HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions 1995 (11) RESOLUTION NUMBER % ! (q-
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE Z . C r o i k
COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
RE: PARTICIPATION IN THE PROPOSED
WEST CENTRAL INTERNATIONAL TRADE, -
BUSINESS, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL ( ITBEC)
WHEREAS, enormous potential exists for expanding economic development in
Wisconsin; and
WHEREAS, there is a need and desire for economic growth and development in
Wisconsin which includes the expansion of foreign trade markets for Wisconsin goods and
services, increased tourism and exploration of business opportunities; and
WHEREAS, these needs necessitate the cooperation of the public and private sectors
including businesses, tribal representatives, and local elected officials to achieve the common
goal of increasing the economic vitality of the state as a whole, and
WHEREAS, the International Trade Business and Economic Development Council was
created by the Wisconsin Counties Association to serve these needs and work toward increasing
the economic vitality of Wisconsin, and
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Counties Association, in 1992, formed the Northwest
International Trade, Business, and Economic Development Council (1173EC); and
WHEREAS, the goal of the H BEC is to form public /private partnerships including
counties, tribal representatives and business, to promote economic development, expand
international tourism, support trade and encourage economic growth throughout Wisconsin; and
WHEREAS, the success of the Northwest International Trade, Business, and Economic
Development Council (1'173EC), since its formation two years ago, has been excellent; and
WHEREAS, the International Trade, Business, and Economic Development Council
(ITBEC) strives to complement efforts of the local organizations dealing with trade, business and
economic development, and promote regional and international efforts to market county
resources; and
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Counties Association has entered into a contract with the
Wisconsin Department of Development (DOD) to create two additional International Trade,
Business, and Economic Development Councils, one being in North Central Wisconsin and the
other being in West Central Wisconsin; and
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WHEREAS, there no initial membership costs to Counties that desire to participate
in these International Trade, Business, and Economic Development Councils (ITBEC).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Z4 - a r o: -I, County Board of
Supervisors supports the County's participation in the proposed West Central International
Trade, Business, and Economic Development Council (H BEC).
Dated this _1 day of aira , 1995.
Respectfully submitted,
STATE OF WISCONSIN /
COUNTY OF ST. CROIX ��� _ �� /AO"
t Sus E. Nelson, St tit County Board Chair
c oun t y ask 00 HEREBY CERTIFY that
So foregoing Is a taw and wand COPY
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adopted by the County Board 0 .442,
d their meeting held
Sue E. Nelson. St. Pete County c e t