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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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The Central Florida Partnership was created to help make Central Florida’s economic vitality and quality of life stronger and more competitive by focusing on transportation, public policy advocacy, regional leadership, entrepreneurial growth and regional planning. myregion.org is one avenue by which the Central Florida Partnership focuses on Regional Research and Resolves. Turning ideas into results by examining the demographics and trends that are shaping our region and identifying the issues and challenges that affect the future.
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| What's Happening in Central Florida |
Congress of Regional Leaders Holds First Meeting of 2008
A mixture of old and new faces were at the table as the Congress of Regional Leaders convened for the first time in the new year on Friday, February 1, 2008.
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Best Practice: Volusia Leaders Build Relationships Between County and City Governments
An on-going challenge facing all local governments: Can city and county governments work together to ensure that the interests of all citizens are considered?
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Regional Spotlight:
Dr. Jimmy Huger
The history of Central Florida is full of individuals, organizations and events that have been important in shaping the character and unique history of our region. Some are well known to everyone in the region, while others are “hidden treasures” that are well known to those in a particular part of the region, but unfamiliar to many others. As part of the myregion.org e-newsletter, we look to shine the regional spotlight on some of the treasures of Central Florida. One such example is Dr. James “Jimmy” Huger from Volusia County.
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myregion.org Mourns the Passing of Two National Colleagues
myregion.org joins colleagues from across the country in mourning the deaths of two good friends to the cause of Regional Collaboration. John Parr, from Denver, and Joan Riehm, from Louisville, each passed away over the last six weeks. Both served as faculty members for the Central Florida Regional Leadership Academy, which was held in 2006.
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Rollins Invites Regional Leaders to Give Input on Curriculum
On Wednesday, March 19, 2008, Rollins College will host a day-long symposium “Past Visions, Future Solutions: A Call to Renew Hamilton Holt’s Great Adventure in Common Sense Education.” This event, sponsored by the Rollins Florida Studies Initiative will bring together leading Florida scholars, experts, local leaders, and citizens to discuss how students can be educated for leadership roles in one of the nation’s bellwether states: a place that is vibrant, diverse, and facing the issues that will define the future.
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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 407-835-2527 or visit us on the web at www.myregion.org.
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