WELCOME TO OUR REGION

 On May 1, the ORT Economic Development and Workforce (ED&W) Task Force met in Tallahassee.  Task Force Co-Chairs Bo Taff from Foley Timber and Land Co. and Kim Moore from Workforce plus moderated the session.  The agenda included presentations from Chris Hart, President and CEO of Workforce Florida, and Tony Carvajal, Executive Vice President for the Florida Chamber Foundation.

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There is something special about this region. Here, there is a unique balance between creating opportunities for economic development and the protection of our natural resources. There is a longstanding commitment to develop opportunity without sacrificing the quality of life that draws so many here. But there are challenges ahead that require a new kind of thinking to protect what we hold dear.

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Unlike many other areas in Florida, there is still a lot to be said about how our region will look in 10, 20 or even 50 years from now. And it is a future that is too important to leave to chance. At least that is the thought behind a new initiative spearheaded by the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce known as Our Region Tomorrow. (more…)