Authorize port director's business trip to China for auto trade opportunities
<UNKNOWN>
In Plain English
The port director wants to visit China to explore bringing Chinese car manufacturers to Richmond's newly renovated auto facilities. The trip would also establish a business partnership with the Port of Zhoushan. If approved, this could bring new shipping business and jobs to Richmond's port.
Auto-generated summary. Source: official agenda documents.
Votes
Approve consent calendar
7 to 0
Similar Discussions
5 related items found by meaning
Authorize port director's marketing travel to China
Approve $9,000 for Port Executive Director to travel to China
Approve $10,000 trip to China for port director and councilmember
Approve Port Executive Director travel to China for business development
Authorize city delegation to visit Zhoushan, China for tourism conference
The Story So Far
Related items from other meetings
Approve 3-year legal research subscription contract with Thomson Reuters for $110,000
Contracts for On-Call Transcription Services for Public Meetings
Approve 3-year library cataloging services contract for $150,000
Ordinance Amending Sidewalk Vendor Regulations (RMC Chapter 7.42)
Contract Amendment No. 5 with Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. for Architectural and Structural Consulting Services at Winehaven and Shipyard No. 3
Contract with AAA Backflow Prevention, Inc. for On-Call Backflow Inspection, Testing, and Repair Services
Increase small business beautification program contract by $60,000 to $400,000 total
Hire 2 law firms to serve as administrative hearing officers for 3 years
Approve $110,000 contract for legal research software through 2029
Update sidewalk vendor permit rules and enforcement procedures