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The Year of Innovation Entrepreneurship Environment Engagement Rockford Partner Presentation May 20, 2008
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2 The Concept A year-long celebration of Rockford’s legacy of invention and industriousness
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3 The Concept A year-long celebration of Rockford’s legacy of invention and industriousness …initiating a new era of creativity, collaboration and change
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4 The Goal Inspire every Rockford resident to be actively involved in building a future for our community that reflects innovation in every aspect of life
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5 The Outcome Rockford is transformed into an even greater place to live, work, learn, invest and play in the minds of current and potential residents, tourists and business investors
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6 Areas of Focus Entrepreneurship Creativity Courage Leadership
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7 Areas of Focus Environment Stewardship Responsibility Sustainability
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8 Areas of Focus Engagement Involvement Mentoring Community
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9 The Events YOI committee will endorse and publicize a variety of events that meet qualifying criteria for inclusion Committee will support participating organizations with direction, connections and counsel for their events
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10 The Events All should relate to at least one of the three focus areas (Entrepreneurship, Environment, Engagement) Examples of event concepts currently being considered for YOI inclusion RSO Made in America concert Rockford Area Arts Council grants Green Rockford symposium RAM 5 by 5 youth arts program Sister Cities youth soccer
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11 Made in America Celebrating the art of manufacturing in Rockford Innovative gala performance Unique concert format Music by American composers Synchronized film on large screens Youth concert; factory floor music experiences
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12 Arts Grants RAAC grant applications available August 25 for October 24, 2008 deadline For programs taking place between January 9—December 31, 2009 Priority on organizations focusing on Entrepreneurship, Environment, and Engagement Collaboration encouraged
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13 Green Rockford Growing interest and imperative for natural resource stewardship Symposium on green principles and trends Invite partners from Sweden—recognized for leading-edge green practices Two instructional tracks with emphasis on practical applications Organizations Individuals
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14 5 by 5 Introduces 5 arts experiences before age 5 Expands learning in and out of classroom Sparks imagination, stimulates creativity Extends awareness and use of community arts resources Allows cultural organizations to reach a broader spectrum of community members
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15 Soccer Exchange Soccer is “the” international sport Leverage Rockford’s Sister City relationships China Sweden Hungary Romania Italy Ukraine Kyrgyzstan Youth tournament and cultural exchanges with regional clubs
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16 Promotion Plans Calendar of events Print/broadcast media support On-site YOI materials for participants Vertical banner Counter card/window sticker Inclusion in RACVB marketing www.rockfordinnovates.com Links on community sites
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17 Promotion Plans www.rockfordinnovates.com
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18 Call to Action YOI is a community-wide initiative We need your participation and support Consider tailoring current programs and resources toward the YOI effort Timeline Partner identification: June 30, 2008 Concept proposals: August 15, 2008 Public launch: November, 2008
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A legacy of invention and industriousness. A new era of creativity, collaboration and change.
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