Kristin Jacobs Mayor Broward County
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alliancespotlight Kristin Jacobs Mayor Broward County “Government leaders in Broward County continually strive to make our region business friendly and a place where companies of all sizes can prosper.” 60 www.gflalliance.org Photo by Mark Freerks - South Florida Business Journal (Opposite page, above) City of Lauderdhill City Hall Government Broward County Board of County Commissioners Government Center, Room 421 115 S. Andrews Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 954-357-7000 | www.broward.org he Broward County Board of and a wide range of programs. official representative and ceremonial County Commissioners is the For expanding and relocating dignitary and provides leadership on issues T legislative branch of Broward County businesses, county agencies vigilantly pursue facing the county. government, while the county administrator opportunities to streamline and expedite The commission appoints the county handles the administrative functions. In permitting procedures, while building administrator, county attorney and addition to county government, Broward has and maintaining a solid infrastructure for commission auditor. The commission also 31 municipalities that serve local residents businesses and residents. appoints numerous advisory and regulatory and businesses. The county commission is comprised boards. The County Commission meets At the center of a metropolitan area of nine members who are elected by district. in formal session the first four Tuesdays of more than 5.5 million people, Broward Each commissioner must be a resident of each month at 10 a.m. in Room 422 County operates Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood the particular district for which seat he/she of the Broward County Governmental International Airport and Port Everglades, as seeks election. Each year, the commission Center. The public is encouraged to attend well as dozens of other county departments elects a mayor who serves as the county’s commission meetings. Broward County Board of County Commissioners (Seated left to right) Vice Mayor Barbara Sharief, District 8 Commissioner; Mayor Kristin Jacobs, District 2 Commissioner 61 (Standing left to right) Chip LaMarca, District 4; Stacy Ritter, District 3; Martin David Kiar, District 1; Lois Wexler, District 5; Dale V.C. Holness, District 9; Sue Gunzburger, District 6; Tim Ryan, District 7 Photo courtesy of the City of Sunrise ONLINE SERVICES www.broward.org Broward County offers extensive online services and information through the county’s website: www.broward.org. Many business-related services can be accessed through the Office of Economic and Small Business Development. In addition, the “Broward-by-the-Numbers” section has valuable market information on the GOVERNMENT county’s demographics and workforce. Other services include: • Business development services • Electronic permitting Broward County Administrator • International trade data key partners to accomplish its mission, Bertha Henry • Census information, maps and other including the Greater Fort Lauderdale 954-357-7350 statistical data Alliance. OESBD is responsible for www.broward.org • Urban planning and redevelopment the protocol and international trade The county administrator is the chief initiatives desk that includes the Diplomatic executive officer of Broward County and • Occupational license renewals for directs the government functions under Services Room for Broward County, businesses the auspices of the county commission. located at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood • Live broadcasts of County Commission International Airport. The office also meetings handles export and trade including • Cruise and cargo shipping schedules at Broward County Office of Economic trade missions and conducts quarterly Port Everglades and Small Business Development export workshops to increase exports. • Environmental approval applications Sandy-Michael McDonald, Director Broward County, through OESBD, also • Agendas for Broward County Commission 954-357-6155 currently offers two certifications for meetings www.broward.org/econdev small businesses, the County Business • Event calendars for Broward County The Office of Economic and Small Enterprise (CBE) and the Small Business parks, cultural events and libraries Business Development’s (OESBD) Enterprise (SBE), or Sheltered Market. • Applications for certification as a Small mission is to stimulate economic Broward County is also part of the Business Enterprise development by attracting, retaining and Florida Department of Transportation’s • E-mail notifications of county business expanding targeted industries, including Unified Certification Program (UCP) opportunities and contracts and certifies firms located in Broward a special focus on small business