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Thursday, January 5, 2006 VOLUME 4 ISSUE 1  
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myregion.org is. . .
 

An organization of citizens and leaders from public, private and civic 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.

 
Upcoming Dates
 

January 9, 2006
Presentation to the Century Commission for a Sustainable Florida
Tallahassee, FL

January 10, 2006
Quality of Life: Demographics/Social Services Workgroup
Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce

January 20-21, 2006
Regional Leadership Academy Orientation
Disney Boardwalk Resort
Lake Buena Vista, FL

 

January 25, 2006

Naturally Central Florida: Fitting the Pieces Together

The Ball Room at Church Street, Orlando, FL

January 31, 2006
Quality of Life:
Healthcare Workgroup
Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce


February 10, 2006
myregion.org Board of Directors Meeting
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Aiport
Orlando, FL

 

March 2-3, 2006

Hispanic Summit
Orange County Convention Center

Orlando, FL

 

March 29-31, 2006

Regional Leadership Academy Strategy Session
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Aiport
Orlando, FL

 
In the News
 

myregion.org featured in Orlando Sentinel's Special Section: Goals 2006 - Go for No. 1

Associated Press: 2005 Among Worst Years for Florida Agriculture

One of Florida's environmental jewels at risk: Development on Scrub of Lake Wales Ridge
 

Newsletter Archive
Issue 44
December 2, 2005
Vol. 3 Issue 11

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What's Happening in Central Florida
Naturally Central Florida: Fitting the Pieces Together
The University of Central Florida Metropolitan Center for Regional Studies and myregion.org are proud to present renowned writer Carl Hiaasen for an in-depth discussion concerning environmental preservation and the Naturally Central Florida initiative on January 25, 2006, at The Ballroom at Church Street, Orlando.
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Regional Leadership Academy Gathers 70 Regional Leaders
Utilizing cutting-edge research commissioned by myregion.org, participants will create a strategy for ensuring that our citizens, community leaders and elected officials are thoughtfully engaged in conversations about our collective future.
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PRISM: Promoting Regional Improvement in Science & Math
The PRISM Project, an initiative launched to strengthen math and science education in Central Florida school districts, kicks off in 2006 with a $900,000 fundraising campaign.
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The Ties That Bind: The Results of the Central Florida Social Capital Study
We invite you to read the details of the study and use the data to better understand how connected we are in the Central Florida region, and how you can help build Social Capital in your neighborhood.
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December 2005 Board of Directors Meeting Summary
With 80 attendees representing eight Central Florida counties, the final meeting of 2005 of the myregion.org Board of Directors was hosted by Volusia County at the Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, Florida.
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Meet the myregion.org Staff
Shelley Lauten is a Florida native and the Lead Consultant/Project Director for myregion.org and the owner of Lauten Consulting. Shelley specializes in project development, with an emphasis on issues critical to businesses in today’s competitive market. 
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Regional Priorities
 

myregion.org will Envision solutions, Empower existing or emerging organizations, Educate ourselves, our region, its leaders and citizens, Communicate our programs and progress and finally, Measure the impact of our actions, progress and successes affecting our region's economic vitality and quality of life.

Economic Leadership

Education

Environment

Fragmentation

Smart, Quality Growth

Quality of Life

 
Community Outreach
 

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.org 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.org office at 407-835-2484 or visit us on the web at www.myregion.org.

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Smart Growth Alliance
2006 Meeting Dates

January 18, 2006
February 15, 2006
March 15, 2006
April 19, 2006
May 17, 2006
June 21, 2006
July 19, 2006
August 16, 2006
September 20, 2006
October 18, 2006
November 15, 2006
December 20, 2006

Contact Dean Hybl
407.835.2527

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