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ADVOCACY PROGRAMS

Critical Industry Development/Business Climate Issues
OTTED focuses on policies and strategies to further build critical or transitioning industries (e.g. IT, Simulation, Space, Defense, Biotech,) as well as focuses on transportation, infrastructure, workforce development, and other significant business climate issues.

Defense and Military Affairs
OTTED facilitates the state’s programs related to military base retention and reuse, including the Governor’s bi-annual meetings with base commanders from installations throughout Florida. OTTED oversees a variety of grant programs designed to assist defense communities and related businesses with defense retention, diversification, and transition efforts.
www.floridadefense.org

International Trade and Affairs
OTTED is the state point on overseeing and advocating for international trade and investment, diplomacy, and consular affairs. OTTED is actively involved in initiatives promoting the state’s role as a major international gateway and trade hub. In fiscal year 2004/2005, the legislation transferred to OTTED the responsibilities of the Office of International Affairs, formerly with the Department of State, to promote coordinated implementation of international programs.
International Affairs

Minority and Urban-Core Business Advocacy
OTTED advocates on behalf of minority-owned business creation, retention, and expansion in part through its contracts with Enterprise Florida, the Florida Black Business Investment Board, as well as the Division of Minority Contracting (DMS).

Rural Economic Development
OTTED acts as an advocate and coordinator for rural issues and projects that are important to the economic capacity of Florida’s rural communities. It also administers the Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI), a multi-agency effort involving state and regional agencies and organizations.

Small Business Advocacy
Helping to encourage small business growth in Florida, OTTED reviews state agency rule changes and makes recommendations to the agencies to alleviate unnecessary or adverse effects on businesses.