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Proponent:&nbsp;14QhzKsxmrECK8EDpLzzep8tWcYMUPYfXGfmgqM8cVtYRJjJ (James Slusser)
TBD (Levan Center of Innovation account)
Note: 10-09-24 Per a conversation with the NSU Business Administrator, they do not accept crypto as a form of payment for any services at NSU. The only forms of payment they can offer are, credit card through the marketplace site, check, ACH or wire transfer (these are as a last resort option). Therefore, I have changed the Proponent from the Levan Center of Innovation to my personal Polkadot account, and will remit to Levan on behalf of Polkadot.
Date: September 30, 2024
Requested USDT: 2,400 USDT
Summary: This proposal requests 2,400 USDT to sponsor Polkadot&rsquo;s 6-month membership to the <a href="https://www.nova.edu/innovation/">Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation</a>&nbsp; at the Reserved Desk level, providing Polkadot with access to a physical space in South Florida for Business Development meetings, MeetUps and Networking with other member organizations. This is a low-cost, low-risk method to test the location&rsquo;s viability, and if proven effective, can be upgraded to a private office or Corporate-sponsored space pending availability. &nbsp;The linked draft proposal details all membership benefits.
The Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation is a public-private partnership between <a href="https://www.nova.edu/">Nova Southeastern University</a> and <a href="https://www.broward.org/Pages/Welcome.aspx">Broward County</a> acting as an economic and education development engine linking the South Florida innovation ecosystem.&nbsp; They partner with public and private entities across various industries for a local, regional, national, and international impact.
The sponsorship aims to begin the process of establishing a physical presence to leverage connections with businesses, educational institutions, government officials, blockchain policy advocates and the community at large to drive awareness, foster growth, and explore new integrations. Additionally it will serve as one location to host Polkadot-branded monthly MeetUps, Hackathons and other educational initiatives.
This proposal will leverage the leadership of Angela Dalton, North America Head Ambassador, expand upon the learnings from Ecosystem Agent The Weak Hand (Sal Esposito) and his core-team role managing the Inter Miami deal, and support Ecosystem Agent James Slusser to grow Polkadot&rsquo;s presence in Florida.
Florida currently has the third-largest population in the United States, with an estimated 22.95 million people in 2024. Its economy is the fourth largest in the country, boasting a real GDP of $1.6 trillion as of the third quarter of 2023. In terms of global economic standings, Florida ranks as the 13th largest economy in the world. In the third quarter of 2023, Florida's economy experienced a growth rate of 6.1%, significantly outpacing the overall U.S. economy. The state's economic contributions account for approximately 5.7% of the entire U.S. economy, highlighting its significant influence both nationally and globally​.
Following OpenGov protocol I will leave the Pre-Proposal Discussion open for two weeks, followed by the referendum submission. I welcome and appreciate all community feedback, questions and comments, and will request to appear on AAG to discuss further.
For details, please see the <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MSEpHPvmYbxtmqGJvewNsN57oiU8lG9Xb24-3tKSpZw/edit?usp=sharing">draft Proposal</a>

Pre-Proposal Discussion: Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation Membership

Treasury

Propose and approve a spend of treasury funds.

## Dispatch Origin

Must be [`Config::SpendOrigin`] with the `Success` value being at least
`amount` of `asset_kind` in the native asset. The amount of `asset_kind` is converted
for assertion using the [`Config::BalanceConverter`].

## Details

Create an approved spend for transferring a specific `amount` of `asset_kind` to a
designated beneficiary. The spend must be claimed using the `payout` dispatchable within
the [`Config::PayoutPeriod`].

### Parameters
- `asset_kind`: An indicator of the specific asset class to be spent.
- `amount`: The amount to be transferred from the treasury to the `beneficiary`.
- `beneficiary`: The beneficiary of the spend.
- `valid_from`: The block number from which the spend can be claimed. It can refer to
  the past if the resulting spend has not yet expired according to the
  [`Config::PayoutPeriod`]. If `None`, the spend can be claimed immediately after
  approval.

## Events

Emits [`Event::AssetSpendApproved`] if successful.

- **Problem Statement:** Securing a physical space for Polkadot's business activities in South Florida using cryptocurrency.
- **Significance:** Establishing a presence in Florida, the third most populous state in the U.S., with a robust economy.
- **Proposed Solution:** Requesting 2,400 USDT to sponsor a 6-month membership at the Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation for Polkadot.
- **Expected Outcomes:** Access to a physical space for meetings, networking, and events to drive awareness and growth in Florida.

#1224 Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation Membership

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