REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
December 17, 2024
FROM
DEREK ARMSTRONG, Director, Economic Development Department
SUBJECT
Title
Out-of-Country Travel Request
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve out-of-country travel request for two Economic Development Department staff to travel to Mexico City, Mexico, at an estimated cost of $7,900, for the period of February 24, 2025, through February 27, 2025, to represent the County at SelectUSA Mexico Conference for the purposes of attracting foreign direct investment to San Bernardino County.
(Presenter: Derek Armstrong, Director, 387-4386)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Promote the Countywide Vision.
Create, Maintain and Grow Jobs and Economic Value in the County.
Ensure Development of a Well-Planned, Balanced, and Sustainable County.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The cost to attend the SelectUSA Mexico Conference is estimated to be $7,900, with a cost of $3,950 per County representative. Sufficient appropriation is included in the Economic Development Department's 2024-25 budget.
Expense
Amount
Conference: $1,500 x two staff
$3,000
Air Travel: $700 x two staff
$1,400
Lodging (3 nights): 900 x two staff
$1,800
Meals & Incidentals: $300 x two staff
$600
Cultural Event Costs: $300 x two staff
$600
Local travel/Ground Transportation: $250 x two staff
$500
Total
$7,900
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Economic Development Department (EDD) is involved in fostering a globally competitive economy by building a network of partnerships across multiple levels to drive international trade and attract foreign direct investment (FDI). By doing so, EDD is laying the foundation to create new jobs, improve capital access for local businesses, boost productivity, and stimulate economic growth. This multifaceted appro...
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