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10/23/2008  Ford Foundation Grant Supports Five Regional Sustainable Development Fellows
A cadre of business-civic leaders from Southeastern Michigan and Northwestern Ohio has been selected to join a class of 50 leaders who are participating in the 12-month Fellowship for Regional Sustainable Development (RSD), funded by the Ford Foundation and conducted with the support of research consulting firm, FutureWorks, as well as the Alliance for Regional Stewardship.

10/23/2008  Citistates Group's Curtis Johnson Joins Alliance for Regional Stewardship Board
Curtis Johnson, president of the Citistates Group, a network of journalists, speakers and civic leaders focused on building competitive, equitable and sustainable 21st century metropolitan regions, has been elected to serve on the board of directors of the Alliance for Regional Stewardship.

10/17/2008  Chambers' YP Groups 'Young'
Sixty-six percent of chambers’ young professionals’ groups were started within the past two years, according to the results of ACCE’s October 2008 survey about chambers’ young professionals (YP) programs. More than 180 chamber professionals responded to the survey. The survey results, available online, include a directory of chamber YP programs.

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Briefing: Center for Innovation at Arlington    (4 pages)
Premise Arlington is located at the center of North Texas, the fourth most populous region in America, with more than six million people, boasting the largest technology trained workforce in the U.S. other than Silicon Valley.  Currently, 27 four-year colleges and universities serve the region; however, no single university has emerged as a primary driver of “tech transfer”.  Given UT Arlington’s emergence as a comprehensive research university, its Centers of Excellence, and large and diverse student body, we believe we are uniquely positioned to serve as a primary driver in the economic evolution of North Texas.  Our premise is that UT Arlington has already taken significant strides, and is positioned to undertake that role in our region.

Marketing: Direct Mailing (Postcard)    (2 pages)
In an effort to increase membership, especially during slower economic times, this chamber is using data from the Schapiro report to boost numbers via a direct mailing postcard.

Board & Governance: Articles of Incorporation - Foundation    (6 pages)
These Articles of Incorporation are for the North Dakota Freedom of Enterprise Foundation.

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