I.                    Discussion of Miami River Marine Industries Symposium - Ms. Megan Kelly provided the revised “Project Initiative for the Miami River Marine Industries Symposium” (see attached).  Dr. Fran Bohnsack, Miami River Marine Group (MRMG) suggested for the lunch speaker to be the City of Miami Mayor, Manuel A. Diaz. The EDC subcommittee identified potential experts for the break out session.  The registration fee is being considered at $75.00 with an additional $20.00 for riverboat tours.   Dr. Bohnsack suggested that attendees be provided with materials they can take-away from the symposium.  Dr. Bohnsack stated the Miami River Marine Group would consider sponsoring the closing reception.  Ms. Adriana Cabrera thanked Dr. Bohnsack for providing a copy of the list of the delegations accredited to the Organization of American States and the Secure Port 2004 Conference and Workshop participant list.  An updated list of possible advertisers for the symposium was provided.  Ms. Kelly requested staff to forward the revised project initiative to Dr. Pamela Dana, Director, Office of Tourism, & Economic Development.

The EDC confirmed their next regularly scheduled second Tuesday of the month meeting on Tuesday, April 13, 2004, 2:30, University of Miami Rosenstiel School, 4600 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, FL  33149.

The meeting adjourned.

PROJECT INITIATIVE : Miami River Marine Industries Symposium

Description of the Project:           A tightly programmed day-long symposium to analyze and document the present economic feasibility and conditions for future success of the marine industries of the Miami River and to utilize industry and academic expertise to create a targeted economic development plan to attract and enhance the marine industries on the Miami River, in concert with such major initiatives as dredging, FTAA, Homeland Security and other federal, state and local programs.

Background: A comprehensive Miami River Corridor Urban Infill Plan, created under a Joint Planning agreement between the City of Miami and Miami-Dade County , targets the portions of the river corridor for marine industrial economic development.  The Upper River defined in the Infill Plan as west of 22nd Avenue is indicated for targeted effort to enhance and expand water-dependent businesses on the Miami River .

Rationale for Project:  Gather a panel of top experts in marine industry economics, business operators in cargo handling, shipping, chandlery, boat yards, boat building, marinas, port operations managers, maritime-based economic development, for a concentrated, results oriented discussion of the Miami River marine industry.  Specific outcomes: Characterize current and potential economic impacts of Miami River marine businesses. Determine current and future feasibility of primary components of marine trade on the river.  Identify potential growth segments of marine industry suitable for Miami River .  Adapt the charette format popular in urban design to create actionable project(s) to attract new marine business and enhance viability of existing marine business on the Miami River .

Timing:

• First Quarter, 2004.  Stake holder/Funder Meetings (completed)

• Secure funding (underway)

• Project Development (underway)

• Program Elements Development (underway)

• Secure program participants (underway)

• 2nd Quarter, 2004 Finalize budget

• Select final date and confirm all funding, participants

• Develop mailing lists, press kits, collateral package

• Finalize Program

• Commence press release dissemination

• Finalize/print collateral package

• 3rd Quarter, 2004 Mail out collateral package

• Commence registrations

• Week of Sept. 20th, hold symposium

Registration   Fee:              $75 p

Program:

8:00 to 9:00    Registration and Buffet Breakfast
9:05 to 9:15    Welcome, Program Moderator Sets Parameters
9:15 to 9:45   Symposium Officially Opened by Governor Jeb Bush/ or Dr. Pam Dana – What’s Happening Now on the Miami River, a recap of  program initiatives such as Dredging, Homeland Security/Port Security, FTAA, Caribbean Trade Initiatives, Water Quality, Multi modal Transportation, Etc.
10 minute break
10:00 - 11:00    Miami River Economics Round Table, Moderated by Jim Murley.  Economic Impacts and Potential of the Shipping and Boating Sectors of the Miami River Marine Industries  Presenters: Kevin Horn, Tom Murray
11:00 - 11:15    Q& A
11:15 - 11:45    Doing Business on the Miami River , A Business Assistance Case Study, Presented by Frank Nero, Beacon Council.  Commentary by Tony Crapp, Assistant County Manager
12:00 to 1:00 pm Lunch  (Possible address by Mayor Manny Diaz, presenting preliminary findings, City of Miami- Miami River Economic Analysis and or U.S. Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen)
10 Minute Break
1:15 to 3:00    Planning Break Out Sessions/Information Booth

- Marina and Boat Yard (Phil Everingham & Tom Murray)

- Mega Yacht & other Boat building (Jim Gardner & Jose Bared)

- Shipping & Cargo Handling (Antillean Marine & Nuns Jain w/ MARAD & Kevin Horn)

- Marine Supply & Service (tugs, chandlers, supply) (Beau Payne & Coastal Tug)

- Business Incentives Programs (Beacon Council, OCED)(Frank Nero & Jose  Bravo)

- Miami River Boat Tour - ($20 pp extra)

3:15- 4:15(until) Break Out Modules Report back to Committee of the Whole for Final Project Planning Session

4:30 - 5:30  Closing Reception

Estimated  Budget: 

• Hyatt Regency Meeting Room Rental - $1,500 (In kind)

• Breakfast $15 each x 250    $3,750 (In kind)

• Buffet Lunch $20 each x 250     $5,000 (in kind)

• Guest Rooms $180 per night x 2 x 5 ..Up to $1,800 (in kind)

• Closing Reception ($18 pp x 200) $3,600

• Conference Materials/Packages $5,750

• Marketing (brochure, press releases, mailings, advertising) $10,600

• Staffing, reservation services, mail house, pr services $5,000 (in kind)

       Total Estimated $37,000

Secured Funding:  Marine Industries Association of SF $5,000 (In Hand)
 MARAD (Federal) $5,000 (In Hand)
 Hyatt Regency Miami Hotel  $12,000 (in kind)
 Beacon Council $5,000 (In-kind)

Potential Funding:  Registrations $10,000
 County OCED $10,000
State of FL         $10,000
Miami River Marine Group $3,600