growth, • Downloadable weekly reports of new and thereby, enhance the quality of and Palm Beach counties for the Federal businesses life for Broward County residents and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise visitors. OESBD works closely with (DBE) program. BROWARD COUNTY Board of County Commissioners DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 4 DISTRICT 7 Martin David Kiar Chip LaMarca Tim Ryan 954-357-7001 954-357-7004 954-357-7007 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 5 DISTRICT 8 Kristin Jacobs Lois Wexler Barbara Sharief 954-357-7002 954-357-7005 954-357-7008 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] DISTRICT 3 DISTRICT 6 DISTRICT 9 Stacy Ritter Sue Gunzburger Dale V. C. Holness 954-357-7003 954-357-7006 954-357-7009 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 62 www.gflalliance.org One of the biggest engines to drive our economy, just happens to be on a plane. Every day, more than 25,000 GOVERNMENT domestic visitors arrive at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. These passengers each contribute an average of $152 a day to local businesses. Add that to the 37,000 jobs the airport produces, and you’ve got an annual impact of $3 billion on South Florida’s economy. fll.net THE POWER OF A LEADING WORLD PORT At Port Everglades, we move more than 22 million tons of cargo and 3.7 million cruise passengers, generating nearly $26 billion in economic activity for Broward County. Our ongoing investment in port improvements will generate 7,000 new direct jobs in Broward County and 135,000 jobs statewide. Discover how South Florida’s Powerhouse Port generates big economic advantages that flow right into our community. Visit us at porteverglades.net or call 800-421-0188. GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE ALLIANCE ECONOMIC SOURCEBOOK 63 Photo courtesy of Broward County Public Schools GOVERNMENT FP&L Power Plant Planned at Port Everglades in 2016 BROWARD COUNTY Municipalities Municipality ADDRESS/PHONE FORM OF OFFICIALS Stats MAJOR EMPLOyERS Important SITES/facilites BUSINESS WEBSITES Government COCONUT 4800 West Copans Road City Commission/ Mayor: Becky Tooley Square Miles: 11.8 Broward College (North Campus), Enterprise Rent- Broward College (North Campus), Coconut Creek Coconut Creek, FL 33063 City Manager Pop: 53,313 a-Car (regional offices), Seminole Coconut Creek Butterfly World, 2 major county parks and 20 Chamber of Commerce: CREEK 954-973-6770 Chief Administrator: A-rated Schools: 5 Casino, Food for the Poor, Vista BMW, Al Hendricks active and passive city parks, City Community and Fitness www.coconutchamber.com www.coconutcreek.net Mary Blasi, Muni. Millage Rate: 6.325 Toyota, Gunther VW, Allstate, MotionPoint, CSSI, El Centers, Lyons Technology Center, Lyons Business Park, Semi- City Manager Total Millage Rate: 22.144 Dorado Furniture nole Coconut Creek Casino, Promenade at Coconut Creek, 1st Line Oncology, Junior Achievement COOPER CITY 9090 S.W. 50th Place City Commission/ Mayor: Greg Ross Square Miles: 8.5 Broward County School Board, Brian Piccolo Park and Cooper Colony Golf Course Davie-Cooper City Cooper City, FL 33328 City Manager Pop: 32,323 City of Cooper City, Publix, Walmart, Steinmart Chamber of Commerce: 954-434-4300 Chief Administrator: Bruce D. A-rated Schools: 4 www.davie-coopercity.org www.coopercityfl.org Loucks, Muni. Millage Rate: 5.2679 City Manager Total Millage Rate: 20.4398 CORAL 9551 W. Sample Road City Commission/ Mayor: Vincent Bocard Square Miles: 24 First Data, Coral Springs Medical Center (Broward Center for the Arts, Sportsplex Aquatic Complex & Tennis Coral Springs Chamber Coral Springs, FL 33065 City Manager Pop: 121,096 Health), City of Coral Springs, ABB Concise, KB Elec- Center, Saveology.com Iceplex, Coral Square Mall, Northwest of Commerce: SPRINGS 954-344-1000 Chief Administrator: A-Rated Schools: 18 tronics, Nordis Direct Marketing, Arriva Medical, Van- Regional Library, Museum of Art, TPC Eagle Trace, Heron Bay www.cschamber.com www.coralsprings.org Erdal Donmez, Muni. Millage Rate: 3.8866 tage Hospitality, Broward County Schools, Advanced Golf Club, Coral Springs Country Club City Manager Total Millage Rate: 20.6793 Cable Communications Coral Springs Economic Development Foundation: www.coralspringsedf.com 64 www.gflalliance.org Photo courtesy of Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale GOVERNMENT Once Upon A Dream - A Musical History of Coral Springs Photo courtesy of Signature Grand Photo courtesy of Downtown Development Authority of Fort Lauderdale From attractive tax incentives to beachfront views, dynamic retail centers and spacious business parks, Broward County’s diverse municipalities offer a wide array of business opportunities. Here is a snapshot of each of Broward County’s 31 municipalities as well as their government structure and a short list of businesses