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Connect connects Iowa Iowa Association of Regional Councils, access to high-speed Internet to improve acceptance and use by the State

Des Moines, IA (Nasdaq) 20 January 2012

Today Connect Iowa and Iowa Association of Regional Councils (IARC) has to raise a new partnership announced to launch a state “Connected” Community Involvement Program to broadband access, adoption and use. High-speed Internet is the key to gaining quality jobs, improving education, the people is in contact with state services and the quality of the buildings all around better life. In collaboration with Connect Iowa, members of the Iowa Association of Regional Councils taking over the expansion of the reach of broadband in their communities.

took the staff of the Regional Council of Governments (COG) from around the state an intensive week of training Connect Iowa and began, teams of local leaders who contribute to the plan for the expansion of broadband would shape their community. These leaders to return home this week with a new mission-critical. Revitalize their communities through the expansion of broadband

“Getting all of Iowa, coupled with high-quality broadband communications is vital for the economic development of our country. Iowa councils of government, in collaboration with IARC, will get up the engine of the initiative and Iowa Connect operating system in each of their regions,” says Iowa Association of Regional Councils Executive Director Nichole Warren. “You reach community leaders and asked them to local planning teams.”

Close the formation of a new advisory board of the broadband that help guide and support this new initiative.

“We are pleased to join together with the IARC working in the communities,” says program director Amy cooler Connect Iowa. “Change is happening locally and through the development of our relations with suppliers and local leaders and combination that have the intelligence we have collected through our programs and research, we can identify solutions that best fit the community.”

Connected is an initiative in the community based on broadband access, adoption and use to accelerate. The advantages which helps the certification process for communities through a process of evaluation, benchmarking and planning, participants to identify the technological strengths of their community and the challenges and help local community members in the game options.

“Connected Connect Iowa Community program is a great opportunity for cities and regions by the state to assess its scope and to find real solutions,” said cooler. “The goal is to put the tools in the hands of the community to help provide a detailed assessment of what local needs are real, and then create a plan for the information to the community as efficiently as possible. It could be updated school network or access to a community without services, but the best part is that each plan is tailored to the specific needs of each region and its landscape. “

with interest in bringing broadband households and local businesses are invited to join in the efforts of community planning. For more information on participating, please contact akuhlers cooler in (a) connectiowa (dot) org or 515-421-2561.

About Iowa: Iowa Connect is a subsidiary of Connected Nation and operates as a non-profit organization in the state of Iowa to promote broadband access, adoption and use. The Economic Development Authority Iowa (Ieda) is leading the initiative to access broadband Internet services in rural Iowa Iowa Connect rise was working through the state with all broadband providers in Iowa to create maps commissioned detailed broadband and the development of a state plan for the deployment and diffusion of broadband. For more information, see:. Http: / / www.connectiowa.org

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Fort Myers Regional Partnership Launches New Integrated 2.0 Website

Fort Myers, Florida (PRWEB) November 17, 2011

The Fort Myers Regional Partnership unveils the upgraded, primary website, http://www.FortMyersRegionalPartnership.com, to serve as an interactive communications tool for the next phase of the successful, grassroots “Together for Business” campaign.

The Fort Myers Regional Partnership, Lee County’s Economic Development Office, is driven by its long-term, forward-thinking mission to expand and diversify the local economy.

The new website features a clean, easy-to-navigate design, myriad share tools, downloadable studies and resources, dynamic maps, and video testimonials.

Additionally, an interactive Property Locator feature allows easy search by site and buildings type, communities, and businesses within Lee County.

Key business leaders representing target industries such as life sciences, manufacturing, information technology, and corporate headquarters who have relocated to or expanded in Lee County graciously devoted their time to share their “We Chose Lee” video blog to entice new companies to move to Lee County and to help existing businesses continue to prosper.

“Our website serves as the foundation of our interactive communications strategy, providing a wealth of information and resources for our business community, site selectors, industry leaders, and media,” said Jennifer Berg, marketing and communications director of the Fort Myers Regional Partnership.

“We embrace technology and acknowledge the importance of online presence and authentic social media as part of our overall marketing strategy,” continued Jim Moore. “It is the integration of high-tech and high-touch within our business community that brings companies to Lee County.    

In addition to the core website, http://www.FortMyersRegionalPartnership.com, future plans include the launch of a mobile site as well as enhanced social media networks.

About Fort Myers Regional Partnership

The Fort Myers Regional Partnership works to attract new and diversified businesses resulting in high-wage, high-skilled jobs; retains and encourages the expansion of existing businesses and improves the overall business environment. Lee County is a thriving business community with a highly regarded airport, significant corporate development and ample real estate opportunities. The area is attracting, retaining and growing high-value businesses with a unique blend of an outstanding business climate and superior quality of life. The county is home to five vibrant cities–Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Fort Myers Beach, and Sanibel–and is the heart of Southwest Florida.

The Partnership continues to promote and build the region through ongoing efforts from its proactive team of domestic and international recruiters, research staff and community liaisons, as well as through its partnerships with the Horizon Foundation, the Horizon Council and the Lee County Industrial Development Authority.

Since 1996, 5,546 new jobs and $ 1,065,570,586 in economic impact have been committed to as a direct result of key local incentive programs; Lee County Job Opportunity Program and the First Incentives for Recruiting Strategic Targets as well as State of Florida incentives and the State Closing Fund.

Editor’s Notes:

Unique story angles, resources and trend data are available in the online Media Center at http://www.FortMyersRegionalPartnership.com/AboutUs/MediaCenter

For executive interviews, success stories, and additional media relations services, please contact Jennifer Berg, Fort Myers Regional Partnership, via phone at 239.338.3161 or email at JBerg(at)leegov(dot)com.

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