latin Quarter.
The SBOC therefore proposes the construction of a building
facility adjacent to the existing CAMACOL building, with
access through doorways on the west side of the building.
This west side would become a coneaon wall.
The facilities to be established should include offices for
commercial representation, both for the public sector,
probably at a preferential rent, and for the private sector,
at regular rents; an exhibition area, for the participating
countries, featuring trade shows, and, library and
communications center for communal use operated by the
sponsors, for example, the Latin Chamber of Commerce and the
Small Business Opportunity Center. The participating
countries would be represented through the private sector
industrialist and their respective chambers of commerce,
which are presently affiliated through the Permanent
Secretariat of the Hemispheric Congress.
A key function of the SBOC would be to assist companies from
participating countries through the chambers of commerce,
with contacts with American companies. This could be
provided through computer linked information banks.
The facilities provided would enable Latin American and
Caribbean businessmen and or trade organizations to have
representation in Miami at a realistic cost and so be
effective in the US market. Conversely, the center would
provide a centralized and convenient meeting and in,`ocmrticn.
point for American and foreign businessmen interested to
trade with Latinamarica and the Caribbean:
The Trade Center of the Americas will be well managed and
promoted, with professionals
The center therefore, mould
for itself as an effective
its Location in the Miami
contact locally and easily
finanace, _eual and customs
corriliwn::_:. .
and specialists in the field.
quickly establish a reputation
business entity. Additionaliy,
would enable businessmen t:
specialists in the areas
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Brief History of the Latin Chambec of --oamerce :f the
United -States, (CAMACOL)
The t�atin Chamb__ :t __-u::____ :f ",_ !:.__=__
(CAMACOL) , i_ the sing- Iemo.=.c powerful hi. pan_c
organization within the State of Florida and the
.largest chamber of commerce in the entire nation, with
a membership well over 1600.
In 1986, CAMACOL celebrated its XXI Anniversary
together with the celebration of the VIZ Hemis:;ieric
Congress of Latin Chambers of Commerce and Industry. An
international business forum conceived by CryIACOL
directors, acid one of the most important events
concerning trade and commerce within this hemisphere.
CAMACOL started as a small chamber of commerce with
only 17 members, who had the idea that by the
unification of all small• hispanic businessmen, their
rights and the development of good business activities
would be securred.
Therefore, through hard and persistent work, CAMACOL is
an institution which is synonimous to credibility and
integrity. A membership which includes small
"MAMA -PAPA" establishments, as well as IBM, American
Express, Pan American Airlines, Eastecn and the like.
An insitution which is dedicated to the pcomotiori of
the free enterprise system, the principles of freedom
and democracy, and the development of trade and
commerce, CAMACOL has been a front runner in the
implementation of projects which have backed up these
beliefs.
The Hemispheric Congress of Latin Chambers of Commerce
and Industry has unified the 26 nations of Latin
America and the Caribbean through the existing network
of chambers of commerce.
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In addition CAP:rCOL has helped to. increment business
activities, trade, and the like through the active
implementation of the Sanchez -to -Sanchez Concept. P,nich
is the identification hispanic exporters and importers
from the Unitad States, and their subse;uent n,-t:h
with their '-«t_n ti.meri.-an and Carib"ean co,;,ri :-?rcart=
using simi iar ethnic roots as a bay
negotiation.
This simple yet complex economic concept has helped the
afflicted businesses of Latin America and the Caribbean
oenetrate the U.S. Consumer Market. Convers►y, the
(hispanic) U.S. ',anufacturer has been able to sell his
goods abroad.
It is sometimes difficult for a businessman, who has no
similiarities with his customer, to truly understand
the needs of the other. Yet through the promotion and
implementation of the Sanchez -to -Sanchez Concept this
barrier is broken and the road to a healthy business
relationship is achieved.
