Economic Development Advisory Board
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2026 Agendas, Backups & Minutes
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The Purpose and Duties of the Economic Development Advisory Board:
1. To provide the city with the benefit of knowledge, experience and business resources of the members in order to further the efforts of the Economic Development Department of Sustainable Development in business attraction, retention and development.
2. To serve as business ambassadors by promoting the city to the business community throughout the country and the world.
3. To advise the City Commission on specific issues regarding local national and international business recruitment, retention and expansion.
4. To recommend funding allocations to organizations which will complement the City's promotional efforts based upon a budget provided to the Board by the City Commission.
5. To advise the City Commission on types of cultural activities that simultaneously support the cultural community and promote economic development in the city.
The Board shall be composed of eleven (11) members having the following qualifications:
1. Each member shall maintain a current business interest within the corporate limits of the City, for example, either conducts business within the corporate limits or conducts business outside the corporate limits but such business can be characterized as having a positive impact on the economy of the City.
2. Each member shall have broad business experience and knowledge, either in the local economy or in the area of international business.
3. At least one (1) member shall represent small business interests.
4. At least one (1) member shall represent minority owned business interests.
5. At least two (2) members shall represent international business interests.
6. At least one (1) member shall represent female owned business interests.
7. Each member shall be a resident of Broward, Miami-Dade or Palm Beach counties.
8. The Director of the Department of Sustainable Development or designee shall be an ex-officio member of the Board.
If you are interested in becoming an Economic Development Advisory Board member and to view the board's legislation, please go to the Board Details Page.