| Item Title: | Economic Development South by Southwest Recap | | Submitted By: | Jose Quinonez, Director, Economic Development Department (915) 546-2177 | | Subject: | Receive a presentation from Destination El Paso regarding the 2018 South by Southwest trade show and conference in Austin, Texas. | | Background: | Destination El Paso will present on the outcome from attending South by Southwest, expenditure break down, media exposure, and networking. | | Fiscal Impact: | N/A | | Recommendation: | | | Prior Action: | Commissioners' Court approved an interlocal agreement between City of El Paso, Borderplex, Destination El Paso and County on January 8, 2018. The agreement called for four delegates to attend the South by Southwest trade show held in Austin from March 11, 2018 to March 14, 2018. Costs were divided between City and County at 50% each. With a max amount contribution from the County at $50,000. | | Strategic Plan: | .. | | Strategic Plan Information: | |
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