MAYOR'S REPORT
A. "WALK FOR EDUCATION"
ACTION: (T-12:21 PM ) Mayor Sharief reported that she and Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank Ortis participated in the "Walk for Education" at CB Smith Park, wherein $4,000 was raised for the Adult Literacy Program for the Susan B. Anthony Recovery Center in Pembroke Pines. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
B. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATES DIPLOMATIC OUTREACH PROGRAM
ACTION: (T-12:22 PM ) Mayor Sharief reported that Broward County Libraries Division hosted approximately 30 participants in the United States Department of State Diplomatic Outreach Program, wherein representatives toured library branches learning of the Youth and Teen Services Program. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
C. CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES CELEBRATION
ACTION: (T-12:22 PM) Mayor Sharief reported that she attended a City of Pembroke Pines Celebration, as the City of Pembroke Pines celebrates 54 years. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
D. AFRICAN-AMERICAN ACHEIVERS AWARD FOR BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
ACTION: (T-12:23 PM) Mayor Sharief reported that she is honored to receive the African-American Achievers Award for Business and Entrepreneurship from JM Family Enterprises on Wednesday, April 9, 2014. As part of this award, JM Family Enterprises will donate $10,000 to a charity of Mayor Sharief’s choice to the Susan B. Anthony Recovery Center. Mayor Sharief thanked Commissioner Ritter for nominating her. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
E. OFFICE OF ECONOMICS AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND THE PURCHASING DIVISION’S FREE MONTHLY WORKSHOPS
ACTION: (T-12:23 PM) Mayor Sharief reported that the Office of Economics and Small Business Development and the Purchasing Division are promoting free monthly workshops, with an upcoming series designed for entrepreneurs that want to expand their business. The next workshop is scheduled for Thursday, April 17, 2014, at 6:00 p.m., at the Governmental Center. In addition, a seminar is being held to inform businesses as to financing opportunities in conjunction with “Broward Means Business,” on Saturday, April 12, 2014, at the Miramar Branch Library. More information can be obtained by calling (954) 357-6400. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
F. SIXTH ANNUAL EGG-A-PALOOZA AT MIRAMAR REGIONAL PARK
ACTION: (T-12:24 PM) Mayor Sharief extended invitation to everyone to attend the Sixth Annual Egg-A-Palooza at Miramar Regional Park on Saturday, April 19, 2014, from 10:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
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