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myregion.org is. . . |
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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. |
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Upcoming Dates |
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September 11, 2006
How Shall We Grow?
Community Input Session in Osceola County
Osceola Heritage Park
September 12, 2006
How Shall We Grow?
Community Input Session in Polk County
Polk Community College
September 13, 2006
Central Florida Council of Mayors Meeting
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
September 13, 2006
How Shall We Grow?
Community Input Session in Orange County
The Hope Church
September 14, 2006
How Shall We Grow?
Community Input Session in Lake County
Groveland Community Center
September 18, 2006
How Shall We Grow?
Community Input Session in Volusia County
Daytona Beach Community College
September 20, 2006
How Shall We Grow?
Community Input Session in Brevard County
Florida Institute of Technology
September 21, 2006
How Shall We Grow?
Community Input Session in Lake County
Eustis Community Center
September 25, 2006
Central Florida Regional Leadership Council
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
September 25, 2006
How Shall We Grow?
Community Input Session in Seminole County
Longwood Community Center
September 26, 2006
How Shall We Grow?
Community Input Session in Polk County
Lakeland Center
September 27, 2006
How Shall We Grow?
Community Input Session in Volusia County
Holiday Inn
October 13, 2006
How Shall We Grow? Regional Leadership Forum
Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld
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How Shall We Grow?
Creating a Shared Vision
for Central Florida
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| What's Happening in Central Florida |
"How Shall We Grow" Community Input Sessions Underway
“How Shall We Grow? – Creating a Shared Vision for Central Florida” is mid-way through the fifteen-month process to bring together local, regional and state agencies in a partnership to design our collective future.
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Regional Leadership Forum for "How Shall We Grow?"
What do 4,000 citizens think about the future of Central Florida? What policy implications will shape our shared vision? A Regional Event on Friday, October 13, 2006 will be the first public glimpse into what has been discovered so far.
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From the Blog: Young Leaders Imagine Their Future
The “How Shall We Grow?” tour visited Lake Howell High School in Seminole County. Fifty-four, student members of the councils of student governments representing all nine Seminole County high schools gathered to participate in this meeting.
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myregion.org Board Approves Workgroup Recommendations
The Quality of Life, Demographics and Social Services Workgroup, after nearly a year of work, presented its findings to the myregion.org Board of Directors recommending: Formulation of a Region-Wide Human Services Alliance; and Engagement of the Three Sectors of the Community (public, private and civic), including Faith-based Organizations.
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County Priorities Shared with Regional Leadership Council
During the third gathering of the Regional Leadership Council (RLC), comprised of the chairs of each of the seven county commissions in the Central Florida region, County Managers shared the number one transportation and the number one environmental issue facing in each county.
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The City of Tavares Utilizes myregion.org Concepts to Plan For It’s Future
While myregion.org is working to create a shared vision for all seven counties and 86 cities in Central Florida, individual areas are trying to gain an understanding of what impact growth will have on their specific community.
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New Funding Partners Support myregion.org
Since it was established six years ago, myregion.org has been fortunate to secure and maintain the financial support of a number of Funding Partners throughout Central Florida. Their early commitment and active participation set the stage for the great work that has been, and continues to be, accomplished across our region.
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Ecoregionalism has Conservationists Thinking Big
In the August issue of Governing.com, an article by Dennis Farney provides examples of the creativity and collaboration that developers and environmentalists are designing to protect this nation’s natural assets and habitats.
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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.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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