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Town Of Century To Be Honored With Florida Chamber Foundation Award
October 18, 2014
The Florida Chamber Foundation will recognize the Town of Century next week for their commitment to regional economic development.
The town will receive the “Six Pillars Award” for the completion of the Century strategic plan to help the community create jobs and opportunities for business and families.
“We are strategically positioning the Town of Century to become a model community for how to recognize the benefits and opportunities available within a rural community,” said Brice Harris, director of Strategic Initiatives with the Office of Economic Development and co-director of the Haas Center for Business Research & Economic Development at the University of West Florida. “The Six Pillars Community designation establishes the Town of Century as a leader in this region and I believe our efforts will result in a stronger economy and better quality of life for our residents.”
The Haas Center authored Century’s recently finished strategic plan, funded by a $25,000 a Community Planning Technical Assistance Grant from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.
The Florida Chamber Foundation Six Pillars framework serves as an organizing force for strategic planning at local, regional and state levels.
The Town of Century Six Pillars plan includes a number of strategic goals, including:
- Leading the region in rural economic competitiveness and rural community revitalization, and
- Proactively leading the region in the development and delivery of innovative and relevant workforce training programs.
“I am pleased to welcome the Town of Century as the newest Six Pillars Community,” said Bentina Terry, vice president, Customer Service & Sales Gulf Power and chair of the Florida Chamber Foundation. “Their commitment to improving their economic competitiveness in all areas of the six pillars framework will not only benefit this region but will add their vision to the work of other communities throughout Florida.”
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
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Thanks to the Community Leaders for their Hard Work and Vision. Planning ahead for positive growth and change and setting up the infrastructure to allow this to happen is commendable. I am very hopeful for the future of this small town. Change is on the horizon and I look forward to seeing it continue in a very positive way. I’m proud of the efforts the city is making to overcome and move forward.