The Sanchez -to -Sanchez Concept is also being developed
further by the directors of CAMACOL, in acting as
liason between the Latin American and Caribbean
buiinessmen and linking them to the (anglo) U.S.
Manufacturer, and thus establishing a strong and
flowing trade network.
Commercial Missions from countries such as Uruguay and
Brasil have been made possible due to the on -going
activities of CAMACOL, through the Hemispheric
Congress of Latin Chambers of Commerce and Industry
and the Small Business Opportunity Center, Inc.,
CAMACOL's affliliate organization, which have meant
millions of dollars in transactions for all.
Therefore, CAMACOL and the Hemispheric Congress have
established a commercial network within the Western
Hemisphere which has been a vehicle for the promotion
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of trade and commerce as well as goodwill throughout
the Americas
On a local and national level, CAMACOL assists its
members in a wide v-riety of :,iannerz. "Through
assistance, csr.nars, in`or-a::_:. sarv4* :ec- �-
like, CAMACCL continously worts in banefit c: its
members and for the community.
During the Holliday Season, CAMACOL gives away 500 food
baskets for the needy members of the community. And has
plans to increase the number to 1000 in 1987.
CAMACOL has been at the assistance of victims of
natural diasters as well, and was present in offering
medical supplies, food and clothing to the victims of
the earthquake which struck Mexico City and most
recently El Salvador.
CAMACOL was also active in assisting the Mariel
Refugees, working together with the State Department
and establishing a Computer Network in order to
expedite the location of arriving refugees during the
length of the entire boatlift crisis.
CAMACOL has an Employment Bureau which on the average
places 600 individuals annually in Permanent
Unsubsidized employment.
Brief History of the Hemispheric Congress
The Hemispheric Congress of Latin Chambers of Commerce
and Industry was the brain child of the directors of
the Latin Chamber of Commerce of the United States,
(CAMACOL), who envisioned the socio-economic
unification of the Western Hemisphere through a solid
communications network. This network was to be the
already established chambers of commerce which operated
in these countries.
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Thus, the directors of CAMACOL, which had the forsight
to see the need for the promction of the fcee
enterprise system and the strenahteninc of democratic
aoverrunents as a way to peace and prosperity, created
the Hemispheric Congress as an international business
forum in which the par _icipatiny
exchange ideas, prcmc __ _can? arc
political issues to ti _ attention Oi 1a1pCr_a..t
governmental officials and the like.
Therefore, in 1980 the I Hemispheric Congress of Latin
Chambers of Commerce and Industry was celebrated, in
the City of Miami, with the participation of 175
delegates from 1-5 countries of Latin America and the
Caribbean.
Through the years the Congress has seen such important
public figures as Elliott Abrams, Under Secretary -of
States for Latin American Affairs, U.S. State
Department; Donald Regan, former Secretary of the
Treasury and present White House Chief of Staff; John
Block, former Secretary of Agriculture; Minister of
Trade and Commerce from the representing countries of
Latin America and the Caribbean, high ranking officials
from AID, and the Internamerican Development Bank, and
the like. These individuals coming together to improve
the quality of life in our hemisphere and to stress the
importance of trade and commerce, as well as goodwill
throughout the Americas.
Unfortunately, the scope of the activities of the
Hemispheric Congress is limited. Yet no other
organization is capable of the achievements obtained
through the many years of work and the established
infratructure which the Hemispheric Congress has
obtained through eight years of concrete implementation
in this area.
The Hemispheric Congress has an established network
through the 26 chambers of commerce of Latin America
and the Caribbean , and this network highly facilitates
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all work, credibility associated with the
incremertation of trade and commerce.
Project Objective
The Hecni:. Cc„ :r�_a - xae- t •e :�:;:a.:- �r, c_` =
scope and rarige of actiyl-_iEs, ir, cor3unc-_o::�...
proposed Emna•l.l Business Opportunity Centec's Inc T::cie
Center of the Americas, and the Florida Manufacturer's
and Exporter's Trade and Exhibition Center, which will
will be housed in one facility, adjacent to the
existing Latin Chamber of Commerce buiidina.
