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.I 5 1996/97 Report,continued developing with IBM and RDU a prototype kiosk with inter-active computer to assist both domestic and international visitors. Activities to Internationalize the Region's Economy 1. Served as the grantee for Foreign Trade Zone#93;made numerous presentations and conducted the meetings of the Rates,Tariff, and Legal Review Board. Responsible for the FTZ Subzones, the largest of which is #93 B,IBM; helped IBM to prepare for their subzone's deactivation. Prepared several boundary modifications,both in the Triangle and around the state. Assisted#93 Operator,Long International Logistics Services,Inc. in marketing the Zone to international traders through out the world. 2. Increased the number and services of foreign trade zones throughout North Carolina. Lobbied the approval of a new FTZ subzone application for a-major industry in the Triad. Continued contract with the State of North Carolina, Department of Commerce to serve as their"grantee representative" for the three other foreign trade zones in North Carolina. Worked with Charlotte FTZ Board to gain operator agreement,qualify a new operator and applied (successfully) for a boundary modification at Zone#57. Also,provided information and supported the application for a foreign-trade zone at the Piedmont Triad Partnership in planning their FTZ application. Contracted with the Global TransPark to help them activate thier recently approved FTZ#214. 3. Supported the World Trade Center North Carolina as corporate secretary and executive board member. (Lobbied legislature for$300,000 in educational program funds for 1997/98.) Assisted in obtaining other public support,served on nominating and membership committees. The World Trade Center North Carolina now has a branch office at the Piedmont Triad Partnership. TJCOG assisted the Center in finding a new,more affordable location following flooding by Hurricane Fran. 4. Maintained world trade contacts via the North Carolina World Trade Association, Elected State Board Secretary, 1993 through 1997 and Triangle Chapter President for 1995-97. Host for the NCWTA 1997 Annual Conference in Raleigh. The NCWTA conference brought over 200 international business leaders to the Triangle for the three-day,May event. Advisor for the State NCWTA Annual Conference in May. NCWTA has received the Presidential"EXPORT"Award. 5. In the process of developing with IBM and RDU a'prototype kiosk with inter- active computer to assist international visitors. Being translated into five lanuages identified as those of the majority of foreign business visitors.