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The Florida Customs
Brokers & Forwarders Association, Inc.
Announces its 2014 Person of the
Year
Governor
Richard L. Scott - State of Florida
MIAMI,
Fla. (April 15, 2014)-The
Florida Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association has announced that
it will honor Florida's Governor Rick Scott, at its 55th Annual Installation
Dinner. Honorees are chosen for their foresight and dedication in
positively influencing the advancement of the logistics industry.
Governor Scott
is responsible for fully funding the $77 million shortfall for the
port dredging project as well as investing in infrastructure projects
that have long-term permanent payoffs. Accordingly, the logistics
industry agrees that he has created economic opportunities and jobs
for generations to come. The FCBF and its members are thankful to
Governor Scott and the Florida State Legislature for their support in
proliferating international trade and commerce.
As promised
during his campaign, Scott is focused on creating jobs and turning
Florida's economy around. Throughout his tenure, he has served as a
staunch advocate to reform laws and regulations that impede
international business and trade. Under the Governor's purview the
Florida Department of Transportation has embarked upon a uniform
state freight and logistics plan. This initiative will ensure more seamless
and efficient cargo plan all over the state of Florida.
Scott's father
served in the 82nd Airborne during World War II and then was a city
bus driver and then a truck driver. His mother worked as a JC Penney
clerk. At times the family struggled financially, and when Gov. Scott
started public school, they lived in public housing. In high school,
Gov. Scott met Ann, and the high school sweethearts have been married
for 41 years and have two married daughters, Allison and Jordan,
and three grandsons, Auguste, Quinton and Sebastian.
The FCBF 2014 Awards Recipients
are:
Person of the Year
Governor Rick Scott - invited
Firm of the Year
Florida East Coast Railway
Hall of Fame Inductees
John Ballestero, PortMiami;
Raymond Jones, FEC; Lilly Cabrera, Lilly & Associates;
Jorge Rodriguez, Retired; Nelly
Yunta, Customized Brokerage
The
FCBF Installation Dinner will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at
the Double Tree Miami Convention Center (MACC East) Miami. The
reception will begin at 7:00pm. Tickets and sponsorship packages may
obtained by contacting the FCBF Office at 305-499-9490 or bpimentel@fcbf.com or events@fcbf.com. At the
time of this Press Release the Governor's presence at the Dinner is
pending confirmation.
To
register for the 55th Annual Installation Dinner Click Here
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