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As has occurred in many states, the proportion of Florida's foreign-born population increased, during the 1990's, a jump from 12.9% to 16.7%. The population itself rose to 2,671,000 representing a 61% increase in 2000, up from 1,663,000 in 1990. (According to the findings of the 2000Census)
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June 12, 2002
All ‘Round The Region
As the demand to hear more
about myregion.org continues to
increase, so do the number of public presentations taking place throughout Central
Florida. Project representatives as well as volunteer speakers are making appearances
throughout the seven-county area talking about the purpose, status and significance
of myregion.org. Some of the upcoming
presentations include:
- Brevard County Board
of County Commissioners: This presentation took place at the Canaveral
Port Authority Board Room at for 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 12. Shelly Lauten,
Project Director, spoke to the Commission providing an update on the projects
status as well as the upcoming workshop series.
- East Orlando Chamber
of Commerce: Business executives from East Orlando are expected to attend
this luncheon program at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 19. It will be held at
the Radisson Hotel on Alafaya Trail. Orlando attorney and myregion.org
volunteer Robert Stovash will share the project's vision and data from
the initiative.
- East Polk County Committee
of 100: Project Director Shelley Lauten appeared Friday, June 7, before
this prestigious business group offering an update on the initiative connecting
Polk County to this regional effort. Lauten previewed myregion.orgs
intricate map system that pinpoints the regions assets and systems.
- Cocoa City Council:
At 7:00 p.m. on June 11, Project Director Shelley Lauten gave an overview
of myregion.org to the Council
members, Department Directors and key staff of the City of Cocoa. Using a
power point presentation, Lauten described the projects goals and objectives,
reviewed some of the maps of the region and encouraged the group to participate
of the upcoming Essential
Activities Workshops to be held from July 9-12 at the Orlando Science
Center.
For more information regarding
these speaking engagements or to sign up for one of more of the Essential
Activities Workshops, please visit www.myregion.org
or call 407-835-2445 or toll free at 1-800-900-5315.
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Leadership Council member Bob Stovash
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