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ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED BY <br />Commissioner Neuberger, the Board unanimously made the <br />above changes to the agenda. <br />5. PRESENTATION BY WORLD TRADE CENTER PALM BEACH <br />OF STRATEGIC ROLE IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR INDIAN <br />RIVER COUNTY <br />Commissioner Neuberger introduced Mr. Corley whose presentation he had heard <br />while in Palm Beach County. He had subsequently invited Mr. Corley to make a <br />presentation to the Board of County Commissioners concerning the development of World <br />Trade Center Palm Beach (WTCPB) which will affect Indian River County. He viewed it <br />as a good economic engine. <br />Patrick Corley, Director of International Strategies for the WTCPB, thanked the <br />Commissioners for allowing him time to share the mission of the WTCPB about what they <br />do and how they can impact Indian River County. He has been with the World Trade Center <br />Association for about 4 years. Their headquarters had been at the WTC in New York City <br />since 1970. The WTC Association is the largest private international trade association in <br />the world and is in about 100 countries. There are 300 WTC licenses around the globe. <br />They represent roughly a half million businesses around the world. Here in Florida we have <br />Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa, and Orlando. The common characteristics and <br />benefits are worldwide. They focus on the regional area with reciprocating agreements <br />worldwide with WTC affiliations. The licenses are independently owned and operated. <br />Traditionally, in North American, WTC licenses have a relationship with local economic <br />development entities or local Chambers of Commerce. In Palm Beach County, WTC is <br />completely private. The founder and president of WTCPB is Al Zocara who was a City <br />Commissioner in West Palm Beach for 8 years and who is an immigration attorney. He and <br />July 8, 2003 <br />