Government & Economic Development Manager - City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. About me: 🇭🇹 🇨🇺 Miami native, bipartisan lobbyist, advocate, and debater. Making history as a public servant. Mentor, nonprofit co-founder. 9+ years in local, state, and federal government experience. What I do: - Manage the city’s federal and state legislative portfolio; advocate for positive policies and obtain funding for necessary community projects/programs. - Manage the Economic and Business Development/Community Investment Division. Provide resources to businesses and entrepreneurs looking to open, expand, and grow in Ft. Lauderdale. Goals: - Leverage city resources to start, establish, globalize, and market tech hubs, innovation & incubator centers, and move companies and capital to South Florida. - Retain local talent. - Incentivize entrepreneurship. - Grow a diverse & international community. - Support micro- to small businesses. - Create partnerships to resolve challenges those in the business community face when growing. - Attract angel investors and venture capitalists. Why go to Miami Vice, when you can come with your Entourage and make Billions in Ft. Lauderdale?! More stuff: 📝 Passed major criminal justice and election reform policy bills. 💵 💰 secured over $40 million for local government projects benefitting the community. Fun Facts: Single, amateur chef, golfer, sports fan, lover of all adult beverages, avid traveler. Contact me: Email: [email protected] (business) LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/daphneesainvil