Approve $10,000 trip to China for port director and councilmember
In Plain English
The Port of Richmond recently renovated its car import facility and wants to attract Chinese auto manufacturers. Port Executive Director and Councilmember Bates plan to visit Richmond's sister city Zhoushan to pitch using Richmond as their entry point to U.S. markets. The trip costs about $10,000 and builds on an existing business development partnership.
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Votes
Approve the request for travel
6 to 0
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