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CITY OF SAIl 1I11111U IInIJIO
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From: ICEImETH J. HENDERSON
Executive Director
Subject:
GUArD LOS ABGELBS
WORLD DADE ASSOCIATION
Date: JANUARY 18, 1991
Synopsis of Previous C~ssicmlCcnmci1/C~ttee Action:
The Redevelopment Committee recommended forwarding to Commission for approval on
January 23, 1991.
Rec~ended Motion:
(COII_.Iufi DEVBLOl'IIIlIr CCHMISSIO&)
THAT DB &u...uJ!l.lTY DEVBLOl'IIIlIr COIMISSIOB ADTIIORIZB CORPORATE IIIlIIBEJtSBIP APPLICATIO&
FOR DB G1II!&ftII LOS AllGELBS WORLD DADE ASSOCIArIOK OK RKRAT.lI' OF DB CITY OF SO
_AIInIJIO ABD THAT DB DBIMr.lYK DIIIBCTOR OF DB DEVBLOl'IIIlIr DBPAk..........c BE AUTHORIZED
TO PROCESS IIllmIRSBIP.
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~11 J. IIElIDBIlS if, Executive Director
Development Department
Contact Person: Ken Henderson
5065/5081
Phone:
Project Area:
Ward(s): ALL
ALL
Supporting Data Attached: Staff ReDort
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount: $5.000.00
Source: DeveloDment DeDt.
Budget Authority:
C~ssicmlCouncil Botes:
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ST.U'F REPORT
Greater Los a".eles World Trade Association
For many months the possibility of becoming a corporate member in the World Trade
Association has been under consideration. Most recently a discussion with the
Redevelopment Committee members and the Mayor resulted in a desire to pursue
membership. Mr. Michsel F. Klesh, Staff Vice President for the Greater Los Angeles
World Trade Association, will be present at the Commission meeting to give you a brief
overview of What the World Trade Association is and the benefits of membership.
With the Norton Air Force Base reuse negotiations presently under way, it is
appropriate that we begin now developing a marketing plan for the City of San
Bernardino. The assistance provided by the World Trade Association is the most
professional available in assisting us to be in a position to take advantage of this
important opportunity.
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UIlUIJUIl J. IIUU~N, Bxecutive Director
Development Depart:aent
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COMMISSION MEETING
Meeting Date: 1-23-91
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, Redevelopment Agency · City or San Bernardino
300 Nanh "D" SIneI, hath Floor . SIIl8cmardino, CoIifamla nfll
(714) 314-5081 FAX (714) 118-9413
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November 13, 1990
TO: Hayor W. R. "Bob" Holcomb
FROM: Robert J. Temple, Acting Agency Admlnlstrato~
Economl c Deve lopment Agency " """'fi
SUBJECT: WORLD TRADE CENTER ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP
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Last February you and I'.and Thelma Press met with Michael Klesh, the vice
president for The Greater Los Angeles World Trade Center Association. At that
time we discussed the possibility of the City of San Bernardino becoming a
corporate member. Due to other higher priorities, we did not follow up on
membership at that time. I believe the time Is appropriate to become a
corporate member for the following reasons:
1. The annual membership period Is November 1 through October 31.
2. With the Norton Air Force Base Reuse proposals being considered
by the IVDA, consisting of the possibility of International
Trade Centers, our membership g''les us a running start on
preparing for an International Trade Center.
3., A corporate ,membership provides assistance In developing a
marketing plan for our City for the future, as Indicated In 'the
attached letter from Mr. Klesh.
I recommend we pursue membership Immediately. The annual dues Is $5,000 and
gives us the benefits as enclosed In the attached brochure. While the dollar
amount of $5,000 In Itself does not require Commission approval, the
membership Is. I believe, a polley consideration.
If you concur with the membership, we could either proceed at 'your direction
and provide Information to the Commission on November 19, or we could go'
forward for formal approval.
PI ease advise.
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Enclosures
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The Greater Loa AnaeJea
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Mayor W.R. (Bob) Holcomb
City of San Bernardino
300 North 'D' Street
San Bernardino, California g24l8
Dear Mayor Holcomb:
I appreciate the time you spent discussing how we could assist the
City of San Bernardino in its efforts to attract quality foreign
investment. The first step, as I suggested, is to become a
corporate member of the Greater Los Angeles World Trade Center
Association. I ~ook 'forward to assisting you and Bob Temple in'
developing 'a "-marketing plan ~ in the' future ,",{as we have done in'
partnership with Port of Los Angeles) ~
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Along with the 20. membership services, such as international
reciprocity and tra~el discounts, special priVileges extended to
corporate members include:
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Any City of San Bernardino employee can attend our. education
,programs for the member price, which is normally for principal
contacts and participants only
Optional article to promote the City of San Bernardino in
TRADELINKS, our quarterly newsletter, which is distributed
worldwide
Invitations to special functions with visiting dignitaries
,and other VIP events
VIP announcements sent to World Trade Centers that your
executives plan to visit .
Special attention to HOTLINE and Resource Library requests
Special recognition in the Association offices with a
Corporate Member plaque
Waiver of WTCA Initiation Fee
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We also extend a 201\ discount on use of the WTC Conference ,&
Exhibit Complex and exclusive membership for 10 participants in our
World Trade Center Club.
The Greater Los Angeles WTCA is now the fastest growinq of the 203
associations located in virtually every major commercial city in
the world. We will look" forward to serving the City of San
Bernardino as a corporate member. If you have any questions,
please contact me personally.
Sincerely, .i
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MiChael F. lUesh ...
Staff Vice President
ec: Bob Temple & Thelma Pre.. - City of San Bernardino
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