In partnership with the Florida Regional Planning Councils (RPCs), the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and federal partners, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic ...

 

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 TIMES: February 12, 2018, 6:30 a.m., Business Leaders Session; 8:30 a.m., Community Leaders Session

PLACE: Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council (1400 Colonial Blvd., Suite 1, Fort Myers, FL 33907) (both sessions)

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

The workshops will emphasize best practices and resources for economic recovery specifically for the SWFL region. The event will also help community leaders learn more what their role should be and how to prioritize actions for short and long-term recovery. Federal, state and IEDC officials will also present information about state, federal and private sector resources that are available to assist. The interactive workshop will provides participants with practical tools and inspiring examples to support critical economic recovery and long-term resiliency activities.

A companion event for business owners and managers will be held on the same day and location. The workshop will run from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and will cover essentials of business continuity and various types of support that is available for businesses in our area.

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

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: Charles Kammerer at [e-mail] or [phone], ext. 227. 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).

If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he/she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence from which the appeal is to be issued.

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