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Friday, July 13, 2007 VOLUME 5 ISSUE 7  
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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
 

August 10, 2007
8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Register
8:30 - 11:45 a.m. Program

Regional Board of Advisors - "How Shall We Grow?" Community Summit
Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate


October 12, 2007
11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
myregion.org Board of Directors Meeting
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport


December 14, 2007
11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
myregion.org Board of Directors Meeting
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport

Getting Involved


 
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In the News
What's Happening in Central Florida
August 10 Marks Cumulative Efforts for "How Shall We Grow?"
Imagine a future where the Central Florida region is recognized as a world-class place to live, learn, work and play. Over the last 18 months, nearly 20,000 Central Florida residents have been involved in creating a shared vision for how our region can grow between now and 2050.
[Full Story]
 
"How Shall We Grow?" Wins Sustainable Florida Award
Sustainable Florida Award The Council for a Sustainable Florida has selected Central Florida's "How Shall We Grow?" initiative as its 2007 winner in the category of The Sustainable Florida Partnership Best Practice Business Partnership Award! 
[Full Story]
 
Chamber President Speaks to Historic Collaborative Effort
Jacob V. Stuart, President, Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce, shares his enthusiasm and his expectations for this important regional work product and he challenges community leaders to take the ball and run with it!
[Full Story]
 
Regional Leaders Look at How to Continue Working Together
If one group of elected officials has anything to say about it, the completion of the “How Shall We Grow?” initiative will serve as a key milestone, rather than as the conclusion of their efforts.
[Full Story]
 
Polk Community College President Has Energy to Burn
myregion.org Board Member spotlight: Eileen Holden recalls her first-grade teacher, Sister Justine, got so exasperated with her classroom hyperactivity that she had the young girl drag her desk to the hallway.
[Full Story]
 
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

Quality of Life

Smart, Quality Growth

 
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.

 


Issue Archive
 
Issue 62
June 8, 2007
Vol. 5 Issue 6
Issue 61
May 3, 2007
Vol. 5 Issue 5
Issue 60
April 6, 2007
Vol. 5 Issue 4
Issue 59
March 9, 2007
Vol. 5 Issue 3

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