The Jay Malina International Trade Consortium's (ITC) efforts are geared towards ensuing Miami-Dade County remains the premier global destination and trade center. As the agency continues to grow, our goal is to become Miami-Dade's premiere agency responsible for trade and international affairs. To that end, the agency has identified the following targeted outreach programs:

• Develop and strengthen linkages for Miami-Dade County's services by developing working relationships with the private and other public sector entities within County, State, & Federal government.
• Establish an annual Sister Cities signature event such as international affairs dinner, award gala, or reception.
• Encourage human resource development to ensure that staff has the appropriate training to achieve states departmental goals.
• Expand ITC's trade database to support export-ready firms to be able to access trade information and counseling.
• Collaborate with the County's business development agencies for additional outreach programs. Within each targeted international market, assistance should focus on the sectors that represent the greatest potential for the County for increased trade and investment.
• Incorporate constant evaluation and reevaluation so that programs do not continue beyond their usefulness.
• Monitor international and local trends and events and provide reports on any emerging opportunities and to determine potential commercial impact.
• Support the economic development agencies and international organizations since they play a critical role in promoting international trade by providing integrated and effective technical assistance to companies and municipalities desiring to transact international business.
• Establish and maintain Miami-Dade County as a globally competitive knowledge based economy.