i biz brief 5 may
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Establish a variety of businesses in a secure area to provide services and products to the CoalitionTRANSCRIPT
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Iraqi-Based Industrial Zone (I-BIZ)
Multi-National Forces Iraq (MNF-I)
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MNF-I CG Guidance
- within . . . limits and operational requirements . . . use available Iraqi services and products
- consider employment of Iraqis for all enduring jobs . . . performed by . . . civilians, and . . . US military personnel.
MNFI-CG28 MAR 2007
- review . . existing contracts . . . (for) functions (that) can be transitioned to Iraqi contractors.
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I-BIZ Overview
Establish a variety of businesses in a secure area to provide services and products to the Coalition
Direct money into the Iraqi economy
Stabilize security through expanded employment
Create foundation for transition of support to ISF
Stimulate growth through economic stability
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I-BIZ Life Cycle
FOB
I-BIZ
Phase I: I-BIZ Begins
Phase II: I-BIZExpands
FOB
I-BIZ End-State:Base Turnover
to Iraqis
I-BIZ
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I-BIZ Business Model
I-BIZ = Security + Demand + Revenue + Iraqi Business/Human Capital
Security = Contained Work Area + Badging + Escorts + FOB Access
Demand = Goods, Services, Base Support, Logistic Support
Revenue
Iraqi Business
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I-BIZ Site AssessmentsI-BIZ Location
Anaconda
Sep 06
Echo
Jun 04
Speicher
Feb 07
Tallil
Jun 07
VBC-1
Sep 07
Delta
Jul 06
Bucca
Oct 07
VBC-2
Mar 08
Taji
May 08
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VBC Iraq-Based Industrial Zone
HVAC Repair
VBC SiteDevelopment Cost $1.3 M
Size = 10 Acres
Vehicle Dispatch
Concept: An area on or adjacent to a FOB for Iraqi businesses and workers to develop
and prosper securely
SSSC-type Store Front Operations
SSSC-type Store Front Operations
Generator Repair
SSSC
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Gas Station Tallil
BIAP
CHU Construction
VBC
Generator Repair
Iskandariyah
VBC
T.B.D.
Speicher
IBIZ Ph I, II, & III
Pending Initiatives
Ice Plant
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Wide Variety of Businesses Caterpillar
Mercedes-Benz
FIAFI Group (RIVA Manufacturing and Repair)
Mini-mall
Demilitarization Project
ARAM Media
Restaurants
Fuel Stations
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I-BIZ Site Selection Criteria
Availability
Security
Access
Infrastructure
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I-BIZ Expenditures
Site Prep
Construction of Buildings
Equipment to Merchants
Purchase of Goods and Services
T-walls and force protection measures
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I-BIZ Challenges
Force Protection LN employees access to I-BIZ sites Amber zones
Financial concerns
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I-BIZ Memorandum of Understanding
Not a “Lease”, but a Land Usage Authorization.
Land Usage Authorization is normally for one year, but can be extended
Can be unilaterally terminated by the Garrison Command for any reason (normally after a warning)
The MOU does not guarantee protection of the business’s capital and human investment
Garrison Command provides perimeter security and force protection barriers; the business is responsible for any additional security needs
Long Term Strategy - When the US leaves, we would hope that the GOI would continue the program
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Contacting I-BIZ
For applications and more information:
www.ibiziraq.com
E-mail: [email protected]