The New York State Dept. of Economic Development has put out an RFP for economic development marketing covering eastern and western Europe.The three-fold goals of the work are: promote increased exports by Empire State companies; promote increased investment in New York, and trade show, trade mission and other business development promotions.
The state runs the nylovesbiz.com website to aid with trade promotion.
In addition to Europe (currently based in the U.K.), New York has trade/econdev reps for South Africa and Israel.
IBDG Group, London, is the incumbent.
Proposals are due Sept. 4. View the RFP (link, PDF).
The Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants is looking for a firm to promote its new national initiative on equity and racial justice.
The Great Blue Wall Initiative, a global conservation effort aimed at presevering marine ecosystems and promoting sustainable ocean use, wants proposals from marketing and branding firms.
The Florida Department of Transportation wants to hear from firms interested in providing public outreach for its various construction projects.
Redmond, a city of 77K people located less than 20 miles from downtown Seattle, wants a roster of firms to develop crisis communication plans, and be ready to answer the call in the event that an emergency hits.
The Iowa Economic Development Authority is looking for a firm to handle its $5M annual strategic marketing and communications budget.
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