Economic– Hosting “Annual Economic Development Summit” and forming alliances with economic development organizations to foster international business and development.

• Annual (reciprocal) Trade Missions to and from our Sister Cities.
  
• Gold Coast, Australia in conjunction with the Marine Industries Association, including attendance at the boat shows in Gold Coast and Fort Lauderdale and business meetings for the participants in the missions.
  
• Active participation with the Broward Alliance International Business Committee, which is dedicated to the coordination of efforts in Broward County regarding International Economic Development.
  
• Active participation with the International Business Council of South Florida and Broward County.
  
• Host the Annual Diplomat’s Gala Fundraiser to sustain our Sister City Programs.
  
• Economic Development Summit.
  
• Various (active) exchanges with all fifteen Sister Cities.

Document Images Australian Corroboree Attendees At the Riverside Hotel David & Lucy Reed Aussie Corroboree Party Gayle Brammer and Betsy Cameron Aussie Corroboree Party Gold Coast City Council and Nabeel Youakim, Australian Chairman Di Dixon, Councillor Grant Pforr and Nabeel Youakim, Australian Chairperson Presentation of Awards Aussie Corroboree Sara Feder, Devin & Jesse Avery Aussie Corroboree Sister Cities Aussie Corroboree 2007 The Aussie Corroboree Party was held Oct. 27, 2007 The Town Cryer The Australian Town Cryer and Leader of "The Culprits," The Australian Band that traveled all the way from Down Unda for the Greater Fort Lauderdale Sister Cities International Aussie Corroboree and the Aussie Festival!