Given this proposed expansion, we will be able to
achieve the following:
Establish a newtwork with the 200 existing hispanic
chambers of commerce within the United States, in order
to expand the Sanchez -to -Sanchez concept to the entire
nation.
This expansion will create a continous flow of commerce
among U.S. and Foreign (Latin American and Caribbean)
Manufacturers. _
Establish a Communications Network of Information which
is going to be available to all of the members of the
Hemispheric Congress.
The information system will provide service for any
type of business. This network will simplify tracking
everyting related to both industry and competitive
activity. In addition, category analyses and
statistics, market studies, demographic information and
all types of international business news direct from
its source oc origin.
With our network, our participating chambers of
commerce will be able to create and maintain an
up-to-date industry and competitive "intelligence
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base". Track advertising campaigns, spending, new
product announcements, market reports, currency
exchange, expoct/import information, referrals, major
contcacts, and more.
It will :nab:e our members to qualify ea: s. %nn
to deal _tn and r,,akc
fact no just assumptions.
This will further our goals of the promotion of the
free enterprise system in our hemisphere.
Furthermore, ouc members will have a handle on all the
market -place developments directly in their business.
Our system will make it easy -to get background and
financial information on private anr3 publicly held U.S.
and foreign companies. We will 'be able to ptovide
credit reports, financial statements, filed with SEC,
news reports, product lists,-
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60VEPUNOR June 30, 1987
Mr. Luis Sabines, President
Small Business Opportunity Center, Inc.
1417 West Fligler Street
Miami, Fl orita 33135
Re: Trade Cater of the Americas
SAI: FL87041-;1264
Dear Mr. Sabnnes:
The Florida planning and environment clearinghouse, pursuant to
presidential executive order. number 12372 and gubernatorial executive
order number 83-150, has coordinated a review of your notification of
intent to ap7ly'for federal assistance in the amount of $100,000.
The protect is in accord with state plans, programs, policies, and
procedures. Enclosed is a supportive letter from Mr. Jeb Bush, Secretary
of the Departnent of Commerce.
Please enter the state application identifier (SAI) number shown
above in box 3a of federal standard form 424 and append a copy of this
letter to yoir application. These actions will assure the federal
agency of yosr compliance with Florida's review requirements and will
help in insuring notification of federal agency action under the federal
assistance award data system. These actions will reduce the chance of
unncessary delays in processing your application by the federal agency.
SinsAely yours,
George . Me' r, Director
IntergUarMental Coordination
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Enclosure
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State of Florida
JEB BUS}1
Secretary of Commerce
Mr. George H. Meier
State Planning and Development
Clearinghouse
Executive Office
The Capitol.
May 13, 198GC
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of the Governor
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0001
Dear Mr. Meier:
The Florida Department of Commerce has reviewed the
Small Business Opportunity Center, Inc.'s (SBOC) application
to the Office of Community Services for a grant. These
funds will be used to construct a facility for the proposed
Trade Center of the Americas in Miami's Little Havana
area. A Florida Manufacturer's and Exporter's Trade and
Exhibition Center would be located within the proposed Trade
Center for the purpose of promoting commercial and trade
activity between Latin American and Caribbean countries and
South Florida.
The construction of this facility should act as a
catalyst to attract other new businesses to Little Havana.
It would also create 28 permanent jobs and 25 temporary jobs
for low-income residents of the area. This proposed Trade
Center of the Americas should enhance the already interna-
tionally oriented economy of South Florida.
The Department of Commerce supports SBOC's application,
which is consistent with our goals and policies to promote
international trade in Florida, and I have also written a
letter of endorsement (copy enclosed) for SBOC's application
to Dr. Otis Bower, Secretary of Health and -Human Services.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this
application.
Sincerely,
eb Bush
Secretary of Commerce
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