In partnership with the Florida Regional Planning Councils (RPCs), Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), and federal partners, EDA is hosting “Economic Resiliency and Recovery from ...

 

REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCILS

Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council

The Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council announces a workshop to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: February 14 2018, 6:30 a.m.

PLACE: LaBelle Civic Center, 481 West Hickpochee Ave., LeBelle, FL 33935

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: In partnership with the Florida Regional Planning Councils (RPCs), Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), and federal partners, EDA is hosting “Economic Resiliency and Recovery from Hurricane Irma” workshops in February 2018.

The purpose of the workshops is to help foster greater agriculture, business, and community resiliency by connecting community leaders with information and the state and federal resources that are available to help. The workshops will also help community leaders learn more about what their role should be and how to prioritize actions for short and long-term recovery. Federal, state and IEDC officials will present information about state, federal and private sector resources that are available to assist. The interactive workshops will provide participants with practical tools and inspiring examples to support critical economic recovery and long-term resiliency activities.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Charles Kammerer, [phone], ext. 227, [e-mail].

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: SWFRPC Offices at [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

For more information, you may contact: Charles Kammerer, [phone], ext. 227, [e-mail].