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myregion.org is. . . |
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An organization of citizens and leaders from public, private and institutional sectors who have launched a program to prepare the Central Florida Region to compete more effectively in the 21st century while enhancing the quality of life of its citizenry.
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Upcoming Dates |
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September 13, 2005
myregion.org Presentation
Orange County Board of Commissioners
September 19, 2005
Florida Tech Presentation
September 19, 2005
Presentation to Tamil Nadu and Cuddalore, India
September 22, 2005
Florida Value Study Presentation
September 23, 2005
Polk County Meeting
September 27, 2005
Kissimmee Audubon Society Presentation
September 30, 2005
VCARD and Daytona Chamber Presentation
September 30, 2005
Florida on the Move Obesity Summit
October 14,2005
Myregion.org Board of Directors Meeting
Lake Sumter Community College (Leesburg)
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In the News |
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| What's Happening in Central Florida |
Central Florida Agencies Provide Assistance To Hurricane Victims
Indicative of what is being done throughout the entire United States, agencies here in Central Florida are stepping forward to provide assistance to those affected by Hurricane Katrina.
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The Report is Here...Building Florida’s Future - State Strategies for Regional Cooperation
Two years ago the Urban Land Institute launched the ULI Florida Initiative on Regional Cooperation. This initiative was led by the ULI Florida Statewide Committee, a broad cross section of Florida leaders from the public, private and non-profit sectors. The Committee’s recommendations, based on fact finding, research and careful listening across the state, recognized the importance for regional approaches and solutions to ensure quality of life and success in the global economy.
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Regional Business Focuses on Water Conservation
The Central Florida Regional Indicators Report, produced for myregion.org earlier this year, recognized that finding other options for water reclamation and conservation would be essential as the region deals with an increased strain on the freshwater aquifers and surface waters.
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myregion.org Partners With Florida on the Move
Promoting healthy lifestyle choices is one of the original priority goals established by myregion.org. For that reason, myregion.org is partnering with Florida on the Move, an organization designed to help reduce obesity and promote a healthy lifestyle, to encourage Central Floridians to eat healthy and stay active.
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myregion.org Holds New Board Member Orientation
The “new” members of the myregion.org Board of Directors convened on Monday, August 29, 2005, and made a commitment to becoming part of the continued regional collaborative effort.
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Brevard Tomorrow Celebrates Success; Announces New Initiative
As myregion.org addresses the issue of being globally competitive and maintaining a high quality of life from a regional perspective, there are organizations across the seven counties of Central Florida working to ensure a preferred future for the citizens of these communities.
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Orange County Moves on Visioning
While myregion.org is championing regionalism, Orange County is taking stock and moving on several visioning projects that will change the way the county is developed in the future.
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Planning Collaborative Coming to Orlando
Regions across the United States are using innovative and exciting ways to understand growth related issues. Many of the top planning professionals will be in Orlando from October 27-30 to showcase some innovative tools and learn how these tools were applied to growth in Orange County.
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Regional Priorities |
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Community Outreach |
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In order to connect our communities, myregion.org must effectively communicate the goals, accomplishments and activities determined by the Central Florida regional priorities. The myregion staff has launched their community outreach to government officials, civic groups, clubs and media within the seven counties. If you would like more information, please contact the myregion office at 407-835-2505. | | |
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