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Economic Engine of Fort Lauderdale Beach
Among the myriad factors that comprise Broward’s multi-faceted economic picture, the Fort Lauderdale beach continues to be a lead economic driver. Though other industries have emerged and grown, for decades, the beach has been the heart of our tourism industry and evolved into the most prime real estate in the county.
Hear how it has contributed to upwards of 74,000 jobs in Broward County, $2.8 billion in annual income in Broward County, and $14.2 billion in annual economic impact in Broward County.
PANEL:
Stacy Ritter – President & CEO. Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau (GFLCVB)
Tom McManus – President & CEO, Lily Funds
Chris Lagerbloom – City Manager, City of Fort Lauderdale
MODERATOR: Ina Lee, President, TravelHost of Greater Fort Lauderdale
MARCH BREAKFAST SPONSOR: Birch State Park
AT: Tower Club, 28th Floor, One Financial Plaza, 100 SE 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
WHEN: Thursday, 3/5/2020; doors open at 6:45 a.m.; program begins at 7:45 a.m.; concludes around 9:15 a.m.
COST: No cost for paid members of Tower Forum; non-members: $35 (note: no cost for working media); credit card online, or mail check, payable to Tower Forum, P.O. Box #15041, Plantation, FL 33318; free parking for attendees until 10:00 a.m. Buffet breakfast included.
We encourage participants to join Tower Forum. While we invite you to attend 2 breakfasts at $35 each, you must join Tower Forum to attend thereafter. Membership is from date of joining through 9 consecutively scheduled breakfasts.
In order for us to provide sufficient breakfast and seating, RSVP’s and advance payments are required and are non-refundable. Seating is limited.