DATE: February 6, 2018
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INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION FROM WORLD TRADE CENTER SAN DIEGO (WTCSD) ON THE WTCSD 2017 WORKPLAN OUTCOMES AND ANNUAL REPORT
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This agenda item is an informational presentation from World Trade Center San Diego Staff to the Board of Port Commissioners on their recently released 2017 Workplan Outcomes and Annual Report.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Receive an informational presentation on the World Trade Center San Diego's 2017 Workplan Outcomes and Annual Report from WTCSD staff.
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FISCAL IMPACT:[h1]
This agenda item has no fiscal impact.
COMPASS STRATEGIC GOALS:[h2]
* This agenda item supports the following Strategic Goal(s).
* A Port that the public understands and trusts.
* A thriving and modern maritime seaport.
* A Port with a comprehensive vision for Port land and water uses integrated to regional plans.
DISCUSSION:
The World Trade Center San Diego (WTCSD) was relaunched in late 2015, with support from three founding partner agencies: the City of San Diego, the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, and the San Diego Unified Port District. The WTCSD is an affiliate of the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC).
The WTCSD released its 2017 Annual Report (Attachment A) in December 2017, following its second full year of work. Included in the Report are highlights of WTCSD's efforts to leverage international exports and foreign direct investment as part of a regional strategy to execute the "Go Global San Diego" strategy. "Go Global San Diego" was launched in March 2015 to create jobs through increasing regional exports, enhancing the region's global identity and strengthening connections to global markets. WTCSD supports this effort by:
? Cultivating a pipeline of export-ready firms
? Attracting and retaining foreign investment in San Diego
? Strengthening San Diego's global identity and position as a destination for investment
WTCSD staff will ...
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