SUBJECT:
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Request Approval for Travel to Savannah, GA for Ocala CEP Annual Quest Trip, April 30 - May 2, 2024 (Budget Impact - Neutral; $2,000.00 per traveler)
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Gennifer Medina, Executive Assistant |
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DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
The CEP chose Savannah as a destination where the leadership and citizens have dealt, and are dealing with, similar issues to Ocala/Marion County. For the last decade Savanah, the Hostess City, has been growing at a record pace including infrastructure at their airport and ports. This growth is led by their manufacturing and distribution centers, downtown and waterfront development, as well as tourism. This trip provides our community leaders the chance to discuss challenges and opportunities our community is facing. The visit also provides an opportunity for interaction among community leaders and facilitates an exchange of best practices and lessons learned.
Participants will be able to focus on best practices and experience true peer-to-peer learning. The networking and relationship building through shared experiences will help build a common foundation of understanding and become a more cohesive team working to solve problems on behalf of our community.
A few of the topics that will be discussed during the trip include:
• Economic Development including manufacturing and distribution
• Housing and related issues
• Mobility pattern in the workforce and transportation planning
• Airport expansion including an air cargo ramp
• Waterfront & downtown redevelopment
• Port of Savannah - second largest on the East and Gulf Coasts
• Workforce and talent development
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; $2,000.00 per person, includes transportation, lodging, and most meals.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve Commissioners travel to Savannah, GA for a CEP intercity visit on April 30 - May 2, 2024.
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