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Thursday, August 9, 2007 VOLUME 5 ISSUE 8  
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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.


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

Live Web Streaming
of the event available at
www.wftv.com



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

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In the News
What's Happening in Central Florida
“How Shall We Grow?” Summit Tomorrow
After receiving input from nearly 20,000 Central Florida residents over the last 18-months, the “How Shall We Grow?” Initiative will conclude tomorrow with the unveiling of a Shared Growth Vision for Central Florida. Live web streaming of the event available at www.wftv.com.
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Regional Leaders Pledge to Continue Working Together
Members of the Joint Policy Framework Committee Representatives from each county commission, a city mayor from each county and two members of the Central Florida Public School Boards Coalition, have emphasized the importance of continued commitment and work.
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Visioning Project Garners Praise from Florida Secretary
Secretary Stephanie C. Kopelousos With the debut of the Central Florida Regional Growth Vision set for tomorrow, the Florida Secretary of Transportation has provided words of praise and encouragement to the Central Florida region.
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We Are Building Them All... Building Them Now!
Support for New Community Venues Orange County Commissioners passed the Interlocal agreement to fund three downtown Orlando community venues; a new events center, a new performing art center and major transformation of the Citrus Bowl.
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Commuter Rail – Moving the Region Full Speed Ahead
Conceptual View of Proposed Commuter Rail Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia Counties are moving forward with the 61-mile, $615 million Commuter Rail project that will stretch from DeLand to Poinciana with the first phase set to open by 2010.
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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

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 63
July 13, 2007
Vol. 5 Issue 7
Issue 62
June 8, 2007
Vol. 5 Issue 6

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