Gulf of Mexico States Partnership, Inc.
The Gulf of Mexico States Partnership, Inc.—"Integrating the Gulf of Mexico Border Region"—is "a private sector advocacy organization for the Gulf of Mexico border states," its website states.
"The Partnership supports the Gulf of Mexico Congressional Caucus in its mission of education, consensus-building and creation of new regional initiatives in the areas of transportation, homeland security, environment, economic development, education, and international trade in the border states of the Gulf of Mexico basin. The Partnership was formed as the private sector counterpart of the official 11-state member Gulf of Mexico States Accord (GOMSA)." The Partnership is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit organization under the US Tax Code, its website states.
Contents
Personnel
- Gary L. Springer, President, Gulf of Mexico Partnership, Inc. and Secretary-General, Gulf of Mexico States Accord
Mission
According to its website, the Partnership's mission is to (as stated):
- Serve as the pre-eminent resource for the Gulf of Mexico Congressional Caucus
- Educate state and Federal policy officials on key issues affecting the Gulf of Mexico border region
- Advocate government policies that will promote the economic growth and development of the Gulf of Mexico border states, and
- Expand business opportunities for member companies.
"In November 2003, the Partnership and its sister organization, the Gulf of Mexico States Accord, signed a 'Memorandum of Cooperation on Short Sea Shipping in the Gulf of Mexico' with the US Maritime Administration. In 2004, the Partnership was appointed to the Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Council (MTSNAC) by the U.S. Department of Transportation. During 2004, the Partnership supported the formation of the Gulf of Mexico Congressional Caucus, and supported Congresswoman Katherine Harris' request to the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) on the benefits of short sea shipping to the US transportation system," its website states.
Studies
Contact Information
Gulf of Mexico States Partnership, Inc.
Century Bank of Florida Building
716 West Fletcher Avenue
Tampa , Florida 33712
Phone: 727 709-3354
Fax: 727 321-9453
Email: Gulfofmexicobiz AT aol.com
Website: http://www.gulfofmexicostatespartnership.com/
Related SourceWatch Resources
- globalization
- North American Free Trade Agreement
- North American Union
- Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America
External links
- Gary L. Springer, "Integrating The Gulf of Mexico Border," Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Planning Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 18, 2004.
- Gary L. Springer, "Integrating The Gulf of Mexico Border." An Update Given at the World Trade Center of New Orleans, June 28, 2005.
