1) The document discusses the Iraq-Based Industrial Zone (I-BIZ) program which aims to establish secure areas on Forward Operating Bases for Iraqi businesses to provide goods and services, inject money into the Iraqi economy, and employ Iraqis.
2) I-BIZ sites have been assessed or established at several bases in Iraq, with businesses ranging from vehicle repair to construction companies operating.
3) Challenges to I-BIZ include ensuring security within zones and addressing financial concerns, while the future goal is that the program continues after US forces withdraw through support from the Iraqi government.
4. I-BIZ Life Cycle FOB I-BIZ Phase I: I-BIZ Begins Phase II: I-BIZ Expands FOB I-BIZ End-State: Base Turnover to Iraqis I-BIZ
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6. I-BIZ Site Assessments Bucca Oct 07 Delta Jul 06 Taji May 08 VBC-2 Mar 08 VBC-1 Sep 07 Tallil Jun 07 Speicher Feb 07 Echo Jun 04 Anaconda Sep 06 I-BIZ Location
7. VBC Iraq-Based Industrial Zone HVAC Repair VBC Site Development 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 Generator Repair SSSC
8. 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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14. Contacting I-BIZ For applications and more information: www.ibiziraq.com E-mail: [email_address]
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