“Regional Economic Development in Florida” Broadcast Available On-Line

Economic Development Today Telecast

The recently broadcast episode of Economic Development Today is entitled “Regional Economic Development in Florida” and spotlights best practice examples of regional economic development in Florida. The program features an interview with Governor Jeb Bush.

Topics addressed in the show included: infrastructure (transportation, environmental, financing), linkages to the global economy, workforce development, and faith-based initiatives. Guests include Carolyn A. Dekle, Executive Director, South Florida Regional Planning Council (SFRPC); James F. Murley, Director, Florida Atlantic University Center for Urban and Environmental Solutions; Neisen Kasdin, Chair, Beacon Council; the Hon. Rick Baker, Mayor of St. Petersburg; the Hon. Frank Hibbard, Mayor of Clearwater; and Daniel Bernard, President, Somebody Cares Tampa Bay.

Here is the link to view the show on EDA’s Web site: http://www.eda.gov/NewsEvents/WebCastsVideos.xml

After viewing the telecast, please complete the following evaluation: http://narc.org/uploads/File/07Oct5Evaluation.pdf

Questions about the program may be directed to Peggy Tadej at 202.986.1032 ext. 224 or [email protected].

Richard Lukas

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